Present: Kweku Bryson, Ed Coffman, William Daughtrey, George Gray, Carol Lehr (substituting for David Harless), Gabriel Ramirez, Director of Graduate Studies Program Tracy Green, Dean Michael Sesnowitz, Chairman of Management Department, Glenn Gilbreath, Chairwoman of Accounting, Ruth Epps

Absent: none

Chair Gabriel Ramirez called the meeting to order at 10:35

Minutes of the March 20, 2002 meeting were approved.

Dean Sesnowitz addressed the committee regarding the division of responsibilities between the departments and the Ph.D. Program Committee with respect to matters pertaining to the doctoral program. He stated that the committee's duties as stated in the School By-Laws took preference over duties outlined in Departmental By-Laws if the two are in conflict. He also re-iterated the policy that any curriculum change to the doctoral program must be approved by the Ph.D. Program Committee. He re-stated the importance and role of the Ph.D Committee in running the school-wide Ph.D in Business, why he thinks it was created and why the Ph.D Committee shall continue in its intended role as stated in the School By-Laws.

A lively discussion ensued the Dean's opening remarks. Admissions policy was the major topic.

The committee is examining a change in the wording of the Ph.D. Committee policy on Admissions and admissions criteria. A proposal that had been crafted in 2000 was put forward, modifications were suggested and a second draft will be written to expand and incorporate issues raised at today's discussion. Ramirez will distribute the modified version via e-mail for further discussion and the proposal will be voted at the next meeting.

It was decided to request more information on issues related to Ph.D programs as part of the 5-year evaluation. Ramirez will be sending a request to individual departments and will indicate that the information is needed for the next and last of the semester meeting.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:05.