Meeting & Agendas


Committee
Curriculum and Programs Committee
Date
02/18/2022
Status
Approved
Begin Time
10:00 am
End Time
01:00 pm
Location

Virtual
Online/Remote Url



Agenda:

1)
Description
Welcome
Presenter
Gaye Lynn Scott and Gretchen Riehl
Minutes
Members Attending: Athena Lemus-Wilson, Brandon Whatley, Carol Kozak Hawk, Cathy Angell, Corinne Coons-Gallagher, Dawn Allison, DeShaunta Stewart, Gaye Lynn Scott, Jim Christianson, Jonathan Buckstead, Jorge Lynch, Kristy McDermot, Lorlie Ellis (proxy for Erasmus Addae), Matthew Campbell, Matthew Daude Laurents, Marissa Burill, Rebecca Czuchry, Ron Johns, Sharon Goh, Tomi Welch, Victoria Taylor Non-Voting Members: Linda Terry, Kelly Grant (representing Misty Rasmussen) Presenters and Guests: Adriana Thompson, Alberto Quinonez, Amy Velchoff, Annisha Morgan, Corey Greathouse, Daniel J. Chupe-O’Hanlon, Douglas Smith, Erlene Clark, Georgia Branch, Jacob Williamson, Jessica Hejny, Joseph Brinkley, Karoline Gebert, Kathryn Patton, Kristian Land, Lisa McCartney, Liz Hundley, Lydia CdeBaca-Cruz, Marcus McQuirter, Mike Shoebroek, Nancy Laudenslager, Pete Johnson, Rania Salman, Rebecca Robinson – Francis, Reed Peoples, Regina McGough, Sarah Bowman, Shane Anderson, Sherie Ohamuo, Sima Sohrabi, Stacey Ong-Thai, Stephanie Benetti, Stephanie Dunbar, Stephanie Herrington, Stephanie Long, Steven Mullins, Tammy Chalermpued, Tim Dittmar, Ursula Parker, Vanessa Perez, Wendy Lym
2)
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies
Presenter
Amy Velchoff, Corey Greathouse, Lydia CdeBaca-Cruz, Sarah Bowman
Minutes
Revise Awards – returning from January 21st Curriculum and Programs Committee meeting; aligning/identifying Interdisciplinary topic and elective courses, resequencing/ updating courses African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) AA American Studies (AMS) AA Global Studies (GS) AA Mexican American Studies (MAS) AA Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) AA Discussion on updates requested from the Committee at the January 21st meeting and the new web page developed to list Interdisciplinary (INDS) Restricted Elective course options. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Rebecca Czuchry. There was additional discussion on the wording of the advising note for the Core science courses. Committee requested the note to be changed; made clearer. Tomi Welch motioned to approve with change. Seconded by Rebecca Czuchry. Approved
3)
Description
Game Development, Animation, and Motion Graphics
Presenter
Steve Mullins for Garry Gaber
Minutes
Revise Award Motion Graphics AAS – retitling to Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Motion Graphics Level 2 Certificate – retitling to Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Level 2 Steve Mullins presented. Updating title to more accurately reflect program. Carol Kozak Hawk motioned to approve; seconded by Rebecca Czuchry. Approved.
4)
Description
Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
Presenter
Erlene Clark for Douglas Smith
Minutes
Modify Course ARCH 1304 Architectural Design II (3-2-4) – adding ARCH 1307 to prerequisite Erlene Clark presented. Tomi Welch motioned to approve; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
5)
Description
Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
Presenter
Mike Shoebroek
Minutes
Add New Awards - Program CIP: 47.0604 Automotive Technology Toyota T-TEN Specialization AAS – open to all students Automotive Technology Toyota T-TEN Specialization Level 1 Certificate (31 Total SCH) – stacks into Automotive Technology Toyota T-TEN Specialization AAS Add NEW Courses – for new Toyota T-TEN Program AUMT 1291 Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician (2-1-4) 80 – with one topic Manufacturer Maintenance and Pre-Delivery AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems (3-1-6) 112 AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems (3-2-6) 112 AUMT 2307 Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Systems Diagnostics (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axles (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair (3-1-6) 112 AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II (3-2-4) 96 AUMT 2337 Automotive Electronics (3-2-4) 96 Mike Shoebroek presented; Gretchen provided some background: these T-Ten awards are set-up as a formal apprentice program that aligns with Toyota industry needs. Discussion on Math and ENGL Tech Writing courses: include options to select from Core Curriculum… suggested to expand the math requirement to """"""""""""""""Any math from core"""""""""""""""" and allow ENGL1301/ENGL 1302 as course options in the footnotes. Mike agreed to add footnotes to provide Core options; will send updated plans to Curriculum Development. There are some typos that need to be corrected as well: Specialization in title… Tomi Welch motioned to approve, with edits; seconded by Jorge Lynch. Approved. Expire Awards – Program CIP: 47.0604 Marine Engine Repair Advanced Level 1 (32 Total SCH) Toyota M-TEN Level 1 Certificate (24 Total SCH) – Restricted for Military. Toyota has closed this restricted program; offered general T-Toyota program. Mike will work with Misty Rasmussen to report closed awards to SACSOC. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Carol Hawk. Approved. Modify Course AUMT 2188 Internship-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (1-0-6) – updating course description by removing Honda and Acura Carol Hawk motioned to approve; seconded by Cathy Angell. Approved
6)
Description
Engineering Technology
Presenter
Alberto Quinonez
Minutes
Revise Awards – updating Restricted Elective course options Electronics Technician Specialization AAS Engineering Technology Specialization AAS Renewable Energy Specialization AAS Modify Course CETT 1403 DC Circuits Technician (4-3-3)) – updating expired prerequisite MATD 0390 with MATD 0370 Alberto Quinonez presented. Cleaning up elective course options; removing three from list and adding one new course. Gaye Lynn: need to add NCMB coreq option to MATD 0370; they are taken together. Discussion on offering additional course options for Math requirement. Alberto: courses are intentional for this program and preparation for career. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve with update to add MATD 0370 corequisite (NCBM 0270) to CETT 1403 prerequisite course; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
7)
Description
Geographic Information Systems
Presenter
Stephanie Long
Minutes
Revise Awards Geographic Information Systems AAS – resequencing courses, correcting typo in Restricted Elective course options note GIS Level 2 Certificate – resequencing courses Stephanie Long discussed updates based on program specialist and student feedback. Discussion about PHIL 2306 and Math Statistics…courses are intentional for this program and preparation for career. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
8)
Description
Accounting
Presenter
Reed Peoples
Minutes
Add NEW Awards – funded by True Grant Entrepreneurial Bookkeeping/Tax Level 1 Certificate (32 Total SCH) Entrepreneurial Bookkeeping/Tax OSA (12 Total SCH) – need to correct course number ACNT 1371; should be ACNT 2371 to align with Certificate Revise Awards Accounting Technician Full Charge Bookkeeper AAS – updating courses Modify Courses ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual (3-3-1) – updating prerequisites to ACCT 2301 or ACNT-1403; or equivalent; and updating Student Outcomes and Objectives and Course Description to align with WECM ACNT 1393 Special Topics in Taxation (3-3-0) – replacing prerequisite ACNT 1347 with ACNT 1331 Reed Peoples presented and provided some background on the grant for new awards and industry needs. Discussion: course number typo discovered in new OSA award. Victoria Taylor motioned to approve with correction to OSA award plan; seconded by Jim Christianson. Approved
9)
Description
Culinary Arts
Presenter
Stephanie Herrington/Adriana Thompson
Minutes
Add NEW Awards Culinary Arts Entrepreneur AAS – Program CIP: 12.0503 Culinary Arts/Chef Training Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur AAS – Program CIP: 12.0501 Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Add NEW Courses CHEF 2365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training (3-0-21) PSTR 2365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (3-0-21) Modify Courses CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety (2-2-0) – updating Prerequisite (TSI) Skills code: from ‘O – Reading, Writing, Math, Special Approval’ to ‘P – Special Approval’ RSTO 1304 Dining Room Service (3-2-4) – updating Prerequisite (TSI) Skills code: from ‘O – Reading, Writing, Math, Special Approval’ to ‘P – Special Approval’ Chef Stephanie Herrington presented. Explained how updates will make advising Culinary Arts students easier; needed to distinguish from the Hospitality program. Victoria Taylor motioned to approve; seconded by Rebecca Czuchry. Approved
10)
Description
Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning, Tourism
Presenter
Liz Hundley
Minutes
Revise Awards Baccalaureate Prep Specialization – adding FDNS 1301 to Semester I Restricted Elective options; removing TRVM 1306 from Semester III Capstone Course options Culinary and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialization AAS – changing title to Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialization – removing CHEF 1301/replacing with FDNS 1301, updating Restricted Elective course options Hotel and Restaurant Specialization AAS – removing CHEF 1301/replacing with FDNS 1301; removing HAMG 1317 and TRVM 2305 from Restricted Elective course options Hospitality Management Level 1 Certificate – removing CHEF 1301/replacing with FDNS 1301; removing HAMG 1317 from Restricted Elective course options Meeting and Event Planning Specialization AAS – adding TRVM 1391 as and ‘OR’ elective course; removing CHEF 1301/replacing with FDNS 1301; removing HAMG 1317 and TRVM 2305 from Restricted Elective course options Meeting Planning Level 1 Certificate – adding TRVM 1391 as and ‘OR’ elective course; removing HAMG 1317 and TRVM 2305 from Restricted Elective course options Liz Hundley discussed updates. Jorge Lynch noted FDNS 1301 was not reflected as being added award plans; shows IFWA 1301 instead. Liz will send corrected award plans to Curriculum Development. Modify Courses RSTO 1301 Beverage Management (3-3-0) – updating Prerequisite (TSI) Skills code: from ‘O – Reading, Writing, Math, Special Approval’ to ‘P – Special Approval’ RSTO 1319 Viticulture and Enology (3-3-0) – updating Prerequisite (TSI) Skills code: from ‘O – Reading, Writing, Math, Special Approval’ to ‘P – Special Approval’ Expire Awards – Program CIP: 52.0903 (transitioning to Continuing Education) Travel and Tourism AAS Travel and Tourism Level 1 Certificate Expire Courses HAMG 1317 Recreational Services (3-3-0) TRVM 1306 Travel Automation I (3-2-2) TRVM 1308 Travel Destinations I- Western Hemisphere (3-3-0) TRVM 1323 Group Tour Operations (3-3-0) TRVM 2305 Travel Industry Management: Global Studies (3-3-0) TRVM 2345 Advanced Topics in Tourism (3-3-0) Victoria motioned to approve with correction to edit award plans with FDNS 1301; seconded by Tomi Welch. Approved
11)
Description
Child Care and Development
Presenter
Jeanie McGough, Rania Salman
Minutes
Modify Courses CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant I (1-0-8) – updating prerequisites/corerequisites, course description to align with WECM, and published note CDEC 1293 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (2-2-0) – updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite, and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1303 Families, School and Community (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives to align with WECM CDEC 1341 CDA Preparation for Assessment (3-3-0) – updating prerequisites CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development (3-3-0) – updating course description to align with WECM CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3-3-1) – updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite, and student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood (3-3-1) – updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite, and student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs (3-3-1) – updating course description to align with WECM CDEC 1392 Special Topics in Child Development (3-3-0) – updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite, and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (4-3-3) – updating prerequisites, and student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I (4-3-4) – updating Prerequisite (TSI) Skills from None to 'P - Special Approval', adding prerequisite - noncourse statement; updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 1419 Child Guidance (4-3-3) – updating prerequisites and student outcomes/objectives to align with WECM CDEC 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant II (1-0-8) – updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite, CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood (3-3-1) – increasing course capacity from 18 to 24, updating prerequisites/text to corerequisite and course description to align with WECM CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II (3-3-1) – updating prerequisite wording and course description to align with WECM CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives to align with WECM and edited published note CDEC 2341 The School Age Child (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM and edited published note CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II (4-3-4) – updating prerequisite text and student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III (4-3-4) – updating prerequisite courses and student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with WECM TECA 1303 Families, School and Community (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with ACGM and edited published note TECA 1311 Educating Young Children (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with ACGM and edited published note TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child (3-3-1) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with ACGM and edited published note TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development (3-3-0) – updating student outcomes/objectives and course description to align with ACGM and edited published note Jeanie McGough introduced Rania Salman who presented. These course updates are mostly to clean up and clarify prerequisites, as well as to align pertinent information with WECM/ACGM. Tomi Welch motioned to approve; seconded by Jorge Lynch. Approved
12)
Description
Dental Hygiene
Presenter
Sima Sohrabi for Michelle Landrum
Minutes
Modify Course DHYG 2362 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist III – reducing contact hours from 18 to 16 due to WREB (clinical boards) preparation changes Sima Sohrabi discussed updates: less clinical hours are needed since they no longer have open clinic hours, use mannequins instead. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; seconded by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved
13)
Description
Drama
Presenter
Marcus McQuirter, Stephanie Dunbar
Minutes
Modify Course for Interdisciplinary Studies Program DRAM 1310 Theater Appreciation (3-3-0) – adding topic course Theater Appreciation: African and African Diaspora Studies; standardizing all existing Interdisciplinary topic titles and descriptions Marcus McQuirter presented. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Revise Technical Theater Awards Technical Theater - Makeup Artistry and Costume Technology Specialization AAS – adding DRAM 1330/removing DRTE 1371 from Restricted Electives Costume Technology Level 1 Certificate – updating DRTE 1379 prerequisites Makeup Artistry Level 1 Certificate – updating DRTE 1379 prerequisites Technical Theater - Scenic Construction, Lighting, and Media Technology Specialization AAS – adding DRAM 1330/removing DRTE 1371 from Semester 1; updating DRTE 2371, DRTE 1379 prerequisites Lighting and Media Technology Level 1 Certificate – updating DRTE 1379 prerequisites Scenic Construction Level 1 Certificate – adding DRAM 1330/removing DRTE 1371 from Semester 1; updating DRTE 2371, DRTE 1379 prerequisites Technical Theater Teaching Level 1 Certificate (revising NEW 2022-23 Award, approved at November 19, 2021 Curriculum and Programs Committee meeting) – adding DRAM 1330/removing DRTE 1371 from Semester 1 Modify Courses for Technical Theater Awards – LOCAL NEEDS DRTE 1379 Technical Production I (3-1-7) – removing DRTE 1371 from prerequisites DRTE 2371 Introduction to Scenic Design (3-2-3) – removing DRTE 1371 from prerequisites Expire Course from Technical Theater Awards DRTE 1371 - Introduction to Scenic Construction (3-2-4) Stephanie Dunbar presented. Carol Kozak Hawk motioned to approve; seconded by Tomi Welch. Approved
14)
Description
Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology
Presenter
Kathryn Patton
Minutes
Adding NEW Award Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) Level 1 Certificate (24 Total SCH) – for preparation to take the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Kate Patton discussed new certificate; funded by a grant. Committee discussed the prerequisites and TSI Skills requirements. Kate said that this certificate needs to include General Education courses. Also, it was discovered that the proposed certificate actually totals 37 not 24. Karoline Gebert suggested making this a Level 2 Certificate, which meets minimum 30-51 SCH. Kate agreed. Tomi Welch motioned to approve as a Level 2 Certificate with edits to total award SCH, that include prerequisite courses; seconded by Cathy Angell. Approved. Revise Award Radiology AAS – resequencing/adding courses, updating prerequisite notes, adding new LMRT C1 Capstone course note Discussion about BIOL A&P course and possible substitution; will add substitution to advising note/footnote and send to Curriculum Development. Add NEW Courses – to be added to revised Radiology AAS RADR 1291 Special Topics in Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician (2-1-4) – with one topic: ARRT Exam Preparation RADR 2235 Radiologic Technology Seminar (2-2-0) Modify Course RADR 2213 Radiation Biology and Protection (2-2-0) – adding non-course prerequisite: Admission to the Radiology program. Tomi Welch motioned to approve with edits to both award plans as discussed; seconded by Cathy Angell. Approved
15)
Description
Pharmacy Technician
Presenter
Lisa McCartney
Minutes
Revise Awards – resequencing/adding courses, updating prerequisite and Capstone course notes Pharmacy Technician AAS Pharmacy Technician Level 2 Certificate Pharmacy Technician Level 1 Certificate Add NEW Courses: adding new courses to Pharmacy Technician AAS to meet THECB Grant written Spring 2022 PHRA 1301 Introduction to Pharmacy (3-2-2) PHRA 2171 Instructor’s Certification Course: Teaching Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (1-1-1) – Local Needs PHRA 2175 Vaccine Storage, Preparation, and Administration (1-1-1) – Local Needs Modify Courses – updating prerequisites PHRA 1243 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review (2-2-0) PHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy Practice (3-2-3) PHRA 1345 Compounding Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique (3-2-3) PHRA 1349 Institutional Pharmacy Practice (3-2-3) PHRA 1441 Pharmacy Drug Therapy and Treatment (4-4-1) PHRA 2266 Practicum - Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (2-0-16) PHRA 2271 Basic Extemporaneous Compounding (Non-Sterile) (2-2-1) – Local Needs PHRA 2371 Advanced Pharmacy Practice (3-3-1) – Local Needs PHRA 2372 Chemotherapy Compounding (3-3-1) – Local Needs PHRA 2373 Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Compounding (3-3-1) – Local Needs PHRA 2374 Pediatric Preparations (3-3-1) – Local Needs Expire Course PHRA 1201 Introduction to Pharmacy (2-2-0) – replacing with PHRA 1301 in revised AAS degree plan Lisa McCartney presented. Discussion about expanding the Speech option to include SPCH 1318, which is used in some other medical programs; SPCH 1315 is also a very common course in transfer if there are a lot of transfer students. Lisa: she meets with each student and makes the appropriate substitution as needed. Rebecca Czuchry motioned to approve; seconded by Carol Hawk. Approved
16)
Description
Sonography
Presenter
Jessica Hejny
Minutes
Revise Awards Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography AAS – resequencing/replacing courses with new courses Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS – resequencing/replacing courses with new courses Add NEW Courses – resequencing/replacing courses with new courses DMSO 1110 Introduction to Sonography (1-1-1) DMSO 1351 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy (3-3-1) Jessica Hejny presented. Financial Aid informed Committee that they won't be able to pay for the DMSO 1110 course if it is a prereq because it won't be on a student's degree plan until after they are accepted into the program. Tomi Welch motioned to approve; seconded by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved
17)
Description
CE-Patient Care Tech
Presenter
Nancy Laudenslager
Minutes
Add New Award Patient Care Technician CE OSA (228 hrs) – grant funded; opportunity for career paths to other Health programs. Nancy Laudenslager presented. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Jonathan Buckstead. Approved. Revise CE Award Phlebotomy CE OSA – reducing from 242 contact hours to 210: changing courses to PLAB 1023 to PLAB 1066 in order to integrate (combine) with credit sections and be eligible to convert to credit semester hours There was a question about why the PLAB 1066 course was used instead of PLAB 1060… Karoline Gebert: the credit course is PLAB 1166 so the CE PLAB 1066 is appropriate for conversion. Jonathan Buckstead motioned to approve; seconded by Tomi Welch. Approved
18)
Description
CE-Manufacturing
Presenter
Laura Marmalejo
Minutes
Add New CE Award Upskill New CE Institutional Award (80 hrs) Jolene Virgo presented. They have been offering for a while; now CE wants to offer as an open enrollment award. Jim Christianson motioned to approve; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
19)
Description
Committee Business
Presenter
Minutes
1. Minutes – January 21, 2022 (See Draft) Jim Christianson motioned to approve; seconded by Corinne Coons-Gallagher. Approved
20)
Description
Dance
Presenter
Amy Velchoff for Catherine Solaas
Minutes
Modify Course for Interdisciplinary Studies Program DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation (3-3-0) – adding topic course Dance Appreciation: American Studies Amy Velchoff presented. This course topic is being added to the list of Interdisciplinary Elective course options. Jonathan Buckstead motioned to approve; seconded by Tomi Welch. Approved
21)
Description
English
Presenter
Wendy Lym
Minutes
Modify Courses for Interdisciplinary Studies Program ENGL 1301 English Composition I (3-3-0) – adding two topic courses: 1) English Composition I: African and African Diaspora Studies; and 2) English Composition I: American Studies ENGL 1302 English Composition II (3-3-0) – adding topic course English Composition II: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2322 British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century – adding topic course British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2323 British Literature 18th Century to the Present – adding topic course British Literature 18th Century to the Present: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2327 American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War (3-3-0) – adding topic course American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2328 American Literature: Civil War to the Present (3-3-0) – adding topic course American Literature: Civil War to the Present: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2332 World Literature: Ancient World through 17th Century (3-3-0) – adding topic course World Literature: Ancient World through 17th Century: African and African Diaspora Studies ENGL 2333 World Literature: 18th Century to the Present (3-3-0) – adding topic course World Literature: 18th Century to the Present: African and African Diaspora Studies Wendy Lym presented. These course topics are being added to the list of Interdisciplinary Elective course options Tomi Welch motioned to approve; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved.
22)
Description
Integrated Reading and Writing
Presenter
Wendy Lym, Ursula Parker
Minutes
Modify Courses INRW 0230 Integrated College Reading and Writing Strategies (2-2-0) – adding topic course Integrated College Reading and Writing Strategies: African and African Diaspora Studies INRW 0340 Integrated Reading and Writing Strategies (3-3-0) – updating student outcomes and objectives, updating prerequisite and removing expired DEVR 0310, adding ‘prerequisites – non-courses’ TSI scores Wendy Lym presented; Ursula Parker provided further information. Cathy Angell motioned to approve; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
23)
Description
History
Presenter
Amy Velchof and Sarah Lynne Bowman for Al Purcell
Minutes
Modify Course for Interdisciplinary Studies Program (INDS) HIST 1302 United States History II (3-3-0) – adding a topic course United States History II: American Studies Amy Velchof and Sarah Lynne Bowman presented. Discussion about the faculty who will teach this topic; there is currently a faculty member who teaches HIST 1301 with a women’s history emphasis; if they teach HIST 1302 as a women’s history emphasis, then it deviates from the topic course description for American Studies…it is actually Gender Studies. Sarah: the proposed topic description is the broad AMS description; the American Studies topic title and description is standardized by the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Committee agreed that more information is needed from Al Purcell…need to let Al know what we want him to clarify. Brandon Whatley motioned to table until March meeting; seconded by Marissa Burill. Action Item: Al Purcell will be asked to present in March. He may need to check with the faculty member to clarify if topic outcomes, title, and description will align with American Studies or not; if not, then the course form will need to be corrected and this topic will no longer be an INDS topic.
24)
Description
Physics
Presenter
Joseph Brinkley
Minutes
Add NEW Course PHYS 1415 Physical Science (4-3-3) – adding a multidisciplinary science elective Joseph Brinkley discussed how this subject is currently being taught in Astronomy as an Honors course, titled Life in the Universe; would like to have a course open to all students. Note that title Physical Science aligns with ACGM. Discussion: has a 3-hour course been considered; does it need a lab? Joseph: trying to match up with Honors course. Ron Johns: encouraged to match ACGM but can add to/change title. Joseph: may come back later with another course with additional topics. Then will only need to add appropriate course note when scheduling. Tomi Welch: happy to see this course added; universities have an equivalent course that only equated as hours. Jorge Lynch motioned to approve; seconded by Carol Kozak Hawk. Approved
25)
Description
Music Business, Performance and Technology
Presenter
Tim Dittmar
Minutes
Add Award – Reactivate and update former award: last catalog 2018-2019 Music Business, Performance and Technology AAS Expire Award Music Performance Specialization AAS Tim Dittmar provided background on the need to reactivate the general award to accommodate students who do not follow a specialized award plan path. Trying to eliminate the huge number of substitutions. Advising Committees have requested to bring back this award. Pete Johnson provided additional information. Jacob Williamson: POFT 1171 not as beneficial to students; suggest edits to Success course block, such as use EDUC 1100 with a SPCH course. And perhaps consolidating Restricted Electives… Tomi Welch said that Restricted Electives as outlined in award plan follows guided pathways protocol; Degree Audit can be set up to show more expanded list. Tim would like to keep capstones as is; needed for students with no experience. Jorge Lynch: suggested editing advising note for Math and Physical Science; Math could be reworded to say that students can take any Math course from 020 or Life & Physical Science from 030… Gretchen and Tim agreed. Tim will make minor edits that don’t require his Advisory Committee approval and send to Curriculum Development. Brandon Whatley motioned to approve with edits; seconded by Victoria Taylor. Approved
26)
Description
Music
Presenter
Shane Anderson
Minutes
Modify Courses MUSI 1116 Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1-1-2) – changing corequisite requirement MUSI 1311 from """"""""""""""""concurrent"""""""""""""""" to """"""""""""""""either previous or concurrent"""""""""""""""" MUSI 1311 Music Theory I (3-3-0) – changing corequisite requirement MUSI 1116 from """"""""""""""""concurrent"""""""""""""""" to """"""""""""""""either previous or concurrent"""""""""""""""" Shane Anderson presented. Jonathan Buckstead motioned to approve; seconded by Cathy Angell. Approved.

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