Graduate Council agenda
UPDATED 04/19/2017
The Graduate Council will meet Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in 2007 Ullsvik Hall.
Announcements –
1. Reminder – the Admission to Graduate Faculty Subcommittee will be meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 in 2007 Ullsvik Hall, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – all members of the Graduate Council are invited to participate. Updated 11/11/2016
Request for Admission to the Graduate Faculty Subcommittee Meeting Schedule:
September 15, 2016 – Caryn Stanley and Karen Stinson/Mike Dalecki
October 20, 2016 – Leigh Monhardt /Ann Krebs Byrne and Philip Parker
November 17, 2016 – Valerie Stackman and Bill Haskins
December 15, 2016 – Barbara Barnet and David Heimerdinger
January 26, 2017 – Laura Anderson and Qi Yang
February 23, 2017 – Heidi Hawk and Laura Anderson
March 23, 2017 – Leigh Monhardt /Ann Krebs Byrne and Philip Parker
April 20, 2017 – Barbara Barnet and Bill Haskins
May 11, 2017 – Dominic Barraclough and Caryn Stanley
Agenda –
1. Approval of the minutes from the March 23, 2017 meeting.
2. Request for admission to the Graduate Faculty – full membership –
· Melissa Gormley – Education – beginning fall 2017
3. Second Reading – Title & description (more than 30%) – COUNSED 7150, Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description:In this course, students will gain an understanding of the historical emergence of the field of mental health counseling and it evolution over time. Students will examine foundational and emerging theories of changed and models of wellness, Studies will include the development of the principles of the mental health counseling field over time, including prevention, intervention, consultation, education , advocacy and the development of applicable networks that promote mental health and well-being. Students will gain an appreciation for the socio-cultural and ethical considerations that are central to the work of clinical mental health professionals today.
4. Second Reading – Title & description (more than 30%) – COUNSED 7240, Counseling Across the Lifespan – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description: This graduate level course provides a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. Normal and abnormal development for each life stage and developmental level will be examined within social and cultural contexts. Students will be exposed to theories of personality; individual and family development and transitions; and learning theory. Students will carefully examine theories and resources for facilitating optimal development and wellness across the lifespan.
5. Second Reading – new course – COUNSED 7400, Crisis and Trauma Counseling – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description: In this course, students will examine the immediate, short-term, and long-term impact that crises and trauma might have on children, adolescents and adults. Counseling approaches that effectively address crises and trauma will be explored. Potential associated neurobiological responses to crisis and trauma will be explored and clinical implications will be identified. Skills and techniques for assessing and intervening in specific crisis and trauma situations will be developed, including suicide assessment and intervention. Legal, ethical, and cultural considerations will be emphasized throughout the course.
6. First Reading – Description (less than 30%) – COUNSED 7250, Practicum in Student Services in Higher Education – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description:This course focuses on enhancement of the educational experience through placement with a student services provider where the student will complete a practicum under the supervision of a site supervisor and a university supervisor. Students might participate in varied aspects of student services work during this practicum experience.
Students should expect to agree to and pay for a background check and drug test if required. Students should expect to submit disposition endorsements as required.
Program coordinator’s approval is required.Thisis a variable credit coursefor 1-6 credits and can berepeated for creditonce with coordinator’s approval. (50 hrs= 1 credit, 100 hrs=2 credits, 150 hrs= 3 credits).
7. First Reading – Description (more than 30%) – COUNSED 7140, Student Services in Higher Education – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description:This course provides a comprehensive examination of the function of student services in institutions of higher education. Practical and theoretical perspectives will be explored as students develop an appreciation for the need and the potential impact of student services, resources, and programming on student success.
Course content will include historical and philosophical foundations of student affairs and leadership, management and organizational issues, and essential skills and professional development in building an equitable organization. The synthesis of theory and practice will be emphasized throughout the course.
8. First Reading – new course – COUNSED 7510, Psychopharmacology for Counselors – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description: In this course, students will become familiar with the primary neurotransmitter systems, their distribution, and effects on the brain and body. Students will also become familiar with the effects of both recreational and psychotropic drugs and approaches for use of pharmaceutical interventions in the psychiatric treatment of mental disorders. Behavioral and molecular neuropharmacology and the challenges of withdrawal from substances of potential abuse will be examined. Related issues such as addiction and illegal distribution of substances will be examined holistically as to the effects on individual wellness, family systems, and larger societal systems.
9. First Reading – new course – COUNSED 7590, Practicum in Substance Abuse Counseling – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description: This course focuses on enhancement of the educational experience through placement with a substance abuse counseling provider where the student will provide counseling services under the supervision of a site supervisor and a university supervisor. Students will participate in all aspects of substance abuse counseling services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, case management, consultation, and documentation. Ethical and legal considerations will be emphasized throughout the experience.
Program coordinator’s approval is required.Thisis a variable credit coursefor 1-6 credits and can berepeated for creditonce with coordinator’s approval. (50 hrs.= 1 credit, 100 hrs.=2 credits, 150 hrs.= 3 credits, etc.)
Students should expect to agree to and pay for a background check and drug test if required. Students should expect to submit disposition endorsements as required.
10. First Reading – new course – COUNSED 7700, Practicum in Human Services – Ann Krebs Byrne
Course description: This course focuses on enhancement of the educational experience through placement with a human services provider where the student will complete a practicum under the supervision of a site supervisor and a university supervisor. Students might participate in varied aspects of human services work during this practicum experience.
This course can be taken for 1-6 credits and can be taken more than once with coordinator’s approval. (50 hrs= 1 credit, 100 hrs=2 credits, 150 hrs= 3 credits)
Students should expect to agree to and pay for a background check and drug test if required. Students should expect to submit disposition endorsements as required.
Prerequisite: Program coordinator’s approval is required. This course can be repeated with coordinator’s approval.
11. Permission to Develop Course – OCL 7650, Application of Organizational Change and leadership Strategies and Techniques to Improve Safety Culture – Caryn Stanley
Course description: This course will focus on developing and sustaining an effective safety culture. The course will provide various methods and techniques for effectively leading and supporting safety cultural change. This will allow the student to utilize all prior skill sets, course work, professional experiences, research and direct application of the core program material.
12. Permission to Develop Course – OCL 7660, The Study of Current Issues in Safety – Caryn Stanley
Course description: The course is entirely dedicated to researching current safety events, management issues and the review of successful solutions. The students will choose their research based on the industry sector they are working in. The intent is to create a pathway to broaden their professional experiences/knowledge on the subject of safety culture change and support and sustaining a professional network.
13. Human Services Emphasis – Ann Krebs Byrne / Dominic Barraclough
14. SoE – remove the comprehensive examination requirement – Dominic Barraclough
15. Slash Courses – Philip Parker
16. MS:CS & JIM removing courses groups – Qi Yang
17. Admission Policies – Chanaka Mendis
“The Graduate School has the right to deny admission to a student based on the student’s prior academic standingat UW-Platteville or any other institution.”
Location: under admission policies
18. Assessment Training – Caryn Stanley
Information only
19. Other business –
Information only –
Graduate Council 2016-2017 Meeting Schedule
Fall 2016 Spring 2017
September 15, 2016 January 26, 2017
October 20, 2016 February 23, 2017
November 17, 2016 March 23, 2017
December 15, 2016 April 20, 2017
May 11, 2017
Subcommittee meets 2:30-3:00 p.m. in 2007 Ullsvik.
Grad Council meets 3:00-5:00 p.m. in 2007 Ullsvik.
Graduate Council 2017-2018 Meeting Schedule
Fall 2017 Spring 2018
September 21, 2017 January 25, 2018
October 19, 2017 February 15, 2018
November 16, 2017 March 15, 2018
December 14, 2017 April 19, 2018
May 10, 2018
Subcommittee meets 2:30-3:00 p.m. in 2007 Ullsvik.
Grad Council meets 3:00-5:00 p.m. in 2007 Ullsvik.
GRADUATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2016-2017
PROGRAM AREAS:
Computer Science
Qi Yang – graduate program coordinator
Criminal Justice
Valerie Stackman – graduate program representative
Engineering
Phillip Parker – graduate program coordinator
Integrated Supply Chain Management
David Heimerdinger – graduate program coordinator
Master of Science in Education
Dominic Barraclough – graduate program coordinator
Organizational Change Leadership
Caryn Stanley – graduate program coordinator
Project Management
D. William Haskins – graduate program coordinator
At-Large Representatives
Ann Krebs Byrne as representative with voting rights for Leigh Monhardt – elected faculty (term expires end of 2017 summer session) Fall 16 – Teaching & Spring 2017 sabbatical
Barbara Barnet – elected faculty (term expires end of 2018 summer session)
Laura Anderson – elected faculty (term expires end of 2018 summer session)
Graduate Student Representative
Heidi Hawk - elected graduate student (term expires end of 2017 summer session)
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS:
Chanaka Mendis - Director, the School of Graduate Studies
John Berg – Information Services
Dawn Drake – Director of the Distance Learning Center