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MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Annette Allen (ASU), Dr. Dianne Barron (TSU), Dr. Alan Belsches (TSUD), Dr. William D. Carr (JSU), Dr. Gordon Emslie (UAH), Dr. Judd Katz (AUM), Dr. Stephen McFarland (AU), Dr. Sadis Matalon (UAB), Dr. Charles Nash (UA System), Dr. John Pritchett (UA), Dr. Terry G. Roberson (University of Montevallo), Dr. Ron Rogers (UA), Dr. John Schmitt (UA), Dr. Joe Wilkins (UWA), Dr. James Wolfe (University of South Alabama). ACHE REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Brenda Carter 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Gordon Emslie called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Members introduced themselves around the table. The minutes of the November 7, 2001 meeting were approved as written. 2. VOTE ON USA DOCTORATE IN AUDIOLOGY PROGRAM PROPOSAL Two faculty members were present to answer any questions concerning the USA Doctorate in Audiology Program Proposal. Numerous questions were answered. After the vote, the program was approved by 9 to 4. 3. VOTE ON ASU DOCTORATE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM PROPOSAL The ASU Dean of the College of Health Sciences and eight faculty members were present to answer any questions concerning the ASU Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program Proposal. Several questions were answered. After the vote was taken, the program was approved by 10 to 3. 4. VOTE ON USA READING/LITERACY EDUCATION, P-12 PROGRAM PROPOSAL USA's proposal received no written institutional questions or comments, so the process was expedited. Prior to the vote, a few questions were asked. The vote for approval was unanimous. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT The treasurer's report was distributed showing that the balance on hand November 7, 2001 was $17,386.77. Receipts for the Economic Impact Study during this financial period totaled $3,768.00 coming to a grand total of $15,007 as of 2/7/02. After disbursements of $15,267.41 and counting the $350.00 deposit for the 2002 meeting at Quality Inn Gulf Shores, the total balance was $6,237.36. Dr. Wilkins discussed the April 17-19, 2002 Spring Retreat. He suggested that reservations be made immediately as the hotel may fill up rapidly. In addition to reserving a block of rooms for April 17 and 18, he also reserved nine rooms for people planning to stay Saturday and/or Sunday. He stated that receptions would be held on both Wednesday and Thursday nights. He requested that members send registration forms to him. The Treasurer's report was approved. 6. PROGRESS REPORT: ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY Dr. John Pritchett updated the Council about the Economic Impact Study. The short version of the brochure has been completed and distributed to Council members for input. Mr. Roy Roberson is currently working on rough drafts of the publications. Some comments were shared concerning building blocks being on the cover. The comments were mixed and it was decided that Council members could send email suggestions to Mr. Roberson for consideration. Some suggestions for changes to the contents of the brochure were made and were noted by Mr. Roberson. Some discussion was held concerning the URL to be used on the brochure. Ms. Brenda Carter will approach Dr. Bill Blow with a request to utilize ACHE as the primary link to the brochure, full report, etc. Dr. Pritchett requested that each institution mail their preferred logo to Mr. Roberson. It was decided that a vote would not be taken at this time concerning the cover. Mr. Roberson would design some alternative covers utilizing a modified block approach and make them available to Council members. 7. AGENDA FOR SPRING 2002 RETREAT Dr. Gordon Emslie distributed the draft agenda for the April 17-19 retreat. He indicated that some changes are forthcoming concerning international student issues. 8. LOCATION AND DATE OF SPRING 2003 RETREAT Dr. Joe Wilkins made a variety of phone calls exploring options for the Spring 2003 retreat. Joe Wheeler (the traditional choice) won't take reservations until April. Desoto was another option; rooms were cheaper and a free continental breakfast was available, but area dining options are limited. Guntersville is not an option as it is currently closed for renovation. Another option would be to meet at the Gulf during 2003 as well. Dr. Wilkins asked us to muse on our options and we would further discuss the issue at the retreat during the business meeting. 9. ACHE REPORT Ms. Brenda Carter provided an ACHE update. Ten applications are currently being screened for the Executive Director position and they will be narrowed down to three finalists. The original schedule for program waivers has been pushed back, possibly to August 2002. It is believed that a new employee will be starting shortly to assist Dr. Kitty Collier in this endeavor. Ms. Carter stated that an inquiry was sent to the court to determine whether the Knight vs Alabama case impacted on program waivers. The results indicated that the case has no impact on waivers.
A committee, including graduate deans, met to determine whether changes need to be made by ACHE to acknowledge the addition of new First Professional Degrees and Clinical Doctorates. There are currently degree programs being proposed that cannot be categorized. The decision was made that until the national association added new categories to First Professional Degrees and added Clinical Doctorates, no changes would be made at this level. These programs will continue to be reviewed by the Council of Graduate Deans. It was decided that Dr. Gordon Emslie would draft a statement communicating to ACHE our concerns about the differences between research doctorates and other doctorates and their need for separate consideration. This draft statement will be distributed to Council members. Ms. Carter stated that the state plan is under way and a planning liaison is present on each campus. The Commission is currently lacking three commissioners, leaving the current serving commissioners at nine. The governor has not yet replaced the vacant positions. ACHE is currently moving on items for the May meeting that will be held on May 17, 2002. 10. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE "COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER" FOR COUNCIL Dr. Gordon Emslie currently maintains the Council's website. The question arose concerning who will maintain the site once Dr. Emslie is no longer on the Executive Board? The Executive Board presented a proposed amendment that will add the position of "Communication Officer" as an Ex Officio position to the membership of the Executive Board. This will either be an additional non-voting position, appointed annually by the chair of the Executive Board, or a current member of the Executive Board. The Communication Officer would be responsible for facilitating communication among members through maintenance of the Alabama Council of Graduate Deans' webpage. This amendment will be voted on during the Retreat at the Business Meeting. 11. OTHER The meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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