Meeting & Agendas

Gaye Lynn Scott and Gretchen Riehl chaired this meeting. Members Attending: Alexander Misthos, Athena Lemus-Wilson, Brandon Whatley, Carol Kozak Hawk, Cathy Angell, Dawn Allison, Deshaunta Stewart, Elizabeth Frye, Gaye Lynn Scott, Gretchen Riehl, Jim Christianson, Jonathan Buckstead, Jorge Lynch, Kristy McDermot, Lorlie Ellis (proxy for Erasmus Addae), Matthew Campbell (Classified Rep), Rebecca Czuchry, Ron Johns, Sharon Goh, Tomi Welch, Victoria Taylor Non-Voting Members: Linda Terry, Rebecca Robinson - Francis (representing Mison Zuniga), Maggie Maher (representing Misty Rasmussen) Presenters and Guests: Amy Anderson, Brenda Kolas, Charlotte Gullick, Daniel J. Chupe-O’Hanlon, Deanna Whaley, Garry Gaber, Georgia Branch, Hector Aguilar, Jacob Williamson, Janine Lanier, Jennifer Black, Jimmy Tovar, Karen Cooper, Karoline Gebert, Kathleen Nakasone, Laura Marmolejo, Mark Shepherd, Pam Soto, Perry Crafton, Pete Wehner, Richard Espinosa, Sabryna Groves, Stephanie Benetti

Welcome! Review of Structure, Functions, and Membership of C&P (Chairs Gaye Lynn Scott and Gretchen Riehl) Ron Johns: FYI - Master Syllabus was updated for fall with pertinent information related to the Pandemic State Updates (Gaye Lynn Scott) Texas Transfer Framework (TTF)– developed/implemented by the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee Gaye Lynn Scott prepared a PowerPoint slide deck that provided an overview of Texas Transfer Framework and TX SB 25: TTF will identify ACGM courses that will apply core curriculum (discipline-specific) AND apply to the student’s degree program upon transfer; SB25 relates to the facilitation of the transfer, progress, and graduation of students in public higher education. Discussion followed. Gaye Lynn: note that the rules say that the TTF FOSC MUST be based on ACGM. Gretchen mentioned that there is a WECM Advisory Committee for Workforce Programs; she is now a member TX SB1531 – limits excess hours for associate degrees that are eligible for state funding to 75 SCH Gaye Lynn: No state reimbursement if a student takes more than 75 SCH (accumulative course hours), effective 2023. Future discussion will need to be had on implementation, establishing a charge to students, etc. For more information: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB01531F.pdf#navpanes=0 Degree Health Update and Request for Policy/Procedure Change (Tomi Welch) Proposal for the creative use of course numbers to facilitate degree auditing: The Degree Health workgroup of the Curriculum & Programs Committee would like to propose the creation and use of new course numbers. To be clear, the workgroup is not proposing the creation of new courses, just new course numbers that would be used in much more limited ways than the courses and course numbers found in ACC’s catalog. Tomi: proposing to use TCCN (Texas Common Course Numbering System to develop “ghost courses) – won’t be publicized in catalog or schedule but will be in the degree audit system; will facilitate the transfer of department-approved substitutions; will also assist those students who are transferring into ACC with higher-level courses that don’t have a direct equate with an ACC course. Discussion: Particularly in light of an upcoming credit limit...this will help us with that credit limit issue Note: universities are required to designate the equivalent TCCNs for their lower-level courses… For example: Calculus I, II, and Pre-Calculus; Foreign Language courses, Creative Arts, Lit courses, ENGL 2311 Ron Johns motioned to approve to move forward but slowly; first start with Math courses. Carol Hawk seconded. Approved. Minutes – June 18, 2021 (See Draft) Cathy Angell motioned to approve; Tomi Welch seconded. Approved.

Modify Courses – Effective Spring 2022 ESOL 0301 Oral Communication 1 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0302 Oral Communication 2 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0303 Oral Communication 3 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0304 Oral Communication 4 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0309 Advanced American Pronunciation (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0311 Reading and Vocabulary 1 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0312 Reading and Vocabulary 2 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0313 Reading and Vocabulary 3 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0314 Reading and Vocabulary 4 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0371 Writing 1 (3-3-0) – updating timing of corequisite ESOL 0395 to be taken previously or concurrently; clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0372 Writing 2 (3-3-0) – updating prerequisite ESOL 0395 to ESOL 0396 to be taken previously or concurrently: clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0373 Writing 3 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0374 Writing 4 (3-3-0) – removing ESOL 0393 from prerequisite course options; clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0392 Business Communications for Non-Native Speakers (3-3-0) – adding prerequisites ESOL 0312 and ESOL 0372; clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0395 Grammar 1 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0396 Grammar 2 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0397 Grammar 3 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement ESOL 0398 Grammar 4 (3-3-0) – clarifying prerequisite non-course statement Janine Lanier gave a summary of the proposal. She also introduced the new department chair, Kathleen Nakasone. Sharon Goh motioned to approve; Jonathan Buckstead seconded. Approved.

Add NEW Course GEOL 1347 Meteorology: Introduction to Weather and Climate (3-3-0) – ACGM CIP code 40.0401.51 03 Mark Shepherd gave a summary of the proposal. This a new Geology course being added to the Environmental Science and Technology program. Discussion: this will be a science course for non-science majors; not adding to an award at this time. Will work with Ron to add to the Core Curriculum Course List. The goal is to add it to the Core, so it would transfer as science credit in degree plans needing science credit. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; Cathy Angell seconded. Approved. Expire Courses AGCR 1494 Special Topics in Agronomy and Crop Science (4-3-3) – expiring master course and topic Introduction to Agronomy HALT 1391 Special Topics in Horticulture Services Operations and Management, General (3-3-0) – expiring master course and topic Principles of Horticulture Cathy Angell motioned to approve; Jim Christianson seconded. Approved.

Add NEW CE Award – Effective Spring 2022 Telsa Level 1 CE Certificate – for the grant-funded Tesla START Manufacturing program Laura Marmolejo gave a summary of the proposal. Discussion followed. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; Jonathan Buckstead seconded. Approved.

Dental Hygiene AAS – catalog correction: CHEM footnotes approved at November 2016 Curriculum and Programs Committee meeting were not applied Jonathan Buckstead motioned to approve; Jorge Lynch seconded. Approved.

Added New Service Learning Course Type (SVC) to support Service-Learning program See Draft for Rationale Sabryna Groves gave a summary of the proposal and how faculty will need specialized training; will work with Sam Greer’s office. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; Carol Hawk seconded. Approved.

Modify Course – Effective Spring 2022 HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions (3-3-0) – revising contact hours to 3-3-1: adding 1 contact hour of lab to cover dosage calculation instruction; adding $50 course fee Richard Espinosa gave a summary of the proposal. Requested approval to implement spring 2022. Jorge Lynn motioned to approve; Victoria Taylor seconded. Approved.

Revise Award – Effective Spring 2022 General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences AS – requested by Graduation Office: adding PSYC 2314 course option to Life and Physical Sciences in Semester IV to reduce substitutions Richard Espinosa gave a summary of the proposal. Carol Kozak motioned to approve with an amendment to change Life and Physical Sciences label to Restricted Elective; Seconded by Jorge Lynch. Approved.

OTHA 1161 Clinical-Occupational Therapist Assistant - Adult Level I (1-0-5) – updating course title to align with WECM OTHA 1162 Clinical - Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Level I (1-0-5) – updating course title to align with WECM OTHA 1315 Therapeutic Use of Occupations or Activities I (3-2-3) – updating course description to align with WECM OTHA 1319 Therapeutic Interventions I (3-2-4) – updating course description to align with WECM OTHA 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Occupational Therapist Assistant - Level 2 (2-0-20) – updating course title to align with WECM OTHA 2267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Occupational Therapist Assistant - Level 2 (2-0-20) – updating course title to align with WECM OTHA 2301 Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy (3-3-1) – updating course description to align with WECM Amy Anderson gave a summary of the proposal Cathy Angell motioned to approve; Seconded by Alexander Misthos. Approved.

Modify Course FITT 2409 Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction – requesting to add $150 course fee for FMS (functional movement screen) training for certification exam Pamela Soto gave a summary of the proposal Discussion: if included as a course fee, it will help students with employability and be covered by Financial Aid. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; Dawn Allison seconded. Approved. Post Meeting Note: On hold - not approved to move forward for Board of Trustees approval.

Revise Award Creative Writing AA – adding new course ENGL 2289 Charlotte Gullick gave a summary of the proposal. Discussion followed. Suggestion to revise 1st semester…credit hrs heavy Add NEW Course ENGL 2289 Academic Cooperative - Student Internship Gaye Lynn: recommend adding a sentence to the course description to distinguish it from the ENGL 2389 and the same for ENGL 2389 Charlotte will review/ rework the proposal and will return to the October meeting with the Committee’s recommendation.

Modify Courses – LOCAL NEEDS ARTV 2373 Character Design – changing contact hours from 3-1-6 to 3-2-4 ARTV 2372 Digital Animation Techniques III – changing contact hours from 3-1-6 to 3-2-4 Garry Gaber gave a summary of the proposal. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; Jonathan Buckstead seconded. Approved.