The College of Education Executive Committee met on Thursday, November 21, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room in the Education Center with Dean Toth presiding. Members present were: Drs. McGahee, Ducharme, Dorminey, Ramsey, Morgan, Corbin, Gunter, Monroe, Price, Swank, Bauer, Ms. Cotton, Ms. Teel, and Ms. Roberts. Guests: Dr. Gillis and Ms. Garber.

Dean Toth announced that he had been notified by Dean Dasher that the College of Arts and Sciences Executive Committee had approved the Areas Fs for the following degrees: B.S. and B.A. in Psychology, B.S. in Administrative Services, and B.S. in Sports Medicine. These degree programs are technically offered by the College of Arts and Sciences but are housed in the College of Education.

Dean Toth urged department heads to make thorough reviews of all departmental programs as they complete the semester conversion process. All programs are required to have measurable outcomes; these outcomes should emanate from the INTASC Standards.

Dr. Ramsey moved approval of a new course, PER 2000 Perspectives on the Environment/Physical World: Nutrition; seconded by Dr. Swank. This course would be included in Area B of the core curriculum and is being sponsored by three departments: Department of Health and Physical Education, Department of Chemistry, and the College of Nursing. Dr. Gillis and Ms. Garber explained the purpose and content of the course. Dean Toth expressed some concern about the course number of 2000, since the Department of Health and Physical Education already has a HE 2000. The motion passed unanimously.

Dean Toth distributed position announcements for 19 positions in the COE; only 11 of these 19 positions are currently funded. All 19 positions will be advertised, however; it is hoped that the necessary funding for the other eight positions will be made available. These positions will be advertised in the December 6 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Dr. Swank distributed reports on Admission to Teacher Education for Summer Quarter, 1996 and Student Teachers' Performances for Spring Quarter, 1996. He encouraged department heads to share these with their faculty. The Student Teacher Report is summarized by departments. One particular finding which seemed to stand out above the rest was that VSU student teachers tend to rate their mentor teachers and university supervisors very high. Dr. Swank asked to receive input as to how the university supervisor evaluation form, the mentor teacher evaluation form, and the student teaching evaluation form could be improved.

Dr. Swank also announced that Praxis I would be a requirement for certification, effective March, 1999. VSU will require it for admission to teacher education, however, effective with the start of Fall Quarter, 1997. A computerized tutorial for preparing for taking Praxis I, called Learning Plus, is now available. Learning Plus contains practice materials for all three parts of Praxis I: reading, writing, and mathematics. The cost for each copy of this software will be about $20. The cost for the student for taking Praxis I will be $75. Written study guides for each of the three parts of Praxis I are also available. Dr. Swank announced that some of the EDG 200 classes might be asked to pilot test Praxis I over the next year.

Dean Toth announced that the spring quarter schedule must be entered into Banner between December 2-6. A paper copy will be printed and returned to each department for verification purposes. This corrected paper copy must be returned to the Registrar's Office by December 11. Entry into Banner for the summer quarter schedule must be done between March 3-7.

Dean Toth announced that department heads who wish to apply for contingency library funds must notify Dr. Deavours by January 21.

Dean Toth announced that Valdosta Parks and Recreation is now operating an after school program. It is basically a recreational program right now, but plans are underway to begin some tutorial efforts.

A universitywide post tenure review committee has been established. The COE representatives are Dr. Glenda Akins and Dr. John Hummel.

Dean Toth announced that a meeting is being set up with Dr. Benjamin and COE department heads who have external degree programs.

Some COE department heads have begun to make inclass visits as part of their faculty evaluation process, and this practice has been questioned by some faculty members. Dean Toth announced that making in-class visits is within the rights of department heads.

Ms. Roberts announced that the prerequisite of a multicultural communication course for COM 2500 had been removed. The prerequisite was removed at the request of Dean Toth.

Dean Toth announced that the Valdosta City School System was looking for VSU education majors to serve as substitute teachers for classroom teachers who will be out of their classes helping to formulate standards for the P-16 initiative. The dates the substitutes will be needed are: November 25, December 3, 10, and 11. The VSU students will not be paid.

David Schmidt is now in charge of conducting the distance learning workshops for faculty teaching distance learning courses for the first time.

Dean Toth announced that some faculty members are still asking Merrily Powers to copy materials which are copyrighted. Dean Toth is concerned that the COE needs to be especially vigilant about this issue, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision on copyright law. Dean Toth asked Dr. Price to make a short presentation about copyright issues at the COE meeting on December 5.

Dean Toth announced that the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) has begun to review certain certification issues. Specifically, PSC is studying the feasibility of having a P thru 2 certification area and a separate certification area for grades 3 thru 5. Currently, P thru 5 is grouped together as one certification area.

Dean Toth announced that the HOPE Scholarship Committee had met yesterday in Atlanta. The identified critical area fields will be about the same for next year, except that counseling will be removed as a critical area field.

Dean Toth reported that he had had no response to the requests of some department heads for departmental retreat money. He suggested that department heads who had made a request for retreat money should call Mr. Brignati.

Dean Toth reported that Dr. T. Reed and Dr. M. Reed had just submitted a BellSouth grant.

Dr. Swank thanked department heads who had responded to his request to select a Student Teacher of the Quarter for their departments. Some type of recognition will be made for each student teacher selected at the end-of-the-quarter student teaching seminar.

Ms. Roberts reported that approximately 7700 students had preregistered for winter quarter.

Dean Toth cautioned department heads to approve students' requests for early examinations very sparingly.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,