Dean Newcomb called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. The minutes of the August 31, 2010 meeting were approved.
General Informational Items
N/A
Consent Agenda
The following proposals were approved without further discussion:
English
Substitute requirement for the Interdisciplinary Concentration in Comparative Literature for English Majors:
Effective Term: Spring 2011 or Fall 2011 (as soon as the Registrar’s Office can make the change)
Faculty Coordinator: Terryl Givens
Transition Plan: not necessary, currently no students have chosen this concentration
Change requested: Given the English faculty’s involvement in so many interdisciplinary programs, we cannot offer ENGL 391, “Methods and Themes in Comparative Literature” as often as we need to for students to elect this concentration. So we have created a more flexible way for students to be introduced to methods in comparative literary studies. We are replacing the specific course requirement of "ENGL 391 Methods and Themes in Comparative Literature,” with this requirement:
"One upper level English or Modern Literatures and Cultures course (approved by the Concentration Coordinator) which focuses on the comparative and/or interdisciplinary study of a particular genre, theme, or historical period."
Interdisciplinary Studies
New Course Proposal
IDST 395-396 Independent Study
.25-1 unit
Prerequisites (if any): Permission of the Instructor
Journalism
Change to Journalism Major
No sign-offs required. This change to the major is a matter of converting one elective to a required course, JOUR 203, Intro to Visual Journalism. NO changes in title or number.
Discussion Agenda
Uliana Gabara began the meeting by introducing Joe Hoff, the new Associate Dean of International Education. Joe is also the Fulbright advisor on campus.
Dean Newcomb asked Council about their concerns or questions regarding classroom seating arrangements. It was suggested to instruct students to arrange the room at the beginning of class and do so throughout the semester. The dean encouraged Council to continue to work together to resolve this issue.
Associate dean Kathy Hoke and associate professor Gary Greenfield, both of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC), were available to answer questions regarding the revisions to the FRC guidelines. With regard to the $1,200 allotment for foreign travel, it was suggested that the traveler contact the state department and/or the University’s own Office of International Education for assistance in funding foreign travel. There was some discussion regarding the difference between the summer research stipend and the development fund. Dean Hoke explained that the stipend and development fund are provided as options to allow the faculty some flexibility in the use of the funds but that the stipend versus development fund is a separate issue from the awarding of a summer fellowship. The revised FRC guidelines were unanimously approved by Council.
Dean Newcomb distributed a two-page (double sided) handout which summarizes and details the A&S macro budget. The dean went over each sheet and pointed out some areas of interest. He explained the fluctuations and expected changes within various line items.
There was a brief discussion concerning support for pre and postdocs. The dean agreed that the support issue should be addressed.
The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Burns
General Informational Items
N/A
Consent Agenda
The following proposals were approved without further discussion:
English
Substitute requirement for the Interdisciplinary Concentration in Comparative Literature for English Majors:
Effective Term: Spring 2011 or Fall 2011 (as soon as the Registrar’s Office can make the change)
Faculty Coordinator: Terryl Givens
Transition Plan: not necessary, currently no students have chosen this concentration
Change requested: Given the English faculty’s involvement in so many interdisciplinary programs, we cannot offer ENGL 391, “Methods and Themes in Comparative Literature” as often as we need to for students to elect this concentration. So we have created a more flexible way for students to be introduced to methods in comparative literary studies. We are replacing the specific course requirement of "ENGL 391 Methods and Themes in Comparative Literature,” with this requirement:
"One upper level English or Modern Literatures and Cultures course (approved by the Concentration Coordinator) which focuses on the comparative and/or interdisciplinary study of a particular genre, theme, or historical period."
Interdisciplinary Studies
New Course Proposal
IDST 395-396 Independent Study
.25-1 unit
Prerequisites (if any): Permission of the Instructor
Journalism
Change to Journalism Major
No sign-offs required. This change to the major is a matter of converting one elective to a required course, JOUR 203, Intro to Visual Journalism. NO changes in title or number.
Discussion Agenda
Uliana Gabara began the meeting by introducing Joe Hoff, the new Associate Dean of International Education. Joe is also the Fulbright advisor on campus.
Dean Newcomb asked Council about their concerns or questions regarding classroom seating arrangements. It was suggested to instruct students to arrange the room at the beginning of class and do so throughout the semester. The dean encouraged Council to continue to work together to resolve this issue.
Associate dean Kathy Hoke and associate professor Gary Greenfield, both of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC), were available to answer questions regarding the revisions to the FRC guidelines. With regard to the $1,200 allotment for foreign travel, it was suggested that the traveler contact the state department and/or the University’s own Office of International Education for assistance in funding foreign travel. There was some discussion regarding the difference between the summer research stipend and the development fund. Dean Hoke explained that the stipend and development fund are provided as options to allow the faculty some flexibility in the use of the funds but that the stipend versus development fund is a separate issue from the awarding of a summer fellowship. The revised FRC guidelines were unanimously approved by Council.
Dean Newcomb distributed a two-page (double sided) handout which summarizes and details the A&S macro budget. The dean went over each sheet and pointed out some areas of interest. He explained the fluctuations and expected changes within various line items.
There was a brief discussion concerning support for pre and postdocs. The dean agreed that the support issue should be addressed.
The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Burns
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