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Bachelor of Liberal Studies Committee – October 08, 2026

Action Items

  • Motion to Change Number of Student Representatives to Bachelors of Liberal Studies major

Minutes

 

Attending: Bridgette Dennett, Mary Beth Matthews, Davis Oldham(secretary), Sarah Smith, Robert Wells, Jeremy Larochelle (ex officio)

Not present: Daniela Schweyer, Evan Fletcher (student representatives)

  1. Call to order – Meeting called to order at 9:04 am
  2. New business
    1. Introductions
    2. Handbook changes
      1. Discussed adjusting number of student representatives to 2 to have more student voices and to be consistent with other academic and student-focused committees.
      2. Proposal will be distributed electronically.
    3. Review of special major request titled “Creative Technologies”
      1. Some members expressed interest in having the student take business or economics courses.
      2. Reviewed courses in major and coursework that student has brought in, as well as the students statement.
      3. Committee noted MUTH156 should be MUHL156.
      4. The committee found that the major satisfied the requirements for a special major.
      5. The proposal passed unanimously. The student is encouraged to take BLAW201.
    4. Announcements
      1. Next meeting is scheduled for 9 am on November 5th.
    5. Adjourn
      1. Meeting adjourned at 9:33 am

Motion to Change Number of Student Representatives to Bachelors of Liberal Studies major

Existing handbook

2.7.1  Bachelor of Liberal Studies Committee    The committee consists of five appointed faculty members and a non-voting ex officio member: the Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) Degree Program. In addition, one student, appointed by the Director of the BLS Degree Program, serves as a non-voting member. The committee’s duties are to:
.1  Evaluate BLS admissions policies as needed;

.2  Review and advise the Office of Admissions regarding recruitment and marketing strategies for the BLS program;

.3  Review and approve BLS special majors;

.4  Evaluate portfolio credit policies as needed;

.5  Review BLS degree requirements, including general education credits;

.6  Review BLS program assessments and make recommendations as needed;

.7  Review and approve requests for exceptions to BLS policies; and

.8  Perform other duties consistent with its charge as assigned by the University Faculty Council.

Revised language

2.7.1  Bachelor of Liberal Studies Committee    The committee consists of five appointed faculty members and a non-voting ex officio member: the Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) Degree Program. In addition, one two student(s), appointed by the Director of the BLS Degree Program, serves as a non-voting member(s). The committee’s duties are to:
.1  Evaluate BLS admissions policies as needed;

.2  Review and advise the Office of Admissions regarding recruitment and marketing strategies for the BLS program;

.3  Review and approve BLS special majors;

.4  Evaluate portfolio credit policies as needed;

.5  Review BLS degree requirements, including general education credits;

.6  Review BLS program assessments and make recommendations as needed;

.7  Review and approve requests for exceptions to BLS policies; and

.8  Perform other duties consistent with its charge as assigned by the University Faculty Council.

Rationale

In recent practice, the BLS committee has had two student members. This is consistent with other academic and student-focused committees (University Academic Affairs Committee, James Farmer Multicultural Center Advisory Committee, Student Affairs and Campus Life Advisory Committee)

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