Voting Members

  • Robert Mokwa (Provost): In Attendence
  • Alison Harmon (EHHD): In Attendence
  • Ilse-Mari Lee (Honors College): In Attendence
  • Kenning Arlitsch (Library): In Attendence
  • Jason Carter (VPREDGE): In Attendence
  • Sreekala Bajwa (COA): Absent
  • Stephanie Gray (GC): In Attendence
  • Mark Ranalli (JJCBE): In Attendence
  • Brett Gunnink (NACE): Absent
  • Matthew Caires (VPSS Designee): In Attendence
  • Royce Smith (COAA): In Attendence
  • Craig Ogilvie (Graduate School): In Attendence
  • Nicol Rae (CLS): In Attendence
  • Sarah Shannon (CON): Absent
  • Eric Austin (Faculty Senate): Absent

Other Members

  • David Singel (Senior Vice Provost): Absent
  • Chris Dobbs (MOR): Absent
  • Martin Teintze (WWAMI): Absent
  • Tami Eitle (Vice Provost): In Attendence
  • Kim Obbink (Academic Technology): Absent
  • Deborah Haynes (Acting Vice President): Absent
  • Ambika Murali (ASMSU): Absent

Other Members In Attendence

  • Robert Walker (Chem/BioChem)
  • Beth Burroughs (Math)
  • Randy Babbitt (Physics)
  • Cathy Whitlock (Earth Sciences)

Minutes: Friday, June 12, 2020

  1. Call to order:
  2. Approval of Minutes from April 24, 2020; Royce Smith moved for approval, Mark Ranalli, seconded. 
    Approved.
  3. Academic Items
    1. Request to Plan: Physics BS - Astronomy and Astrophysics Option (Randy Babbitt), Nic Rae moved 
      for approval, Mark Ranalli seconded, approved.
    2. Request to Plan: MA in Professional Studies (Craig Ogilvie), Alison Harmon moved for approval, Nic 
      Rae seconded, approved.
    3. Request to Plan: Master’s Degree in Materials Science (Rob Walker), Craig Ogilvie moved for 
      approval, Royce Smith seconded, approved.
    4. Level I: Name change: Minor in Sustainability Studies to Minor in Sustainability and Environmental 
      Stewardship Studies (Cathy Whitlock), Ilse-Mari Lee moved for approval, Mark Ranalli seconded, 
      approved.
    5. Level I: Online Graduate Certificate for Dual Enrollment Mathematics Teachers (Beth Burroughs), 
      Nic Rae moved for approval, Royce Smith seconded, approved.
  4. Topics for Discussion:
  5. Announcements:
  6. Next Meeting: July 10, 2020, 9:30-11:30 am TBD

Downloadable PDF

Downloadable PDF of the Academic Council Minutes from June 12, 2020