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Graduate Faculty Council Minutes - April 17, 2000

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Minutes of the Graduate Council Meeting April 17, 2000

4:00 to 5:00 PM

Attendance

• David Landon
• John Sutherland
• John Jaszczak
• Casey Huckins
• Marilyn Urion
• Alex Mayer
• Bruce Mork
• Dave Ouillette
• Tom Courtney
• Steve Seidel
• Jeff Burl
• Duane Abata
• Neil Hutzler
• Jim Mihelcic

Graduate Tuition:

David Landon reported that the following resolution passed unanimously:

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Resolution on Graduate Tuition

Be it resolved that The Graduate Council of Michigan Technological University endorses the Recommendation of the Graduate Tuition Task Force. We find compelling the rationale put forth in the recommendation of the Task Force to limit increases in graduate tuition to the rate of resident undergraduate tuition increases. Increases in graduate tuition above this rate are contrary to the goals of expanding our graduate programs and achieving Carnegie I status.

Be it further resolved that copies of this motion be forwarded to the President, Interim Provost of the University, and the Strategic Planning Group.

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Copies of the resolution were sent to Curt Tompkins, Steve Bowen, Max Seel, and Bob Warrington. It was suggested that if there is no response, copies be sent to the board of control, or that we request time at a BOC meeting.

Strategic Planning Document

Incidental discussion took place about the draft Michigan Tech Plan. It was commented that given the focus on research and graduate studies, detailed plans (not in the plan) be developed and implemented, such as 1. identifying what students we want to recruit for graduate studies, 2. consider "fly ins" for recruiting, 3. implementing an attractive package (stipend, benefits, load) for graduate students. Landon said that he thought it was the role of the graduate council to develop such a plan and submit it.

Graduate Student Computer Fees

Marilyn asked for input on how computer fees should be paid for GA's & fellows. Current policy is that the department should be paying these fees, not the grad school. There seemed to be a consensus that this should continue as a small deterrent for departments to keep raising them for graduate students.

Proposed Non-Departmental PhD program in Propulsion Systems Engineering

Duane Abata presented a review of the proposal using overheads. The council already received the written proposal with cover letters from Sung Lee. There was a short question and answer session after the presentation. An email discussion and vote will follow. Toward the end of the meeting discussion began on this topic again with a focus on the question of whether the proposed program was really broad enough or not. There was mixed opinion on this.

Proposed New Cooperative Arrangement with CHung Yuan Christaian Univ.

Jeff Burl passed out a draft written proposal of the cooperative arrangement that he reviewed last time. Some discussion took place about the incentive for faculty to participate. It was noted that it was hoped that it could strenghen the graduate program, feed some good PhD students, assist in corse offerings, develop faculty collaborations, etc. The students would be externally supported. Email discussion and vote will follow.

Next Meeting: May 2 4-5PM

-JAJ