The College of Education Executive Committee met on Thursday, July 13, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Education Center with Dean Toth presiding. Members present were: Drs. McGahee, Ducharme, Uhlir, Swank, Gunter, Reed, Merriman, Price, Wylie, Hertzog, Bauer, and Ms. Roberts.

Dean Toth announced that the doctoral program would not begin until Winter Quarter, 1996. The Board of Regents approved the program at its May 10, 1995, meeting; however, before an institution may offer a higher-level degree, the degree must be approved by SACS. SACS would not approve the new degree until the Board of Regents had approved the program. Originally, SACS had told President Bailey that VSU would only need to submit the same materials which had been submitted to the Board of Regents. However, SACS has since requested additional information about the program which could not be compiled and sent to them until June 30, 1995. President Bailey has received word that there won't be time for SACS to review the materials and get the program approved until its December, 1995, meeting.

Because of the beginning date for the program being moved back, the deadline for application for the program will be moved back also, probably until September or October, 1995. Additionally, we are still in the process of hiring two more research instructors. Also, because the program will not yet be approved by SACS, it will not be reviewed by the Professional Standards Commission during its visit in the fall.

Dr. Reed reported that he had sent all program materials to the Professional Standards Commission on May 1, 1995. On June 20, he received a call saying that the materials had been reviewed. He will discuss the comments he received with each department head on an individual basis. The Professional Standards Commission has asked to meet with representatives from several departments in Macon on July 27. The following people will be asked to go with Dr. Reed to the Macon meeting: Drs. Price, McGahee, Gunter, Hunter, and Asbury.

Dr. Hertzog reported on the work of the NCATE Conceptual Framework Committee. The goal of the committee is to update the 1989 College of Education knowledge base document. Dr. Hertzog asked for a copy of each department's 1989 knowledge base as well as a summary update of what each department has done in the way of program change/improvement since the 1989 NCATE visit. These materials should be sent to Dr. Hertzog by Thursday, July 20. Also, she suggested that the INTASC Standards, where appropriate, should be incorporated into course syllabi. Dr. McGahee suggested that all departments which teach courses that are in the undergraduate teacher education "core" share copies of these syllabi with all departments. The courses affected would be: BVE 240, EDG 200, PSY 250, PSY 270, PSY 310, PSY 317, and SPE 360. Copies of these syllabi should be sent to Dr. Reed by Thursday, July 20. Dr. Swank reported that Dr. Hertzog will begin discussing the Conceptual Framework with new COE majors as a part of the orientation process for incoming students. The COE theme "Developing Professionals for Schools" will be emphasized. Dr. Swank also reported that themes from the Conceptual Framework will be incorporated into the revised COE Student Teaching Handbook. Ms. Roberts is also incorporating these themes into the COE orientation video.

Dean Toth discussed the issue of make-up times for classes. He emphasized that if a make-up time for a class is scheduled for a Friday night, then the make-up would be held on Friday night. No instructor is to "add" additional time to a regular meeting night in order to avoid a Friday night make-up. Dean Toth also addressed the issues of giving final exams at the scheduled times and of meeting classes the full scheduled time. He emphasized that meeting each of these responsibilities was part of each instructor's job duties; he also stated that ensuring that each instructor followed these rules was a part of each department head's responsibilities. Each department head is responsible for taking needed action to ensure that these guideline are followed.

During the last few days, the air conditioning has been cutting off in the Education Center. Dean Toth stated that this is a result of Georgia Power's shutting down its high-usage customers during maximum usage periods.

Dr. Price moved approval of several curricular changes from the Department of Secondary Education; motion seconded by Dr. Bauer. These changes include the revision of five methods courses: SED 473 (from 483), SED 467, SED 465, SED 466, and SED 472 (from 305). The proposed changes will have the overall impact of putting secondary education majors into schools more during their senior year. Also proposed was one new course: EDG 468--Laboratory Methods and Technological Applications in the Sciences. The motion was unanimously approved.

Dean Toth discussed the proposed new course from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The new course is MAT 102--Applied Mathematics for Liberal Arts. It is being proposed for inclusion into the core curriculum. Dean Toth felt that the COE would need to study the impact of this proposed course on COE teacher education programs.

Dean Toth discussed the need for a more thorough review of proposals coming before the Executive Committee. It was suggested that all proposals be put on COEFAC and COEDEAN in order for all faculty to have a chance to make suggestions for improvement.

Dean Toth reported that he, Vice President Benjamin, Dr. Jan Kettlewell, and a representative from Albany State College will meet in Tifton on July 24 to discuss course and program offerings for the Southwest Georgia region.

Dean Toth announced that he will be out of the office for most of next week; he will be attending GAEL in Jekyll Island and a School Improvement meeting in Vidalia.

Dean Toth reported that the operating hours for the new Copy Center are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The cost of renting the new copying machine is $20,000 a year, which is about what we have in the printing budget. Department heads will receive monthly printouts of printing done for their departments. Each department, as well as grants, will have an account number established. Dean Toth also announced that he is in the process of hiring another person to assist Bobby Watson; this new person will work more in an instructional technology capacity.

Dr. Hertzog announced that comprehensive exams will be held on July 22 in Powell Hall Auditorium. She also announced that the ECE Summer Program will begin on Monday, July 17, at S. L. Mason School. Dr. Hertzog also suggested that the department heads meet next Thursday to have further discussions on NCATE.

Ms. Roberts announced that the next in-sight session will be on Saturday, July 15. This session is only for freshmen; no transfer students are scheduled.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,