MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL ON GRADUATE STUDIES November 28, 2000
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The Council on Graduate Studies met at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in the Casey Room.
Members present: Dr. Augustine, Dr. Emmett, Mr. Goldacker, Dr. Havey, Dr. Key, Dr. Liu, Dr. Raybin, Dr. Reven, Dr. Roberts, and Dr. Simpson.
Member absent: Mr. Marshall.
Staff present: Ms. Herrington-Perry and Mrs. Chancellor, Academic Affairs.
Guests present: Dr. Eberly, Dr. Normand, and Dr. Noll.
The Minutes of November 7, 2000 were approved as written.
The Council decided to change the order of the Agenda to accommodate the guests.
II. Revision to the MBA Accountancy Concentration, 00-44.
Dr. Normand and Dr. Noll presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2001:
ACC 5200 Financial Accounting Standards.
A study of the standards which comprise generally accepted accounting principles in the financial accounting area. Includes a study of the standards-setting process and the roles of such groups as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Emerging Issues Task Force, and the International Accounting Standards Committee. Prerequisite: ACC 3200, 3250, 4500, or their or its equivalents; admission to MBA program
ACC 5300 Controllership/Strategic Cost Management Accounting.
The course examines the important managerial role played by the accounting in organizations. It will explore the uses of accounting information in helping the organization achieve its objective. Extensive use of case study method. Prerequisites: Admission to MBA program and an upper-division undergraduate cost/management course grade-point of at least 2.5.
The course critically examines current cost management philosophies and their relationship to organizational strategy. Focus is on cost management in competitive business environments. Topics include activity-based costing and management, benchmarking and best practices analysis, business process reengineering, performance measurement, capacity management, theory of constraints, total quality management, strategic cost management, electronic commerce, and change management. Prerequisite: ACC 3300 or MBA 5605 or equivalent.
ACC 5700 Seminar on Challenges in Professional Accounting
An in-depth study of various accounting topics, including discussions of controversial emerging issues. Actual and hypothetical scenarios will be presented for group analysis, evaluation, and presentation of possible accounting treatments. The scenarios will represent accounting problems which demonstrate exemplify the ambiguities and uncertainties faced by accounting professionals. Prerequisite: ACC 4300, 4500, 4550, 4600, 5200, ACC 3200 or their its equivalents; admission to the MBA program.
ACC 5800 Advanced Federal Income Tax
A study of tax provisions regarding the planning, administration and compliance requirements of estates, trusts, and qualified pension and profit sharing plans. Includes selected topics in estate and gift taxes. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
ACC 5100. Special Topics in Accounting. (3-0-3) On demand. Topics in ACC. Selected topics in accounting such as financial statement analysis, forensic accounting, accounting issues
in e-business, international accounting, the history of accounting, and other specialized topics as they emerge will be studied in depth. This course may be repeated with the prior approval of the graduate advisor if the course content is significantly different. Prerequisite: determined by subject matter to be covered.
CONCENTRATION IN ACCOUNTANCY
Aim: The MBA degree with a concentration in accountancy is intended for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting as well as for students who have had a minimal background in accounting. The program is designed for those who wish to further develop their professional skills and extend their technical accounting knowledge knowledge of specific accounting issues. At the completion of this program, graduates will have
Beginning in 2001, only individuals who have completed 150 semester hours of college credit will be eligible to take the CPA examination in the state of Illinois.
Required Courses: Students enrolled in the MBA with Concentration in Accountancy program must complete the courses listed below. Before enrolling in a course, students must meet all prerequisites for that course.
MBA 5500 -- Quantitative Modeling 3 s.h.
MBA 5550 -- Marketing Management 3 s.h.
MBA 5640 -- Financial Management 3 s.h.
MBA 5660 -- Operations Management 3 s.h.
MBA 5670 -- Management Information Systems 3 s.h.
MBA 5680 -- Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics 3 s.h.
MBA 5890 -- Administrative Policy 3 s.h.
Add 4 courses from the following (at least 3 must be 5000 level courses):
ACC 4750 -- Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting 3 s.h.
ACC 4800 -- Federal Income Taxation II 3 s.h.
ACC 5100 -- Special Topics in Accounting 3 s.h.
ACC 5200 -- Financial Accounting Standards 3 s.h.
ACC 5300 -- Controllership/Strategic Cost Management Accounting 3 s.h.
ACC 5600 -- Advanced Auditing 3 s.h.
ACC 5700 -- Seminar on Challenges in Professional Accounting 3 s.h.
ACC 5800 -- Advanced Federal Income Tax 3 s.h.
TOTAL 33 s.h.
III. Revised Course Proposal, CSD 5700, Foundations of Student Affairs in Higher Education, 00-46.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2001:
CSD 5700. Foundations of Student Affairs in Higher Education. (3-0-3) F. Found Stu Aff. A study of personnel functions affecting students in higher education including admissions, financial aid, housing, student activities, counseling, and placement.
IV. New Course Proposal, CSD/EDF 5730, History and Philosophy of Higher Education, 00-47.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. Discussion centered on minor revisions to the course proposal on the Department of Secondary Education and Foundations' involvement with this course.
Dr. Raybin moved and Dr. Key seconded the motion to postpone this item until a time certain. This motion passed unanimously.
V. New Course Proposal, CSD 5760, Legal Issues in Student Affairs, 00-48.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2002:
CSD 5760. Legal Issues in Student Affairs. (3-0-3) S. Legal Issues SA. Adequate preparation as a higher education professional requires that students be exposed to a variety of legal components affecting higher education. This course is designed to acquaint entry level student affairs practitioners with fundamental legal issues that influence the functioning of colleges and universities.
VI. New Course Proposal, CSD 5770, The Community College, 00-49.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2002:
CSD 5770. The Community College. (3-0-3) S. Community Coll. This course examines the historical, social, and political contexts of the two-year college in American Higher Education. Other topics include governance, leadership, curriculum, co-curriculum, students, staff, and faculty.
VII. New Course Proposal, CSD 5780, College Teaching, 00-50.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2002:
CSD 5780. College Teaching. (3-0-3) S. College Teach. The focus of the course is to develop and refine instructional knowledge, skills, and sensibilities to college-level teaching.
VIII. New Course Proposal, CSD 5790, Technology in Student Affairs, 00-51.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2001:
CSD 5790. Technology in Student Affairs. (3-0-3) F. Tech Stu Aff. The uses of technology for forecasting, budgeting, program planning, communication, policy analysis and resources allocation in Student Affairs will be explored. Automated information systems are also discussed extensively in terms of Student Affairs applications.
IX. Revised Course Proposal, CSD 5880, Internship in Student Affairs, 00-52.
Dr. Eberly and Dr. Roberts presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The
motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2001:
CSD 5880. Internship in Student Affairs. (Arr.-Arr. 3 to 6) SP, F. Internship SA. Supervised experience in all services normally considered a part of student affairs work. Note: Students must enroll for three semester hours in each of two consecutive semesters. A maximum of six semester hours of internship maybe applied to this degree. Prerequisite: CSD 5700 or permission of the department chair. (This course eliminates the current CSD 5880 and CSD 5881.)
X. Communications.
1. 10-19-00 and 10-26-00 Minutes of the Council on Academic Affairs.
2. 10-13-00 and 10-27-00 Minutes of the College of Sciences Curriculum Committee Meeting.
XI. Agenda item 00-53.
Dr. Emmett moved and Dr.Raybin seconded the motion to add the following items to the agenda. Voting will be later.
XII. Dean's Report:
Dean Augustine reported on EDA 6600 and EDA 6800. These two courses have been resubmitted to the CGS Executive Council. The Council has accepted the revisions to these two courses.
Dean Augustine will be attending The National Council on Graduate School Conference next week in New Orleans.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Kathy Chancellor, Recording Secretary.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT MEETING
December 5, 2000
Arcola/Tuscola Room
Agenda:
00-54 Proposed Revision of the MBA Program Description for the Graduate Catalog.
00-47 Revised Course Proposal, CSD 5730, History and Philosophy of Higher Education.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
The following mission statement for the MS in Technology degree program was approved as an executive action:
Program Mission: The purpose of the Master of Science in Technology degree program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in those responsible for the
leadership and management of technological issues and resources. The program is designed to: (a) provide learning opportunities for developing advanced professional, technical, and personal competencies in the discipline; (b) identify, develop, and implement quality strategies in today's organizations; (c) develop research and communication skills necessary for technological leadership; and (d) provide an understanding of ethical and social implications related to global technological societies. The master's program places special emphasis on quality systems and work performance improvement and offers certificates in these specialized areas.