The Faculty Senate was called to order by Robert Greenberg, Chair on Thursday February 28, 2013, in FSHN T101 at 3:30 p.m. Twenty-nine (29) members were present seventeen (17) absent with Three (3) nonvoting members present.
Minutes of February 14, 2013 Meeting were approved as circulated with the one correction on Action Item #5, which should reflect “Approved” instead of “No Discussion”.
Announcements (Information items).
- Minor Change Bulletin No.6 (Exhibit V) as follows:
| Prefix | Course Number | New Revise Drop | Current | Proposed | Effective Date |
| ANIM SCI | 380 | Revise | Careers in Animal Science 1 Issues and preparation for careers in animal sciences areas. | Careers in Animal Science 1 Course Prerequisite: Certified major in Animal Sciences; junior standing. Issues and preparation for careers in animal sciences areas. | 8-13 |
| COMJOUR | 335 | Revise | Broadcast News Reporting 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; certified major in Communication. | 8-13 | |
| Fundamentals of broadcast reporting; development of editorial and news judgment, writing skills, and proficiency in field camera production and editing. | |||||
| COMJOUR | 355 | Revise | Beginning Television Production 3 (1-6) Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; certified major in Communication. Beginning television studio production, directing, lighting, graphic design, editing, video/audio compression. | 8-13 | |
| COMJOUR | 390 | Revise | Multimedia Content Creation 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: COM 210; certified major in Communication. Capture, design, edit, and compress quality video and audio; basic lighting techniques. | 8-13 | |
| COMJOUR | 465 | Revise | [M] Advanced Television News 3 (2-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR | [M] Advanced Television News 3 (2-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 335; certified major in Communication. Writing, reporting, and editing broadcast news; development and production of broadcast quality news. | 8-13 |
| COMJOUR | 475 | Revise | (JOUR) Murrow News Service 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Course Prerequisite: | Murrow News Service 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 425, 455, or 465; certified major in Communication. Advanced journalism and media production to produce | 8-13 |
| production to produce investigative, watchdog news reports for media outlets and public. | investigative, watchdog news reports for media outlets and public. | ||||
| COMSOC | 324 | Revise | [C] [M] Reasoning and Writing 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 295 with C or better; certified major | [C] [M] Reasoning and Writing 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 210; COM 295 with C or better; certified major in Communication. Theories of persuasion and social action; study of strategies and techniques for the persuasive use of language and other symbols. | 8-13 |
| COMSOC | 476 | Revise | Environmental Communication 3 Course Prerequisite: | Environmental Communication 3 Course Prerequisite: Certified in any major; junior standing. How communication shapes human understanding and decision making concerning the natural environment in local, national, and global contexts. | 8-13 |
| COMSOC | 477 | Revise | Risk Communication 3 Course Prerequisite: | Risk Communication 3 Course Prerequisite: Certified in any major; junior standing. Research on perceptions of risk among stakeholders about complex environmental and natural resource issues. | 8-13 |
| COMSTRAT | 476 | Revise | Consumer Insights and Branding 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. Course Prerequisite: Certified in any major; junior standing. Advertising account planning based on a thorough understanding of target | 8-13 |
| audiences and consumer research. Linking client objectives, account management, creative and media planning. | |||||
| ECONS | 432 | Drop | Natural Resource Economics and Policy 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 301. Economic principles and models applied to natural resource problems, issues, and policies. | –N/A– | 8-13 |
| NURS | 365 | Revise | Nursing Concepts: Assessment and Application of Physiological Concepts to Nursing Practice I | Nursing Concepts: Assessment and Application of Physiological Concepts to Nursing Practice I 2 Course Prerequisite: Certified major in Nursing. For Registered nurses. Integration of pathophysiological, assessment, pharmacological nursing concepts with diverse client populations; emphasizing neurological, EENT, skin, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and respiratory systems. | 8-14 |
| NURS | 366 | Revise | Nursing Concepts: Assessment and Application of Physiological Concepts to Nursing Practice II | Nursing Concepts: Assessment and Application of Physiological Concepts to Nursing Practice II 2 Course Prerequisite: Certified major in Nursing. For Registered nurses. Integration of pathophysiological, assessment, pharmacological nursing concepts with diverse client populations; emphasizing fluid/electrolytes, oncology, GI/GU; cardiovascular; immune system, renal. | 8-14 |
| NURS | 400 | Revise | Nursing Research and Informatics 3 Course Prerequisite: Certified major in Nursing. Application of informatics skills and research processes to clinical practice; incorporates first level informatics concepts. | Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Informatics 3 Course Prerequisite: Certified major in Nursing. Application of informatics skills and research processes to evidence-based clinical practice. | 8-14 |
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- Bylaws for Graduate Programs in Chemical Engineering; Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs; School of Molecular Biosciences are available on the department websites.
Announcements (Reports).
- Remarks by the Chair.—R. Greenberg
- The Executive Council met with the new Department of Commercialization regarding the discontinuance of the Research Foundation. The new organizational structure will not result in any changes to faculty remuneration or ownership. Currently, the Faculty Manual references the Research Foundation and the old organizational structure. The Faculty Manual should be amended to reflect the new structure and the proposed changes are being referred to the Research and Arts, and Faculty Affairs Committees for review The contract with Angel will end in September, 2014. IT is still seeking additional interested faculty to review LMS software and provide recommendations for new software should the Angel contract not be renewed. Please contact R.Greenberg or K.Struckmeyer. Craig Parks has been nominated for Chair Elect, if anyone else is interested, please apply. The position of Executive Secretary is also open. Nominations can be sent to K.Struckmeyer.
Additions or Changes to the Agenda – Approved.
Agenda Items. (Action Items).
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit L) as follows:
GRADUATE MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 5
Spring 2013
The courses listed below reflect the graduate major curricular changes approved by the Catalog Subcommittee and the Graduate Studies Committee since approval of the last Graduate Major Change Bulletin. All new and revised courses are printed in their entirety under the headings Proposed and Current, respectively. The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective.
| Subject | Course Number | New Revise Drop | Current | Proposed | Effective Date |
| TCH_LRN | 531 | N | –N/A-– | Frameworks for Research in Mathematics and Science Education 3 Exploration of research frameworks and methodologies specific to mathematics and science education. | 08-2013 |
| TCH_LRN | 581 | N | –N/A-– | Learning and Development in Mathematics and Science 3 This course explores and illustrates “what we know” about various aspects of mathematical learning at various grade levels. | 08-2013 |
| TCH_LRN | 584 | N | –N/A-– | Research in Teaching Mathematics and Science 3 The course will develop understandings of the research literature that are particularly related to mathematics and science teaching. | 08-2013 |
| TCH_LRN | 585 | N | –N/A-– | Focused Reading and Conference in Math/Science Education V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 hours. This course is designed to foster ongoing scholarship for individuals interested in mathematics and/or science educational research. | 08-2013 |
| TCH_LRN | 591 | N | –N/A-– | Research internship in Math/Science Education 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. This course provides opportunities for students to work closely with an accomplished researcher to observe, learn, and practice research methods. | 08-2013 |
| TCH_LRN | 598 | N | –N/A-– | Research Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Through targeted readings and discussion, students will develop knowledge base proficiencies related to areas of mathematics/science education. | 08-2013 |
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- Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit M) as follows:
| UNDERGRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 7 Spring 2013 —COURSES–– The courses listed below reflect the undergraduate major curricular changes approved by the Catalog Subcommittee since approval of the last Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin. All new and revised courses are printed in their entirety under the headings Current and Proposed, respectively. The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective. | |||||
| Prefix | Course Number | New Revise Drop | Current | Proposed | Effective Date |
| BIOLOGY | 111 | New | –N/A– | [BSCI]L Laboratory Experiments in Biology and Genetics 1 (0-3) Scientific method and its application to a diverse range of biology and genetics topics and research questions. | 8-13 |
| FS | 409 | New | –N/A– | Principles of Environmental Toxicology 3 Nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in environmentally exposed species, including humans. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 102 or 107; CHEM 102; CHEM 105; CHEM 106; STAT 205. Offered at 400 and 500 level. | 8-13 |
| FS | 436 | New | –N/A– | Principles of Sustainability 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Issues and processes in sustainability; resource management, waste generation and management; industrial approaches to sustainability; | 8-13 |
| case studies. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students. Offered at 400 and 500 level. | |||||
| KINES | 411 | New | –N/A– | Advanced Strength Training 3 Course Prerequisite: Certified Strength and Conditioning minor; KINES 262; KINES 264; KINES 311; CPR/First Aid certification. Advanced strength training, including an in-depth look at programming of strength and fitness programs. | 8-13 |
| UNDERGRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 7 Spring 2013 —REQUIREMENTS–– The requirements listed below reflect the undergraduate major curricular changes approved by the Catalog Subcommittee since approval of the last Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin. All changes are underlined. Deletions are crossed out. The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective. | ||
| Dept | Proposed | Effective Date |
| English Extend Professional Writing Certificate | Extend Professional Writing Certificate to WSU Vancouver | 8-13 |
| Hospitality Business Management Revise minor in Hospitality Business Management | Hospitality Business Management To be eligible to certify in the hospitality business management minor, students must be certified in a major and have a cumulative gpa of 2.5. The minor in hospitality business management requires a minimum of 19 hours, 9 of which must be 300-400 level with an overall gpa of at least a 2.5 in the required courses. The required courses are ACCTG | 8-13 |
| 230, HBM 182 or 320 | ||
| Management courses of which at least nine hours must be Hospitality Business | ||
| Management courses at the 300-400 level. | ||
| taken in residence at WSU or though WSU-approved education abroad or educational | ||
| exchange courses and they may not include any 498 or 499 courses. Up to 6 hours may | ||
| be transferred from another institution. Students must ensure that they meet all course prerequisites before seeking admission to any College of Business course. In addition, students must complete 400 hours of internship/industry experience to earn the minor. In order for hours to count for the requirement, they must meet the following criteria: Hours must be worked after high-school graduation;All hours must be documented as paid;Hours must be worked at a company whose primary source of revenue is derived from hospitality services; andThe employer evaluation for the hours must reflect an average of 70% across the ratings criteria on the form. | |||
| Mechanical and Materials Engineering Revise graduation requirements in Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering(12 | Science and s who have completed at inimum 2.0 gpa and e of 2.0 in each course: PHYSICS 201 or their ollment, the overall gpa be important factors. dergraduate Students su.edu. The application for the fall and the school’s office of | 8-13 |
| First Term | Hours | ||
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 | ||
| Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS] | 3 | ||
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 | ||
| MATH 171 [QUAN] | 4 | ||
| MSE 110 | 2 | ||
| Second Term | Hours | ||
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] | 3 | ||
| CHEM 106 | 4 | ||
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 | ||
| MATH 172 | 4 | ||
| PHYSICS 201 | 4 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Term | Hours | ||
| CE 211 | 3 | ||
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 | ||
| MATH 220 | 2 | ||
| MATH 273 | 2 | ||
| MSE 201 | 3 | ||
| PHYSICS 202 | 4 | ||
| Second Term | Hours | ||
| CE 215 | 3 | ||
| CPT S | 2 | ||
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 | ||
| ECONS 102 [SSCI] | 3 | ||
| MATH 315 | 3 | ||
| ME 220 | 1 | ||
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |||
| Third Year | |||
| First Term | Hours | ||
| E E 304 | 2 | ||
| MSE 302 | 3 | ||
| MSE 316 | 3 | ||
| MSE 320 | 3 | ||
| MSE 402 | 3 | ||
| STAT 360 or 370 | 3 | ||
| Second Term | Hours | ||
| ME 310 | 2 | ||
| MSE 321 | 3 | ||
| MSE 323 | 2 | ||
| MSE 401 | 3 | ||
| MSE 403 | 3 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Term | Hours |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 | ||
| ME 416 | 3 | ||
| MSE 413 | 3 | ||
| MSE 425 [M] | 3 | ||
| Engineering and Science Elective1 | 3 | ||
| Second Term | Hours | ||
| ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] | 3 | ||
| MSE Elective32 | 3 | ||
| Technical Elective43 | 3 | ||
| Engineering and Science Elective1 | 3 | ||
| Footnotes 1 Six credits from BIOLOGY 301, BIO ENG 481, CE 341, E E 214, ME 212, 303, 313, 316, 348, 404, 414, 449, 461, 472, CHEM 331, 332, 336, 345, | |||
| Mechanical and Materials Engineering Revise minor in Materials Science and Engineering. | Materials Science And Engineering A minor in materials science and engineering requires 16 credits which must include ME 220 and MSE 201. An additional 12 credits must be chosen from MSE 302, 401, 402, 403, 404, 406, 413, ME 310, ME 311, or E E 496. 9 hours of upper-division work must be taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. | 8-13 | |
| 8-13 | |||
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- Recommendation from academic Affairs for the Name change from the University Honors College to Honors College. (Exhibit N) as follows:
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Ken Struckmeyer, Executive Secretary Faculty Senate
FROM: Becky Bitter, Registrar’s Office
FOR: Academic Affairs Committee
DATE: 8 February 2013
SUBJECT: Proposal to Change the Name of the University Honors College to Honors College
AAC reviewed and approved the attached proposal to change the name of the University Honors College to the name Honors College.
At this time, Faculty Senate review and approval is recommended, to be effective fall 2013.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Craig Parks, Chair of Academic Affairs Committee
FROM: Lisa Devine, Assistant Registrar
DATE: February 4, 2013
SUBJECT: Proposal to change name of the University Honors College
At the meeting on September 6, 2012, the Catalog Sub Committee reviewed and approved the proposal to change the name from the University Honors College to Honors College.
Rationale:
The University Honors College is being confused with the relatively new University College. Donors, students and alumni will have an easier time contacting us. There will be no curricular changes; courses have already changed from UH to HONORS (Fall 2012).
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Agenda Items. (Discussion Items)
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the BSN to Ph.D. program in Nursing, a new degree program. (Exhibit P, P1). _P. David
- It was noted this is a good proposal, but questioned if this would overload the students with too heavy of course work? It was reported this is a normal program workload and standard protocol.
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies to change the name from PhD in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis to PhD in Mathematics Education Emphasis (Exhibit Q, Q1 ).—P. David .
- There may be some confusion with the name change as there is another Mathematic department name change being requested later on in the agenda. It was noted the actual proposal had the word “with” left out so it should read “PhD in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis to PhD in Mathematics with Education Emphasis.
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the removal of the Graduate Certificate in General Engineering Management (Exhibit R, R1 ).—P. David
- No discussion
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a name change from PhD in Mathematics Education to PhD in Mathematics and Science Education (Exhibit S, S1 ).—P. David
- No Discussion.
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Reduction of Graded Credits for the Environmental and Natural Resources Science Graduate program. Exhibit T, T1). P. David
- No Discussion.
- Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit W).-P.David
- No Discussion
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to the PhD in History program (Exhibit X).-P. David
- The proposal was difficult to read in order to understand the significance of having another credit added. It was noted that in order to have tenure tract faculty teaching the class that it was essential to increase the class from 2 credits to 3. With the amount of credit hours being increased, it means it will also increase the amount of contact time and hours with students.
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Creation of Certificate in Global Justice and Security studies option for the Master’s Degree in Criminal
- Justice and Criminology (Exhibit Y).-P. David
- The questions arose about the language section and its lack of a foreign language component. Discussed the Certificate being similar to a degree, the difference of the rigors and specialization. It was noted this issue was thoroughly discussed in committee.
- Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Creation of the Statistics Option in the PhD in Mathematics PhD program (Exhibit Z).-P. David
- Previously statics not able to offer PhD, but when merged with mathematics as several PhD tracts, now statics can easily create PhD based on math models that exist.
- Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletins #6 & #7 (Exhibit U).-C. Parks
- No discussion
- Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B).-C. Parks
- No discussion.
Constituents’ Concerns.
Graduate Studies Committee would like to have some kind of a paper trail implemented so interested parties could check the process of where their proposals/documents are. It is requested that Faculty Senate come up with a stream-line in process to do this. It was noted this is a concern and perhaps a share point site would help. It is important to have faculty have a mechanism to be able to see a web service system to track changes/ or see where proposal is
Discussion about media software and that it appears that we are moving away from Angel, it seems problematic to keep switching programs as it burdens the staff and creates more work. It was noted that we are unsure if Angel is going away – as the company was bought by Blackboard, and they may decide to phase out Angel. So investigating other software is being proactive to enable us to have options available and make informed decisions in the event that Angel was no longer available. It was also noted that we should try to have a systems standards, as some other programs not working well with Angel. It would be nice to have one system, wherein it would integrate and be compatible with Angel or its replacement. Thus, any new system that IT department is considering, that they should they seek to have Faculty Senate input. Also noted many different kinds of “I clickers” are being used. It creates a burden on staff/students. It is suggested we investigate having one uniform standard “I clicker” in place and that the University should implement a policy stating such.
Mid-term grades issues have become apparent due to system mal-function. It was suggested the system was difficult to use and the query issue could be made to be more user friendly and that a message appear to acknowledge if grades are sent and problems of trying to print grades as well. One member advised that there was a good PowerPoint instruction available on Zzusis site too.
Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 4:13.
Ken Struckmeyer, Executive Secretary
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