EPC Minutes – Nov. 16, 2004
Members Present: Kim Bennett, Kari Rogers, David O’Connell, Martin Hansen, Barb Wiese, Bill McAleer, Bill Hixon, Tom Hill, Ragene Gwin, Brenda Peters
Excused: Corinne Winter
Guests: Judy Correa Kaiser, Katie Trujillo, Carol DeVolder, Andy Kaiser, Mary Waterstreet, Robin Anderson
Motion to approve –Mara Adams
Second –Tom Hill
Minutes: Approved
Correction: EDUC 459 was listed as a 3 (and 2)-credit course. It should be noted that it is 2-credit course
Bill H. asked committee members to review the DBA proposal and email comments. Based on the comments he will decide if there is need for further discussion among committee members.
2. Psychology Program Review
Motion to approve- Ragene Gwin
Second – Barb Wiese
Discussion:
Discussion focused on the proposed changes.
1) To accept
Business Statistics (e.g., Bus 205) from Eastern Iowa Community College
District (EICCD) and Black Hawk College
as Applied Statistical Reasoning for the Sciences – STAT 213.
Two issues were discussed. First was the need to clarify that this is a departmental change and not an institutional change. In other words, the department is requesting that the transferred course meet the departmental requirement for statistics, but they are not requesting that it meet the general education requirement for math. This substitution has been handled on a case-by-case basis in the past; the department wants to formalize it.
The second issue was whether or not the Registrar’s office could tweak the software to make that distinction. Bill McAleer felt that it could be done and will look into it.
This also raised the question of whether or not the substituted course would meet the general education requirements as well as the statistics requirements of other departments. Brenda Peters will investigate the issue.
Clarification—The Psychology Department is proposing the acceptance of Business Statistics (e.g., Bus 205) from Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) and Black Hawk College as Applied Statistical Reasoning for the Sciences – STAT 213 for their department requirements, but not for meeting Gen Ed requirements.
2) To
change the designation for the 1-credit Psychopharmacology course taught in the
Psychology department from PSYC 397 to PSYC 501.
The department provided some background on this proposal, indicating that it has to do with the Pharmacology curriculum in the OT program. It will allow the OT students to combine this course with their pharmacology course (HS 501) and still get psychology credit.
The question was raised as to why the students don’t just take the standing course that exists. It is felt this change would allow them to tailor the course a little bit better for the OT students to fit with the 2-credit course.
Approved.
3) To change the number of credits of the Laboratory Practicum (PSYC 294, 394, 494) from 1- 2 credits to 1- 3 credits that can be applied to the major/university requirements.
Discussion indicated that there was some need to clarify this proposal. As it stands someone could take the courses for a total of 9 credits, which is not the intent. Each course is most commonly taken for 1 credit, resulting in a maximum of three credits toward the major and university requirements. The change from 1-2 credits to 1-3 credits will allow flexibility in terms of the amount of work by the students. In other words, the number of credits would be determined according to workload.
The issue of faculty compensation was also raised. Usually the faculty is not compensated for these courses, but at times it has been counted toward load.
Final wording:
To change the number of credits of the Laboratory Practicum (PSYC 294, 394, 494) from 1- 2 credits to 1- 3 credits that can be applied to the major/university requirements, with a maximum of 3 credits combined.
Approved.
4) To change the name of the course Laboratory Practicum to Research Practicum: Topics.
No discussion. Approved.
5) To cease granting 2 psychology credits for the Master of Occupational Therapy Group Therapy (MOT 430).
No discussion. Approved.
6) To make minor changes in the catalog descriptions for PSYC 306 Social Psychology, and PSYC 350 Health Psychology.
Minor changes were also noted in other 4 point course sheets. Bill will work with them one-on-one to correct these.
7) To require students who are graduating with ANY BA IN psychology to obtain a minimum of a “C” in the course PSYC 215 Research Methods.
NOTE CHANGE, INDICATED IN ALL CAPS ABOVE, REGARDING THE APPLICATION TO THIS IN THE BA PROGRAMS.
A brief discussion centered on the requirements for the BA versus the BS. The current requirement for the BS is a C+ or better in Psych 215. (Note: this is not in the catalog description for the BS but is listed as a prerequisite for taking Psych 404, which is required for the BS).
It was decided to make the BA language specific as noted in the edited proposal.
Approved.
8) To add PSYC 215 Research Methods as a co-requisite “or permission of instructor” for WI – Human Motivation (PSYC 314).
There was some discussion of the intent: should the course be a pre-requisite or a co-requisite. It can be taken at the same time as Psych 314, so the proposal remains as submitted.
Approved.
9) To create a Forensic Psychology Internship (PSYC 421).
Pre-requisites for the internship would be PSYC 321 (Forensic Psychology) and/or PSYC 325 (Psychology of Criminal Behavior) and Junior Status.
10) To grant 3-6 credit hours for the course Internship in Forensic Psychology (PSYC 421).
The request for a 400 level course designation was questioned. The internship course is viewed as a capstone experience (but not a capstone course) to give sufficient experience to lead to employment, hence the 400-level designation. There was also discussion of the number of hours per credit, the pass-fail designation, and teaching load. This course awards 1 credit for every 40 hours and many internship courses on campus are graded on a pass-fail basis. The course is counted as part of the faculty teaching load.
11) To change the requirements for the BA and BS in Forensic Psychology from CRJU 421 to PSYC 421.
No discussion. Proposals 9, 10 and 11 were approved.
12) To include SOC 342 – Drugs & Society as a core course and to remove CRJU 221 – Criminal Law and Procedure for the BA and BS in the curricula in Forensic Psychology.
No discussion. Approved.
13) To add CRJU 314 – Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections as one of the courses students completing a Corrections Concentration in Forensic Psychology must take.
No discussion. Approved.
14) To change the Biopsychology Concentration to a Bachelors of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience.
It was pointed out that a student could major in Behavioral Neuroscience and, by choosing their electives carefully, also earn a BS in Psychology as well by taking just one more course. This generated an extensive discussion, both among those on EPC and among Psychology Department faculty.
The purpose of this proposal is to clarify the concentration/degree confusion. In the past, some students have believed that they were majoring in Biopsychology. The question was asked if there is anything wrong with awarding two degrees if the coursework is done. Also the impact on general education was questioned (option 3 under the Level II requirements). It was pointed out that there can be significant differences in the two degrees and they are designed for different purposes and needs.
The psychology department was not in total agreement on the issue, but the majority wished to leave the proposal as presented rather than withdraw it for additional departmental discussion.
Vote: Approved, with one opposed.
15) To include PSYC 355 – Brain and Behavior as a core course for the Behavioral Neuroscience major.
No discussion. Approved.
16) To change the wording of the math requirement for
Psychology majors who are completing the B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience
(previously referred as BS in Psychology with a Biopsychology Concentration) to
read Math 151 or higher. Math 191 is recommended for students planning
to apply to graduate school. The former
wording was unclear.
No discussion. Approved.
17) To change the names of the four areas used to group the psychology courses and the courses that are within these areas for the BS in Psychology curriculum.
No discussion. Approved.
18) To add breadth to the BA in Psychology curriculum.
No discussion. Approved.
19) To change the curriculum of the BA Teaching Major to be parallel to non-teaching BA requirements.
When asked the rationale for this proposal, the department responded that they consider themselves to be a science in this case. They talked with the Department of Education and they felt very comfortable with it, plus all state requirements are being fulfilled.
Approved.
20) To include PSYC 215 and STAT 213 as required courses for students earning a Teaching Minor (7-12) in Psychology.
This is based on discussion with Marcia Less from Education.
Approved.
21) To include PSYC 215 and STAT 213 as required courses for students getting a minor in psychology.
This will go into effect for 2005 to 2007.
Approved.
The committee then addressed the assessment material of the department. There was some question regarding comments about assessment in the Dean’s letter of transmittal. The department is aware that he would like more structured assessment tools in the future and has decided to form subcommittees to deal with those and other issues. For example, a capstone for the BA may be developed. It is also hoped that outcome-based assessments will be more connected as a result of the subcommittees’ work. There was some discussion among department members as to the assessment process, but that needs to be worked out within the department.
There was additional discussion about the inclusion of research projects and papers as part of the assessment and some examples are attached as an appendix to the minutes.
Vote to approve the entire program review as modified.
Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40
Submitted by Dave O’Connell
Appendix
2004 Psychology
Department Program Review and Assessment
Student
Outcomes--Research
Fall 1999-Fall
2004
Professional Conference Presentations
Dirksen, J. L., Quitno, A., Weber, C., Henson, E., & Anderson, R. A. (2004, May). Normative social influence in collaborative testing. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL.
Anderson, R. A., Nelson, J., Coleman, M., Henson, E., & Marthaler, A. (2002, August). Victim or survivor?: Perceptions of targets of sexual assault. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Horak, T., Phares, P., Burken, M., Boyer, L., & Anderson, R. A. (2000, May). The effects of embarrassment on helping behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Sponsored Student Publications
Stopulos, J. (2004). Perceptions of people with depression: The relationship between empathy and bias. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 9, 21-27. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Balk, L., Griffin, A., Henson, E., Stopulos, J., & Venaglia, J. (accepted 2003, pending revision) Perceptions of the student-athlete: Health vs. health behaviors. Journal of Psychological Inquiry. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Sponsored Student Presentations
Darlington, K. (2004, November). Perceptions of self vs. peer health behaviors among college students. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Brasmer, L.,
Buss, D., Hancock, A., McLaughlin, J., Patton, J., Ryan, T., Schade, S.,
Schara, S., Wolfram, J. (2004, April). Accuracy
of web site retention. Paper
presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana
College, Rock Island, IL Sponsor: Dr.
Mary Waterstreet.
Collins, A., Darlington, K., Foy, R., Griffin, K., Hensley, K., Hill, M., Holzman, J., Irwin, D., Lorenzen, C., Rice, J., Scott, T., & Simon, K. (2004, April). Perceptions of self vs. peer health behaviors among college students. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Sponsored Student Presentations (cont.)
Collins, A., Hancock, A., Hites, J., Muntz, K., Salim, S., Patton, J., & Underhill, R. (2004, April). The effect of misinformation and time delay on memory in a simulated classroom setting. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Dirksen, J. L. (2003, November). Presence of normative social influence in a collaborative testing situation. Poster presented at the Nebraska Psychological Society Convention, Bellevue College, Bellevue, NE. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Dirksen, J. L (2003, October). Normative social influence in a collaborative testing situation. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Rockford College, Rockford, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Dirksen, J., Crowley, A., White, T., & Larranaga, M (2003, October). A closer look at the health of college students: Examining relationships between health behaviors, positive affect, and physical symptoms. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Rockford College, Rockford, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Henson, E. (2003, May). Perceptions of the student athlete: Health vs. health behaviors. Poster presented at the Psi Chi Section of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Decelles, C. M., Dirksen, J. L., Fox, E. F., Hensen, E. J., & Zimmerman, A. M. (2003, April) Gender differences in perceptions of the expression of sadness. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Eureka College, Eureka, IL Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Dirksen, J., Crowley, A., White, T., Larranaga, M., & Peters, M. (2003, April). A closer look at the health of college students: Examining the relationships between health behaviors, positive affect, and physical symptoms. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Eureka College, Eureka, IL Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Dirksen, J. L., Quitno, A. L., Weber, C. A., Henson, E. J., Jett, R. P., Issa, A., & Freeman, D. J. (2003, April). Normative social influence in collaborative testing. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Eureka College, Eureka, IL
Henson, E., Balk, L., Stopulos, J., Griffin, A., & Venaglia, J. (2002, November). Perceptions of the student athlete: Health vs. health behaviors. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Loras College, Dubuque, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Stopulos, J., & Nelson, J. (2002, November). Perceptions of people with depression resulting from September 11th: The relationship between empathy and bias. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Loras College, Dubuque, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Sponsored Student Presentations (cont.)
Abraham, K., Feeney, C., Hird, K., Marthaler, A., Nelson, J., Smith, J., Stopulos, J., & York, J. (2002, April). Perceptions of people with depression resulting from September 11th: The relationship between empathy and bias. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Knox College, Galesburg, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Balk, L., Griffin, A., Henson, E., Stopulos, J., Venaglia, J., & York, J. (2002, April). Perceptions of the student athlete: Health vs. health behaviors. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Knox College, Galesburg, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Hipshur, M., & Nelson, J. (2001, October). Perceived severity of human papillomavirus (HPV) and attitudes toward vaccination. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Nelson, J., Coleman, M., Henson, E., Marthaler, A., & Newman, S. (2001, October). Victim versus survivor: Perceiving targets of sexual assault. Poster presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Reid, B. (2001, October). The acceptability of human papillomavirus immunization as a function of susceptibility information. Paper presented at the Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Anderson, L., Coughlin, J., Howard, J., Kelly, C., Schinstock, L., & Short, J. (2001, April). Memory accuracy and hindsight effects due to outcome information. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Curran, H., Finch, T., Draude, A., Docker, B., Smith, J., Goettsch, R., Reid, B., Wildermuth, J., & Pieper , T. (2001, April). The acceptability of human papillomavirus immunization as a function of susceptibility information. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Droessler, T., Abraham, K., Hipshur, M., Ziegeweid, A., Klehn, S., Nelson, J., Polesky, S., Alhgren, E., Fillman, S., & Feeney, C. (2001, April). Perceived severity of human papillomavirus (HPV) and attitudes towards vaccination. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Sponsored Student Presentations (cont.)
Hipshur, M., Wildermuth, J., Fayhee, B.,
Mansfield, M., Browning, A., & Reid, B. (2001, April). Performance attributions as
a function of evaluator gender, success or failure feedback, and participant
gender. Paper
presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose
University, Davenport, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Mansfield,
M., & Winders, S. (2001, April).
College majors: Are they for Everyone?
An investigation of gender perceptions of college majors. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA
Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA.
Sponsor: Dr. Carol DeVolder.
Nelson, J., Coleman, M., Henson, E., Marthaler, A., Newman, S., & Short, J. (2001, April). Perceptions of sexual assault: Victim versus survivor. Paper presented at the Annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Slater-Humphrey, S., Meinert, T., Kelly, C., Stroehle, J., & Heaton, E. (2000, October). Factors influencing interest in dietary supplements. Poster presented at the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Burken, M., Boyer, L., Phares, P., & Horak, T. (2000, April). The effects of embarrassment on helping behavior. Paper presented at the ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Determann, T., Malmberg, K., & Stroud, H. (2000, April). Effects of presentation method on exam performance. Paper presented at the ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Slater-Humphrey, S., Meinert, T., Kelly, C., Stroehle, J., & Heaton, E. (2000, April). Factors influencing interest in dietary supplements. Paper presented at the ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Phares, P., Horak, T., Burrill, M., & Lansing, S. (1999, October). The effects of embarrassment on helping behavior. Poster presented at the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Rockford College, Rockford, IL. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson.
Published Websites
Psyc 332 Psychological Tests and Measurements
(2004, Spring)
Sponsor:
Dr. Mary Waterstreet
Psyc 414
History of Psychology (2001, Spring)
http://web.sau.edu/psychology/History%20Of%20Psychology%2001/History%20of%20Psychology/1PAGE.HTM
Sponsor:
Dr. Mary Waterstreet
St. Ambrose University Research Forum (1999-2002)
Abraham, K., Feeney, C., Hird, K., Marthaler, A., Nelson, J., Smith, J., Stopulos, J., & York, J. (2002, May). Perceptions of people with depression resulting from September 11th: The relationship between empathy and bias. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
Balk, L., Griffin, A., Henson, E., Stopulos, J., Venaglia, J., & York, J. (2002, May). Perceptions of the student athlete: Health vs. health behaviors. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
Anderson, L., Coughlin, J.,
Howard, J., Kelly, C., Schinstock, L., & Short, J. (2001, May). Memory accuracy and
hindsight effects due to outcome information. Sponsor: Dr.
Robin Anderson
Curran,
H., Finch, T., Draude, A., Docker, B., Smith, J., Goettsch, R., Reid, B.,
Wildermuth, J., & Pieper , T. (2001, May). The acceptability of human
papillomavirus immunization as a function of susceptibility information. Sponsor:
Dr. Robin Anderson
Droessler,
T., Abraham, K., Hipshur, M., Ziegeweid, A., Klehn, S., Nelson, J., Polesky,
S., Alhgren, E., Fillman, S., & Feeney, C. (2001, May). Perceived severity of human
papillomavirus (HPV) and attitudes towards vaccination. Sponsor:
Dr. Robin Anderson
Hipshur, M., Wildermuth, J., Fayhee, B., Mansfield, M., Browning, A., & Reid, B. (2001, May). Performance attributions as a function of evaluator gender, success or failure feedback, and participant gender. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
Nelson, J.,
Coleman, M., Henson, E., Marthaler, A., Newman, S., & Short, J. (2001,
May). Perceptions
of sexual assault: Victim versus survivor. Sponsor: Dr. Robin
Anderson
Burken, M., Boyer, L., Phares,
P., & Horak, T. (2000, May). The effects of embarrassment on helping behavior. Sponsor:
Dr. Robin Anderson
Determann, T., Malmberg, K.,
& Stroud, H. (2000, May). Effects of presentation method on exam performance. Sponsor:
Dr. Robin Anderson
Slater-Humphrey,
S., Meinert, T., Kelly, C., Stroehle, J., & Heaton, E. (2000, May). Factors influencing interest
in dietary supplements. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
St. Ambrose University Research Forum (cont.)
Phares, P., Burrill, M., Horak, T., & Lansing, S. (1999, April). The effects of embarrassment on helping behavior. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
Esmoil, B., & Strinmoen, H. (1999, April). Acceptability of lies based on importance, relationship between liar and deceived, and gender. Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson
Carroll, C. &
Weis, J. (1999, April). Perceptions
of cheating: The effects of target gender, scenario, and subject gender.
Sponsor: Dr. Robin Anderson