Graduate Council

The Graduate Council (Membership List) meets each month to discuss academic policies and curricula that relate to graduate education at Appalachian.

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Topics Currently Under Discussion in the Council
Directions for Submitting Curriculum Proposals for Approval

Meeting Dates, Agendas, Deadlines, and Minutes

The active links below point to the agenda for the next meeting or to approved minutes, which are typically posted after the next meeting of the council. All meetings will be held in Room 387 John E. Thomas Bldg from 3:00-5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Deadlines for curriculum proposals are also listed; proposals should be emailed as PDF attachments using the appropriate APP form to Janice Voss (VossJF).

2012-13 Academic Year

  • September 17 (proposal deadline August 31) - minutes
  • October 15 (proposal deadline September 28) - minutes
  • November 19 (proposal deadline November 2) - minutes
  • January 28 (proposal deadline January 11) - minutes
  • February 18 (proposal deadline February 1) - minutes
  • March 18 (proposal deadline March 1) - minutes
  • April 15 (proposal deadline March 29) - Agenda

2011-12 Academic Year

  • September 19 (proposal deadline September 2) - minutes
  • October 17 (proposal deadline September 30) - minutes
  • November 21 (proposal deadline November 4) - minutes
  • January 23 (proposal deadline January 6) - minutes
  • February 20 (proposal deadline February 3) - minutes
  • March 19 (proposal deadline March 2) - minutes
  • April 16 (proposal deadline March 30) - minutes

2010-11 Academic Year

  • September 20 (proposal deadline September 3) - minutes
  • October 18 (proposal deadline October 1) - minutes
  • November 15 (proposal deadline October 29) - minutes
  • January 24 (proposal deadline January 7) - minutes
  • February 21 (proposal deadline February 4) - minutes
  • March 21 (proposal deadline March 2) - minutes
  • April 18 (proposal deadline April 1) - minutes

2009-10 Academic Year

  • September 21 (proposal deadline September 4) - minutes
  • October 19 (proposal deadline October 2) - minutes
  • November 16 (proposal deadline October 30) - minutes
  • January 25 (proposal deadline January 8) - minutes
  • February 22 (proposal deadline January 29) - minutes
  • March 15 (proposal deadline February 26) - minutes
  • April 19 (proposal deadline April 2) - minutes

Graduate Council Minutes Archive (contains minutes back to Spring 2005)

Directions for Submitting Curriculum Proposals for Approval

Prior to APP action and final approval by the Provost, the Graduate Council must review and act on all proposals associated with the following:

  • graduate course additions, deletions, or changes, including all dual-listed 4000-level courses. If the only change is the semester offering, then the department can notify the graduate school via email (HirstHP).
  • graduate degree or certificate changes, additions, or deletions, including admission criteria and non-course requirements for completion.
  • policy changes related to degree requirements, admission requirements, and academic policies as stated in the Graduate Bulletin and Course Catalog.

Timing

Curriculum proposals will not be accepted for Graduate Council consideration until the proposals have been approved by the appropriate academic college/school councils and reviewed by the Registrar's Office staff (for course number and title issues). Proposals may be submitted simultaneously to Teacher Education Council (if appropriate) and APP, but will not be approved by APP without approval of the Graduate Council prior to the APP meeting.

Proposal Format

Proposals must be emailed as PDF using the appropriate APP form. Email proposals as attachments to Janice Voss (VossJF) by the dates indicated above. More information on APP approvals and forms can be found on the APP website: http://www.app.appstate.edu.

Review and Approval Process

Proposals will be screened carefully about a week prior to the Council meeting by the Academic Policies Committee of the Council. If there are questions or concerns at that time, the department chair will be contacted.

A representative from the program (typically the department chair or program director) should be present at the Graduate Council meeting to answer any questions from the Council.

Topics Currently Under Discussion

The Graduate Council has recently finished a review of the mission and goals for graduate education. Discussion continues on the format for the process of graduate program review. Feedback is welcome on the following topics and may be sent to Holly Hirst (hirsthp) or to any member of the Council.

  • Planning and review process for graduate programs.
  • Role of the graduate faculty as a formal body.
  • Rules and regulations on certificates.
  • Other topics addressed in the last two years:
    • Graduate Faculty Membership process and criteria
    • Program of study and candidacy process and timing
    • Baseline criterion for unconditional admission
    • Dual listed courses