Meeting & Agendas

Gaye Lynn Scott chaired this meeting. Members Attending Hector Aguilar, Jonathan Buckstead, Patricia Collier, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Marie Fofi, James Friedrichsen, Carol Hawk, Jorge Lynch, Gaye Lynn Scott (Chair), Regina Swearengin Proxy Votes Brian Bocknack proxy to James Friedrichsen Shasta Buchanan proxy to Rebecca Robinson-Francis Matthew Daude proxy to Patty Collier Ron Johns proxy to James Friedrichsen Carolyn ‘Carrie’ King proxy to Tomi Welch Jack O’Grady proxy to Patty Collier Clark Peterson proxy to Pam Montalbano Non-voting Members Linda Kluck, Robert Rogers Presenters & Guests Dawn Allison, Shannon Bailey, Fallon Brizendine, David Briseno, Luis Castillo, April Cook, Rick Fofi, Sharon Frederick, Lori Friedman, Theresa Glenn, Nancy Laudenslager, Sondra Marks, Glynis Kaye Miller, Pam Montalbano, Steven Mullins, Kim Oliver, Audrie Osio, Grant Potts, Alberto Quinonez, Pat Recek, Rebecca Robinson-Francis, Tomi Welch, Deanna Whaley, Marilyn Yale

Theresa discussed renaming Speech AA to Communication Studies AA to match the program name change. The change makes students more competitive in the workplace and aligns with transfer institutions. Theresa reviewed changes to the SPCH 1321 master course description and the Honors course description. Revise Award Communication Studies AA – formerly Speech AA Modify Course SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (3-3-0) – revise master course description; revise Honors course description. James Friedrichsen moved to accept Communication Studies proposals; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

Patricia requested approval of PTHA 2461 course expiration. Expire Course PTHA 2461 Clinical - Physical Therapist Assistant (4-0-16) – expire 216U000. James Friedrichsen moved to accept PTHA 2461 expiration; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

Regina discussed changes to Sonography courses to revise prerequisites, revise corequisites, and add $10 liability insurance to DMSO 2253. Courses which are no longer offered will be expired. Modify Courses DMSO 1160 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician DMS Clinical I (1-0-6) – revised corequisites to DMSO 1302, DMSO 1210, and DMSO 1441. DMSO 1210 Introduction to Sonography (2-2-0) – revised corequisites to DMSO 1160, DMSO 1302, and DMSO 1441. DMSO 1261 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician DMS Clinical II (2-0-12) – revised corequisites to DMSO 1342 and DMSO 2441. DMSO 2253 Sonography of Superficial Structures (2-2-1) - Added $10 liability insurance fee to course DSAE 1160 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-DCS Clinical I (1-0-6) – revised corequisites to DMSO 1302, DSAE 1291, and DSAE 1415. DSAE 1261 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-DCS Clinical II (2-0-12) – revised prerequisites to DSAE 1160, DSAE 1415. DSAE 2303 Cardiovascular Concepts (3-3-0) – revised prerequisites to DMSO 1302, DMSO 1210 or DSAE 1291. Expire Course DMSO 1110 Introduction to Sonography (1-1-0) – expire 216U000. DMSO 1191 Special Topics in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician (1-1-0) – expire 216U000. DMSO 1260 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-Medical Sonography I (2-0-8) – expire 216U000. DMSO 1351 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy (3-3-0) – expire 216U000. DMSO 2461 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician II (4-0-24) – expire 216U000. DSAE 1260 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-Echo I (2-0-8) – expire 216U000. DSAE 1318 Sonographic Instrumentation (3-3-1) – expire 216U000. DSAE 2461 Clinical - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician II (4-0-24) – expire 216U000. DSVT 1103 Introduction to Vascular Technology (1-1-0) – expire 216U000. James Friedrichsen moved to accept Sonography course modifications and course expirations; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

Pat explained a request to correct fees for SRGT 1509. Modify Course SRGT 1509 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques (5-3-6) – Removed $10 insurance fee Jonathan Buckstead moved to approve SRGT 1509 fee change; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

Pat requested approval of VTHT 1191 course title and description changes. Modify Course VTHT 1191 Special Topics in Veterinarian Assistant/Animal Health Technician (1-1-0) – revising topic RVT Exam Preparation course title and description to ‘LVT Exam Preparation’ Michelle Fitzpatrick moved to approved VTHT course changes; second by Carol Hawk. Approved. Committee requested LVT be written out in full text.

Pat continued with proposal to modify VNSG course prerequisites to include the Biology A&P courses. Two courses would be expired. Modify Courses VNSG 1201 Mental Health and Mental Illness (2-2-0) – revised prerequisites to BIOL 2404 (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402), VNSG 1116, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1133, VNSG 1204, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1460. VNSG 1429 Medical-Surgical Nursing I (4-3-2) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404 (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402); VNSG 1116, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1133, VNSG 1204, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1460. VNSG 1461 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Intermediate (4-0-16) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402); VNSG 1116, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1133, VNSG 1204, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1460. Expire Courses VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health and Illness III (5-5-0) – expire 216U000. VNSG 2462 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Advanced (4-0-16) – expire 216U000. James Friedrichsen moved to accept VNSG course modifications and to accept VNSG course expirations; second by Marie Fofi. Approved.

James requested that the Archaeology AS plan approved on May 13 be reverted to catalog 2015-16 plans in the 2016-17 catalog. The Social Sciences-Anthropology Task Force determined additional review would be necessary. Revise Awards Archaeology AS – reverting to 2015-16 award plan Carol Hawk moved to accept 2015-16 Archaeology AS plan for publication in catalog 2016-17; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

James requested that the Economics AA plan approved on May 13 be reverted to catalog 2015-16 plans in the 2016-17 catalog. The Social Sciences-Economics Task Force determined additional review would be necessary. Revise Award Economics AA – reverting to 2015-16 award plan James Friedrichsen moved to accept 2015-16 Economics AA plan for publication in catalog 2016-17; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved.

Pat proposed the addition of the General Studies Pre-Health Sciences AS. This award would be available to students pursuing a Health Science major and would be eligible for financial aid. Add Award General Studies Pre-Health Sciences AS James Friedrichsen moved to accept proposed award; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Committee requested Pat Recek provide a list of schools who accept the workforce HPRS 2300 course in transfer and update footnote to include BIOL 2402. Sharon Frederick requested General Studies AS be removed from the June 17, 2016 agenda. Revise Award General Studies AS – replacing expired courses, revise footnotes No action on this request.

Marilyn explained proposed changes to the Government AA including revision of footnotes. Revise Award Government AA James Friedrichsen moved to accept the proposed Government AA without footnote 8; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

Rick discussed proposed changes to align Biology AS with Guided Pathways Initiative. Revised plan includes more specific course requirements. Revise Award Biology AS – align Guided Pathways semesters James Friedrichsen moved to accept proposed plan with corrections to footnotes to be provided by Rick Fofi; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

Steven reviewed proposed changes to courses and requested that three courses be expired. Modify Courses ARTV 1403 Basic Animation (4-3-3) – removing expired course ARTC 1409 from prerequisites ARTV 1491 Special Topics in Visual and Performing Arts (4-3-3) – expiring only topic: Motion Graphics Skills and Techniques 216U000. GAME 1377 Scripting for Game Designers (3-2-4) – revising prerequisites to 'GAME 1406 and COSC 1315 or COSC 1336.' GAME 2270 Portfolio Development for Game Art (2-1-4) – revising skill code from P to O GAME 2308 Portfolio for Game Development (3-2-4) – revising skill code from P to O MOTG 1472 Styleboarding (4-3-3) – revising skill code from P to G; revising prerequisites to ‘MOTG 1370 or MOTG 1470’ MOTG 1473 Motion Graphics I (4-3-3) – revising skill code from O to G James Friedrichsen moved to accept Game Development course changes; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved Expires Courses ARTV 1211 Storyboard (2-1-2) – expire 216U000. ARTV 1470 Character Art I (4-3-3) – expire 216U000. ARTV 1472 Digital Painting (4-3-3) – expire 216U000. Gina Swearengin moved to accept three course expirations; second by Michelle Fitzpatrick. Approved.

James reviewed Engineering AS changes to align plan with Guided Pathways. Revise Award Engineering AS – align Guided Pathways semesters Michelle Fitzpatrick moved to accept revised Engineering AS plan; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Expire Courses – transferring ownership to Electronics MEDV 1371 Introduction to Medical Devices (3-3-0) MEDV 1472 Introduction to 3D Fabrication (4-3-3) MEDV 1473 Instrumentation and Data Analysis (4-3-3) MEDV 1475 Advanced Medical Devices (4-3-3) MEDV 1477 Undergraduate Research (3-4-0) MEDV 2471 Internship - Medical Devices Technology (4-0-21) Patricia Collier moved to accept MEDV course expirations; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

James discussed Physics AS changes to comply with the Guided Pathways Initiative. Revise Award Physics AS – align Guided Pathways semesters Gina Swearingen moved to accept revised Physics AS; second by Patricia Collier. Approved. Footnote 1 and 2 will be corrected for publication.

Alberto explained the Medical Devices courses and awards would be offered by the Electronics and Advanced Technologies area. Ownership of the MEDV courses changes from Physics program to Electronics and Advanced Technologies program. Add Courses MEDV 1371 Introduction to Medical Devices (3-3-0) MEDV 1472 Introduction to 3-D Fabrication (4-3-3) MEDV 1473 Instrumentation and Data Analysis (4-3-3) MEDV 1475 Advanced Medical Devices (4-3-3) MEDV 1477 Undergraduate Research (3-4-0) MEDV 2471 Internship - Medical Devices Technology (4-0-21) Jonathan Buckstead moved to approve owner department change of MEDV courses to Electronics; second by Marie Fofi. Approved.

Fallon requested changes to ASL course prerequisites and changes to course capacities. Fallon stated that ASL I-IV students with minimum C grades were not ready for the interpreter examinations. Revise Courses SGNL 2302 American Sign Language (ASL) IV (3-2-3) – revising prerequisites to: SGNL 2301 or SLNG 1444 with minimum grade B. SLNG 2288 Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (2-0-12) – adding prerequisite ‘SLNG 2431 with a minimum grade B’. SLNG 2334 American Sign Language (ASL) V (3-2-3) – revising prerequisite to: SLNG 2302 with a minimum grade B; revise course capacity from 18 to 15. SLNG 2335 American Sign Language (ASL) VI (3-2-3) – revising prerequisite to: SLNG 2334 with a minimum grade B; revise course capacity from 18 to 15. SLNG 2401 Interpreting I (4-3-3) – revising prerequisite to: SLNG 2402 with a minimum grade B; revise course capacity from 18 to 15. SLNG 2402 Interpreting II (4-3-3) – revising prerequisite to: SLNG 2401 with a minimum grade B; revise course capacity from 18 to 15 SLNG 2431 Interpreting III (4-3-3) – revising prerequisite to: SLNG 2402 with a minimum grade B; revise course capacity from 18 to 15 Jonathan Buckstead recommended Fallon return to the ASL department for more discussion on the minimum grade B proposal; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved. Committee suggested the ASL department review their grading scale. The proposal to change minimum grades to B was not approved. Patricia Collier moved approval of the course capacity changes; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

Nancy explained changes to CE awards. Modify Programs Certified Nurse Aide (100 contact hours) – Institutional Certificate Carol Hawk moved to accept the Certified Nurse Aide (100 hour) Institutional Certificate; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved. HVAC – CE MSA (278 contact hours) James Friedrichsen moved approval of the HVAC CE 278-hour MSA; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Logistics and Supply Chain CE MSA (144 total contact hours) includes Materials Handling Specialist Track (96 contact hours) and Warehouse and Distribution Expert Track (48 contact hours) James Friedrichsen moved to approved the CE MSA Logistics and Supply Chain MSA; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Bill Louden will update faculty qualifications prior to classes being offered. Modify Program – Certificate I Medical Assistant (720 contact hours) Carol Hawk proposed accepting CE Medical Assistant Certificate I; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved.

Lori discussed proposed changes to the CE Landscape Design Certificate. HALT 1008 was converted to HALT 1071; HALT 1025 converted to AGCR 1072; HALT 1095 converted to HALT 1075; AGME 1091 converted to AGME 1070. Revise Award CE Landscape Design Certificate (398 contact hours) – converting four courses to Local Needs James Friedrichsen moved to accept CE Landscape Design Certificate course changes; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

Grant explained Philosophy AA changes to align with the Guided Pathways Initiative. The revised plan includes EDUC 1300 and re-sequencing of courses. The new Philosophy and Religion Track AA was proposed. Revise Award Philosophy AA Philosophy and Religion Track AA Michelle Fitzpatrick moved to accept modified Philosophy AA and the new Philosophy and Religion Track AA; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved.

Deanna discussed expiring three courses which had never been offered and expiring 4-hour credit courses which are now offered as 3-credit hour courses. Expire Courses GAME 1201 Computer Ethics (2-2-0) – expire 216U000 GAME 1212 Game Theory (2-1-2) – expire 216U000 IMED 1416 Web Design I (4-3-3) – expire 216U000 IMED 2411 Portfolio Development (4-3-3) – expire 216U000 MOTG 2473 Portfolio Development (4-3-3) – expire 216U000 Jonathan Buckstead moved to accept Visual Communication course changes and course expirations; second by Carol Hawk. Approved.

Shannon and Kim explained the ESOL course numbering changes will help avoid overlap with Adult Education and Continuing Education. Add Courses: Course numbering for IEP is being changed to parallel the regular ESOL course numbering. ESOL 0241 IEP Listening and Speaking 1 (2-2-1) ESOL 0242 IEP Listening and Speaking 2 (2-2-1) ESOL 0243 IEP Listening and Speaking 3 (2-2-1) ESOL 0244 IEP Listening and Speaking 4 (2-2-1) ESOL 0261 IEP Reading 1 (2-2-1) ESOL 0262 IEP Reading 2 (2-2-1) ESOL 0263 IEP Reading 3 (2-2-1) ESOL 0264 IEP Reading 4 (2-2-1) ESOL 0281 IEP Writing 1 (2-2-1) ESOL 0282 IEP Writing 2 (2-2-1) ESOL 0283 IEP Writing 3 (2-2-1) ESOL 0284 IEP Writing 4 (2-2-1) ESOL 0291 IEP Grammar 1 (2-2-1) ESOL 0292 IEP Grammar 2 (2-2-1) ESOL 0293 IEP Grammar 3 (2-2-1) ESOL 0294 IEP Grammar 4 (2-2-1) Shannon continued with request to approve ESOL prerequisite revision and expiration of ESOL courses no longer offered. Modify Course ESOL 0351 American English Pronunciation: Advanced (3-4-0) – revising prerequisite to 'Passing grade of C or higher in ESOL 0342.' Added Student Outcomes and Objectives. Expire Courses ESOL 0213 IEP Listening and Speaking 3 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0214 IEP Listening and Speaking 4 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0223 IEP Reading 3 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0224 IEP Reading 4 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0233 IEP Writing 3 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0234 IEP Writing 4 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0273 IEP Grammar 3 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0274 IEP Grammar 4 (2-2-1) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0340 Oral Communication 1 (3-4-0) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0360 Reading and Vocabulary 1 (3-4-0) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0380 Writing and Grammar 1 (3-4-0) – expire 216U000. ESOL 0391 Research Writing for College and the Workplace for ESOL Students (3-4-0) – expire 216U000. James Friedrichsen moved to accept the entire ESOL proposal; second by Michelle Fitzpatrick. Approved.

Pat explained changes requested for Allied Health Sciences courses which incorporate Biology anatomy and physiology courses into the revised prerequisites. Modify Courses HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Professions (2-2-1) – revised prerequisites to Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) OR Human Physiology (BIOL 2305/2102) OR Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2404) OR Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) (4 credit hours) with a grade of C or better OR pass a Pre-Pharmacology assessment exam over Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2404) course objectives AND skills code (G), which is college readiness in Reading, Writing and Math. Good basic math skills are necessary for success in this course. HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology (3-3-0) – revised prerequisites to Completion of 4 credit hours of BIOL 2304 and BIOL 2101 OR BIOL 2404 OR BIOL 2401; AND HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 or HITT 1305. James Friedrichsen moved to accept HPRS course revisions; second by Gina Swearingen. Approved.

Pat requested approval to add the $50 course fee to CTMT 2460. Modify Courses CTMT 2460 Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer (4-0-24) – Added $50 course fee since the course has 4-0-24 contact hours James Friedrichsen moved to accept the CTMT 2460 change to add the $50 course fee; second by Michelle Fitzpatrick. Approved.

Pat discussed EMSP course prerequisite changes to incorporate Biology anatomy and physiology courses. Modify Courses EMSP 1261 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician-Paramedic Clinical I (2-0-12) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402; EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355 (or corequisite). EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice (3-2-4) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (or can be taken concurrently). EMSP 1355 Trauma Management (3-2-3) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402; EMSP 1338, and EMSP 1356. EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management (3-2-3) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (or can be taken concurrently). EMSP 2137 Emergency Procedures I (1-0-3) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402; EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355 (or corequisite), and EMSP 1356. EMSP 2352 Emergency Medical Services Research (3-3-0) – revise prerequisites to EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356 and BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402. EMSP 2444 Cardiology (4-3-3) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404; OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402, and EMSP 1355; HPRS 2300 (or corequisite). James Friedrichsen moved to accept EMSP course prerequisite changes; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.

Pat continued with request to approve modification of the Health Information Technology AAS to replace the speech course. Revise Award Health Information Technology AAS – Replacing SPCH 1318 with SPCH 1311 with the topic Communication for Healthcare Professional is recommended. Gina Swearingen moved to accept the speech course change in the Health Information Technology AAS; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Pat explained HITT course modifications to incorporate the Biology anatomy and physiology courses. Modify Courses HITT 1249 Pharmacology (2-1-2) – revise prerequisites to BCIS 1305, BIOL 2404 (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402) and HPRS 1106. HITT 1253 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (2-2-0) – revise prerequisites to BCIS 1305, BIOL 2404 (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402), HITT 1301, HPRS 1106. HITT 1260 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (2-0-8) – revise prerequisites to change HITT 1311 to HITT 1211 HITT 2231 Medical Terminology-Advanced (2-2-0) – revise prerequisites to BIOL 2404 (OR BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, and BIOL 2102; OR BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402), HITT 1301, and HPRS 1106. Carol Hawk moved to accept HITT course prerequisite modifications; second by Patricia Collier. Approved.

Pat discussed changes in Nursing awards to update Biology course requirements. Revise Awards – replace BIOL 2304/BIOL 2101 with BIOL 2401; replace BIOL 2305/BIOL 2102 with BIOL 2402 Nursing Mobility AAS Nursing Traditional AAS Gina Swearingen moved to accept revised Nursing Mobility and Traditional Track AAS awards; second by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved.