UCAP Meeting of 11/03/2011 2011-2012 agenda status: approved Agenda: University Committee on Undergraduate Studies AGENDA Thursday, November 3, 2011 10:15 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Board Room, 4th Floor, Administration Building
minutes status: approved approved at meeting of 11/17/2011 UCAP Minutes for meeting held on 11/03/2011 University Committee on Undergraduate Studies MINUTES Thursday, November 3, 2011 10:15 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Board Room, 4th Floor, Administration Building Agenda approved Attendees: Mark Axelrod, Henry Beckmeyer, Jan Brady, Crystal Branta, Laura Dillon, Doug Estry, Fred Fico, Milan Griffes, Kathleen Hoag, Seung Hyun Kim, Chris McClain, Helene Pazak , Ron Perry, John Reifenberg, Amber True, Abraham Wheeler, Jeff Wray, Catherine Yansa Absent: Zarena Aslami, Anthony Briones, Victor Draine, Evan Martinak, Nichole McCleese, Tom Morse, Mary Noel, Justin O’Dell, Patricia Rogers, Ashton Shortridge, Ryan Sweeder
The Agenda was approved. The October 20, 2011 minutes were approved. Comments from the Chairperson Comments from the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
Request for a Moratorium on Admission to the BS Degree in Media and Communication Technology (Action Item) The committee unanimously granted voice to Associate Dean Lillie. Associate Dean Lillie told the committee that the two moratoriums would complete the transition to the revised curriculum the Department of Technology, Information Studies & Media had implemented this fall. The effect of the moratoriums would be to stop any further applications to the previous academic programs. She noted that students that had 56 credits or more would complete their degrees under the old curriculum and those with 55 credits and less were moved into the new programs. Incoming students were advised by email and through meetings about the change in programs and moved into the new programs. Voice was withdrawn from Associate Dean Lillie. Motion by Crystal Branta was unanimously approved.
Request for a New Linked BA Degree in Advertising and MA Degree in Public Relations The committee unanimously granted voice to Professor Good. Dr. Good told the committee that Advertising has two masters programs and large undergraduate population. The decision to pursue linked degrees in the two programs was based on retaining the most promising students at MSU. After a brief question and answer period, voice was withdrawn from Professor Good. Motion by Kathleen Hoag was passed unanimously.
Acceptable Use Policy for MSU Information Technology Resources The committee unanimously granted voice to Ms. Zayko and Mr. Davis. Ms. Zayko and Mr. Davis indicated that the proposed changes to the Acceptable Use Policy were being made to include the changes in Federal and State laws regarding acceptable use. Ms. Zayko noted that many of the constraints in acceptable use of information technology resources were due to MSUs IRS requirements for receiving public funds. She stated that the peer institution policies were reviewed for comparison to MSUs policy. Ms. Zayko and Mr. Davis responded to questions the committee had brought up in its October 20 meeting and provided later through email. After considerable discussion, Ms. Zayko thanked the committee for its excellent questions and enumerated several items that required further research or action. 1. Clarification of the use of Facebook and other social media. 2. Clarification of the scope of the prohibition against using IT resources for partisan political activities. 3. Inclusion of a timeframe for periodic review of the policy. 4. Clarification of approvals required for student organization use of information technology resources. 5. Clarification of whether the use of private resources and private email on University network violates any Federal or State laws.
After Roundtable, the Meeting adjourned. |
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