Senate Bill 18-19-26
| Bill ID: | 18-19-26 |
| PCC ID: | 18050 |
| Name: | PCC Proposal to Establish a Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences |
| Proposed: | 11/30/2018 |
| Sponsor: | PCC Committee |
| Proposal: | The proposed Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences (MSGIS) will replace the current Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences (MPSGIS) program, and continue to provide advanced education in the field of geospatial information sciences. This new MSGIS will have an appropriate STEM designation which will help attract more highly skilled domestic and international students. For domestic students, the STEM designation will enhance their application for scholarships and career improvement. For international students, the extra optional practical training (OPT) term will benefit their job search. The success of these students will in turn strengthen the academic reputation of the MSGIS program and the University. |
| Active? | No |
Status
| Status: | Completed |
| Completed On: | 04/24/2019 |
History
| Status: | Complete |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate |
| Received: | 2019-01-29 |
| Decision Date: | 2019-02-05 |
| Decision: | The Senate voted to approve the proposal. |
| Next Step: | Presidential Approval |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate Executive Committee (SEC) |
| Received: | 2019-01-21 |
| Decision Date: | 2019-01-28 |
| Decision: | The SEC voted to place the item on the agenda of the February 5, 2019 Senate meeting for consideration. |
| Next Step: | Senate Review |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Programs, Curricula, & Courses (PCC) Committee |
| Received: | 2018-11-30 |
| Decision Date: | 2018-12-07 |
| Decision: | The PCC Committee voted to approve the proposal. |
| Actions: | The PCC Committee reviewed the proposal at its meeting on December 7, 2018. It met with Jack Ma from the department to discuss the proposal. After discussion, the PCC Committee voted to approve the proposal. |
| Next Step: | SEC Review |