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Alabama Council of Graduate Deans Meeting Minutes March 8, 2006; 10:00 a.m. Hill University Center, Executive Conference Room University of Alabama at Birmingham
Members Present: Dianne Barron, Steve McFarland, Glen Ray, Terry Roberson, Rebecca Hartley, John Wakefield, Joe Wilkins, Joe Pittman, George Flowers, John Schmitt, Chandra Reddy, Alan Sheppard, Deb Moriarity, Bill Carr, Jean Pugliese
Representatives: Ellen Haulman, Brenda Carter
Approval of November2, 2005 Meeting Minutes: Minutes were approved, as written, by all in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe Wilkins disseminated copies of the Treasurer’s Report to all in attendance. As of March 8, 2006 the balance on hand is $5,145.64.
Report: ACHE expects to have a new Executive Director hired and in place by summer 2006. Ellen briefly discussed the status of approval for undergraduate core liberal arts programs not meeting viability standards that are tied to certification. Post-implementation reports are finished through 2004. Post-implementation versus viability will become a more important issue in the near future. Brenda reminded council members of the deadlines for NISPS and the submission of proposals, and who evaluates the various documents. Please refer to the ACHE web site for details. Steve McFarland suggested that council members view the web site and review the history of viability.
Annual Retreat Planning: Joe Wilkins informed the group of plans thus far for the annual retreat. Last year’s agenda was reviewed, and additional topics were discussed. A draft agenda was developed and will be disseminated by John Schmitt to all members. Several roundtable discussion topics were presented, and it was suggested that Jim Frey address the issue of three year degrees from international universities. In addition. it was decided that an invitation should be extended to the various standardized testing organizations to update the group regarding future changes. Dianne Barron and Jean Pugliese will attempt to schedule these representatives. A motion was passed to include Judd Katz as an honored guest at the retreat. Gordon Emslie will be invited to update the group regarding the CSGS. All members were urged to anticipate specific information about the retreat from John Schmitt and Joe Wilkins, and to be mindful of registration and lodging deadlines.
Other Business: It was decided to not conduct the round table discussions, today, and to include them in the agenda for the retreat.
Next Scheduled Meeting: Annual Retreat, April 19-21, 2006
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