Members Present:
M Shockey
R Legg
D Zeimet
D Moeller
G Bereskin
T Schlabach
K Eitrheim
R Chohan
M Less
M Legg

Guests:
M Kennedy
K Siska
P Koch
M Burek
C Johnson
B Parsons

1) The meeting was called to order by Terry Schlabach, Chair, at 3:15.

2) Moved by K Eitrheim, second by M Less to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  It was noted that D Moeller's name should be added to those in attendance and that the spelling of "Schlabach" should be corrected. Corrected minutes were approved.

3) Masters of Social Work Graduation Walk Policy: Moved by M Less, second by M Shockey to approve the policy which would allow a student to participate in May graduation ceremonies if he/she had no more than 6 credit hours to complete in Interim and Summer sessions.  Policy approved.

4) Masters of Criminal Justice Graduation Walk Policy: Moved by K Eitrheim, second by M Less to approved the proposed policy with current policy remaining in effect for students now enrolled in the program.  Policy approved.

5) Theater Department Program Review: Moved by M Less, second by M Shockey to approve.
a) C Johnson and K Eitrheim indicated that much of the 1999 assessment program is just now being evaluated so more accurate outcomes assessment will be available in the future.
b) The department proposed the inclusion of additional acting classes to accommodate those students who are non-acting majors as well as acting majors.
c) Primary changes include the addition of THTR 315 (Dramatic and Classical Theater), London experience, and a Lighting course which is viewed as necessary for majors.
d) T Schlabach questioned if technical courses could be considered as fulfilling General Education requirements.  K Eitrheim indicated their narrow focus might deem that difficult,  but also stated the department would be willing to investigate the possibility.

Program Review Approved.

6) Proposal to Modify Masters of Organizational Leadership to create an on-campus program:  Moved by M Shockey, second by K Eitrheim to approve.
a) B Parsons was present to explain the request to modify the program, indicating the need to expand the offerings and requirements to meet a larger population than is currently being served with the program's affiliation with the Rock Island Arsenal.
b) It was noted the original plan developed for the Rock Island Arsenal program will remain in effect until the contract expires in 2002.  After that date, the curriculum would be revised to reflect the changes proposed here.
c) T Schlabach questioned the admissions requirement of a 3.0 GPA.  B Parsons indicated this had been set to assure those entering the program were students capable of graduate work and to aid in building a credibleprogram.
d) The program will continue to be offered in 8 week formats after adoption of the new curriculum.
e) D Zeimet questioned why the one year certificate program offered
Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS) with the option of credit versus non-credit.  B Parsons indicated there are professionals in the area interested in the one year leadership certificate, but have no intent on completing the Masters program.  The non-credit offering is aimed primarily at those individuals.

Request to modify the Masters of Organizational Leadership curriculum approved.

7) Moved by K Eitrheim, second by M Less to adjourn.  Meeting adjourned at
3:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Martha L Shockey, PhD