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MINUTES
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees
Special Meeting
Tuesday, April 29,2014 - 9:00 a.m.
Crawford Center Conference Room
At 9:06 a.m. Chairman John Horan called the Special Meeting of the Edinboro University
Council of Trustees to order. The Chair directed the Recording Secretary to conduct Roll Call.
The following Council members were either present or participated via use of the University's
telephone bridge line:
Mr. Dennis Frampton
Mr. Daniel Higham
Mr. John Horan
Mrs. Virginia McGarvey
Ms. Kathy Pape (via phone)
Mr. Harold Shields
Mr. Ronald Steele
ABSENT: Trustees Barbara Chaffee, John Pulice, Tim Wachter and Shaquan Walker
Chairman Horan verified the presence of a quorum. The Chairman reminded attendees that the
proceedings of the Edinboro University Council of Trustees meetings were recorded. He
disclosed this fact via a verbal announcement and written public notice which serves to avoid
any violation of Pennsylvania Wiretapping Act.
For the record it was noted diat in addition to President Julie Wollman, the following individuals
were in attendance at the Council of Trustees' Special Meeting:
Dr. Alan Biel, Dean - School of Graduate Studies and Research and Interim Dean School of Education
Ms. Sherri Galvin, Assistant to the President and Recording Secretary
Ms. Lori Gardea, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Dr. Michael Hannan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Jeffrey Hileman, Director of Communications
Ms. Tina Mengine, Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Scott Miller - Acting Dean, School of Business and Acting Director, Undergraduate
Admissions
Ms. Barbara Plunkett, Office of the President
Dr. Nathan Ritchey, Dean - College of Science and Health Professions
Dr. Kahan Sablo, Vice President for Student Affairs
Sharon Taylor, Professor - English and Liberal Studies Department
Chairman Horan sought from those in attendance the opportunity for public comment. He stated
that anyone wishing to address the Council should approach the podium and provide their name
and address. Hearing nor noting any movement by members of the audience to make public
comment. Chairman Horan moved to the next order of business - presentation by Provost

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Hannan of the recommendations for program changes. These recommended changes included
the following:
Program Revisions:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) (0676)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) - Innovative Nursing Program (0678)
Program Revision -Title Change of Track
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GIF Code: 110701
Program Revisions - Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science — Network and System Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Web Development and Implementation
Program Revision - Reorganization
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education — Sport and Recreation Administration
Provost Hannan highlighted for the Council multiple program revisions and moratoria that have
taken place since the last business meeting of the Edinboro University Council which took place
on March 11. He noted that President Wollman recommends the Council's approval of this
series of program changes (noted above). Dr. Hannan stated that a summ^ of these
recommended changes was distributed to them with the agenda and meeting materials (see Tab
#1 of meeting binder).
Provost Hannan drew their attention to the series of "pending" program changes that were just
approved by the University Senate yesterday (Monday, April 28).

Pending University Senate Recommendation on April 28,2014,
and Pending UWCC Recommendations
Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts - Art History (CIP 50073)
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (0342)
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies (0327) CIP Code 050207
Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Track
Master of Arts in Counseling - Community Counseling Track (08050)
Title Change for Concentration
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Applied Media Arts - Graphic & Interactive Design
(formerly Graphic Design) (0380) CIP Code: 500409
New Certificates (where major exists)
Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
Graduate Certificate
Post-Masters Certificate in Art Therapy

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Addition of New Tracks to Existing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Chiropractic
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Arts - History - Comprehensive
Bachelor of Arts - History - Digital History
Bachelor of Arts - History - Military History Concentration
Master of Arts in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Changes in Degrees
Bachelor of Arts ~ Mathematics to Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics with Actuarial concentration to Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics with Actuarial concentration
Program Revisions
Associate of Science in Computer Science (ASCS) CIP: 110101
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (0317)
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Minor in Philosophy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information
Systems concentration
RN-BS Program (0679)
Chairman Horan asked Provost Hannan about the status of Senate's review and approval of
recommended changes as noted above. Provost Hannan stated in response that all of the
programs were recommended with the exception of two pending moratoria. Bachelor of Arts in
Art History and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, which did not receive majority vote. The Chair
inquired if Senate approval was needed in order for the Council to review and act. Dr. Hannan
responded noting that the University-wide Curriculum Committee (UWCC) and the University
Senate are recommending bodies only.
Prior to seeking a motion for approval, Chairman Horan solicited from Council members any
additional concerns or questions about the recommendation presented for review and action.
Hearing none, it was voted, on motion of Trustee Shields, seconded by Trustees Higham and
Frampton to accept President Wollman's recommendation for the approval of the following
program changes and to move them forward to the PASSHE Board of Governors as required:
Program Revisions:
Associate of Science in Computer Science (ASCS) CIP: 110101

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continued - Program Revisions
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (0317)
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information
Systems concentration
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) (0676)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) - Innovative Nursing Program (0678)
Minor in Philosophy
RN-BS Program (0679)
Program Revision -Title Change of Track
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science CIP Code: 110701
Program Revisions - Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Network and System Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Web Development and Implementation
Program Revision - Reorganization
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education — Sport and Recreation Administration
Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Degree Programs
*Bachelor of Arts - Art History (CIP 50073)
*Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (0342)
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies (0327) CIP Code 050207
*Neither the University-wide Curriculum Committee (UWCC) nor the University
Senate recommended for approval to place these degree programs on moratoria.
However, and since these are recommending bodies only, these degree programs were
approved for moratoria by the EU Council of Trustees at April 29,2014, Special Meeting.
Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Track
Master of Arts in Counseling - Community Counseling Track (08050)
Title Change for Concentration
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Applied Media Arts - Graphic & Interactive Design
(formerly Graphic Design) (0380) CIP Code: 500409
New Certificates (where major exists)
Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
Graduate Certificate
Post-Masters Certificate in Art Therapy
Addition of New Tracks to Existing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Chiropractic
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy

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continued - Addition of New Tracks to Existing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts - History - Comprehensive
Bachelor of Arts - History - Digital History
Bachelor of Arts - History - Military History Concentration
Master of Arts in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Changes in Degrees
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics to Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics with Actuarial concentration to Bachelor of Science
in Mathematics with Actuarial concentration
Chairman Horan directed the Recording Secretary to conduct a Roll Call vote since there were
members of the Council participating via the telephone bridge line.
Result - Roll Call vote re: approval of program changes (outline above)
Aye
Nay
Absent
Trustee Chaffee
X
Trustee Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Chairman Horan
X
Trustee McGarvey
X
Trustee Pape (phone)
X
Trustee Pulice
X
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Steele
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Walker
X
For the record, Chairman Horan noted the vote for approval of the above-referenced motion was
unanimous.
Chairman Horan noted that the agenda for the Council's Special Meeting was completed and
entertained a non-debatable motion calling for the adjournment of the meeting. It was voted, on
motion of Trustee Higham, seconded by Trustee Frampton to adjourn the April 29 Special
Meeting of the Edinboro University Council of Trustees.
President Wollman invited Council members to remain in the meeting space which would be
reorganized for the conduct of the Study Session. Trustee Pape was asked to remain on the
telephone bridge line for the start of this session. She stated her commitments would allow her
to remain on the call for a short period of time.
The Special Meeting formally adjourned at 9:14 a.m. Council members were reminded that the
next quarterly business meeting of the Edinboro University Council of Trustees will be held on
Tuesday, June 10, 2014, and include the Annual Inspection of Facilities.
Respectfully submitted,

'S.Wrk.Q-Sherri A. Galvin
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Assistant to the President and Recording Secretary