Georgia Southern University
Graduate Council
Meeting Minutes

GRADUATE COMMITTEE

Chair: Jerry Wilson

GRADUATE COMMITTEE MINUTES

November 21, 2002, Dean's Conference Room, College of Education

Present: Dr. Jerry Wilson, COBA; Dr. Charles J. Hardy, Acting Dean, College of Graduate Studies; Dr. Bede Mitchell, LIB; Dr. Delores Liston, COE; Dr. Kathleen Comerford, CLASS; Dr. Deborah Thomas, COE; Dr. Jim McMillan, CHHS; Dr. Bob Fernekes; Dr. David Stone, COST; Dr. Cindi Chance, Academic Affairs; Dr. Richard Flynn, CLASS

Others: Dr. John R. Diebolt, Ms. Lee Mitchell, Dr. Dan Hagan, COST; Dr.Curtis Ricker, CLASS; Dr. Henry Eisenhart, CHHS, Dr. Ronnie Sheppard, COE

Dr. Jerry Wilson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the October 17, 2002, Graduate Committee meeting were approved as submitted.

CURRICULUM AMENDMENTS AND PROGRAM CHANGES

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Program Proposal

The following program proposal for the Department of Curriculum, Foundations and Research was tabled until the next meeting of the Graduate Committee.

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM, FOUNDATIONS, AND RESEARCH

Add the Arts Education Emphasis Area in the Program of Study for the Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies

Course Changes, Deletions and New Courses

DEPARTMENT OF MIDDLE GRADES AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Dr. Ronnie Sheppard, COE, presented the following items for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education.

Title, Subject/Number and Catalog Description Change

FROM: SCED 7431 Teaching Social Studies In The Secondary School

A study of the place of social education in secondary education. In a seminar setting, students will analyze problems challenging secondary school social studies educators including the knowledge base of social science education, teaching for active and responsible citizenship, making curricular choices, selecting appropriate instructional techniques, and assessing current trends in secondary school social studies education. A field-based project will be included. (3 Credit Hours)

TO: MSED 7431 Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Seconday Schools

A study of the place of social education in middle and secondary schools. In a seminar setting, students will analyze problems challenging middle and secondary social studies educators including the knowledge base of social science education, teaching for active and responsible citizenship, making curricular choices, selecting appropriate instructional techniques, and assessing current trends in middle and secondary school social studies education. A field-based project will be included. (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: This course addresses the National Council for the Social Studies standards and thematic strands. These standards and thematic strands are appropriate for both middle grades and high school social studies teachers. The prefix is being changed to MSED in order to reflect that the course is appropriate for both middle grades and secondary education majors. Enrollment numbers do not warrant two separate courses for middle grades majors concentrating in social studies and secondary social science majors

Course Deletion

MGED 7431 Middle Grades and Secondary Education

Justification: The National Council for the Social Studies thematic strands are appropriate for both middle school teachers who are concentrating in social science and secondary social science education teachers. The course prefix for SCED 7431 is being changed to MSED to allow both groups to take the course. Enrollments to not warrant two separate courses. The course content is not changing.

Prerequisite Change

MGED 8431 Trends In Middle Grades Social Studies

Justification: MGED 7431 is being deleted; therefore, the prerequisite for MGED 8431 needs to be deleted.

Motion: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

New Courses

MSED 7232 Teaching The Great Ideas in Science 1

TEACHING THE GREAT IDEAS IN SCIENCE 1 is the first in a sequence of two courses for graduate students in science education. It is designed to enhance students' understanding of the "Great Scientific Premises" that undergird and integrate the scientific disciplines. Emphasis is placed on hands-on interaction with scientific principles and materials that will enhance the capacity of teachers to support their students' construction of scientific understanding. The course explores the physical nature of the universe using the ideas and experiences of both classical and contemporary scientists to engage teachers in a reflective opportunity to gain an appreciation of the rich extent of the scientific enterprise and to prepare them to help their students "make sense" of the science they are expected to learn. It also is designed to engage teachers in a practical way with the National Science Standards as they explore the science that is necessary to be a scientifically literate citizen of the United States. (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: This new course will replace MGED 7232. This new course addresses the National Science Teachers Association standards directed to the teaching of physical science. These standards are appropriate for middle grades majors concentrating in science and secondary science education majors. Enrollment numbers do no justify two separate courses for graduate middle grades majors and secondary science education majors; therefore, the MSED prefix designation allows both middle grades and secondary teachers to enroll in the course. The course is being included in the M. Ed. in Science Education program as an alternative to SCED 7232. Candidates who need a specific methods course in teaching physical science can enroll in this course as opposed to the SCED 7232

MSED 7233 Teaching The Great Ideas In Science ll

TEACHING THE GREAT IDEAS IN SCIENCE II is the second in a sequence of two courses for graduate students in science education. It is designed to enhance students' understanding of the "Great Scientific Premises" that undergird and integrate the scientific disciplines. Emphasis is placed on hands-on interaction with scientific principles and materials that will enhance the capacity of teachers to support their students' construction of scientific understanding. This course explores cosmology, the nature of the earth and other planets, forces & cycles that shape earth environments, ecology, life strategies, and the dynamics of life using the ideas and experiences of both classical and contemporary scientists to engage teachers in a reflective opportunity to gain an appreciation of the rich extent of the scientific enterprise and to prepare them to help their students "make sense" of the science they are expected to learn. It also is designed to engage teachers in a practical way with the National Science Standards as they explore the science that is necessary to be a scientifically literate citizen of the United States. Prerequisite: MSED 7232. (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: This course is the second course in a sequence of two courses. The first course- MSED 7232 focuses on teaching physical science. MSED 7233 focuses on teaching earth science. These two courses will replace MGED 7232. This course, like MSED 7232, addresses selected components in the National Science Teachers Association standards. These standards are appropriate for middle grades majors concentrating in science and secondary science education majors. Enrollment numbers do no justify two separate courses for middle grades majors and secondary science education majors; therefore, the MSED prefix allows both middle grades and secondary teachers to enroll in the course.

Course Deletion

MGED 7232 Teaching Science In The Middle Grades

Justification: MGED 7232 is being replaced by two new courses-MSED 7232 Teaching the Great Ideas in Science I and MSED 7233 Teaching the Great Ideas in Science II. These new courses address the NSTA Standards and are appropriate for both graduate middle grades majors concentrating in science and graduate secondary science education candidates. These new courses provide specific methods for teaching physical science and earth science. An MSED prefix is being proposed for the new courses to allow both graduate middle grades majors and secondary education majors to take the course. Enrollments in the secondary science program and those concentrating in science in the middle grades program do not warrant separate courses.

MOTON: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

Title, Subject/Number and Catalog Description Change

FROM: SCED 7531 Teaching Mathematics In The Secondary School

An in-depth study of current methods, trends, and issues in teaching secondary school mathematics. (3 Credit Hours)

TO: MSED 7535 Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics

An in-depth study of current content standards, methods and assessment strategies for teaching middle grades and secondary mathematics. (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: The course prefix, title, and catalogue description is being changed to allow both middle grades majors concentrating in mathematics and secondary mathematics education majors to enroll in the course. Enrollment numbers do not justify separate courses for middle grades and secondary education majors. The course addresses the NCTM standards that are appropriate for both middle grades and secondary mathematics teachers. The course content is not being changed.

Course Deletion

MGED 8531 Teaching Mathematics In The Middle Grades

Justification: Enrollment numbers do not justify MGED 8531 and SCED 7531 as separate courses. SCED 7531 is being revised to address both middle grades candidates concentrating in mathematics and secondary mathematics majors. The prefix for SCED 7531 is being changed to MSED 7535 to allow both middle grades and secondary majors to enroll in the course; therefore, MGED 8531 is being deleted.

MOTION: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

Change in Catalog Description

FROM: MGED 8132 Effective Middle Schools

A study of components of an effective middle school including cooperative team organization and planning, teacher based guidance programs, and appropriate exploratory offerings. Emphasis is placed on organization, curriculum, instruction, student grouping and scheduling options. A field-based project is included. (3 Credit Hours).

TO: MGED 8132 Effective Middle Schools

A study of student development concepts, school structures and practices, and important teaching and learning strategies associated with effective middle level schools. Emphasis is placed upon the relationships that exist between student development, school organization and practice and strategies for supporting effective learning and interaction among diverse learners. The course includes field-based action research, participation in learning teams, and development of significant portfolio evidence of successful interaction with the course content and other learning team members. Some components will typically be network based. (3 Credit Hours)

Catalog Description and Prerequisite Change

FROM: MGED 8633 Seminar In Middle Grades Education

A capstone course for the M.Ed. Middle Grades program. Examines the current status and future directions in middle level education. Current research in young adolescent development, curriculum, school organization and pedagogy will serve as the focus of the course. Contains a major reading writing experience that emphasizes the relationship between theory and practice. Attention will also be given to teacher leadership roles. A field-based project is included. (3 Credit Hours)

TO: MGED Seminar In Middle Grades Education

A capstone course for the M.Ed. Middle Grades program. Examines the current status and future directions in middle level education. Current research in young adolescent development, curriculum, school organization and pedagogy will serve as the focus of the course. Contains a major reading writing experience that emphasizes the relationship between theory and practice. Attention will also be given to teacher leadership roles. A field-based project is included. Prerequisite: MGED 8131 and MGED 8132 (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: The seminar is a capstone course in the M.Ed. program. The course requires a knowledge of middle school curriculum, school organization, and young adolescent development. MGED 8131 and MGED 8132 are the two required courses in the program that address the content needed to develop the field-based project in the seminar course.

MOTION: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

New Course

MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance In The Middle And Secondary Schools

The course will emphasize strategies for selecting and adapting curriculum, instruction, resources, and assessments in order to maximize student learning. This course will provide middle grades and secondary teachers with ways to identify, analyze, and use results from student assessments to plan instruction aimed at enhancing and demonstrating student learning in the middle grades and secondary school classrooms. Students in the class must have access to a middle grades or secondary school classroom. (3 Credit Hours)

Justification: This new course is being proposed as a required course for the M.Ed. programs in Middle Grades Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Business Education, English Education, and Social Science Education. The course provides an opportunity to address the state and national emphasis on assessing and enhancing student performance. In addition, the new program standards for each of the specific subject-area professional organizations include performance outcomes that address assessing and planning instruction in order to enhance learning in the various teaching fields. This course is specifically designed to address these national standards, as well as the state's emphasis on student performance.

MOTION: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve this new course for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

Program Changes

Dr. Ronnie Sheppard presented the following program changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education.

DEPARTMENT OF MIDDLE GRADES AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

3. Add MSED 7535 is required and a prerequisite to MSED 7131 for candidates concentrating in mathematics.

Alternative M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

M.Ed. in Mathematics Education

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

3. Replace SCED 7531 with MSED 7535.

4. Add MSED 7535 is a prerequisite for MSED 7131.

Alternative M.Ed. in Mathematics Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

3. Replace SCED 7531 with MSED 7535.

M.Ed. in English Education and Alternative M.Ed. in English Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

M.Ed. in Social Science Education and Alternative MEd. in Social Science Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

3. Replace SCED 7431 with MSED 7431.

M.Ed. in Science Education and Alternative M.Ed. in Science Education:

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

3. Add MSED 7232 as an alternative to SCED 7232. Candidates may select one of the two courses depending on their specific needs and previous preparation in science methods.

M.Ed. in Technology Education

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

M.Ed. in Business Education

1. Remove EDUC 7130 Curriculum Theories & Design.

2. Add MSED 7131 Enhancing Student Performance in the Middle & Secondary schools.

MOTION: Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these program changes for the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education. Dr. Jim McMillan seconded the motion. It was passed.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCE

For information only, Dr. Jim McMillan presented the following items for the Department of Public Health.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY)

Selected Topic Announcements

HLTH 7099 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

Course for Master of Kinesiology - Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

HLTH 7099 Applied Regression Analysis

Course for Master of Public Health - Emphasis in Biostatistics students

HLTH 7099 Analysis of Survival Data

Course for Master of Public Health - Emphasis in Biostatistics students

Dr. Henry Eisenhart presented the following new course for the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, Family and Consumer Science.

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

New Course

RECR 7790 Internship

This 9 hour credit course will provide an opportunity for a full time, 40 hour per week, 15 week professional experience. Students will work in a supervised organizational setting within the Parks and Recreation, or related, profession.

MOTION: Dr. Jim McMillan motioned to approve this new course for the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, Family and Consumer Science.

Justification: Course for Master of Public Health - Emphasis in Biostatistics students

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dr. Curtis Ricker presented the following for the Department of Psychology for information only.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Selected Topic Announcement

PSYC 5030G Environmental Psychology

Justification: The Department of Psychology wishes to offer this content on a trial basis prior to making a decision about its incorporation into the regular curriculum.

OLD BUSINESS

Dr. Wilson discussed with the committee the response from Dr. David Allen, Chair, Senate Executive Committee, to an information request regarding the appointment of alternates for Senators on committees. The Senate Executive Committee concluded that it was inadvisable to develop plans to provide alternates for Senators on committees.

Dr. Wilson brought back to the table the issue of the Graduate Faculty Development Fund. After much discussion, Dr. Jim McMillan volunteered to prepare a new model for the Graduate Faculty Development Fund and e-mail to the Graduate Committee for input, edits, etc.

NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Jim McMillan, Chair, Graduate Faculty Appointment Sub-committee, reported that the committee met on November 14, 2002 to discuss 19 applications for appointment to the Graduate Faculty. The sub-committee approved the following candidates for Associate Graduate Faculty Status: David Allen, CLASS; Michael Barth, COBA; David L. Dudley, CLASS; Starla McCollum, CHHS; Rosemarie Stallworth-Clark, COE; Gale Ann Watson, COST; Youming Li, COST; Michael Joseph McGrath, CLASS and Catherine C. Wooddy, CEPS. The following faculty members were approved for Full Graduate Faculty Status: Gregory Allen Brown, CHHS; Billur Kaymakcalan, COST; Anthony J. Lachowetz, CHHS; Lissa Maria Leege, COST; Julie McGuire, CLASS; Kanuri Narasimha Murty, COST; Charles Reavis, COE; Robert Shanafelt, CLASS; Mia Alexander-Snow, COE and Liancheng Wang, COST.

MOTION: Dr. McMillan motioned that the report from the Graduate Faculty Appointment sub-committee be accepted by the Graduate Committee. It was accepted.

OTHER

Dr. Hardy informed the committee that ETS has changed the analytical test portion of the GRE. All programs using the analytical scores for admissions have been contacted and requested to submit admission criteria changes to the Graduate Committee by the February 2003 meeting.

Dr. Hardy also announced that the SPC was interested in obtaining the Graduate Students perspective on strategic planning issues. Dr. Hardy invited all committee members to help with the issue.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, at 5:11 p.m. Dr. Jim McMillan motioned that the meeting be adjourned and Dr. Bede Mitchell seconded the motion. It was passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lee Mitchell

Recording Secretary