{"id":7076,"date":"2025-10-02T10:19:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/?p=7076"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:32:48","slug":"september-10-2025-graduate-curriculum-committee-gcc-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/september-10-2025-graduate-curriculum-committee-gcc-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"September 10, 2025 &#8211; Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC) \u2013 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Members<\/strong> <strong>Present:<\/strong>&nbsp;Qingsu Cheng, Itziar Lazkano, Maria Novotny, Timothy O\u2019Brien, Wilhem Peekhaus, Katie Vater, Sara Vanderhaagen<br><strong>Guests:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nadine Kozak (School of Information Studies); Mallory Kaul (School of Freshwater Sciences); Jennifer Carrera (School of Nursing); Jay Kapellusch (School of Rehabilitation Sciences &amp; Technology); Young Cho (Zilber College of Public Health); Colleen Galambos (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Ke\u2019andra Hagans (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Kristin Pitt (College of Letters &amp; Science); Alexa Anderson (School of Nursing); Jeremy Page (School of Education); Amy Kirby (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Margaret Kipp (School of Information Studies); Alan Barnhart (Lubar College of Business); Alyssa Sheeran (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Rani El Hajjar (College of Engineering &amp;Applied Science); Lisa Berger (College of Community Engagement &amp; Professions); Jerad Lumina (Lubar College of Business); Taylor Levandoski (School of Biomedical Sciences &amp; Health Care Administration); Rhianna Driebel (College of Letters &amp; Science); Leslie Harris (College of Letters &amp; Science); Justin Kunesh (Peck School of the Arts); Matthew Friedel (School of Information Studies); Bailey Hewitt (College of Letters &amp; Science); Lawrence Kuiper (College of Letters &amp; Science); Erin Ruppel (College of Letters &amp; Science); Sarah Riforgiate (College of Letters &amp; Science); Jennifer Earl Boehm (School of Rehabilitation Sciences &amp; Technology); Jennifer Doering (School of Nursing); Nora Miller (College of Health Professions &amp; Sciences); Kerry Korinek (School of Education); David Clark (Division of Academic Affairs); Emily Kuhnen (Registrar\u2019s Office); Sara Benesh (College of Letters &amp; Science); Alessandra Gillen (College of Letters &amp; Science);Tiffany Nation (Graduate Programs Coordinator, Graduate School); Joan Hayes (Program Service Representative, Office of Grad Education); Riley Harrison (Policy and Appeals Coordinator, Graduate School); Victoria Moerchen (Ex-Officio, Graduate School); Bryan Porter (Graduate School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:upper-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call to Order<\/strong><br>Meeting called to order at 12:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Announcements<\/strong><br>There were no announcements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Consent<\/strong><br>The following automatic consent agenda items which include the 2024 \u2013 2025 annual report, meeting minutes, course actions, and program changes were approved.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:upper-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024 \u2013 2025 Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC) Annual Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of meeting minutes from April 23, 2025, May 7, 2025, and August 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-course-action-requests\">Course Action Requests (table below)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P<\/strong><strong>rogram Changes<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrative Leadership, MS: Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration<\/strong><br>Requesting to move AD LDSP 687 from elective to core courses.&nbsp; Replaces 707 in the Core.&nbsp; 707 becomes an elective.&nbsp; AD LDSP 691G added to elective.&nbsp; Swapping out the undergrad versions of U\/G courses with the G version.&nbsp; Editorial only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Supply Chain Management, MS<\/strong><br>Requesting to add BUS ADM 792 as an elective course (new course).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthcare Administration, MHA<\/strong><br>Requesting to update electives to include a new graduate-level course taught in HCA and courses that on research methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management, MS: Finance Analysis<\/strong><br>Requesting to add BUS ADM 791 as a new elective course (new course).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management, MS: Marketing<\/strong><br>Requesting to add BUS ADM 793 as an elective course (new course).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, Graduate Certificate<\/strong><br>Requesting to add CRM JST 424G to list of approved elective courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, MA<\/strong><br>Requesting to add CRM JST 424 to elective list.<br><br>Admin note:&nbsp; SOCIOL 442 has been removed as an elective option.&nbsp; It has changed to SOCIOL 344 per an approved course number change and no longer has a graduate-level offering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Business<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:upper-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New\/Substantially Revised Courses<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CIV ENG 467 (CIV ENG 467 (G)) (MECHENG 467 \/ (MECHENG 467 (G))<\/strong><br>The new course requested.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback<\/strong>: The <strong>Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No meeting times or location.&nbsp; Add meeting pattern and location or leave placeholder for meeting times and classroom info, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201cG\u201d course but it is missing ENG 467G in the title of the syllabus.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It appears that graduate students will be doing a research paper worth 30% of their grade.&nbsp; Technically this does not meet the requirement for U\/G courses asking for 1\/3 different content and assessments for grad students. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify whether \u201ctextbook\u201d is required or recommended.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minimum for a 3-credit UG is 144, not 120 hours.&nbsp; Adjust accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> <strong>The Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add due dates to schedule on p.2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add specific due dates for assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a brief description of what constitutes \u201chomework\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI statement included but could be further clarified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify AI policy so that students understand whether they are completely prohibited from using AI or just using it without indicating that they\u2019ve done so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NURS 724<\/strong><br>This new course is to update the DNP curriculum to match the updated Essentials.&nbsp; Proposed changes were made to the existing courses, and this is a proposed new course to fill a void within the new curriculum.&nbsp; The program descriptions will be updated when all course changes have been finalized later in Fall 2025 as implementation of the new curriculum will not be until Spring 2026.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong>The Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instructor contact info missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs faculty email and\/or phone number listed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>144 hours is the required minimum workload for 3-credit courses.&nbsp; Minimum required workload is 48 hours per credit (144 for 3-credit course).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify whether textbook is required or recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication details are missing from textbook reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link to Sec of University website missing.&nbsp; Add university syllabus links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add info about number of quizzes and discussions in assignment description section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Item 2.d.&nbsp; Special out-of-class requirements.&nbsp; Clarify the grading rubric for each discussions\/quiz\/assignment.&nbsp; For example, how many points should students expect for the following tasks: \u201cdemonstrate evidence of having read posts\u201d, \u201csubstantive comments.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is this a synchronous or asynchronous online course?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add help desk info.&nbsp; 11.&nbsp; 4, 5, 6. Needs to indicate minimum technology requirements for online course; IT help info = (4) Minimum technical requirements, e.g., computer configuration, any necessary hardware or software.&nbsp; (5) Description of the necessary computer skills for success in the course.&nbsp; (6)&nbsp; Contact information for technical help: 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk:&nbsp; 229-4040, help@uwm.edu, GetTechHelp.uwm.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please add specific due dates for the assignments listed on the chart of page 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI statement missing.&nbsp; Not included-should be added.&nbsp; Please include this under Academic Integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NURS 755<\/strong><br>This new course is to update the DNP curriculum to match the updated Essentials.&nbsp; Proposed changes were made to the existing courses, and this is a proposed new course to fill a void within the new curriculum.&nbsp; The program descriptions will be updated when all course changes have been finalized later in Fall 2025 as implementation of the new curriculum will not be until Spring 2026.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong>The Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List if synchronous or asynchronous.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add instructor contact info. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need the faculty email and\/or phone number listed.&nbsp; Leave placeholder for faculty contact info.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grading rubric is missing to clarify expectations.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information about requirements and expectations would be helpful.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required minimum hours for courses is 144.&nbsp; Minimum required workload is 48 hours per credit (144 for 3-credit course). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify whether textbooks, readings, and resources are required or recommended.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add specific readings to the course schedule.&nbsp; It\u2019s not clear which weekly themes correspond to which readings.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add assignment policies for late work, etc.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to Sec of Uni website missing.&nbsp; Add university syllabus policies link. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate the technology expectations and how technology will be used for instructor and student interactions.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List the 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarify whether \u201cmodule\u201d is the same as \u201cweek\u201d in the course schedule.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add an explicit AI statement.&nbsp; Could be more detailed.&nbsp; The wording doesn\u2019t clarify whether AI use is prohibited or merely AI use that is not identified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NURS 837<\/strong><br>This new course is to update the PhD curriculum and proposed course fills a void needed in the program.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum required workload is 48 hours per credit (144 for 3-credit course).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Integrity Policy should be revised according to the needs of the course.&nbsp; It currently appears to have been cut and pasted from the CETL website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider providing more detail about what constitutes \u201cAI\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC WRK 600 (SOC WRK 600 (G))<\/strong><br>This new course is a new and timely course developed for the Social Work Department regarding AI use and Technology for the rapidly changing practice landscape of health and social services.&nbsp; This course was developed with the generous support of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.&nbsp; The course was developed cooperatively by faculty in both Social Work and Information Studies.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both catalog description and course description are not necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend removing the catalog description to streamline this very long syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the \u201cDetailed course outline\u201d on p. 7-8\u2014this duplicates information in the course schedule immediately following; streamline to avoid duplication and condense syllabus information \u2013 rubrics, for instance, could be posted to Canvas site rather than included in the syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the instructor\u2019s office hours in-person or online?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLand Acknowledgement\u201d section is missing (or the header should be removed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need more information beyond the assigning of different weights for the grad term paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add contact info for tech help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items 3-6 needed = (3)&nbsp; Specification of course interactions:&nbsp; Between the instructor and student (e.g., email, CANVAS discussion, phone Skype, voiceover slides, etc.); Between students, for any asynchronous or synchronous discussions (e.g., CANVAS, Skype, social media site, etc.); Between the students and the course content (e.g., CANVAS discussion, 51ÁÔÆæ or external Web sites, etc.).&nbsp; (4) Minimum technical requirements, e.g., computer configuration, any necessary hardware or software.&nbsp; (5) Description of the necessary computer skills for success in the course.&nbsp; (6)&nbsp; Contact information for technical help: 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk:&nbsp; 229-4040, help@uwm.edu, GetTechHelp.uwm.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI Statement missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reservations about any course that aims to explore the ethical implications of AI that does not also encourage its students to question the assumption that AI *should* become a central component of a field (in this case, social work).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC WRK 730<\/strong><br>This new course has been historically offered for many, many years in the Social Work department, but as a Current Topics subtopic (SOC WRK 791, subtopic School Social Work Practice).&nbsp; With program evolution, an attempt to make the program curriculum easier for students to follow, and an attempt to better align the significance of and title of this course with the standards of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI), the program is seeking to assign a unique and permanent course number and revise title to this subtopic, effectively making it its own course in the program curriculum.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> <strong>The Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typo: \u201cResect for Diversity\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grading rubric.&nbsp; Provide a grading rubric for writing assignments to clarify expectations.&nbsp; Especially since this is an online course and the use of AI is prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add contact info for technical help.&nbsp; Add 4, 5, and 6 = (4) Minimum technical requirements, e.g., computer configuration, any necessary hardware or software.&nbsp; (5) Description of the necessary computer skills for success in the course.&nbsp; (6)&nbsp; Contact information for technical help: 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk:&nbsp; 229-4040, help@uwm.edu, GetTechHelp.uwm.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong> The<strong> Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add specific assignment due dates for each module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC WRK 731<\/strong><br>This new course has been historically offered for many, many years in the Social Work department, but as a Current Topics subtopic (SOC WRK 791, subtopic School Social Work: Exceptional Individual).&nbsp; With program evolution, an attempt to make the program curriculum easier for students to follow, and an attempt to better align the significance of and title of this course with the standards of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI), the program is seeking to assign a unique and permanent course number and revise title to this subtopic, effectively making it its own course in the program curriculum.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong>The Following Information is <u>Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Syllabus says that the class is asynchronous online on pg. 4: maybe include that on pg. 1 where meeting times \/ locations would go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does time commitment require breakdown of time for different activities or just the total hours per week?.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help desk info needed = Contact information for technical help: 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk:&nbsp; 229-4040, help@uwm.edu, GetTechHelp.uwm.edu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCC Feedback:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong>The Following Information is <u>Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grading scheme adds up to 90% rather than 100%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a grading rubric for writing assignments given that this is an online class.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI statement missing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence Engines in completing course assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Changes<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Proposals Requesting Inactivation of Programs:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atmospheric Science, MS<\/strong><br>The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) is requesting to suspend admission and deactivate the Atmospheric Science, MS and Atmospheric Science PhD programs.&nbsp; Atmospheric Science has historically graduated a small number of student each year and the cost to maintain a small program was not sustainable in the longer term.&nbsp; In addition, the program faces multiple upcoming faculty retirements.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atmospheric Science, PhD<\/strong><br>The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) is requesting to suspend admission and deactivate the Atmospheric Science, MS and Atmospheric Science PhD programs.&nbsp; Atmospheric Science has historically graduated a small number of students each year and the cost to maintain a small program was not sustainable in the longer term.&nbsp; In addition, the program faces multiple upcoming faculty retirements.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>French, BA \/ Language, Literature, and Translation, MA:&nbsp; French and Francophone Language, Literature and Culture<\/strong><br>With the re-organization of the languages departments and the revisions to the Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture, the faculty have chosen to inactivate this accelerated degree.&nbsp; There are no students in the program.&nbsp; Future students with these interests may choose the French, BA \/ Translation and Interpreting, MA or pursue a BA and MA without acceleration.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Comparative Literature<\/strong><br>The faculty have voted to inactivate this concentration.&nbsp; There is one student in the program.&nbsp; Teachout plan: The course offerings needed will be continued.&nbsp; The program is flexible enough for the student to complete the coursework they need.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Interpreting<\/strong><br>The program faculty have voted to inactivate the concentration.&nbsp; There are no students in this concentration.&nbsp; Students with interests in interpreting can pursue the MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Linguistics<\/strong><br>The MALLT faculty have voted to inactivate the concentration.&nbsp; There is only one student in the concentration, which is a secondary concentration.&nbsp; There is a standalone Linguistics, MA.&nbsp; The MA will continue to exist but is being modified.&nbsp; Teach-out plan: All the courses required for the degree will continue to be offered.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Standard Concentrations<\/strong><br>The CIM page is not actually a program but is shared information for several of the concentrations in this MA.&nbsp; Some information on the page is not needed for the remaining concentrations since the designation of \u2018standard\u2019 or other will not apply.&nbsp; The information that is still needed has been placed on the program pages that remain for the Language, Literature, and Translation, MA (the MA, the French and Spanish concentrations, and the coordinated with MLIS degree).<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Translation<\/strong><br>The program faculty has voted to inactivate the concentration.&nbsp; There is only one student in this concentration.&nbsp; Students with interests in Translation can pursue the MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Translation \/ Interpreting<\/strong><br>This CIM page is material shared by the Interpreting and Translation concentrations for which the requests to inactivate have been submitted.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve the inactivation of this program.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>Proposals Requesting Program Changes:<\/u><\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Graduate Certificate<\/strong><br>Requesting the removal of Pediatric CNS track from the CNS certificate because the track is being retired with the DNP program.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication, PhD<\/strong><br>Requesting to revise the current requirement from no more than 12 credits of COMMUN 990 (thesis\/dissertation) may be applied toward the 54-credit requirement to the proposed requirement of no more than 6 credits of COMMUN 990 may be applied toward the 54-credit requirement due to other required coursework adds up to 48 credits (6 research tool, 18 thematic, 24 electives) and six credits of COMMUN 990 is one year (3 credits per semester which is considered full-time for dissertators.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise Resource Planning, Graduate Certificate<\/strong><br>Request to add BUS ADM 408G and remove BUSMGMT 734.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA<\/strong><br>Requesting the following: (1) change name of degree.&nbsp; (2)&nbsp; move into Department of World Languages and Cultures, and (3) streamline requirements.<br><br>This non-departmentalized program has voted to move into the Department of World Languages, and Cultures, a merged department that will hold Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish language programs as well as Comparative Literature and Translation &amp; Interpreting.&nbsp; At the same time, because this graduate degree will be serving graduate students of those language programs it makes sense to rename the degree to match the department name.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA Additional Requirements<\/strong><br>Requesting to move and change name of this CIM page with information shared to all pages of the MALLT to \u201cWorld Languages and Cultures, MA\u201d and ownership by Department of Global Studies (soon to be WLC).<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA:&nbsp; French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture<\/strong><br>Requesting to align concentration name with re-naming of MALLT to be World Languages and Cultures, MA and move to the Department of World Languages and Culture and revising the program requirements to streamline.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language, Literature, and Translation, MA:&nbsp; Spanish and Hispanophone Language, Literature, and Culture<\/strong><br>Requesting to change the concentration to align with changes to the MA and revising the program to streamline.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music Performance, Graduate Certificate<\/strong><br>Requesting to update Advancement to Major to reflect current policies content.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nursing, PhD<\/strong><br>Requesting updates to the PhD program description related to NURSPHD 885 and NURSPHD 886 in addition to some editorial updates.<br><br>A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.&nbsp; Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public 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