Present: Baker, Beard, Bertrand, Cobb, Hinkle, Janzow, McDougall, Miller, Parker,
Prater, Ruediger, Shaw, Shepard, Starrett, and Strange
Guests: H. Hamner Hill and David Probst (for McGowan); John Wade (Department of
Criminal Justice & Sociology Chairperson); Daryl Fridley (faculty,
Department
of History); Joseph Werne (Department of History, Interim
Chairperson); and
Ragu Athinarayanan (Department of Industrial & Engineering
Technology, Chairperson)
Dr. Fred Janzow, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, conducted the meeting
on behalf of Provost Stephens who was unable to attend.
A. MINUTES
Upon a motion by McDougall; seconded by Shaw, the minutes of September 4, 2007 were
approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Industrial & Engineering Technology
a.) BSIT and BSET core changes
Shaw moved to approve BSIT and BSET Option core changes; Hill seconded. A cultural
& social diversity course from the Department of Social Work was approved which will
provide competencies and student awareness that is a priority for both NAIT and ABET
accreditation agencies. Shaw noted that the change was discussed with the Department
of Social Work and they were supportive. Changes for the BSIT program will move the
math course from the program core to the options. The technical graphics program
will no longer require calculus. Motion was approved.
b.) BSIT Technical Graphic option title & curriculum changes
Shaw moved approval of the option title change from Technical Graphics to Computer
and Multimedia Graphics; Hill seconded. He noted that the request to change the TG
designation would be changed to GM for all courses in the option. Motion was approved
Shaw moved approval to allow students the option to take PH106 or PH120; McDougall
seconded. The program no longer requires the level of Physics offered in PH120 because
of curriculum changes. This is necessitated by the moving of courses related to mechanical
and architectural drafting to the BSET Mechanical & Manufacturing and BSIT Construction
Management and Design options. Other BSIT options will continue to require PH120.
This change is supported by the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. Motion
was approved.
Shaw moved approval to replace 2 existing courses (GM120 and GM220) with new ones;
Parker seconded. Since these 2 courses are currently under 30-day review, a friendly
amendment was made for approval with contingency of completion of 30-day review.
Motion was approved.
c.) BSIT Technology title change
Shaw moved approval of the option title change from Technology to Technology Management;
Starrett seconded. This option is designed for students completing an AAS degree
in a technical field to obtain a 4-year degree with emphasis on the management and
utilization of technology in industrial environments related to improving systems,
products, and process. Motion was approved.
d.) BSIT Telecommunications & Computer Networking option change
Shaw moved approval of changing the ET designation to TN for all courses in the option;
Prater seconded. The ET designation originated from the old Electronics Technology
program which is no longer offered. The change will allow for Telecommunications courses
to be better represented in the bulletin and avoid confusion with BSET Electrical
& Control options that also use the ET designator. Motion was approved.
2. Engineering Physics Program
a.) Applied Physics & Engineering option change to Electrical Applications option
b.) Title change in Physics and Engineering option to Computer Applications option
and
c.) New Option: Mechanical Applications. Upon a motion for approval by Hill; seconded by Shaw, these proposals were approved.
The rationale for renaming will be more descriptive of the option. The new option
is in response to the suggestions made by the ABET visiting team last year. The PC
(Program Change) form will edited to indicate the two title changes and new option.
Motion was approved. Probst will send edited form to Office of the Provost.
3. Proposed changes in the BS Ed in Secondary Social Studies Education
Shepard moved approval of the proposed changes in the BS Ed Social Studies Education
program; Hill seconded. Shepard noted that both colleges (Liberal Arts and Education)
had approved the changes. Dr. Fridley explained the modifications and changes were
made to make a more coherent program that would take the student from the beginning
to the end. He noted that this will be especially beneficial to a transfer student.
Shepard noted that many of the proposed changes are based on DESE guidelines. It
was also noted that 2 of the proposed courses for teaching social studies had not
been through the 30-Day Review process. Shepard said the changes would need to be
in place by fall 2010 due to Federal and DESE mandates. Janzow questioned Council
approving all proposal as a group or individually. After a call to question by Shaw;
motion was approved for the grouped proposals.
4. Off-Site Delivery of B.S. in Criminal Justice
Prater moved approval of off-site delivery of the BS in Criminal Justice; Shaw seconded.
Prater noted that there are no curricular changes. John Wade gave an overview and
rationale of taking the existing program to the regional campuses. He noted there
are currently 48 students who have indicated an interest in the program and 32 of
the students are in Kennett. Wade noted that Extended Learning is excited about the
offering the program. Questions were asked about better use of resources by teaching
the courses via ITV instead of faculty traveling to off-campus centers. Wade indicated
that students prefer face-to-face rather than on-line and that most of the time the
on-line seats available are maxed out. He indicated that this would be something
that could be considered in the future. Motion was approved.
C: DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Double majors with BGS or Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies degree
Starrett asked Council whether or not the colleges wanted to offer a second degree
(BGS or ISD) to students when practically all students who graduate could qualify.
He noted that there is nothing on the books that prohibits it. Hinkle noted that
to not allow this practice would eliminate any graduate from coming back later and
getting a 2nd degree. It was suggested that the BGS should be limited to declared
BGS students. Janzow requested that Hinkle & Starrett bring to Council a statement
that could be adopted by Council regarding a true double major.
D. OTHER:
Janzow reminded Council to keep current regarding Senate Bill 389. He stated that
there is some discussion in regard to making curriculum alignment at the state level
for all high schools and colleges. The alignment will require identifying entry and
exit competencies for beginning level college courses.
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