Attendance: Joseph Bernt, Scott Carson, Leona Cibrowski, Eddith Dashiell, John Day,Glenn Doston, Judith Edinger, Katherine Jellison, Andrea McClanahan,Norma Humphreys for Chuck McWeeney, Bhavin Mehta, Jerrel Mitchell,Marilyn Poeppelmeyer, Paula Popovich, Josep Rota, Edwin Rowland, ScottSparks, Maureen Weissenrieder, Michael Willits, Ed Yost, Julia Zimmerman
Staff: Raymie McKerrow, Katherine Tadlock, Anne Walker
Excused: Arvind Singhal
Absent: Harvey Ballard, David Kidder, Averell Overby
Guests: (none)
Convened: 2:00 p.m.
1) Chair Report: A motion was made and approved unanimously to approve the November 8, 2002 minutes as written.
2) Associate Provost for Graduate Studies Report (SEE HANDOUTS)
a) RaymieMcKerrow discussed the new process regarding Fellowship payments. Therewere some “glitches” experienced, causing a short delay in gettingpayments to some of the students, but that have since been remedied, Forty percent were without problems and the rest were due toinsufficient hours for the account to disperse payment. ComputerServices has been very helpful with their technical programmingabilities to make the necessary changes.
b) The Full MSN Nursing proposal is under review by RACGS.
c) Council of Graduate Schools grant submission of $10,000 was not approved. One grant is awarded per year.
d) HealthInsurance (SEE HANDOUT) was discussed regarding changes in the wayeligibility lists are submitted. The problem was if a student had aclaim early in the quarter, but their eligibility status had not beenreported until 4-5 weeks in to the quarter, it would cause manydifficulties processing the health insurance claim. Graduate StudentSenate has been active in these changes. The bursar’s office willchange their process so that lists will be sent twice to the insurancecarrier. The first list during the 2nd week of the quarter and the second list after the last day to register for classes.
3) ISSUES were discussed concerning the following: (SEE HANDOUT)
Discussing recruiting opportunities: an online international recruiting will be taking place in earlyFebruary. The cost for participating, depending on level and extent,will range from $2,000 to $11,000. Further information will be sentout if this appears to be an item of interest.
a) Mini-Stipends –(SEE HANDOUT) The central issue is should we continue as we have inthe past, or consider changes in the way we encourage summerenrollment. It was suggested perhaps we take a second look at how thesefunds are used, since this was “base” funding. It has increased as thebase stipend pool increased, but has not matched increases in tuitioncosts. As we move toward summer 2003-2004, we can continue the sameapproach or consider other options, with the idea to make is easier forstudents to remain here in the summer. Keep in mind the consequences ofdecreased summer enrollment can also lead to decreased state subsidyincome.
b) International Agreements and New Graduate Program reviews:(SEE HANDOUT) regarding a memo written last year that outlinesa means of coordinating Grad Council and UIC reviews on mattersrelating to graduate programs. The specific impetus for this arisingagain is a “new” graduate MBA offering in Northern China. And Dr.McKerrow asked the question, “under what conditions should “repeat”offerings in alternate sites come under GC review?” Who will receivethese, who will process them?
c) OPIE Graduate Writing Waivers --(SEE HANDOUT) continues to be a vexing issue. Grad Council needs tolook at the issues on both sides. Dr. McKerrow sees an urgency as hesees more of an adversarial relationship rather than collegial. Thingsneed to be considered, such as should the student be required to takeOPIE in the first quarter they attend, as it can take a tollpsychologically and/or otherwise? Should the writing tests have adifferent focus for say a science vs. an engineering student?
d) HOUK –(SEE HANDOUT) Graduate Student Senate has been active in refining andrevision processes. They also have been investigating the broaderissue of what funding opportunities exist across the university tosupport graduate research.
4) Ed Rowland – Report for the Admission Requirements Committee
a) Fourcases were reviewed by Ballard, Dashiell, and Roland. The committeeagreed with the “no conflict” recommendation of GSS for 3 of theindividuals (Lassiter, Oliver and Rose). No recommendation was madefor Neng Yang by GSS; after further review it was determined there wasno conflict of interest in this case. Summary information was providedat the meeting for committee comments. It was also noted at thiscouncil meeting that there was no conflict involving Douglas Franklin
This report was approved by council.
5) Scott Sparks – Curriculum Committee report (SEE HANDOUT)
a) TheGraduate Council Curriculum Committee supports the proposed SpecialEducation MED Program to be offered at the Zanesville Campus of OhioUniversity.
This report was approved by council.
6) New Business:
a) KatieTadlock added that Graduate Student Services has received over 500graduate school applications in just the past few days. GSS is doingpretty well considering the volume, however she asked that departmentsbe patient. If there is an impending deadline for a particulardepartment, those applications would be moved to the top of the pile. International enrollment appears as of now, to be much the same as lastyear, considering the visa problems that have developed since 9/11 lastyear.
b) Other news: If you look on the SIS system and go to the “test” screen, the GRE Score you see there is the official score. Student supplied copies are no longer being forwarded as they are too easy to use in a fraudulent manner.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm
Next Meeting:
February 14, 2003, Baker Center, 334
