Graduate Council Meeting Agenda

Evans Room 612

March 1st, 2018

1. Consent Agenda a. New Course Request b. Course Change Requests

2. Special Consideration Items

a. Program Request b. Standardized Test Wavier – MS in HEED c. Standardized Test Wavier – M.Jur and LLM

Code Title Status Initiator Received Reviewer Comments (reviewercomments)Will sections of this course be taught as non-

traditional? (i.e., parts of term, distance education) (non_traditional)

GEOP 635GEOP 635: Methods of Geophysical Exploration New Course sara.baber 2/16/2018

sara.baber (11/29/2017) Updated syllabus has been sent to the Curricular Services Review Team. Thank you, Sara Baber 11-29-17,sandra-williams (11/29/2017) Rollback: Course form shows "03" lecture contact hours - do you mean "3"? Syllabus shows 689 - should only show proposed new course number; prerequisites must match course form; grading scale - what grade will a student get if they get 89.45 (A or B) - same issue with other grades; missing link to student rule 7 regarding attendance/make-up/late-work.,sandra-williams (11/30/2017) Rollback: As requested.,sandra-williams (12/6/2017) Update received. Yes

ATMO 629 ATMO 629: Climate Change Course Change korty 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (11/14/2017) Rollback: As indicated on the form, please attach a traditional syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus to your request.,sandra-williams (12/18/2017) Update received. Yes

BIED 614BIED 614: Bilingual Education Curriculum Development Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

BIED 616BIED 616: Spanish for Bilingual and Dual Language Programs Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

CPSY 601 CPSY 601: Multicultural Counseling in Schools Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

CPSY 602CPSY 602: School Counseling Theories and Techniques Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

CPSY 603CPSY 603: School Counseling Group Interventions Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

CPSY 630 CPSY 630: Foundations of School Counseling Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDAD 637EDAD 637: Administration of Change in Educational Organizations Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EDAD 639EDAD 639: Foundations of Educational Administration Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EDAD 654 EDAD 654: Organizational Learning Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 YesEDAD 669 EDAD 669: The College Student Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EDAD 688EDAD 688: Proseminar: Analysis of Critical Issues in Education Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 620

EDCI 620: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 632EDCI 632: Program Evaluation in Curriculum and Instruction Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 633 EDCI 633: Educator as Learner Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 637EDCI 637: Urban Education: Policy and Analysis Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 639EDCI 639: Grant Writing for Professional Development Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 720EDCI 720: Engineering Design for School Teaching and Learning Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 721 EDCI 721: How People Learn STEM Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 726EDCI 726: History and Trends in STEM Education Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 752EDCI 752: 21st Century Integration of Theory in Educational Settings Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDCI 754EDCI 754: Trends in Data Management and Analysis Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 613EDTC 613: Integrating Technology in Learning Environments Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 621EDTC 621: Graphic Communication and Interface Design Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 631 EDTC 631: Educational Video Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 YesEDTC 641 EDTC 641: Educational Game Design Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 642 EDTC 642: Designing for Mobile Learning Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 646EDTC 646: Emerging Technologies for Learning II Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EDTC 655 EDTC 655: Instructional Design II Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

Graduate CouncilMarch 1, 2018

Course Report (New, Changes, Withdrawals)

EHRD 605EHRD 605: Principles and Practices of Leadership in Human Resource Development Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/9/2018) Rollback: Resubmit please... Yes

EHRD 612EHRD 612: Training and Development in Human Resource Development Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/9/2018) Rollback: Resubmit please... Yes

EHRD 618EHRD 618: Evaluation Models in Human Resource Development Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EHRD 622 EHRD 622: Training Task Analysis Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EHRD 625

EHRD 625: Organization Development and Performance in Human Resource Development Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EHRD 627EHRD 627: Research and Development in Educational Human Resource Development Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EHRD 643EHRD 643: Adult Education, Globalization and Social Justice Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 Yes

EHRD 673 EHRD 673: Introduction to Distance Learning Course Change ksmith 2/16/2018 YesEPSY 604 EPSY 604: Career Counseling in Schools Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 YesEPSY 621 EPSY 621: Clinical Neuropsychology Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 YesEPSY 624 EPSY 624: Creative Thinking Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 YesEPSY 631 EPSY 631: Program Evaluation Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 YesEPSY 673 EPSY 673: Learning Theories Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

EPSY 679 EPSY 679: Research on Teacher Effectiveness Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018 Yes

HPCH 636HPCH 636: Study in China: Global Health Experience Course Change hongyan97 2/16/2018

micheyszu (2/2/2018) SPH CC approved for nontraditional delivery, per University Rule 11.03.99.M1.,psullenger (2/23/2018) Attached syllabus is for a different course, HPCH 689 Yes

INTA 609

INTA 609: International Law and its Application to Human Rights, Use of Force and U.S. Law Course Change jwood 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (12/20/2017) Edits made to course title and catalog course description to conform to catalog course description style guide.

MARA 604MARA 604: Marine Natural Resource Economics Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

mileskij (2/6/2018) Rollback: error,sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You will need to attach a traditional syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,mileskij (2/11/2018) Rollback: Need to say on the syllabus that it is the same for both face to face and online. The one you have just says face to face. Yes

MARA 616MARA 616: Management of Port Facilities and Infrastructure Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to answer the question "Will sections of this course be taught as non-traditional? (i.e., parts of term, distance education)" if you are requesting non-traditional format approval. In addition, you need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,sandra-williams (2/13/2018) Rollback: You still did not answer the question on the form "Will sections of this course be taught as non-traditional? (i.e., parts of term, distance education)". Yes

MARA 624MARA 624: Intermodal Transportation Operations Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,mileskij (2/11/2018) Rollback: Where is the face to face syllabus? Yes

MARA 627MARA 627: Marketing of Transportation Services Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable). Yes

MARA 636 MARA 636: Managerial Decision Making Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable). Yes

MARA 640 MARA 640: Global Logistics Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,mileskij (2/11/2018) Rollback: You need to indicate on the syllabus that it is both face to face and online Yes

MARA 650 MARA 650: Supply Chain Management Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

mileskij (2/6/2018) Rollback: error,sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable). Yes

MARA 652MARA 652: Marine Transportation System Design and Policy Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,mileskij (2/11/2018) Rollback: Need the syllabus to say it is both face to face and online Yes

MARA 658MARA 658: Port Design, Planning and Security Course Change tlaverne 2/16/2018

mileskij (2/6/2018) Rollback: error,sandra-williams (2/6/2018) Rollback: You need to attach a syllabus and a non-traditional syllabus (if applicable).,mileskij (2/11/2018) Rollback: Where is the face to face syllabus? Yes

MARB 607

MARB 607: Research and Conservation in Greece-Dolphins, Fisheries and Cultural Heritage Course Change ballr 2/16/2018 Yes

MARB 617 MARB 617: Research Diving Methods Course Change ballr 2/16/2018 YesMARB 654 MARB 654: Coastal Plant Ecology Course Change armitaga 2/16/2018 YesMARB 656 MARB 656: Tropical Marine Ecology Course Change ballr 2/16/2018 Yes

MPHY 631MPHY 631: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Biology Course Change cjm 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (11/12/2017) Rollback: Please update catalog course description to comply with style guide for catalog course description (it should not advertise but rather inform about the course content). http://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/Curricular-Services/Catalog/Style-Guide-for-Catalog-Course-Descriptions,sandra-williams (1/30/2018) Additional edits made to catalog course description. No

MPHY 632MPHY 632: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Pathobiology Course Change cjm 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (11/12/2017) Rollback: Please update catalog course description to comply with style guide for catalog course description (it should not advertise but rather inform about the course content). http://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/Curricular-Services/Catalog/Style-Guide-for-Catalog-Course-Descriptions,sandra-williams (1/30/2018) Additional edits made to catalog course description. No

PHEO 613PHEO 613: Introduction to Environmental Health Disparities Course Change fmtoler 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (1/29/2018) Edits made to catalog course description to conform to catalog style guide.,micheyszu (2/2/2018) SPH CC approved for nontraditional delivery, per University Rule 11.03.99.M1. Yes

PHEO 625PHEO 625: Environmental and Occupational Health Survey Methods Course Change fmtoler 2/16/2018

bappiah1 (2/13/2018) Approved by curriculum committee for non-traditional delivery (BA 02/13/2018) Yes

RDNG 604 RDNG 604: Reading Diagnosis Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (2/21/2018) Workflow should be adjusted. Proposal does not appear to require full approval. Yes

RDNG 612 RDNG 612: Children’s Literature and Literacy Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

RDNG 613RDNG 613: Multicultural Children’s Literature and Literacy Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

RDNG 620 RDNG 620: Literacy and Language Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

SPED 618SPED 618: Preparation for the Professoriate in Special Education and Allied Fields Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (9/6/2017) Rollback: Please update catalog course description on form to conform to our style guide for catalog course descriptions: http://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/Curricular-Services/Catalog/Style-Guide-for-Catalog-Course-Descriptions ,shaganburke (2/12/2018) Rollback: Per your request.,sandra-williams (2/13/2018) This type of change does not require a syllabus. No

SPED 642

SPED 642: Prevention, Support, and Intervention for Students with Emotional and Behavior Problems Course Change gbyrns 2/16/2018

shaganburke (1/26/2018) Rollback: Per your request Yes

TEED 682 TEED 682: Seminar Course Change ambyrrios 2/16/2018 Yes

Code Title Status Initiator Received Reviewer Comments (reviewercomments)

CERT-AEDU CERT-AEDU: Adult Education - Certificate New Program jnelson 2/16/2018

carri1214 (11/20/2017) Rollback: Required documentation not attached: New Program Request Form for Certificate Programs is required and can be found at the following link. http://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/Curricular-Services/Curricular-Approvals/Program-Approvals#3-RequestforNewCertificates,carri1214 (12/14/2017) Edits made to the Catalog Program Requirements field to conform to Catalog style guidelines. ,carri1214 (12/14/2017) Rollback: Clarification needed on the "Certificate Type" field. Certificates can only be identified as one type. ,carri1214 (12/18/2017) Update received. Certificate type was updated to Stand Alone by initiator.,mstephenson (2/2/2018) Since this is a DE certificate, the courses will need to be approved for nontraditional delivery (if they haven't been already). Additionally, an assessment plan will be required as well.

CERT-ANLY CERT-ANLY: Analytics - Certificate New Program hannahmcole 2/16/2018carri1214 (2/8/2017) Rollback: Catalog Tittle & Certificate Code do not match. Missing course list table. Initiator has been e-mailed with further details and instructions.

CERT-CLTE CERT-CLTE: College Teaching - Certificate New Program jnelson 2/16/2018

mstorres (12/11/2017) Rollback: needs revision,carri1214 (12/14/2017) Edits made to the Catalog Program Requirements field to conform the Catalog style guidelines. ,irbyb (1/17/2018) Rollback: There is a necessary edit prior to moving this out of the CEHD.,irbyb (2/1/2018) Rollback: Ms. Kerri Smith, Please add this to the College Teaching Certificate under the Catalog Program Requirements. Select two from the following or from other electives as approved by the College Teaching Certificate Coordinator.,mstephenson (2/2/2018) Courses will also need to be approved for nontraditional delivery (if they haven't been approved already). An assessment plan will be required.

Graduate CouncilMarch 1, 2018

Program Report (New, Changes, Withdrawals)

CERT-DDPHCERT-DDPH: Dental Public Health -

CertificateProgram Change kluttman 2/16/2018

djones (9/11/2017) Rollback: Per your request,carri1214 (9/12/2017) DPHS 600 Is a variable credit and repeatable course.,carri1214 (9/12/2017) Effective term changed to 2018-2019. The 2017-2018 terms deadlines have passed. ,carri1214 (9/13/2017) Program SCH are changing, workflow has been adjusted to include Provost and External Approval roles. ,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Note: THECB form attached list JULY 1, 2017 as the Implementation date.,mjzoran (9/20/2017) The THECB requires that any revision that increases the number of SCH required must be accompanied by detailed documentation describing the compelling academic reason for the increase in the number of required hours. It is the opinion of the Provost's Office and OGAPS that allowing student access to financial aid is not a compelling academic reason or justification for increasing required hours. Perhaps the academic reasoning could be better justified and stated.,mjzoran (9/20/2017) Rollback: The THECB requires that any revision that increases the number of SCH required must be accompanied by detailed documentation describing the compelling academic reason for the increase in the number of required hours. It is the opinion of the Provost's Office and OGAPS that allowing student access to financial aid is not a compelling academic reason or justification for increasing required hours. Perhaps the academic reasoning could be better justified and stated.,djm

CERT-OMSPCERT-OMSP: Oral and Maxillofacial

Pathology - CertificateProgram Change kluttman 2/16/2018

sandra williams (8/31/2017) Rollback: As requested.,carri1214 (9/4/2017) Rollback: Initiator has been email with instructions. ,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Effective term changed to 2018-2019. The 2017-2018 term deadlines have passed.,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Program SCH are changing, workflow has been adjusted to include Provost and External Approval roles,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Note: Implementation Date on THECB form shows July 1, 2017. ,mjzoran (9/20/2017) The THECB requires that any revision that increases the number of SCH required must be accompanied by detailed documentation describing the compelling academic reason for the increase in the number of required hours. It is the opinion of the Provost's Office and OGAPS that allowing student access to financial aid is not a compelling academic reason or justification for increasing required hours. Perhaps the academic reasoning could be better justified and stated.,mjzoran (9/20/2017) Rollback: The THECB requires that any revision that increases the number of SCH required must be accompanied by detailed documentation describing the compelling academic reason for the increase in the number of required hours. It is the opinion of the Provost's Office and OGAPS that allowing student access to financial aid is not a compelling academic reason or justification for increasing required hours. Perhaps the academic reasoning could be better justified and stated.,john-m-

CERT-PEDD CERT-PEDD: Pediatric Dentistry - Certificate Program Change kluttman 2/16/2018

carri1214 (9/4/2017) Rollback: Initiator has been email with instructions. ,carri1214 (9/12/2017) Effective term changed to 2018-2019. The 2017-2018 terms deadlines have passed. ,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Additional concerns have been identified. Initiator has been emailed with detailed comments. ,carri1214 (9/18/2017) Rollback: Additional concerns have been identified. Initiator has been emailed with detailed comments. ,alton-g-mcwhorter (9/18/2017) Rollback: as requested,carri1214 (9/22/2017) Rollback: Program hours are increasing from 48 to 48.5 this type of change requires that a THECB Request to Change Semester Credit Hours form to be attached. ,carri1214 (11/1/2017) Rollback: Degree Evaluation does not reflect the proposed edits(Program Hrs). Please update and resubmit. ,carri1214 (11/2/2017) Update received.,carri1214 (11/2/2017) Program SCH are changing, workflow has been adjusted to include Provost and External Approval roles. ,djm (2/5/2018) 2-5-18 - Sent revised THECB form to Dentistry for review/approval.,djm (2/5/2018) Dentistry approved revised THECB form. Substituted it for the originally submitted form.

MS-CVENMS-CVEN: Master of Science in Civil

EngineeringProgram Change tmorrel 2/16/2018

yz61 (11/9/2017) Rollback: more edits,sandra-williams (12/18/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure catalog program requirements/additional requirements meet your standard language requirements for graduate programs. ,tmorrel (1/8/2018) Rollback: need to change to one sentence " A minimum of 30 semester credit hours is required for the Master of Science degree.",enjeti (1/23/2018) Rollback: edit to have one sentence ,djm (2/12/2018) Revised the THECB form, including responses to all questions in Option 1.,rramirez (2/26/2018) OGAPS will edit the Limitations section of the Program Requirements tab.

MS-ITDEMS-ITDE: Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering

Program Change tmorrel 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (11/9/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure updates to the catalog program requirements/additional requirements meet your standard language requirements for graduate programs. ,jveracruz (11/13/2017) Rollback: Per Request,sandra-williams (12/18/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure catalog program requirements/additional requirements meet your standard language requirements for graduate programs. ,djm (1/9/2018) 1-9-18: THECB form replaced; all questions under Option 1 were not answered; added N/A for program accreditor and licensing body (b. and c.).,lrjohnson (1/25/2018) Rollback: Rollback request by department.,rramirez (2/26/2018) OGAPS will edit the Limitations section of the Program Requirements tab.

MS-MSENMS-MSEN: Master of Science in Materials

Science and EngineeringProgram Change tmorrel 2/16/2018

karaman (11/9/2017) Rollback: .,sandra-williams (12/6/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure catalog program requirements comply with your standard catalog language.,enjeti (12/7/2017) Rollback: change 32 to 30,sandra-williams (12/14/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure updates to the catalog program requirements/additional requirements meet your standard language requirements for graduate programs. ,tmorrel (12/15/2017) Rollback: change credit requirements to 1 sentence. " A minimum of 30 semester credit hours is required for the Master of Science degree.",djm (2/1/2018) Revised the THECB request to answer all questions under Option 1. Replaced originally submitted version.,rramirez (2/26/2018) OGAPS will edit the Limitations section of the Program Requirements tab.

MS-OBIO MS-OBIO: Master of Science in Oral Biology Program Change kluttman 2/16/2018rramirez (2/26/2018) OGAPS will edit the Limitations section of the Program Requirements tab.

MS-SENGMS-SENG: Master of Science in Safety

EngineeringProgram Change tmorrel 2/16/2018

sandra-williams (11/9/2017) OGAPS: please review to make sure updates to the catalog program requirements/additional requirements meet your standard language requirements for graduate programs. ,jveracruz (11/13/2017) Rollback: Per Request,enjeti (1/23/2018) Rollback: reduce it to one sentence,rramirez (2/26/2018) OGAPS will edit the Limitations section of the Program Requirements tab as well as the distance ed verbiage for the Additional Requirements tab.