Doris Carroll (AA), Al Cochran (PO), David Delker (TC), Anand Desai (BA), Lynn Ewanow (CAPD), Kevin Lease (GS), Mike Lynch (EPD), Monty Nielsen (RO), Karen Pence (HE), Mike Perl (ED), Shanna Pumphrey (AS), Larry Satzler (EN), Betty Stevens (DCE), Christine Wilson (AG).
Larry Moeder (SFA), Alison Wheatley (AS), Melinda Wilkerson (VM).
Jennifer Gehrt
Lynn Ewanow called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m.
The August minutes were approved.
The Family Studies and Human Services Department requested non-standard class meeting times for the following classes for Spring 2009: FSHS 313, 450, 543, 544, 555 (Rec), 555 (Lab), 553, 566, 704 (Sem: Emergent Literacy), 704 (Sem: Infant Mental Health), 708: Top/Reflective practice: preschoolers and kindergartners, 708: Top/Reflective practice: Infants and toddlers. It was moved by Karen Pence to approve the courses as a package. The motion was seconded and approved.
The following requests for non-standard class meeting times for Fall 2008 were approved by electronic vote:
EECE 780 (approved 8/12/08)
STAT 870 (approved 8/22/08)
None
Jennifer Gehrt discussed the procedures for submitting mid-term and final grades in iSIS. The process and training schedule is summarized in the attached sheet, “iSIS Grading.”
Christine Wilson inquired as to which Colleges accepted “CR” for credit by exam (AP, CLEP, etc.) and which Colleges accepted letter grades only. It was determined that Technology and Engineering only accepted letter grades while the rest of the Colleges would accept “CR.” Lynn Ewanow will check with admissions to see if a better letter can be sent to students explaining student’s choices with credit by exam.
The committee discussed creating standardized forms for Academic Fresh Start and Academic Forgiveness. Alison Wheatley and Christine
Wilson will work together to develop forms.
Christine raised several specific questions regarding the policies including the definition of consecutive semesters (would summer count?)
and right of appeal. Most agreed that there is no direct appeal process given in the policy, but students could go through the regular
student grievance procedure. Lynn will talk with the University Attorney about the appeal process, and we will discuss further at the next meeting.
The committee discussed the procedures for applying transfer credits to degree programs if the course is not listed as equivalent to a KSU course. Most colleges use exceptions within DARS to accept transfer courses even if a course is listed as not equivalent, especially if the course is outside the college of the degree program. For example, Engineering will accept Accounting courses that are not equivalent to KSU Accounting. However, if those students would change their curriculum to Accounting, the Business College would have the right to not accept that Accounting course as equivalent.
Doris Carroll reported that the definition of plagiarism had passed. Also, the committee had the 1st reading of the new General Education policy. They are hopeful that it will go to Faculty Senate by the end of fall.
Mike Lynch reported that there will be an increased emphasis on mid-term grades for freshmen in an attempt to raise the retention rate on campus by 5%. Mike will look into how advisors will receive reports of poor performance.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting October 8, 2008 – Seaton 113 at 10:30 am (Lunch to follow with Dean of Student Life).
Submitted by Larry Satzler.