2-28-2012 Administrative Boards Minutes | The Administrative Boards

Minutes of the Administrative Boards
of the General College and the College of Arts and Sciences
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. and chaired by Senior Associate Dean Bobbi Owen.

Members in attendance: Allen Anderson, Jaye Cable, Chris Derickson, Li-Ling Hsiao, Deborah Jones, Erika Lindemann, Lee May, Bobbi Owen, Steve Reznick, Daniel Sherman, Nick Siedentop, Dulcie Straughan, Mike Waltman, Barbara Wildemuth, Heather Williams

Absent: Yaakov Ariel, Karen Gil, Juan Carlos Gonzalez-Espitia, Jordynn Jack, Louise McReynolds, Krista Perreira, Gary Pielak, Chris Putney, Keith Stockman, Jane Thrailkill

1. New Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies, Department of Religious Studies. The Boards approved the graduate certificate in Jewish studies, which will be housed in the Department of Religious Studies. Members expressed the concern that the courses listed in Item 12 of the proposal may not all “focus” on Jewish studies and that the list perhaps is broader than it might be. Associate Dean Lindemann will convey the Boards’ comments to Stephanie Schmitt in the Graduate School.

2. Independent Study Task Force. Senior Associate Dean Owen highlighted substantive portions of a draft of the Task Force report, the appendix defining several types of independent study courses, and a sample contract for such work. The Boards discussed the report’s recommendations and offered suggestions. A final draft will be presented at the meeting on April 17.

3. Curriculum Committee Report. The Boards approved the Curriculum Committee’s report, effective fall 2012.

4. Miscellaneous Curriculum Changes. The Boards approved, as amended, the following curriculum changes, effective fall 2012:

Department of Anthropology
Curriculum in Archaeology

The meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

Next Meetings:
Tuesday, April 17, 3:30-5pm, 3020 Steele, followed by an end-of-the-year celebration on the Porch at the Carolina Inn