December Minutes

December 16, 2021

The Council met remotely via Teams.

Members Present

Voting

Faculty representatives: Professors P.C Calleja, T.P. Cronan, A.P.G. Dowling, K. Hall, C. Hestekin, V. H. Hunt, J.C. Rupe, A. Stoverink, J.D. Webb

Student representatives: Ms. K. Dzurilla; Ms. C. Wood

Non-Voting

Professors A.E. Ellstrand, A. Gonzalez, P.R. Koski, L.J. Robertson, A. Zajicek
Division of Student Affairs representative: Dr. L.M. Yingling

Members Absent

Voting

Professors L. Hinrichsen, J.W. Murry, J. Whayne

Student representatives: Ms. T. Kuykendall; Ms. C. Barnes

Non-voting

Professor E. Goodstein-Murphree

On leave:

Professor J. Gigantino

Guests

Professors C.R. Rom, K.K. Higgins, S.W. Dittmore

Secretary

Mr. Dakota Kalkstein

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chair Patricia Koski.

  1. Minutes for the 18th, 2021, Graduate Council meeting stand approved, as no changes were suggested. (Graduate Council Minutes.)
  2. Professor Koski told the Council that Academic Policy 1858.10, concerning class cancellation, and Fayetteville Policy 210, Inclement Weather Policy, have been updated (Attachment A).
  3. Professor Koski also informed the Council about the creation of a new administrative unit, the Center of Public Health and Technology, which will be housed in the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation in the College of Education and Health Professions.
  4. Dean’s Report: Professor Koski told the Council that Professor C.R. Rom will serve as the Interim Dean of the Graduate School and International Education, beginning January 1, 2022.
  5. The following program proposals were approved unanimously and will go next to the Faculty Senate (the name of the presenter is in parentheses):
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (CNEDPH) by modifying curricular requirements, making course adjustments, and changing internship requirements (Professor K.K. Higgins).
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Accounting (ACCTPH) by modifying the admission requirements (Professor A.E. Ellstrand).
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Finance (FINNPH) by modifying admissions requirements (Professor A.E. Ellstrand).
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Management (MGMGPH) by modifying the admissions requirements (Professor A.E. Ellstrand).
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marketing (MKTGPH) by modifying the admissions requirements and modifying the title of the Marketing & Logistics subplan (Professor A.E. Ellstrand).
    • Proposal to modify the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Venture Innovation (SEVIPH) by modifying the admissions requirements (Professor A.E. Ellstrand).
  6. The following new program proposals were presented by Professor T.P. Cronan and approved unanimously; they will go next to the Faculty Senate (the name of the presenter is in parentheses):
    • Proposal to create a new Graduate MicroCertificate in Advanced Healthcare Business Analytics (AHCBGM)
    • Proposal to create a new Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics (HCBAGC)
    • Proposal to create a new Graduate MicroCertificate in Healthcare Business Analytics (HCBAGM)
    • Proposal to create a Masters in Healthcare Business Analytics (HCBAMA) degree
    Program change proposals and new program proposals may be viewed at https://registrar.uark.edu/program-unit-changes/index.php or in Attachment B.
  7. The course change reports contained in Attachment C were approved unanimously.
  8. The Council discussed the Graduate Faculty recommendations for faculty. The Council discussed and agreed upon status changes for Laura Barber, Christine Smart, and Melissa Foster. The Council unanimously approved their applications. The Council then voted unanimously in favor of the remaining recommendations contained in Attachment D. A previous Graduate Faculty recommendation approved via a remote vote on November 18th, 2021, is included in Attachment D.

There being no other business, the Council adjourned at 2:24 p.m. The Council will meet next in a virtual format on January 20th, 2022.