MINUTES – Educational Policies Committee Meeting

September 12, 2006

 

 

Members Present:  Mara Adams, Pat Connelly, Ragene Gwin, Keri Manning, William McAleer, Arun Pillutla, Lori Rodrigues-Fisher, Deanna Stoube, Brad Thiessen

 

Guests:  Ryan Dye, Shelli Engelbrecht, Lynn Kilburg

 

Meeting Time: 3:15pm – 3:35pm             

 

L. Rodrigues-Fisher called the meeting to order at 3:15pm. 

 

 

 

Item 1 - Approval of Minutes:

  • A motion to approve the minutes for August 29, 2006 was made by M. Adams.
  • Seconded by R. Gwin.
  • Minutes approved.

 

Item 2 –Giving MOT 625, Level II Fieldwork Seminars, 1 credit

  • A motion to accept requested change was made by P. Connelly.
  • Seconded by K. Manning.
  • Discussion:
    • L. Kilburg gave a brief overview of the request stating it would be beneficial to recognize the importance of these seminars and the students’ efforts within them by awarding one credit to MOT 625. 
    • M. Adams asked if one credit was adequate and if plans existed to expand seminars in the future. S. Engelbrecht indicated one credit is sufficient and current plans do not include an expansion.  They will monitor the need for expansion based on feedback from field experiences.
    • A. Pillutla requested clarification regarding when the seminar would be taken and if adding the credit results in a cost increase for students.  S. Engelbrecht responded by stating the seminar is taken before the field experience.  It also does not increase the cost for students, since a set cost for the program exists.
    • M. Adams commented regarding the intent of these seminars is more for students’ benefit rather than resume builder.  S. Engelbrecht indicated the seminars prepare students for the professional nature of field-based experiences
  • Motion carried

 

Item 3 – Irish Studies Proposals:  Proposal 1- Remove the British component from the Irish Studies Interdisciplinary & Proposal 2- Change HIST 342 to HIST 242

  • A motion to accept both proposals was made by R. Gwin.
  • Seconded by A. Pillutla.
  • Discussion:
    • R. Dye gave a brief overview of the rationales regarding the proposals. 
    • B. Thiessen asked for an explanation regarding the difference between core and affiliate courses.  R. Dye explained core courses must be taken.  Affiliate courses are electives for students to choose from.
    • B. Thiessen & A. Pillutla wondered if the content will change with the move from HIST 342 to HIST 242.  R. Dye stated the content won’t change, but rather the degree of difficulty.  R. Gwin requested more information.  R. Dye explained the instructor will need to be more careful with assignments and documents used.  The instructor will need to take into consideration the skills and abilities required for document analysis in order to make the course content accessible for introductory students.  He hopes to promote the minor, yet be true to the content and continue the rigorous nature of the course.  It is hoped an interest for the Carlow, Ireland program will be generated.  A learning community might also be formed with this change.  P. Connelly stated the students could then move right into the literature course after they’ve completed the learning community. 
  • Motion carried

 

 

Item 4 – Computer Systems and Information Sciences Notification

  • A motion to acknowledge the notification from the CSCI department was made by K. Manning.
  • Seconded by A. Pillutla.
  • Notification Items:
    • Change the Mathematics requirement for the BA, Computer Information System to Math 161 or Math 151 (for Accounting Minors only)
    • Change the course catalog designation and description for CCNA 400 Capstone to CSCI 475 CNA Capstone
    • Regarding the requirements for the BA, Computer Network Administration, drop the requirement for CCNA 400 Capstone and add the requirement CSCI 475 CNA Capstone.
  • Motion carried

 

 

Next meeting – 10/17/06 3:15pm

The agenda will include the 5-year review for Physical therapy and a report on clarification of materials from the language dept. that were requested last year by the EPC committee when languages had their 5-year review.

 

Adjournment

  • A motion to adjourn was made by K. Manning.
  • Seconded by M. Adams.
  • Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 3:35p.m.

 

Minutes taken/submitted by:

Deanna M. Stoube