CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting

Monday, December 12, 2016, 12:10 p.m., in the Cougar Room

Members Present:      A. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Bandy, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, V. Jacobi, J. Martinez, G. Golling for M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, M. Williams, B. Young and PTK Representative Westen Blair

Members Absent:       K. Carlson, ASB Representative

Guests:                        D. Thornsberry, S. Graham, Tony Cordova, and D. Vohnout

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the November 14, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

On a motion by P. Arvizu, seconded by T. Furman, and unanimously carried by all, the Curriculum and General Education minutes for November were approved.

• Tabled from the November 14 Curriculum Meeting:

1. New Course

1. ENER     1513       Environmental Awareness & Regulatory Compliance

1. Course Revisions

1. BUSN    1560       Business Capstone
2. MGMT 1560       Management Capstone

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by K. Bandy, and unanimously carried by all, the above ENER course along with the BUSN and MGMT courses were tabled. The Applied Technologies division will meet to clarify a number of issues with these courses. They will make the corrections and re-submit when ready.

•        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

1. New Courses

1.        ENER     1610       Mechanical Systems

On a motion by T. Furman, seconded by J. Rangel-Escobedo, and unanimously carried by all, the above Energy course was approved to move forward to the January 11, 2017 District Board Meeting.

1.         ENER     1620       Fundamentals of Instrumentation for Energy Industries
2.        ENER     1640       Energy Analytics

1. Course Revisions

1. ENER 1025       Oil and Gas Laws and Regulations

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by J. Martinez, and unanimously carried by all, the initial approval of ENER 1610 was withdrawn. On a motion by T. Furman, seconded by K. Bandy, and unanimously carried by all, the above ENER courses were tabled. The Applied Technologies division will meet to clarify issues that came up during the meeting.

2. PSYC 2050       Introduction to Biological Psychology

On a motion by T. Furman, seconded by G. Golling, and unanimously carried by all, the above PSYC 2050 course was approved to move forward to the January 11, 2017 District Board Meeting.

1. Program Revision

1. Occupational Health and Safety

On a motion by K. Bandy, seconded by S. Eveland, and unanimously carried by all, the above program revision was tabled. The Applied Technologies division is in the process of revising ENER 1513 which is part of the Occupational Health and Safety degree. This will be re-submitted by the division.

1. New Program

1.            AA-T      Spanish

On a motion by J. Rangel-Escobedo, seconded by S. Eveland, and unanimously carried by all, the new Spanish program was approved to move forward to the January 11, 2017 District Board Meeting.

1. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Course Revisions

1. ENER     1510       Introduction to Energy
2. ENER     1520       Introduction to Petroleum Technology
3. PSYC      2200       Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

1. Course Inactivations

1.        ENER     1005       Energy Data Management and Analysis
2.        ENER     1020       Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
3.        ESL         0001       English as a Second Language Pre-level 1
4.        ESL         0010       English as a Second Language Level 1
5.        ESL         0020       English as a Second Language Level 2
6.        ESL         0030       English as a Second Language Level 3

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by T. Furman, and unanimously carried by all, the above consent items were approved to move forward to the January 11, 2017 District Board Meeting.

• DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Other                                                               

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

VIII.        NEXT MEETING: TBD during January inservice.

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Minutes 12-12-16

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Bandy, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, B. Young, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

FROM:                  Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

Mark Williams, Co-Chairperson

DATE:                    December 8, 2016

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda                               

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the November 14, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

• Tabled from the November 14 Curriculum Meeting:

1. New Course

1. ENER     1513       Environmental Awareness & Regulatory Compliance

1. Course Revisions

1. BUSN    1560       Business Capstone
2. MGMT 1560       Management Capstone

•        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

1. New Courses

1.        ENER     1610       Mechanical Systems
2.         ENER     1620       Fundamentals of Instrumentation for Energy Industries
3.        ENER     1640       Energy Analytics

1. Course Revisions

1. ENER 1025       Oil and Gas Laws and Regulations
2. PSYC 2050       Introduction to Biological Psychology

1. Program Revision

1. Occupational Health and Safety

1. New Program

1.            AA-T      Spanish

1. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Course Revisions

1. ENER     1510       Introduction to Energy
2. ENER     1520       Introduction to Petroleum Technology
3. PSYC      2200       Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

1. Course Inactivations

1.        ENER     1005       Energy Data Management and Analysis
2.        ENER     1020       Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
3.        ESL         0001       English as a Second Language Pre-level 1
4.        ESL         0010       English as a Second Language Level 1
5.        ESL         0020       English as a Second Language Level 2
6.        ESL         0030       English as a Second Language Level 3

• DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Other                                                               

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

VIII.        NEXT MEETING: TBD during January inservice.

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Agenda 12-12-16

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting

Monday November 14, 2016, 12:10 p.m., in the Cougar Room

Members Present:      A. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Carlson, D. Hall, V. Jacobi, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, M. Oja for S. Eveland, J. Rangel-Escobedo, and PTK Representative Westen Blair

Members Absent:       K. Bandy, S. Eastman, and M. Williams

Guests:                        D. Thornsberry, and S. Graham.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the October 10, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

On a motion by M. Mayfield, seconded by T. Furman, and unanimously carried, the minutes from the

October 10, 2016 Curriculum and General Education meeting were approved.

•            NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

1. New Courses

1.        IES          1552       Respiratory Protection for Hazardous Materials Handling and
2.                                    Permit Required Confined Spaces
3.         IES          1058       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction

Industry

1.        IES          1061       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
2.         IES          1565       Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards

On a motion by K. Carlson, seconded by J. Martinez, and unanimously carried, the above IES courses were approved to move forward to the December 14, 2016 District Board Meeting.

1.        ENER     1513       Environmental Awareness & Regulatory Compliance

On a motion by M. Mayfield, seconded by J. Rangel-Escobedo, and unanimously carried, the above ENER course was tabled for the December 12, Curriculum and General Education meeting. The Math and Sciences division needs time to review the minimum qualifications.

1.        SPAN     2500       Latin American Culture

On a motion by J. Rangel-Escobedo, seconded by T. Furman, and unanimously carried, the above SPAN course was approved to move forward to the December 14, District Board meeting.

1. Course Revision

1. INTC 1100       Industrial Technology Capstone

After discussion it was decided to create a new IES course to serve as a capstone to the occupational safety and health program. On a motion by T. Furman, seconded by J. Rangel-Escobedo, and unanimously carried, the new course IES 2000 was approved. INTC 1100 will be sent to the division for further review.

2. BUSN 1560       Business Capstone
3. MGMT 1560       Management Capstone

The above two courses were tabled until the Curriculum and General Education meeting on December 12, 2016.

4. ECON 2120       Principles of Economics—Micro
5. ECON 2210       Principles of Economics—Macro

On a motion by J. Martinez, seconded by J. Rangel-Escobedo, and unanimously carried, the above ECON courses were approved to move forward to the District Board meeting help on December 14, 2016.

1. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Course Revisions

1. ART        1600       Basic Design
2. ART        2010       Introduction to Printmaking
3.         ASTR      1511       Introduction to Astronomy with Lab
4.        MGMT 1530       Conflict Resolution
5.        MGMT 1535       Decision Making & Problem Solving
6.         MGMT 1545       Customer Service
7.        MGMT 1555       Stress Management
8.        PHYS      2222       General Physics II

1. Distance Learning Request

1.        IES          1050       Hazardous Materials
2.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
3.         IES          1532       Industrial Hygiene
4.        INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone
5.        MATH   1540       Precalculus Mathematics

1.        PSYC      2080       Introduction to Lifespan Psychology

Math 1540 was pulled from the Consent Items section. A question about the success rate was brought up, some quick research took place, and the group was satisfied with the answer. On a motion from J. Rangel-Escobedo, seconded by J. Martinez, and unanimously carried, the above course was approved to move forward to the District Board Meeting held on December 14, 2016.

On a motion by M. Mayfield, seconded by J. Martinez, and unanimously carried, the rest of the Consent Items were approved to move forward to the District Board Meeting held on December 14, 2016.

• DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Dual Enrollment

A preliminary discussion was had regarding dual enrollment and the role of the Curriculum and General Education Committee with the Academic Senate. Possible task force in the works, Curriculum and General Education Committee might establish the process for the Academic Senate. This topic will be discussed in Curriculum Committee meeting held on December 12, 2016.

• Ethnic Study Courses

• Other

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

VII.         NEXT MEETING: December 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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Minutes 11-14-16

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Bandy, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, B. Young, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

FROM:                  Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

Mark Williams, Co-Chairperson

DATE:                    November 10, 2016

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda                               

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the October 10, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

•            NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

1. New Courses

1.        IES          1552       Respiratory Protection for Hazardous Materials Handling and
2.                                    Permit Required Confined Spaces
3.         IES          1058       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction

Industry

1.        IES          1061       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
2.         IES          1565       Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards
3.        ENER     1513       Environmental Awareness & Regulatory Compliance
4.        SPAN     2500       Latin American Culture

1. Course Revision

1. INTC 1100       Industrial Technology Capstone
2. BUSN 1560       Business Capstone
3. MGMT 1560       Management Capstone
4. ECON 2120       Principles of Economics—Micro
5. ECON 2210       Principles of Economics—Macro

1. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Course Revisions

1. ART        1600       Basic Design
2. ART        2010       Introduction to Printmaking
3.         ASTR      1511       Introduction to Astronomy with Lab
4.        MGMT 1530       Conflict Resolution
5.        MGMT 1535       Decision Making & Problem Solving
6.        MGMT 1545       Customer Service
7.        MGMT 1555       Stress Management
8.        PHYS      2222       General Physics II

1. Distance Learning Request

1.        IES          1050       Hazardous Materials
2.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
3.         IES          1532       Industrial Hygiene
4.        INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone
5.        MATH   1540       Precalculus Mathematics
6.        PSYC      2080       Introduction to Lifespan Psychology

• DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Dual Enrollment

• Ethnic Study Courses

• Other

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

VII.         NEXT MEETING: December 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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November 14, 2016

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting

Monday October 10, 2016, 12:10 p.m., in T-13

Members Present:      A. Anderson, P. Arvizu, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, D. Hall, V. Jacobi, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, M. Williams, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

Members Absent:       K. Bandy, K. Carlson, J. Rangel-Escobedo, and T. Furman

Guests:                        Tony Cordova

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in T-13.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the September 12, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

On a motion by M. Mayfield, seconded by P. Arvizu, and unanimously carried, the Curriculum and General Education minutes were approved.

1. CONSENT ITEMS:

1. Course Revisions

1. BIOL       1501       Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory
2. CHEM    1520       Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
3.         IES          1102       Passport Safety Training
4.         IES          1116       Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
5.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

1. Course Inactivations

1. BIOL       2255       Human Physiology
2. BIOL       2256       Human Physiology Laboratory                                                                                                    3.            CHEM    2250       Quantitative Analysis
3.             ILS          0050       Communication Skills Level
4. ILS          0075       Pedestrian Safety
5. ILS          0076       Remedial Reading
6. ILS          0031       Personal Safety Level
7. ILS          0033       Personal Safety Level 4
8. ILS          0051       Communication Skills Level 2

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by J. Martinez and unanimously carried, the consent items were approved to move forward to the November 9th, 2016 District Board meeting.

1. Distance Learning Request

1.        IES          1532       Occupational Hygiene
2.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
3.         INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone

The above Distance Learning requests was pulled from the consent agenda.

1. Program Revision

1.        Occupational Health and Safety

The above program revision was pulled from the consent agenda for further clarification.

• NEW BUSINESS ITEM

1. New Program

1.        AS-T Biology

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by M. Mayfield, and unanimously carried, the above program revision was approved to move forward to the November 9, 2016 District Board meeting.

1. New Courses

1.        IES          1532       Industrial Hygiene

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by M. Mayfield, and unanimously carried, the above new course was approved to move forward to the November 9, 2016 District Board meeting.

1.        IES          1565       Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by A. Anderson, and unanimously carried, the above new course was returned to the division for clarification.

1.        IES          1061       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

On a motion by V. Jacobi, seconded by S. Eveland, and unanimously carried, the above new course was returned to the division for further clarification.

1.        IES          1058       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction

Industry

On a motion by V. Jacobi, seconded by, J. Martinez, and unanimously carried, the above new course was returned to the division for further clarification.

1.        INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone
2.        BUSN    1560       Business Capstone
3.        ECON    2120       Principles of Economics—Micro
4.        ECON    2210       Principles of Economics—Macro
5.        MGMT  1560       Management Capstone

The above five courses were pulled from The New Business section by V. Jacobi. It will be sent to the division for further clarification.

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Charter – Membership
• 1.  

On a motion by J. Martinez, seconded by P. Arvizu, and unanimously carried the above Charter Membership changes were approved. Membership representation has been updated. This will move forward to the Academic Senate.

• AP 4021 – Program Discontinuation

The task force met and is still looking at the overall process. It was sent to Strategic Planning and further research is in the works.

• Ethnic Study Courses

The task force met and a much broader conversation is needed. This item will be discussed later as the subgroup meets.

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

1. NEXT MEETING: November 14, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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Minutes 10-10-2016

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Bandy, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, B. Young, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

FROM:                  Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

Mark Williams, Co-Chairperson

DATE:                    October 6, 2016

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda                               

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in T-13.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the September 12, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

1. CONSENT ITEMS:

1. Course Revisions

1. BIOL       1501       Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory
2. CHEM    1520       Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
3.         IES          1102       Passport Safety Training
4.         IES          1116       Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
5.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

1. Course Inactivations

1. BIOL       2255       Human Physiology
2. BIOL       2256       Human Physiology Laboratory                                                                                                    3.            CHEM    2250       Quantitative Analysis

4.             ILS          0050       Communication Skills Level
5. ILS          0075       Pedestrian Safety
6. ILS          0076       Remedial Reading
7. ILS          0031       Personal Safety Level
8. ILS          0033       Personal Safety Level 4
9. ILS          0051       Communication Skills Level 2

1. Distance Learning Request

1.        IES          1532       Occupational Hygiene
2.         IES          1500       Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
3.         INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone

1. Program Revision

1.        Occupational Health and Safety

• NEW BUSINESS ITEM

1. New Program

1.        AS-T Biology

1. New Courses

1.        IES          1532       Industrial Hygiene
2.        IES          1565       Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards
3.        IES          1061       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
4.        IES          1058       Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction

Industry

1.        INTC      1100       Industrial Technology Capstone
2.        BUSN    1560       Business Capstone
3.        ECON    2120       Principles of Economics—Micro
4.        ECON    2210       Principles of Economics—Macro
5.        MGMT  1560       Management Capstone

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Charter – Membership
• 1.  
• AP 4021 – Program Discontinuation

• Ethnic Study Courses

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

1. NEXT MEETING: November 14, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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October 10, 2016

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2016, 12:10 to 1:30 p.m., in the Cougar Room

Members Present:      A. Anderson, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, V. Jacobi, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, M. Williams, and PTK Representative Weston Blair.

Members Absent:       P. Arvizu, K. Bandy

Guests:                        A. Cordova, D. Vohnout, S. Graham, T. Smith.

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in T-13.

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the August 17, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting On a motion by T. Furman, seconded by M. Mayfield, and unanimously carried, the Curriculum & General Education minutes were approved.

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Charter – Membership
• 1.  

Changes to the Charter Membership will be on the next agenda as a voting item. Changes include clarification of voting and non-voting members.

• AP 4021 – Program Discontinuation

A task force made up of T. Cordova, S. Eveland, K. Carlson, V. Jacobi, and M. Williams will get together to revise the AP before the next Curriculum and General Education meeting.

• Ethnic Study Courses

       No clear definition is found in Title 5. Vicki will bring additional information to the October meeting.

• Gen Education

A task force made up of A. Anderson, T. Furman, V. Jacobi, S. Graham will review the requirements for General Education and see if our patterns align, as well as our local pattern.

• CHEM 1520

A discussion was had regarding adding CHEM 1520 to the local pattern. Its pre-requisite is a General Education approved course so it is unnecessary to add.

• Elementary Teacher Education AA-T

It was decided that K. Carlson and V. Jacobi will meet to discuss the English course. M. Mayfield and V. Jacobi will meet to discuss the Math course

• Course Updates Time Table

Members were encouraged to submit items as soon as possible.

•            INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled Until August:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

VII.         NEXT MEETING: October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in T-13.

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Minutes 9-12-16

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Anderson, P. Arvizu, K. Bandy, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, B. Young, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

FROM:                  Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

Mark Williams, Co-Chairperson

DATE:                    September 7, 2016

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda                               

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the August 17, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Charter – Membership
• 1.  
• AP 4021 – Program Discontinuation

• Ethnic Study Courses

• Gen Education
• CHEM 1520

• Elementary Teacher Education AA-T

• Course Updates Time Table

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. C-ID Courses and Old CORs

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

1. NEXT MEETING: October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm TBD.

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Agenda 9-12-16

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 11:10 p.m., T-13

Members Present:      K. Bandy, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, V. Jacobi, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, V. Jacobi, J. Rangel-Escobedo, M. Williams, and B. Young

Members Absent:       A. Anderson, ASB Representative, and PTK representative

Guests:                        A. Cordova, D. Vohnout

AGENDA

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the August 17, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

On a motion by S. Eveland, seconded by T. Furman, and unanimously carried, the Curriculum & General Education minutes were approved.

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Curriculum Institute Update

Vicki and Danielle reported what was discussed that the Curriculum Institute over the summer. At the Institute much discussion was had regarding zero degrees, distance learning, common assessment tools which is replacing Accuplacer, and UC Pathways.

• Information Literacy

INCO is currently a local graduation requirement. The CSLO will be mapped in eluman as a general education assessment. Each division will let their peers know that they are to use the common INCO SLO in their courses.

• Ethnic Study Proposal

Courses will be identified on our existing general education patterns that meet the Ethnic Studies requirement. The list of possible courses will be discussed at the September Curriculum & General Education meeting.

• Clean up of Degrees

Vicki plans to meet with each division to discuss cleaning up the degrees in our catalog.

• Training New Curriculum Members

The training of new curriculum members wasn’t discussed, but the Curriculum & General Education committee charter regarding membership was discussed. This will be on the agenda in the September Curriculum & General Education meeting.

• Courses in the Fall

Faculty are encouraged to submit their course changes in the Fall, so programs can be reviewed in the Spring.

•            INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled Until August:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

VII.         NEXT MEETING: October 10, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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Minute 8-17-16

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Anderson, K. Bandy, D. Bogle, K. Carlson, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, T. Furman, D. Hall, J. Martinez, M. Mayfield, J. Rangel-Escobedo, B. Young, ASB Representative, and PTK Representative

FROM:                  Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

Mark Williams, Co-Chairperson

DATE:                    August 17, 2016

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda                               

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 11:10-1:00pm in T-13

AGENDA

• WELCOME

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the May 9, 2016 Curriculum & General Education meeting

• DISCUSSION ITEMS:               
• Curriculum Institute Update
• 1.  
• Information Literacy

• Ethnic Study Proposal

• Clean up of Degrees

• Training New Curriculum Members

• Courses in the Fall

• INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

1. Tabled Until August:

1. ART        1850       Web Site Production

VII.         NEXT MEETING: September 12, 2016 from 12:10-1:30pm in the Cougar Room.

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Agenda 8-17-16