GRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Friday, November 19, 2004-9:55 a.m.
325 Graff Main Hall
Members Present: R. Rada, Chair, C. Angell, R. Dixon, B. Erickson (Student Rep.)
T. Krueger, D. Reineke, A. Rotar (Student Rep.), W. Schwan,
T. Staloch, D. Sutherland, M. Thorman, and I. Wilson (Student Rep.)
Members Excused: T. Blumentritt, S. Simpson
Consultants B. May, D. Schumacher, C. Martin-Stanley, G. Arimond and
Present: K. Mc Lean
Others Present: D. Swanson
The meeting was called to order at 9:59 a.m. by Ron Rada, Chair.
M/S/P to approve the minutes of November 5, 2004. (10 yes, 0 no)
· Doug Swanson reported that he is working with Rob Dixon and George Arimond on forming 3 focus groups. The focus groups will be the initial step in assessment of needs of graduate students.
· A hand-out was distributed with the names of focus group nominees, with the dates the student will be available to meet. Dates for focus groups are November 29, November 30, and December 2. Doug will select students for specific focus groups and will then distribute the information to Grad Council members.
Meeting Adjourned: 11:05 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Temp
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