Attendance: E. Basualdo, J. LeFevre, G. Klatsky, D. King, C. Mack, J. Peridiguero, R. Schiknik, W. Silky, J. Smith, D. Vanouse.

 Meeting was called to order by D. Vanouse and the Agenda was approved.

1. Approval of Minutes.  The minutes of February 16 were approved with one addition: Item # 6 HCI 520 was approved after a change of title rather than editorial changes.

The approval of minutes and HCI 520 opened a brief discussion about the approval of HCI 550 and 551 as well.  G. Klatsky believed all had been approved as they are in the catalog, though there is not record of approval in Council minutes.  B. Silky moved approval; G. Klatsky seconded.  The motion was approved.

2. Dean’s Report.
3. • Negotiations are continuing with landlords to establish a Metro Center that will be ready for offering classes in Spring 2008.  It is hoped that in late fall 2007 a series of institutes and/or workshops can be offered there. 
   • Professional Science Masters grant proposal was sent to Sloan on March 15.  If  approved Chemistry and Human Computer Interaction programs will be involved in the first phase to start in Fall 2007.  There has been a growing interest in this venture by other SUNY units.
   • Festa Scholarships.  So far there are only two applicants – one from History, and one from Educational Administration.  Together they are requesting only $9000 of the $60,000 available.  More applicants are being sought.
   • Kevi McNeilly will be retiring in May.  In order to cover all that is currently being done in the graduate office, it will be reorganized.  It is hoped that a NTP can be added to the staffing.
   • Programs are beginning to move at SUNY:  the MAT Math has been forwarded to SED; the PSY/MBA, CAS Counseling, and Play Therapy are now being reviewed as is the School Building/Leader program.
4. Chair’s Report.  D. Vanouse reported

• He had attended the meeting to discuss the Reporting of Emergency Closing due to Weather.  Lots of discussion continues with no decision as yet.
• He attended the Prerequisite Task Force meeting.   The group is not reviewing procedures used on other campuses and plans to send a report to FA.
• He noted the possibility of restructuring of the College of Arts and Sciences.  The final decision to make any changes has been moved from April to Fall 2007. 

4. Old Business. 

• IP Grade.  G. Klatsky prepared a statement that was approved with the addition of the phrase “by instructor” as it relates to whom can give the extension.  The statement now reads, “ A mark of IP (in process or progress) may be submitted by an instructor for students enrolled in thesis courses, research projects, courses in which the scheduled work extends beyond a single semester, and for courses in which a form of evaluation from off-campus is mission(e.g. GST courses, field placements or departmental internships).  A mark of IP may be carried on a student’s  transcript for a maximum of 6 semesters (without requesting extension) .  At the end of the sixth semester, a grade must be submitted, or the IP automatically becomes an E grade unless an extension is requested by the instructor.”  

In addition, the “I” grade description was reviewed.  Council approved it

now reading, “ Incomplete indicates that the student has not completed all of the course requirements for reasons beyond the student’s control.  Summer sessions students must remove incomplete grades before the end of the sixth week of the fall semester.  Incomplete grades taken in the regular semester must be removed before the sixth week of the next semester.  Individual time limits should be established by the instructor for the exceptions and the Registrar’s Office should be notified.  Any incomplete grade, not removed within the stated time limit, will become an “E” grade.”    The sentence “Certain graduate courses involving independent research are exceptions to this regulation.” was deleted.

• HIS 545 The Early Republic: U.S. 1789-1848.  C. Mack presented the course as an elective in the MA History program.   It will also serve candidates in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.  The course was approved with minor editorial corrections in the area of Resources.  The names of qualified professions should be removed from the description.
• LIT 519 Literacy Coaching.  J. Smith presented this course as an elective in the MSED Literacy programs.  The course was approved as written.
• EDU 504 Principles of Professional Development.  J. Smith presented this course that is a required course in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.  It is the first of a series of three research courses required in the program.  It was approved pending the addition of the sentence “This is a required course in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.” to the Justification.
• EDU 508 Research Methods for Classroom Practitioners.  J. Smith presented this course that is a required course in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program. It is the second in a series of three research courses required in the program.  It was approved pending the addition of the sentence, sentence “This is a required course in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.” to the Justification.
• EDU 520 Research Writing, Dissemination for Professional Development.  J. Smith presented this course as the third of three research courses required in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.  It was approved pending the addition of the sentence “This is a required course in the MSED Curriculum and Instruction program.” to the Justification.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20.  The next meeting will be at 8:00 on March 30.  The last two course outline not reviewed, EDU 506 and AED 550 will be on the next agenda.