Academic Affairs

Programmatic Committees

Spring Semester 2007 through Fall Semester 2008

*Denotes Chair

Programmatic Committee. A committee that is appointed to consider curricular issues of programs that are approved through the established institutional process and for which two or more departments are responsible for offering the requisite coursework. Programmatic committees are appointed upon the recommendation of the President or his/her designee in consultation with the Faculty Association. Recommendations are advice to the dean and will be shared with the departments involved in the program.

American Indian Studies	Reports to: Dean of Social & Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Indian Studies Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future direction of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Wendy	Geniusz		American Multicultural Studies
Helen	Klassen		AMCS
Larry	Schwartz		Library
	To be named	Student

Biochemistry and Biotechnology		Reports to Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding curriculum and resource requirements of the Biology/Chemistry Double Major: Biochemistry and Biotechnology Emphasis, the Biotechnology Industry Certificate, the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Incubator, BioBusiness programs, related educational partnerships and future directions of these programs.
Minutes
Membership:
Joseph	Provost*		Chemistry
Chris	Chastain		Biosciences
Gary	Edvenson		Chemistry
Shawn	Ellingboe		Chemistry
Michelle	Malott		Biosciences
Mazz	Marry		Biosciences
David	Rodenbaugh		Biosciences
Mark	Wallert		Biosciences

Canadian Studies	Reports to: Dean of Social & Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements necessary to offer a Canadian Studies Program. If such a program is established, the committee will develop and evaluate curriculum, make recommendations for scheduling, staffing courses, and for the future directions of the program. (Members to be appointed when the Canadian Studies Task Force has completed its work.)
Minutes
Membership:
Andrew	Conteh		Political Science
Erik	Gooding		Anth/Earth Science
Lian	Ng		Mathematics
Paul	Sando		Anth/Earth Science
Margaret	Sankey		History
Larry	Schwartz		Library
Pat	Wisenden		Biosciences

Criminal Justice	Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Criminal Justice Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future directions of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Joel	*Powell		Soc/Criminal Justice
Mark	Hansel		Soc/Criminal Justice
Paul	Kramer		Political Science
Gary	Nickell		Psychology
Denis	Stead		Soc/Criminal Justice
Judy	Streich		Paralegal
Lee	Vigilant		Sociology

Curriculum and Instruction		Reports to: Dean of Education and Human Services
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Master of Curriculum and Instruction Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future directions of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Ann	Goldade		Special Education
Denise	Gorsling		CSFTA
Timothy	Peil		Mathematics
Carol	Sibley		Curriculum Library

East Asian Studies	Reports to: Dean of Arts and Humanities
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead East Asian Studies major, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future directions of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Henry	*Chan		History
Konrad	Czynski		Philosophy
Chang-Seong	Hong		Philosophy
Ruth	Lumb		Business Administration
Geok	Ny		Mathematics
Chizuko	Shastri		Languages

ELL (English Language Learners)			Reports to: Dean of Arts and Humanities
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the ELL Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future direction of the program. The committee must include one external person with current ELL involvement.
Minutes
Membership:
Maryam	Hosseinnia		School of Teaching & Learning
Linda	Houts-Smith		Foundations
SuEllen	Shaw		English

Eurospring	Reports to: Dean of Arts and Humanities
Description: Develops, promotes and evaluates the MSUM Eurospring Program and its content. Develops guidelines for the recruitment of and qualifications of the program’s academic advisor and participating students. The committee may also facilitate student participation in ISEP, International Student Exchange Program.
Minutes
Membership:
Konrad	*Czynski		Philosophy
Jill	Holsen		International Programs
Linda	Houts-Smith		School of Teaching & Learning
Annette	Morrow		History
Margaret	Sankey		History
Walter	Sizer		Mathematics
Gregory	Stutes		Economics
Chris	Walla		Art & Design
Richard	Zinober		English

Gerontology Program		Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirement of the gerontology major, monitors the program, makes modifications in the curriculum as needed, and advises the coordinator on any other issues that arise. The committee meets once a year or as needed.
Minutes
Membership:
Susan	*Humphers-Ginther		Soc/Criminal Justice
Barry	Halm		HPE
Donna	Heald		Nursing
Olivia	Melroe		Psychology
Joel	Powell		Soc/Criminal Justice

Indian Education Council			Reports to: President
Description: Advises the President concerning the University's services for Indian students and the relationship between the University and the neighboring Indian communities in the tri-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. This committee is required by law.
Minutes
Membership:
Helen	*Klassen		AMCS
Layna	Cole		School of Teaching & Learning
Wendy	Geniusz		American Multicultural Studies
Erik	Gooding		Anth/Earth Science
Sharon	Scapple		English
Jody	Steile		Indian Community Member
Jean	Sando		Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of General Education
	To be named		Indian Community Member
	To be named		Indian Community Member
	To be named		Indian Community Member
	To be named		Indian Community Member
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Instructional Technology Advisory			Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Description: Advises the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding new developments in instructional technologies that benefit the teaching and learning environment at MSUM. Makes recommendations about the purchase of software and equipment related to academic computing needs. Plans instructional technology conferences and/or workshop opportunities for MSUM faculty to extend their knowledge of the latest developments in the effective use of technology in instruction. Other charges as identified by the academic vice president related to instructional technology. At least 1 faculty member from each college (no faculty member can serve more than two consecutive, two-year terms).
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Membership:
Rhonda	*Ficek		Director of Instructional Technology
Philip	Baumann		Social/Natural Sciences
Ben	Clapp		Business & Industry
Travis	Dolence		College of Ed/Human Svcs, Library, Athletics
Jan	Flack		Continuing Studies
Ann	Goldade		College Ed/Human Svcs, Library, Athletics
Denise	Gorsline		Arts/Humanities
Tim	Harms		Social/Natural Sciences
Kyja	Kristjansson-Nelson		Arts/Humanities
Joann	Segovia		Business and Industry
	To be named		School of Business
	To be named		Student

International Studies	Reports to: Dean Social and Natural Science
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead International Studies Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing sources, and the future direction of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Andrew	*Conteh		Political Science
Henry	Chan		History
Lila	Hauge-Stoffel		Art & Design
Jill	Holsen		International Programs (ex-officio)
Chang-Seong	Hong		Philosophy
Linda	Houts-Smith		School of Teaching & Learning
Dennis	Jacobs		Corrick Center
Paul	Kramer		Political Science
Jerome	Kuperman		School of Business
Zachary	Machunda		Economics
Bruce	Roberts		Anth/Earth Science
Paul	Sando		Anth/Earth Science
Margaret	Sankey		History
Walter	Sizer		Mathematics

Legal Studies	Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Legal Studies Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future direction of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Paul	*Kramer		Political Science
Ben	Clapp		School of Business
Andrew	Conteh		Political Science
Oscar	Flores		Economics
Mark	Hansel		Soc/Criminal Justice
Denis	Stead		Soc/Criminal Justice
Judy	Striech		Paralegal
Bill	Violet		School of Business
	To be named		Student

Master of Liberal Arts		Reports to: Dean of Arts & Humanities
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Master of Liberal Arts Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, recommends degree requirements, advises students, and oversees satisfactory degree completion.
Minutes
Membership:
Sheila	*Coghill		English
Andrew	Chen		CSIS
Konrad	Czynski		Philosophy
Travis	Dolence		Library
Jim	Drouilhet		Mathematics
Stephen	Hamrick		English
Chang-Seong	Hong		Philosophy

Master of Public, Human Service and Health Administration			Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Master of Public, Human Services and Health Administration Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, recommends degree requirements, screens students entering the program, and oversees satisfactory degree completion.
Minutes
Membership:
Steve	*Bolduc		Coordinator of PHSHA
Philip	Baumann		Political Science
Jeremy	Carney		Social Work
Barry	Halm		HPE
Barb	Matthees		Nursing
David	Olday		Soc/Criminal Justice
Sue	Peterson		Social Work
Cynthia	Phillips		School of Business
	To be named		Student

Pre-Professional		Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Advises and assists students preparing to apply to professional schools in the fields of medicine, optometry, dentistry, etc; interviews each student and prepares a committee letter of recommendation sent to the professional school.
Minutes
Membership:
Ron	*Jeppson		Dean of Social & Natural Sciences (Chairperson)
Jeff	Bodwin		Chemistry
Ellen	Brisch		Pre-med Advisor - Biosciences
Juan	Cabenela		Physics
Gary	Edvenson		Chemistry Chair
Craig	Jasperse		Pre-dental Advisor - Chemistry
Stephen	Lindaas		Physics
Michelle	Malott		Pre-med Advisor - Biosciences
Joseph	Provost		Pre-med Advisor - Biosciences
David	Rodenbaugh		Biosciences
Mark	Wallert		Pre-med Advisor - Biosciences

Social Studies	Reports to: Dean of Arts and Humanities
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Social Studies Program, develops and evaluates curriculum, and makes recommendations on scheduling, staffing courses, and the future direction of the program.
Minutes
Membership:
Steve	*Hoffbeck		History
Jeremy	Carney		Social Work
Gregory	Stutes		Economics
Paul	Sando		Anth/Earth Science
Lee	Vigilant		Soc/Criminal Justice

Teacher Preparation	Reports to: Dean of Education and Human Services
Description: Advises the Dean regarding courses, policies, and practices related to teacher education.
Minutes
Membership:
Lynn	*Mahlum		Director of Teacher Education
Richard	Adler		Director of Graduate Studies
Russ	Colson		Anth/Earth Science
Rhonda	Ficek		Director of Instructional Technology
Erin	Gillett		School of Teaching & Learning
Tim	Harms		Mathematics
Lila	Hauge-Stoffel		Art & Design
Merle	Johnson		HPE
Richard	Lahti		Chemistry
Tim	Peil		Mathematics
			Moorhead High School
SuEllen	Shaw		English
Carol	Sibley		Instructional Resources
			Community Representative
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Women's Studies	Reports to: Dean of Arts and Humanities
Description: Advises the Dean regarding the program and resource requirements of the MSU Moorhead Women's Studies Program and the incorporation of this topic into the curriculum of the University. The Committee oversees and evaluates the academic program, promotes interests and advises the University community of the measures the University may take to foster the development of Women’s Studies. Membership includes Women’s Center Director.
Minutes
Membership:
Laurie	*Blunsom		Music
Ellen	Brisch		Biosciences
Layna	Cole		School of Teaching & Learning
Linda	Fuselier		Biosciences
Maryam	Hosseinnia		Art & Design
Kyja	Kristjansson-Nelson		Communication Studies
Cecilia	Mafla-Bustamante		Languages & Cultures
Michelle	Malott		Biosciences
Christine	Metzo		Philosophy & Women's Studies
Annette	Morrow		History
Cynthia	Phillips		School of Business
Hazel	Retzlaff		English
Chris	Walla		Art & Design
Deborah	White		Soc/Criminal Justice
Patricia	Wisenden		Biosciences
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Compliance Committees

Institutional Animal Care & Use (IACUC)			Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Reviews the facilities programs regularly, reviews and investigates public and personnel complaints, makes recommendations to the Dean of Social and Natural Sciences covering any aspect of the program; must review, approve, or disapprove any proposed activities involving animals; must ensure that personnel caring for and using animals are qualified through training and instruction; have a formal agreement to provide adequate veterinary care; maintain records and make available to APHIS and other federal agencies as required; and submit an annual report to APHIS. (Animals = Vertebrates) This committee is in response to the Animal Welfare Act, public law 89-544. Membership as required by federal law.
Minutes
Membership:
A. Derick	*Dalhouse		Psychology
Michelle	Malott		Biosciences
M. J.	Reinhiller, DVM		(Veterinarian required)
Duffy	Williams		(Non-affiliated public member
Brian	Wisenden		Biosciences
(Note: Members must fulfill requirements of USDA & APHIS for membership.)

Radioisotope Safety	Reports to: Dean of Social and Natural Sciences
Description: Reviews applications to authorize personnel to use radioisotopes or devices which produce ionizing radiation and to authorize projects which propose use of the same. It is also required to do an annual review of the radiation safety program and recommend changes/improvements.
Minutes
Membership:
Ron	Jeppson*		Dean of College of Social & Natural Sciences
Chris	Chastain		Biosciences
Shawn	Ellingboe		Chemistry
Joseph	Provost		Biosciences (Radiation Safety Officer)
Mark	Wallert		Biosciences
(Note: Members are users of radioisotopes and must take a prep course & fulfill requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.)