Meetings
TAMU Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda
August 12, 2024
3:00pm, via Zoom (link sent directly to Senators)
https://facultysenate.tamu.edu
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQy2EcxEHLe0uYbOQzzfTg
CALL TO ORDER
SPEAKER COMMENTS
GUEST SPEAKER
Ms. Debbie Albert, Research Engineering, Mobility Analysis Program, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
TxDot Discussion Presentation – Attachment A
MINUTES
June 10, 2024 – Minutes – Attachment B
CONSENT AGENDA
Graduate Council
New Courses
BMEN 646: Algorithm Engineering and Machine Learning for Biomedical Engineers
CSCE 726: Large-Scale Optimization for Machine Learning
CSCE 727: Algorithmic Foundations of Big Data Computing
CSCE 743: Digital Fabrication Studio
MSEN 648: Failure Analysis in Materials Science and Engineering
POSC 635: Applied Artificial Intelligence in Livestock Systems
Change in Courses
COSC 663: Sustainable Construction
EDAD 623: Advanced Fieldwork Methods
ISEN 665: Management of Engineering Systems
ITDE 702: Engineering Education Research Design and Methods
NEXT 603: Neuropsychopharmacology
RDNG 613: Multicultural Children’s Literature and Literacy
Change in Courses – Course Inactivation Proposal
ISEN 601: Location Logistics of Industrial Facilities
ISEN 605: Material Handling Systems
ISEN 618: Stochastic Processes in the Assurance Sciences
Change in Programs
Mays Business School
Department of Information and Operations Management
CERT-BIAN: Business Intelligence and Analytics - Certificate
Change in Programs
School of Medicine
CERT-MDSC: Medical Sciences - Certificate
Change in Programs
College of Engineering
Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering
MS-CECN: Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Change in Programs
School of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
MS-EHRD: Master of Science in Educational Human Resource Development
Change in Programs
School of Medicine
MS-MDSC: Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
School of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Psychology
CERT-LMHL: Latino Mental Health - Certificate
Miscellaneous Bulk Inactivation Request
Dentistry - Professional Courses Not Taught - Bulk Inactivation
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
New Courses
Change in Courses
AGEC 344: Food and Agricultural Law
AGSM 439: Management of Agricultural Systems I
ECMT 461: Economic Data Analysis
MARE 451: Senior Design Project I (Galveston Campus)
MXET 300: Mechatronics I – Mobile Robotic Systems
VIBS 210: Twenty-first Century Global One Health
Change in Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Change in Programs – Program Reactivation Proposal
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
BS-ENST-AG: Environmental Studies - BS
Change in Programs – Galveston Campus
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department of Marine Biology
Change in Programs – Galveston Campus
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department of Marine Biology
BS-MARB-LIO: Marine Biology - BS, License Option
Change in Programs – Galveston Campus
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department of Marine Biology
BS-MARF: Marine Fisheries - BS
Change in Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
BS-NRSC-BCN: Neuroscience - BS, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Change in Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Change in Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
CERT-BEHL: Behavioral Health - Certificate
Change in Programs – Galveston Campus
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department of Liberal Studies
MINOR-DVTM: Diving Technology and Methods - Minor
Change in Programs
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of Public Service and Administration
MINOR-HSEM: Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Minor
Change in Programs
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of Public Service and Administration
MINOR-PBMG: Public Management - Minor
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-GCS: International Studies - BA, Global Cultural Studies Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-ICC: International Studies - BA, International Commerce Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-ICM: International Studies - BA, International Communication and Media Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-IES: International Studies - BA, Environmental Studies Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-IGI: International Studies - BA, International Geographic Information Systems Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Department of International Affairs
BA-INTS-IPD: International Studies - BA, International Politics and Diplomacy Track
Change in Programs – Inactivation Proposal
College of Arts and Sciences
University Studies
BS-USSC-ASC*: University Studies - BS, Arts and Sciences Concentration
W&C Courses
Courses with C – Certification
NONE
Courses with C – Recertification
PERF 303-C: Creating Performance
Courses with W – Certification
ENGL 481-W: Senior Seminar
FIVS 308-W: Forensic Implications of Inheritance
INTA 481-W: Senior Seminar in International Studies
PBSI 301-W: Elementary Statistics for Psychology
SCSC 410-W: International Agricultural Systems
STAT 483-W: Interdisciplinary Data Analytics Practicum
Courses with W – Recertification
COMM 411-W: Representations of Motherhood
COMM 437-W: Visual Communication
HIST 481-W: Seminar in History
PERF 310-W: History of Performance in the Ancient World
PERF 311-W: History of Performance in the Common Era
PERF 312-W: History of Performance Modern Era
PHIL 482-W: Ethics and Engineering
End of Consent Agenda_____________________________
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS –Core Curriculum Council June Report – Attachment C1
Core Curriculum Recertification:
Foundational Core Component Area: Creative Arts
ARCH 350-GE: History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
Foundational Core Component Area: Language, Philosophy, and Culture
PHIL 482-GE: Ethics and Engineering
Foundational Core Component Area: Life and Physical Sciences
Foundational Core Component Area: Mathematics
PHIL 240-GE: Introduction to Logic
Foundational Core Component Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences
INST 210-GE: Understanding Special Populations
URPN 201-GE: The Evolving City
WGST 213-GE: Gender and Health
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Academic Affairs End of Year report 2023-2024 – Attachment C2
NEW BUSINESS
- Student Rule
Proposed Revisions to the Texas A&M Student Rule – Rule 5 – Change of Curriculum – Attachment D1
- Faculty Senate Hybrid Meeting Procedures 2024-2025 – Attachment D2
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADJOURN