GRADUATE COUNCIL
Minutes
1 February 2001

The Graduate Council met on this date in the Achurch Room of Capers Hall. Members in attendance were Dr. David Allen, Dr. Michael Barrett, Dr. Mark Bebensee, Dr. William Bloss for Dr. Robert Steed, Dr. Clark Bowman, Dr. Harry Carter, Dr . John Carter, Dr. Charles Cleaver, LTC Carla DeMille, LTC Pat Ezell, Dr. Al Finch, Dr. Angie LeClercq, Dr. Dan Ouzts, and Dr. Tom Thompson.

The minutes of the 6 October Council meeting and the 2 November joint meeting of the Graduate Council and Faculty Council were approved as distributed.

LTC Ezell recommended that the following statement concerning non-degree students be added to the catalog, page 34. Academic Standards.

"Students in non-degree status are expected to maintain high academic standards. A grade of either a "C" or "F" calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress. In order to maintain appropriate standards, non-degree students receiving such grades are subject to the same actions as those indicated for degree-seeking students."

There was consensus from the Council to add this statement to the catalog. It becomes effective fall 2001.

Dr. Finch present three (3) changes to the Program of Study in School Psychology and one (1) change to courses listed by the Registrar's office (See attached). The motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the four (4) changes presented by the Department of Psychology. These changes will become effective fall 2001.

Dr. Harry Carter announced that they were seeking commencement speakers for the Corps of Cadets and for CGPS.

Dr. Harry Carter announced that Dr. Barrett had received the most votes from the Council and would be the faculty representative to the Lowcountry Graduate Center Governing Board. Also serving on this board will be Dr. Harry Carter and LTC Pat Ezell. Each of the institutions, The Citadel, University of Charleston, and MUSC, will have three representatives on the Board.

Dr. John Carter asked if students who enter the MAT degree program are required to have a 2.5 undergraduate GPA. Dr. Ouzts reported that a 2.5 undergraduate GPA is not required for students entering the Masters of Arts in Teaching degree program.

Dr. Allen indicated that he received numerous questions about teacher certification and re-certification, and did not always have the answers for these questions. Dr. Ouzts and LTC Ezell were asked to develop a brochure that outlines the requirements for initial certification, recertification, and adding a certification. This brochure could be used by program coordinators and students.

Dr. Finch asked what should be done about assigning adjuncts for fall courses in light of the current budget crisis. Dr. Harry Carter instructed program coordinators to use discretion in developing the schedule but to put in the necessary courses for programs. Assign "Staff" in the Instructor position until it is determined if cuts will need to be made.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Ezell