Minutes of the Graduate Committee
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
5241 N. Maple, M/S TA 43
Fresno, California 93740-8027
Office of the Academic Senate Ext. 8-2743
September 14, 2010
Members Present: M. Wilson (Chair), S. Brown-Welty, K. Carey, N. P Mahalik, S. Skelton, M. Stevens, M. Zoghi.
Member Absent: R. Yazdipour (excused).
Visitor: Sandra Witte, Mollie Smith.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Wilson at 2: 00 p.m. in Thomas #117.
1. Minutes. MSC to approve the Minutes of 9/7/2010.
2. Agenda. MSC to approve the Agenda as distributed.
3. Communications and Announcements.
A. Member M. Zoghi announced that he is going to take up the position of Associate
Dean for the Lyles College of Engineering (LCE) soon. Chair Wilson will ask for nominations
for replacement for a representative from the LCE.
B. Dean K. Carey suggested a discussion on zero-unit enrollment procedure; this will
be placed on a future agenda for further discussion.
4. Request for Program Suspension Master of Accountancy.
MSC to approve the request from Dean Robert Harper, Craig School of Business, for Program Suspension Master of Accountancy and return it the Executive Commtttee.
5. Graduate Course and Curriculum Subcommittee Member Nomination.
MCS to approve the appointment of Dr. Joanne McKay, Assistant Professor, Literacy and Early Education as the member of the Graduate Course and Curriculum Subcommittee.
6. Program Review for Food Science and Nutrition (Time certain - 2:20 PM).
Visitors: Sandra Witte and Mollie Smith (Food Science and Nutrition)
Chair Wilson asked the members and visitors to introduce themselves.
The visitors were asked to describe the MS and certificate programs in the department
of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN). After their brief review, the committee members
asked specific questions on the program, faculty, students, resources, demand and
community support.
Discussion ensued. The visitors were thanked for their time and helpful information.
MSC to adjourn at 3:00 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting of the Graduate Committee will be Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in Thomas #117.
Agenda.
1. Approval of the Minutes of 9/14/10.
2. Approval of the Agenda.
3. Communications and Announcements.
4. Interdisciplinary Program of Study proposal. TIME CERTAIN: 2:20
5. Recommendations for Food Science and Nutrition Program Review.
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