Council of Graduate Students - Minutes - 18 November 2005
Attendance
- Current Delegates: James Bennett, David Berntsen, Himanshu Bhatnagar, David Boley, Michael Bowman, Kathleen Canalos, Inna Caron, Rebecca Carte, Seth Dannemiller, Dedra Demaree, Dan Digman, Ryan Duling, Elizabeth Friedman, Andrew Hazelton, Lisa Hickman, Melanie Hood, Catherine Hughes, Hatice Inan, Jamie Jackson, Jayesh Jain, Akiko Kashiwagi, Matthew Kesic, Deborah Kwon, Jessica Lucas, Thong Ma, Christopher Malik, Steven Kinsey, Larry Mrozek, Anli Ouyang, Laura Pondea, Lea Popielinski, Eleonora Redaelli, Carine Reveneau, Salena Sampson, Erin Tisdale, Dakshina Valiveti, Miguel Vega-Sánchez, Timothy Weale, James Weeks, Jerome Wray, Christina Xydias, Seth Young
- Officers and Executive Committee Members: Cathy Baack, Inna Caron, Robert Crawford, Patty Cunningham, Jane Evans, Waverly Gordon, Crystal Hall, Kerry Hodak, Soonhyang Kim, Karla Zadnik (Adviser)
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:35pm, by Vice President, Cathy Baack.
Attendance sheets indicate the following delegates were present:
Absences:
- Excused: Kelly Bradbury, Dan Digman, Erin Sharp, Lexine Trask
II. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the October 28 meeting were approved.
Guest Speakers
Vice Provost and Interim Dean of the Graduate School, Carole A. Anderson addressed the delegate body and said that for the next 3 to 5 years, the University will spotlight graduate education. Dean Anderson indicated this focus is essential for the University and will contribute to the quality of graduate programs and the quality of education. There are a number University initiatives related to graduate education that are currently in progress: the Freeman Report, the Beck Committee, the Council of Graduate Schools' PhD Completion Study, the NRC ranking of graduate schools, and graduate program reviews.
Coordinator for Writing Across the Curriculum and the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing, Chris Manion was introduced and addressed the delegate body and explained that the Center operates as a service to the University community.
III. Elections
Following a brief introduction by Vice President Baack, Stacyanne Headley (Education) was elected to the Research and Graduate Council with no objection to consent. Headley will serve on the Policy and Standards Committee.
IV. New Business
Act 0506-AU-006 Amending the 2005-06 budget was approved. p>V. Officer Reports
President Pletz: President Pletz's report is posted online. Treasurer Waverly Gordon: Gordon announced that the deadline for Ray Travel Award applications is January 20 at 2:30. Secretary Jane Evans: Evans's report is posted online p>
VI. Delegate Issues and Concerns
Delegate Carine Reveneau (FAES) questioned the appointment process for University committees. Delegate James Bennett (Humanities) stated that he was concerned that the article on the CGS website could be interpreted as administrative propaganda harful to graduate students. . The article, which was originally published in onCampus, discusses graduate associate benefits and only acknowledged accomplishments of the Council of Graduate Students and did not mention potential contributions of other organizations. Following an active discussion, delegates decided that the article would be edited (by Delegate Bennett and VP Baack) so that offensive parts would be removed. Delegates asked when links to information related to Brian Hicks will be posted on the CGS web site. Outreach and Engagement Chair, Erin Tisdale reminded delegates that the Jingle Bell Run will be held on December 4.
IX. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:15pm
Respectfully Submitted, Jane Evans