MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL ON GRADUATE STUDIES December 7, 1999
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The Council on Graduate Studies met at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, in the Arcola/Tuscola Room of the MLK Union.
Members present: Dr. Costa, Dr. Key, Dr. Lenihan, Dr. Liu, Dr. Reven, Dr. Simpson, Dr. Wayland,
and Ms. Heidel.
Members absent: Dr. Augustine, Dr. Emmett and Dr. Raybin
Staff present: Ms. Herrington-Perry, Academic Affairs; Ms. Quick, Graduate School.
Guests present: Dr. Woodley, Dr. Felstehausen, Dr. Strandberg
The Minutes of November 16, 1999 were approved as published.
II. 99-13 INT 5173 Global Technology
Dr. Strandberg, Coordinator of Graduate Studies in the School of Technology, discussed this course proposal and answered the questions of the Council members. The motion to approve the course proposal passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2000.
INT 5173, Global Technology. (3-0-3) (S) GLOBAL TECH. A study of global technology as affected by factors such as socio-cultural structures, economic conditions, governmental decision-making, and corporate-managerial strategies. The emergence of technology from its beginning to its present status will be the common thread topic for all reading, writing, and discussion.
99-14 INT 5133 Total Quality Systems
Dr. Liu, Professor of the School of Technology, discussed this course proposal and answered the questions of the Council members. The motion to approve the course proposal passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2000.
INT 5133, Total Quality Systems. (3-0-3) (F, S) TOTAL QUALITY. Study of principles, practices, tools, techniques and systems for total quality management in industrial or service organizations.
99-15 COS 5103 Science and Technology of Leadership
Dr. Felstehausen, Professor of the School of Technology, discussed this course proposal and answered the questions of the Council members. The motion to approve the course proposal passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Fall 2000.
COS 5103, Science and Technology of Leadership. (3-0-3) (F) LEADERSHIP. This course focuses on forces transforming leadership science, processes, and skills in today's technological society; leadership theories; implication of fundamental changes taking place in the workplace; and leadership, characteristics, competencies, and challenges.
The approval of these courses deletes the following courses from the catalog: INT 5153, Technical Development in Technology; and INT 5163, Contemporary Problems in Technology. The new Core for the M.S. in Technology is as follows:
COS 5103 Science and Technology of Leadership 3 sh
INT 5133 Total Quality Systems 3 sh
INT 5143 Research in Technology 3 sh
INT 5173 Global Technology 3 sh
III. Communications
1. Faculty Senate Minutes of 11-16-99.
IV. Committee Reports
Academic Technology Advisory Board: Dr. Liu reported that the committee met last Friday. It approved seven projects funded by student technology fees, and discussed the Student Services building and privacy issues. A new system for computer services was also proposed that would allow for better customer service.
V. 99-12 Ethical Treatment of Human Subjects
The Council asked questions of Dr. Lenihan and made additional suggestions in wording. Dr. Lenihan will make the suggested changes.
VI. 98-43 Thesis Guidelines Manual.
Tabled until next semester.
VII. Executive Director's Report
Postponed until the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, January 18, 2000, 2:00 p.m.
Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Union