Travel and International Education Committee
Minutes of October 26, 2000
Present: A. Alhawyan, G. Chu, W. Doering, G. Gilmore, E.
Kraemer, J. Lokken, J. Majak, R. McKelvey, J. Shanks (Chair).
Excused: T. Gushiken, K. Hollon, R. McCannon, A. Stapleton.
1. The minutes from October 12, 2000 were reviewed and approved.
2. It was decided that the minutes would reflect those present
and excused, but not specify those who were absent.
3. The Bylaws were reviewed, with the following issues raised:
"Duties and Responsibilities"
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Question raised (Gilmore) re need to stipulate both credit and non-credit
review responsibilities of the committee. Lokken responded that there
may be student liability issues with either format, and the OIE must report
both credit and non-credit international activity. Question raised
(Shanks) re how this matter relates to Continuing Education and Extension
(CEE) international offerings. Lokken will follow-up with D. Campbell,
Director of CEE. As an additional point, if credit and non-credit
review fall under the purview of the TIEC, item 2 could be revised to read:
"Review, for possible approval, proposals to offer existing UW-L courses
and programs...."
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Question raised (Majak) regarding role of TIEC in item 6, as well as purpose
of the review process (Gilmore). Item 5 also discussed, with the
ISC Director (Kraemer) stating that he would want to have the oversight
of TIEC. Others (McKelvey, Chu) cited the value in having a review
body, rather than course-related decisions by just one individual.
The purpose was stated by Kraemer as making sure that the courses are appropriate
in accordance with the INS minor. An additional need for clarification
was requested by Majak regarding the focus of the review: international
education issues; travel-related issues. It was decided to have Shanks
and Kraemer meet with Faculty Senate Chair, David Bange, to discuss the
issues raised and to make certain that the committee would not be viewed
as overstepping its boundaries in terms of curricular review.
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The last paragraph under "Duties and responsibilities" was reviewed, particularly
regarding the appropriateness of including the statement, "along with representatives
from the Office of Continuing Education, the International Academic Staff
Task Force, and the Provost's Office". Lokken will discuss the matter
with those involved, and make a recommendation to the TIEC at its next
regularly-scheduled meeting (Nov. 9th).
4. Review of the Bylaws will continue at the next TIEC meeting with (1)
section-related insights from committee members who served last year, and
(b) any issues detected by the current committee members.
5. In a general context, Lokken mentioned that outside reviewers (e.g.,
Carnegie Foundation) have commented on the need for a UW-L master plan
for international education. Additionally, Lokken distributed copies
of the brochure describing the NAFSA Region V Conference to be held at
the La Crosse Center, November 5-7, 2000.
6. Next Committee meeting: November 9th, 8:15-9:15 a.m., 342 Cartwright
Center (note change)
Respectfully Submitted,
G.D. Gilmore