Educational Policy Committee

Minutes: Meeting of May 10, 2001

Members present: D. Moeller, M. Less, M. Legg, R. Legg, K. Eitrheim , G. Bereskin, C. Herzig, R Chohan, D. Ziemet

Guests present: F. Borst, R. Faulkner, P O’Leary, C. Hovorka, D. Bozik, K. Farrell, C. Westensee, P. Koch, J. Collis, W. Oberle

Acting Chair M. Legg called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM

1. Approval of the minutes was moved by C. Herzig, seconded by R. Chohan and approved with no changes.

2. A motion was made by C. Herzig seconed by R. Chohan that the course MPT-525 be accepted as a for credit course. Discussion ensued. G. Bereskin asked for a quorum count to insure that business could be conducted. A quorum was present.

The item was voted on and passed with no dissent.

3. The MBA program presented a proposal to expand the MBA program to Zurich, Switzerland. Expansion of the program was moved by R. Chohan and seconed by C. Herzig. Discussion followed with R. Faulkner explaining the accounting differences from the current MBA program. C. Herzig questioned the time schedule and both Faulkner and O’Leary responded in the positive. W. Oberle discussed the possible delivery of the courses.

The motion was voted on and passed

4. A motion was made by K. Eitrheim to accept the progress on the general education curriculum changes. R. Legg opened discussion as to the current status of the revisions. K. Questioned the method for assessing personal expression and R. Legg responded that it would be up to the individual professor.

The motion was voted on and passed.

5. The committee expressed unanimity in thanking T. Schlabaugh for her chairpersonship throughout the year and to M. Legg for chairing this meeting.

6. A motion was made to adjourn and was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM.