Present: Athinarayanan, Barrios, Hinkle, Janzow, Jung, Lilly, McDougall, McGowan, McMillan, Noe, Prater, Ray, Roeder, Rosati, Ruediger, Shaw, Starrett, and Ustinova
Guests: Tamela Hanebrink
A. MINUTES:
Upon a motion by Prater; seconded by McMillan, the minutes of February 1, 2011 and
February 15, 2011 were unanimously approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. MA050 Basic Math Skills – New Course
McGowan moved approval of the new course; seconded by Noe. Hanebrink explained that
the target group for this course is non-traditional students without ACT scores.
She further explained that some students don’t have basic math functions, however,
are accepted at the university based on their verbal skills. Discussion followed
regarding success rates and retention. Rosati requested that the Strategic Enrollment
Management Committee perform an analysis of the retention of students who have completed
MA101 and MA102 at the freshman and sophomore levels, taking into consideration the
retention rate of those with or without an ACT score. Hinkle referred to a discrepancy
on page two of the handout. Hanebrink amended the “Suggested ACT Math Sub-Score”
column on page two: ACT Math Sub-Score 0-14 need a COMPASS Test & Required Score
on the Pre-algebra test 1-40, 41-100; ACT Math Sub-Score 15-20 need a COMPASS Test
& Required Score on the Algebra Test 0-65, 66-100. Further discussion followed.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Program Title Change – Industrial Management Program
Shaw moved approval of the Program Title Change, Industrial Management Program; seconded
by McGowan. Shaw stated that the title change and change in curriculum puts more
focus on industry and safety. Athinarayanan explained three existing courses were
replaced to offer a more comprehensive treatment of topics in occupational safety
for students enrolled in the program. Hinkle pointed out that the Option does not
meet the requirement of 60% of the courses being at the upper division. Following
discussion, Shaw withdrew the motion.
3. New Program Proposal – Certificate of Healthcare Facilities Operations
Shaw moved approval of the new Certificate of Healthcare Facilities Operations; seconded
by Janzow. Shaw stated this certificate is at the upper division. Athinarayanan
addressed the group saying this proposal is timely as there is a demand for citizens
with the skills offered by completion of this certificate. The American Society for
Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), as well as Southeast Health sent letters of support.
If approved, the program would be offered on-line beginning with the fall, 2011 semester.
Discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
New Summer Schedule
Rosati distributed information concerning modifications to the summer session calendar.
The consensus was that the changes were long overdue, will serve area teachers well,
and will permit growth of summer school enrollment.
D. OTHER
1. Winter Intersession
General discussion that winter intercession is expanding to 15-20 sections next winter.
Grading for winter intercession is considered part of the regular spring semester,
resulting in grades being posted at the end of the spring semester.
Motion to adjourn was made by McGowan; seconded by McDougall. Meeting adjourned.
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