Danielle Walden

The production team discussed the creative process and costume design for the production of Almost, Maine. The meeting included a review of a shared Pinterest board to explore aesthetic references for the show, focusing on themes such as bleakness, raw beauty, isolation, and topographical elements. Participants discussed the potential for using shiny, translucent materials and layers in costume design to reflect character traits and the harshness of the environment.

The board approved the reorganization of Master of Education programs in STEM Education and established a dual degree partnership with Zhejiang Science and Technical University. Several new courses were created across various colleges, and others underwent revisions. Additionally, a posthumous degree was approved for a student. The board discussed establishing guidelines for co-authored work in dissertations and received updates from the Graduate Student Association regarding mental health initiatives for students. Announcements were made concerning university fellowships, recruitment events, and a faculty mentoring program.

The board addressed several academic program actions, including the creation and updates of various Master's, PhD, and certificate programs across multiple colleges. Additionally, the board approved numerous course actions, ranging from creating new curricula to editing and dropping existing courses. New business included the approval of degree candidates for upcoming commencement and the formal adoption of an Artificial Intelligence policy for dissertations and theses. Informational reports were also provided by the Graduate Student Association and the Faculty Senate regarding recent activities and leadership transitions.

The meeting included actions on various academic programs and course proposals across multiple colleges. Key discussions involved the implementation of liability insurance requirements for internship courses, the evaluation of a University Course Process Best Practice Document, and the creation of an informational video for the Graduate School Representative role. Additionally, the meeting featured reports from the Graduate Student Association regarding scholarship applications and funding opportunities.

The board addressed several administrative and academic items, including the approval of new degree programs in Agricultural Business Management, updates to existing PhD and certificate programs across multiple colleges, and various course actions such as creating new courses and revising or dropping existing ones. Additionally, the meeting covered policy changes regarding Duolingo subsection score requirements, the upcoming launch of the GradPath tool, discussions on future professional development presentations, and a report from the Graduate Student Association regarding a change in leadership.