Meetings and Proposals

March 4, 2026

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on December 3, 2025; January 14, 2026; and February 18, 2026 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Update to Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives – College of Engineering
   • Update to the City and Regional Planning Electives – College of Engineering
   • Update to the ECE Signal Processing Minor and Certificate – College of Engineering
   • Update to the Bioethics Undergraduate Minor – College of Medicine
   • Changes to the Glenn College DC Programs – John Glenn College of Public Affairs
5. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to revise the Equine Science Minor – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Proposal to revise the Animal Sciences BS AGR and Animal Sciences-Nutrition BSN – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Proposal to revise the Bachelor of Science in Public Health – College of Public Health
   • Proposal to revise the Master of Clinical Research Program – College of Nursing
   • Proposal to establish a Master of Science in Medical Physics – College of Medicine
   • Proposal to create Bachelor of Science / Master of Science Combined Degree in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Risk Management – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to create a Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology – College of Arts and Sciences
6. Proposed Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business -- Ms. Shereen Agrawal
7. Adjourn

Agenda

Minutes

February 18, 2026

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on December 3, 2025, and January 14, 2026 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
3. Informational Items – Dr. Rob Griffiths
   • Update to the Choral and General Music Education degree programs – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Department of Classics’ Embedded Literacies (except Modern Greek) – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Journalism Major – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Revision to the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program – College of Dentistry
   • Updates to specializations and tracks for the Educational Studies PhD – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Update to the Aviation major curriculum – College of Engineering
   • Revision to the Computer Science minor program – College of Engineering
   • Retroactive deactivation of the Rural Sociology program – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Update to the Bioethics MA – College of Medicine
   • Update to the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Programs – College of Engineering
   • Update to the Industrial and Systems Engineering Programs – College of Engineering
   • Correction to the Community Leadership - Leadership specialization BS AGR – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Update to the MA in Latin American Studies Program – Office of International Affairs
   • Revision to the Biostatistics Certificate – College of Public Health
   • Revision to the Master of Social Work – College of Social Work
4. Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Tom Nelson, Ann Allen, and Albert Isaaces; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
   • Proposal to re-establish the Department of Aviation – College of Engineering
5. Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Samantha Herrmann, Gary Gao, and Eugenia Romero; Ms. Ericka Hunn; Mr. Andrew Miles
   • Proposal to establish a Tech Innovation Specialization in the Business Administration major – Fisher College of Business
6. Results from Electronic Ballot – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to revise the revise the BS and BA Computer Information Science – College of Arts and Sciences
7. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to expand the BSSW 4 + 1 program option to include the regional campuses – College of Social Work
   • Proposal to revise the Master of Public Health – College of Public Health
   • Proposal to revise the Greek and Latin (Classics) Master of Arts and PhD – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to suspend the Sociology major leading to the Bachelor of Science – College of Arts and Sciences
8. Adjourn

Agenda

Minutes

January 4, 2026

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on November 5, 2025, November 19, 2025, and December 3, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Dr. Rob Griffiths
   • Update to the Film Studies BA and Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Computer Science Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Social and Environmental Geography BA – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Animation Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Strategic Sales Certificate – Fisher College of Business
   • Update to the Human Development and Family Science BS program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Update to the Sport Industry BS program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Suspension of the Master of Global Engineering Leadership (MGEL) program – College of Engineering
   • Creation of a college-level center, Center for Responsible AI and Governance – Moritz College of Law
5. Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Tom Nelson, Ann Allen, and Albert Isaacs; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
   • Proposal to revise the BS and BA Computer Information Science – College of Arts and Sciences
6. Proposal from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to revise the Construction Management AAS and to deactivate the Construction Systems Management AS – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Proposal to reimagine the Livestock Production and Management AAS – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Proposal to revise the Spanish Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to establish a Master of Energy Sustainability program – Interdisciplinary Programs
     • Proposal
     • Implementation Plan
   • Proposal to establish an Online Dual MPAL/MA – John Glenn College of Public Affairs
7. Proposals from Subcommittee B – Professors Samantha Herrmann, Gary Gao, and Eugenia Romero; Ms. Ericka Gunn; Mr. Andrew Miles
   • Proposal to establish a Micro Credential Certificate in Public Workforce Skills: Data Analytics and Technology - John Glenn College of Public Affairs
   • Proposal to establish a Micro Credential Certificate in Public Workforce Skills: Advanced Research - John Glenn College of Public Affairs
8. Adjourn

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Minutes

December 3, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on October 22, 2025, November 5, 2025, and November 19, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Dr. Rob Griffiths
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management Minor – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Corrections to the Construction Systems Management Advising Sheet – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Creation of a non-credit, Certificate of Completion: CTSI Business of Team Science Program – College of Medicine
   • Revision to the Biostatistics Certificate – College of Public Health
5. Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Tom Nelson, Ann Allen, and Albert Isaacs; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
   • Proposal to establish the Center for Brain Injury Recovery and Discovery – Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge
6. Proposals from Subcommittee B – Professors Samantha Herrmann, Gary Gao, and Eugenia Romero; Ms. Ericka Gunn; Mr. Andrew Miles
   • Proposal to establish an Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Quantum Information Science and Engineering – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to establish an Interdisciplinary PhD in Quantum Information Science and Engineering - College of Arts and Sciences
7. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to revise the Business Analytics Minor – Fisher College of Business
8. Proposal from Subcommittee C – Professors Russell Marzette, Wendy Bowles, Neal Hooker, and Valarie Williams; Ms. Rosemary Mullaghy and Mr. Andy Vance
   1. Proposal to revise the Dental Hygiene Honors Program – College of Dentistry
9. Adjourn

Agenda

Minutes

November 19, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on October 1, 2025, October 22, 2025, and November 5, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Dr. Rob Griffiths
   • Changes to the major requirements for the Creative Writing Specialization – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Changes to the French major’s embedded literacies – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Update to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program – College of Engineering
   • Update to the Integrated Systems Engineering program – College of Engineering
   • Update to the Welding Engineering program – College of Engineering
   • Revisions to the MS in Public Health – College of Public Health
   • Revisions to the PhD in Public Health – College of Public Health
5. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to establish a certificate (categories 1a, 1b, and 2) in Artificial Intelligence Language and Mind – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to establish an Advance Standing International Dentist Track to the DDS Program – College of Dentistry
   • Proposal to establish a Computer Science Endorsement 5b Certificate – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Proposal to revise the PhD in Educational Studies – College of Education and Human Ecology
6. HLC Review Update – Professor W. Randy Smith
7. GE Review – Professor W. Randy Smith
8. Adjourn

Agenda

Minutes

November 5, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on September 17, 2025, October 1, 2025, and October 22, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Update to the College Teaching Certificate – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Update to the Kinesiology MS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Update to the Kinesiology PhD Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
5. Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Tom Nelson, Ann Allen, and Albert Isaacs; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
   • Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in Civics, Law, and Leadership – Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
6. Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Samantha Herrmann, Gary Gao, and Eugenia Romero; Ms. Ericka Gunn; Mr. Andrew Miles
   • Proposal to establish the Appalachian and Rural Center for Health – OSU Wexner Medical Center
7. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to establish a certificate (categories 1a, 1b, and 2) in Artificial Intelligence Language and Mind – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to establish an Advance Standing International Dentist Track to the DDS Program – College of Dentistry
8. Adjourn

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Minutes

October 22, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on September 3, 2025, September 17, 2025, and October 1, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Changes to the embedded literacies in the Department of Geography – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Change in name to the Anti-Racism in Education Graduate Certificate – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Updated admission criteria for the Baccalaureate in Nursing programs – College of Nursing
   • Change in name to the Health-System Pharmacy Administration Specialization – College of Pharmacy
   • Revision to the Master of Health Administration – College of Public Health
5. Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Samantha Herrmann, Gary Gao, and Eugenia Romero; Ms. Ericka Gunn; Mr. Andrew Miles
   • Proposal to establish a Financial Planning Microcredential – College of Education and Human Ecology
6. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to revise the PhD and MA in Anthropology – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to change the name of the Sustainable Plant Systems undergraduate major – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
7. Updates from ULAC – Associate Dean Meg Daly
8. Adjourn

Agenda

Minutes

October 1, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the meetings on September 3, 2025, and September 17, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Informational Items – Dr. Rob Griffiths
   • Updates to Biology BA, BS, and Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Revision to the Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Correction to the Civil Engineering undergraduate curriculum – College of Engineering
5. Proposal from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposed guidelines for Stackable Certificate Programs – Graduate School
6. SB1 Updates – Professor W. Randy Smith
7. Adjourn

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Minutes

September 17, 2025

1. Approval of the minutes of the minute on September 3, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
2. Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
3. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
4. Vote on Revised Student Evaluation of Instruction Tool – Professor Susan Cole, Dr. Alan Kalish, and Professor Helen Malone
   • Executive Summary
   • Sample Class Detail Report
5. Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
   • Proposal to change the name of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research – College of Medicine
   • Proposal to establish a Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Asian American Studies – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Proposal to establish an Undergraduate Academic Certificate (categories 1a and 2) in Urban Agriculture and Community Food Production Systems – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Proposal to establish an Undergraduate Academic Certificate (categories 1a and 2) in Plant Breeding – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
6. Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Changes to the Embedded Literacies in the School of Music – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Changes to the Embedded Literacies for the Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major – College of Arts and Sciences
   • Corrections to the AGSYSMT BS AGR Specializations – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
   • Update to the elective list for the Health Sciences program – College of Medicine
   • Update to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences major and establishment of an Early Assurance Program Partnership – College of Pharmacy
   • Correction to the open electives for the undergraduate Architecture program – College of Engineering
   • Correction to the Civil Engineering undergraduate curriculum – College of Engineering
   • Removal of the Computer Science minor option for Integrated Business Engineering students in the Software Innovation Track – College of Engineering
   • Direct Enrollment Update – College of Engineering
7. Adjourn

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Minutes

September 3, 2025

1. Orientation for New Council Members (3-3:45 p.m.) – Professor W. Randy Smith
2. Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
3. Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Revision to the Middle Childhood Education BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Primary Education BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Fashion and Retails Studies Minor – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Fashion and Retails Studies BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Fashion and Retail Studies Specialization leading to the MS in Consumer Sciences Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management Minor – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management Specialization leading to the MS in Consumer Sciences Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Hospitality Management Specialization leading to the PhD in Consumer Sciences Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Consumer and Family Financial Services BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Human Development and Family Science BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
   • Revision to the Sport Industry BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
4. Senate Bill 1 Updates – Professor W. Randy Smith
   • Civics Literacy Course
   • Low Enrollment Programs
5. Adjourn

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