Meeting Date: 
December 6, 2022
Date: 
12/06/2022 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Agenda: 
  1. Course Proposals
    • FST 460 : CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF BEER – CIM #8486 – Agricultural Sciences – Change Course
    • FW 430 : INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING – CIM #19864 – Agricultural Sciences – Change Course
  1. Program Proposal
    • Public Policy Graduate Major (EMPP, MPP, PhD) – CIM #259 – Liberal Arts – Change Program
  1. Alternative Summative Assessment for PPOL Discussion (subject to additional conversation)
  1. Change in PhD Residence Requirement
  1. Blanket-Numbered Courses for Graduate Certificates
Minutes: 

Course Proposals

  • FST 460 : CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF BEER – CIM #8486 – Agricultural Sciences – Change Course
  • FW 430 : INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING – CIM #19864 – Agricultural Sciences – Change Course

Action: Motion to approve both course proposals; motion seconded and passed with 9 votes in favor, none in opposition and no abstentions.

Program Proposal

  • Public Policy Graduate Major (EMPP, MPP, PhD) – CIM #259 – Liberal Arts – Change Program
  • Refinement differences between thesis and non-thesis Masters degree. Data collection aspect of thesis compared to non-thesis. What is the end product of the two (distinction)?
  • Otherwise, it appears only difference is presence of a Graduate Council Representative.
  • This will help clarify for students.
  • Proposal not approved.

Alternative Summative Assessment for PPOL Discussion (subject to additional conversation)

  • Program of Study Policy and Final Exam Policy (both existing policies). Modify these to accommodate alternative summative assessment.
  • Program of Study Policy: insert language that permits flexibility for programs with alternative summative assessments.
  • Final Exam Paperwork: If there is an alternative summative assessment, then insert language allowing that flexibility.
  • Alternative Summative Assessment (catalog description that is consistent). Need to be very clear on the composition of any exit-hurdle requirements.

Change in PhD Residence Requirement

  • Confirmed with Curriculum Management that a CIM proposal would be required to opt-in.

Blanket-Numbered Courses for Graduate Certificates

  • There is not a policy limit on blanket credits for graduate certificates. Casting proportion from MS/PhD would limit 4 credits for an 18-credit certificate. Would likely have the positive space of a minimum of 14 credits.