A S. Yalda/B. Dorman motion passed which postponed discussion of the teaching award agenda item until the December 5, 2002 meeting.

A R. Mowrey/R. Bookmiller motion passed which sent the issue of the International Studies program to the Academic Policies Committee for further review. The motion proposes referral to the Academic Policies Committee all matters pertaining to International Studies that are currently before the Faculty Senate and asks that the Committee respond in a timely manner with their findings, recommendations and/or a motion.

Proposed Courses and Programs

1. NEW GRADUATE COURSE**
   Change in the course number of the survey course in children's literature from EDUC 633 (Children's Literature) to EDUC 535 (Literature for Children and Young Adolescents; 3 credit hours). EDUC 535 will replace EDUC 633 for graduate post-baccalauraeate students already holding teacher certification in an area other than Elementary Education and for post-baccalaureate students holding a degree outside of teacher education. It will also be dual-numbered with EDUC 333 (Children's Literature). Desired effective date - Spring 2004.

2. NEW GRADUATE COURSE**
   EDUC 536 B Picture Book Communication, 3 credit hours. For graduate M. Ed. Elementary Education students. Desired effective date B Summer 2004.

3. NEW GRADUATE COURSE**
   EDUC 636 B Literature and Response, 3 credit hours. Replaces EDUC 633 (Children's Literature) for graduate M. Ed. Elementary Education students. Desired effective date B Spring 2004.

4. CHANGES IN COURSES/CURRICULA**
   Revision of Post-baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education. For students holding Instructional I Certificate in an area other than elementary education. EDUC 633 (Children's Literature) replaced by EDUC 535 (Literature for Children and Young Adolescents). Desired effective date- Spring 2004.

5. CHANGES IN COURSES/CURRICULA**
   Revision of M. Ed. In Reading and Language Arts. EDUC 633 (Children's Literature) or a topical course in children's literature replaced by EDUC 636 (Literature and Response) or a topical course in children's literature (EDUC 533 B Nonfiction Literature and Literacy, EDUC 634 B Realism in Children's Literature, EDUC 635 B Folk Literature and Its Oral Tradition, EDUC 536 B Picture Books or a Topics in Education course on children's or young adult literature. Desired effective date- Spring 2004.

6. CHANGES IN COURSES/CURRICULA**
   Revision of Post-baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education. For students holding baccalaureate degree in a field other than elementary education. EDUC 633 (Children's Literature) replaced by EDUC 535 (Literature for Children and Young Adolescents). Desired effective date- Spring 2004.

7. NEW GRADUATE COURSE**
   ELED 576 B Assessment for Instructional Planning, 3 credit hours. Desired effective date B Spring 2004.

8. CHANGES IN COURSES/CURRICULA**
   Revision of Post-baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education. For students holding baccalaureate degree in a field other than elementary education. Addition of ELED 576 as a required course in post-baccalaureate certification. When Assessment for Instructional Planning is offered as a Topics in Education course prior to the approval of ELED 576, it will satisfy the requirement of ELED 576. Desired effective date- Spring 2004.

9. NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE**
   ESCI 350 B History of Meteorology, 3 credit hours. A Perspectives (P) course. Desired effective date B Spring 2003.

10. NEW GRADUATE COURSE**
    BIOL 667 B Human Genetics: Analysis and Applications, 3 credit hours. Desired effective date B Fall 2003

11. NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE**
    SOWK 313 B Family Violence, 3 credit hours. A Perspectives (P) course. Desired effective date B Fall 2003.

    Faculty Emeritus

    A S. Casselberry/A. Bvrger-Greco motion recommending that Dr. Charles S. Nissly be granted the honorary title of Assistant Professor of International Studies Emeritus passed without dissent.

    A E. Rohena/C. Heintzelman motion recommending that Dr. Ruth M. Buehler be granted the honorary title of Professor of Special Education Emerita passed without dissent.

    Diversity Proposal

    The Diversity (D) requirement proposal was discussed at length and given back to the General Education Review Committee that had brought the proposal to Faculty Senate for feedback.

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