University Council Minutes (11-19-2019)
For meeting held Tuesday, November 19, 2019
PRESENT: Susan Weeks, Shelia Williams, Ariane Balizet, Sean Crotty, Audra Boone, Tricia Jenkins, David Begnoche, James Petrovich, Bob Bittle, Jesus Castro-Balbi, Chris Sawyer, Andrew Schoolmaster, Daniel Pullin, Kris Bunton, Michael Faggella-Luby, Jan Lacina, Richard Gipson, Phil Hartman, Diane Snow, Karen Steele, Floyd Wormley, Stuart Flynn, Mary Kincannon, Kathy Cavins-Tull, June Koelker, Chris Hightower
STUDENT MEMBERS: Josh Witkop, Ryan Chandler, Tim Ballingall
GUEST: Annorah Moorman, Wendy Macias, Marsha Ramsey
Call to order-Susan Weeks 3:31 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction-Susan Weeks
Overview of the University Council
Minutes from April 23, 2019-APPROVED
CONSENT AGENDA-APPROVED
AddRan College
Change in Program Requirements
College of Education
Change in Program Requirements-Counseling & Counselor Education
College of Fine Arts
Change Program Requirements-Department of Design
College of Science & Engineering
Drop Programs-Department of Psychology
Change Program Requirements-Department of Environmental Science
Change Program Requirements-Department of Physics and Astronomy
Change Program Descriptions-Department of Nutritional Science
- Combined BS/MS in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics (Option II)
Harris College
Drop Programs-Department of Kinesiology
Schieffer College of Communication
Drop Programs
- B.S., Advertising/Public Relations B.A., International Comm-ADPR B.S., Broadcast Journalism
- B.A., News Editorial B.S., News Editorial
- Minor, Advertising/Public Relations Certificate, News Editorial
- Sports Broadcasting
Drop Programs
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
REGULAR AGENDA
Thanksgiving Holiday Break – Mary Kincannon TABLED
- Calendar Discussion – The Registrar led a discussion about proposed changes to the 2020-2021 academic calendar including dismissing classes during the week of Thanksgiving. The Registrar will seek feedback on this proposal from the Faculty Senate, and the University Council representatives agreed to seek feedback from their respective departments and colleges. The 2020 – 2021 academic calendar will be voted on during the February 2020 University Council meeting.
Adjourn: 4:16 pm