2012-08

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2011

Senate Motion #2012-08

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: August 29, 2011
 
Date of Second Reading: September 26, 2011
 
Title of Motion: Request from the College of Nursing and Health Innovation - for the disestablishment of a graduate degree – PhD in Kinesiology
 
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Nursing and Health Innovation for the disestablishment of a graduate degree – PhD in Kinesiology
 
Rationale: During the Spring 2010 semester, the Department of Kinesiology (KIN) was disestablished; the Master of Science (MS) in Kinesiology degree program was transferred to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. At that time, the Provost’s office indicated that Kinesiology was to transition to an undergraduate program – only those graduate students currently enrolled in Kinesiology degree programs were to be supported. No new Kinesiology graduate students were to be accepted into the program. As per the Provost’s decision, the PhD in Kinesiology program will remain in effect only until all Kinesiology doctoral students have graduated.  For the past 3 years, the only 700 level courses offered with KIN prefix were omnibus courses such as “Research”, “Dissertation”, “Continuing Registration” and “Practicum.”