Graduate Council – Minutes

East Tennessee State University

October 29, 2007 1:15pm

President’s Conference Room – Dossett Hall

Approval of September Minutes – minutes were approved

 Curriculum Sub-Committee – Dr. Martha Pointer

New Course: ARTH 5127 History of Architecture

“With the introduction of the new rubric for art history courses (ARTH), there is expected to be a rise in student number choosing art history either as a major or as a minor. This class would expand significantly the coverage of architecture in an art historical context; first, by increasing the detailed study of a broad range of architectural examples throughout history ranging from the pre-historic period to the present day, and second, by covering a wide range of geographical areas and traditions.”

Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes

Graduate Faculty Sub-Committee – Dr. Wally Dixon/Dr. Marie Tedesco

Action taken by council: approved

Old Business

• Graduate Student Teaching Award proposal – Dr. Wayne Gillespie

Discussion of some suggested improvements in wording. Recommendation to review and approve by email over the course of the next two weeks if possible in order to proceed with distribution of announcement in a timely manner.

• Graduate Council Curriculum Subcommittee recommendation for curriculum approval requirements to aid the curriculum subcommittee in evaluation of curriculum proposals in an efficient and timely manner – Dr. Martha Pointer

Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes

New Business  

• The November 26 th Graduate Council meeting will be held at the Biology Conference room 131 at Brown Hall
• The Graduate Faculty Task Force will meet with Dr. Tedesco regarding policy on Wednesday or two weeks from Wednesday.

Other

• none

Adjournment – 2:15 p.m.