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Committee Minutes

April 15, 2026

Date/Time
Wednesday, 04/15/2026
Location
Reaud 304
Submitted By:
Brynn Trove
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Minutes #507 
April 15, 2026 
 

Attending:  Kristan Traxler, Jon Gray, David Short, Brynn Trove, Andrea Stephenson, Kyle Boudreaux, Vivienne McClendon, Ruthie Robinson, John McCullough, Neil Faulk, Mehmet Akkurt, Edward Long 

 

Old Business: 

Approval of Minutes #506 

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 

Electrical Engineering 

Course changes: 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

ECEN 5305 

Low Power CMOS Design 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5307 

 

Comp Network Analysis & Design 

Course Change 

 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5308 

Computer Networks II 

Course Change 

 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5311 

Cyber Physic System & Security 

Course Change 

 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5312 

Power Electronics 

Course Change 

 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5314 

Robotics Systems 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5316 

Adv Digital Communications 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5317 

PLC Systems & Programming 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5324 

CMOS Digital IC DSN 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

ECEN 5325 

Advanced VLSI Design 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5336 

Instrument Sys & Automation 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5346 

Digital Signal Processing 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5350 

Python Programming 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5355 

Electric Machines & PE Drives 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5356 

Power Sys Stability & Control 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5357 

Power Sys Monitoring & Protect 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 5366 

Image Processing 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6301 

Special Topics 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6305 

 

Low Power Robust CMOS Design 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6307 

 

Adv Comp Network Analysis Desi 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6311 

 

Adv Cyber Physi Sys & Security 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6314 

 

Advanced Robotics Systems 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6317 

 

Adv PLC Systems & Programming 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6325 

 

Advanced VLSI Design Issues 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6346 

 

Statistical DSP & Modeling 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

ECEN 6350 

 

Advanced Python Programming 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

 

The council voted to table these items in January and revisit them after the requested changes have been made. The previous syllabi did not adhere to Blooms Higher Taxonomy. The student level outcomes and course objectives needed to be rewritten to suggest graduate level rigor. There were also inconsistencies in the student learning outcomes and the course objectives. 

The council recommended that the department reach out to the Instructional Design Team in order to receive guidance on SACS requirements and Blooms Higher Taxonomy. 

Dr. Abdelnasser Eldek worked with Edward Long from the Instructional Design Team and has sent the revised syllabi. Edward Long verified that these new syllabi reflect the changes that were requested by the council. The council also noted that a majority of the Student Learning Outcomes had two verbs, and requested that this be reduced to one.  

The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the Student Learning Outcomes only have one verb.  

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

Health & Kinesiology 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

HLTH 5304 

Foundations of Health Education 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

The council voted to table this item and return it to the department for correction during the March meeting. The council requested that the Student Learning Outcomes be rewritten to suggest graduate level rigor and that the student learning outcomes and course objectives should not include chapter numbers. The council also noted that the attendance policy of not engaging with the course site for more than 4 continuous days may result in failure is not considered best practice for a fully online course. The council also requested that the last two sentences of General Expectation #9 regarding the use of AI must be removed, as they contradict Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô’s current AI policy.   

The department sent a revised syllabus as requested that included all of the requested changes. 

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

New Business: 

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES 

English and Modern Languages 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

SPAN 5305 

Mexican Lit and Pop Culture 

Course Addition 

Fall 2026 

The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the Course Objectives and the Student Learning Outcomes be rewritten and consolidated. The council also noted that the syllabus includes a section regarding online web conferences, and would like to confirm that these conferences are completely optional, since this is an online course.  

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: Ruthie Robinson 

 

Mathematics 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

MATH 5330 

Linear Algebra II 

Course Change 

Fall 2027 

The council voted to approve this item, but recommends that the department revise Course Objective #1 by replacing the verb “Master” to better reflect graduate-level rigor. 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: John McCullough 

 

Psychology 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

PSYC 5301 

Advanced General Psychology II 

Course Inactivation 

Fall 2026 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: John McCullough 

 

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 

General Business 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

BUSI 6315 

Business Research Methods Using AI 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

BUSI 6362 

Dissertation II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

BUSI 6363 

Dissertation III 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

BUSI 6600 

Dissertation Prop Development 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

BUSI 6661 

Dissertation I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

Information Systems 

Program  

Action 

Effective Semester 

Additional Info 

MIS-EXPL : MS in MIS in Experiential Learning 

 

 

 

 New Program Proposal 

 

 

 

2026 – 2027 

 

 

 

 

This is a new track in the MS in MIS program. The title of the track is "Experiential Learning." The track will consist of three new elective courses (3 hours each), Internship I, Internship II, and Internship III. Students in this track will engage in internship experiences within external organizations, applying information systems concepts to support and enhance various business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Through these experiences, students will understand how information systems enable organizational efficiency, integration, and data-driven decision-making across functional areas. 
 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: John McCullough 

 

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 

Curriculum & Instruction 

Program Change: 

Program  

Action 

Effective Semester 

Additional Info 

 

MAT-AMTG : MAT in Teaching 

 

 

Program Change Request 

 

2026 – 2027 

MA in Teaching Program is an initial certification program. Students enter the program to become certified educators in the state of Texas. Candidates who are already certified teachers should not apply to this program. Students complete a paid Internship at a TEA accredited district of their choosing in the state of Texas. The paid Internship takes one year to complete, and if all state exams are passed and program requirements are met, students will graduate with a MA in Teaching and Texas state teacher certification. 

MED-AMLL : MED in Literacy Education 

Program Change Request 

2026 – 2027 

This program prepares graduate students to become scholars in the area of literacy, with the option for candidates to pursue a Reading Specialist track. 

MAT-AMTG: MAT in Teaching 

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

MED-AMLL: MED in Literacy Education 

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: Neil Faulk 

 

Course Changes: 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

PEDG 5330 

Effective Teaching 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

READ 5306 

Practicum Elementary Pops 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

READ 5311 

Politics of Literacy 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

READ 5312 

Practicum -  Secondary Pops 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

The council voted to approve these items, but requests that the following changes be made.  

PEDG 5330:  

  • Syllabus needs to include a clear make-up work/attendance policy. 

READ 5306: 

  • No syllabus has been attached in Courseleaf. 

READ 5311:  

  • Syllabus does not adhere to the current template 
  • Syllabus is missing a Course Section Placeholder, Student Learning Outcomes, Required & Recommended Course Materials, Course Requirements / Assignments section, Grading Breakdown (points or percentages), Grading Scale, Attendance & Participation Policy, Course Schedule / Course Outline section.   

READ 5312: 

  • Includes the word diverse in the course description. The council requests that the department ensure that the use of this word is adhering to the requirements of Senate Bill 17. 
  • No syllabus has been attached in Courseleaf.  

 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: Mehmet Akkurt 

 

Course Additions: 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

PEDG 5384 

Internship II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2026 

SPED 5306 

Exceptional Learners 

Course Addition 

Fall 2026 

SPED 5350 

Students with Exceptionalities 

Course Addition 

Fall 2026 

The council voted to approve these items, but requested that the following changes be made.  

PEDG 5384: 

  • The syllabus attached says it is for PEDG 5383, not PEDG 5384, although they have the same course name. 
  • The degree plan needs to be uploaded into Courseleaf 
  • The syllabus needs a revised grading breakdown, as the percentages currently add up to more than 100% 
  • The Student Learning Outcomes need to be revised. There are currently 47 outcomes, the majority of which do not suggest graduate level rigor.  

SPED 5306: 

  • Syllabus does not adhere to the current template.
  • The Grade Point Distribution needs to be reviewed, as the current numbers do not cover the full range of possible grades
  • Student Learning Outcomes need to be revised. 

SPED 5350: 

  • Final Grade Calculation needs to be reviewed, as it is currently reflecting both points and percentages.  
  • The Final Reflection Assignment is not included in the table of weekly tasks.  

 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: Mehmet Akkurt 

 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 

Industrial Engineering 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

INEN 5311 

Port Mgmt Capstone 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

INEN 5368 

ResAlloc & PerfMetrics in Eng. 

Course Addition 

Fall 2026 

Motion to Approve; 1: Ruthie Robinson; 2: John McCullough 

 

COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

Nursing 

Course Changes: 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

NURS 5300 

Int Theories and Sch Writing 

Course Change 

Fall 2026 

Motion to Approve; 1: Neil Faulk; 2: John McCullough 

 

Program Proposal: 

Program  

Action 

Effective Semester 

Additional Info 

DNP-ADNP : Doctor of Nursing Practice 

New Program Proposal 

2026 – 2027 

The proposed DNP program emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge, applied scholarship, and real-world practice. Unlike research-focused PhD programs that emphasize theory generation, the DNP emphasizes the application of existing evidence to improve practice, systems, and outcomes (Brownson et al., 2017; AACN, 2021). This practice-based doctoral model is strongly supported in the literature, which highlights the value of translational research, quality improvement, and systems leadership in advancing healthcare delivery. 

 

Course Additions: 

Course Prefix & Number 

Course Title 

Action 

Effective Semester 

NURS 6171 

Clinical Anesth. Practicum I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6234 

Found. Science Nurse Anesthesi 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6255 

Prof. Aspects of Nurse Anesth 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6272 

Clinical Anesth. Practicum 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6308 

Pop Hlth & Collaborative Care 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6310 

Econ & Fin Aspects Hlth Sys 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6311 

Adv Nurse Leader Practicum I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6312 

Adv Nurse Leader Practicum II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6320 

Adv Nurse Education Concepts 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6321 

Adv Nurse Educ Practicum I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6322 

Adv Nurse Educ Practicum II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6329 

Hlth Care Pol, Pow, and Ethics 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6331 

Adv Patho for Nurse Anesth I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6332 

Adv Patho for Nurse Anesth II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6333 

Adv Patho for Nurse Anesth 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6335 

Leadership in Healthcare Syst 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6336 

Adv Physical Assess for NA 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6339 

Basic Principles Anesthesia 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6341 

Adv Principles of Anesthesia I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6342 

Adv Principles of Anesthesia II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6343 

Adv Principles of Anesthesia III 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6350 

Epidemiology and Biostatistics 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6351 

Scholarly Inquiry & Evid Tran 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6373 

Clinical Anesth. Practicum III 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6381 

DNP Scholarly Project I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6382 

DNP Scholarly Project II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6383 

DNP Scholarly Project III  

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6384 

Nurse Anesthesia Review 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6461 

Adv Anesth Pharmacology I 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6462 

Adv Anesthesia Pharmacology II 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6474 

Clinical Anesth Practicum IV 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6475 

Clin. Anesth. Practicum V 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6476 

Clinical Anesth Practicum VI 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

NURS 6477 

Clinical Anesth Practicum VII 

Course Addition 

Fall 2027 

 

Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Neil Faulk