Present: Aguinaga, Barnes, Barrios, Daly, Eddleman, Fluegge Woolf, Hinkle, Jenkins, Jung, McAllister, McDougall, McGowan, Rogers-Adkinson, Starrett, Suhr, and Weller-Stilson
Guests: Leslee Pollina, Joe Pujol
A. MINUTES: Upon a motion by McGowan; seconded by Jenkins, the minutes of March 4, 2014, were unanimously approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. BS Psychology – Curriculum Revisions
Barrios moved approval of the curriculum revisions to the BS in Psychology; seconded
by McDougall. Pollina explained that the changes reflect attention to the American
Psychological Association’s Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. The
changes were: 1) addition of PY230 (Ethics and Diversity in Psychology) to the required
courses; 2) addition of PY489 (Advanced Topics in Psychology) as an option for a capstone
course; 3) reducing the number of extended core areas from five to four; and 4) limiting
the choices available within extended core categories to those that represent core
concepts in those areas. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Developmental Psychology Minor – Curriculum Revisions
Barrios moved approval of the curriculum revisions to the Developmental Psychology
minor; seconded by Rogers-Adkinson. Pollina explained that the revisions were: 1)
to move PY525 (Maturity and Aging) from a required course to an elective course, as
it is only offered in the fall semester every other year, and results in students
not completing their minor in a timely fashion; and 2) to remove PY521 (Advanced Child
Development) from the curriculum, as it was recently terminated. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Course Approval Document Update
Starrett distributed a handout, and reminded the Council that the Course Approval
Document updates were originated from an AQIP Q2 Committee, and the document had been
approved by the Council previously. He pointed out the list of requirements on the
Course Approval Document Reference Sheet, and explained that the list represents Faculty
Senate’s recommendations for items that should be included in a syllabus. Eddleman
pointed out a spelling error on the Reference Sheet – the word “prerequisites” under
Category II. McGowan moved approval of the updated Course Approval Document; seconded
by McDougall. Starrett further explained the options for how statements 9, 10, and
11 on the Reference Sheet should be handled (on the syllabus, in Moodle, etc.). Motion
passed unanimously.
C. Informational/Discussion Items:
1. BS Sport Management/Sport Management Minor – Curriculum Revisions
Pujol explained that in the BS Sport Management program, two required support courses,
SC155 (Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication) and MC101 (Mass Communication
& Society) were removed from the curriculum. Both chairpersons of the respective departments
are aware of the removal of the courses. The courses did not include any content required
by the accrediting body, COSMA. However, in order to meet accreditation standards,
SM250 (Sport Governance) was added to the curriculum. SM250 was also added to the
Sport Management minor, as an elective course.
2. GR698, GR699, GR799 – Examination Fee
McAllister explained that Graduate Council had approved a $100 examination fee for
GR698, GR699, and GR799. This would fall under the fee reimbursement deadlines. The
examination fee eliminates the one hour course fee that was charged to students if
GR698/699/799 was the only course he/she was enrolled in that semester. The change
does not affect library resources, and is revenue neutral. The proposal will go forward
to the Board of Regents. Starrett questioned whether students would be counted as
enrolled students; Hinkle said they would.
D. Other:
1. McGowan announced that three sessions are scheduled for April 9, 10, and 11 for advisors to hear about the changes in the Math Department.
2. Weller-Stilson announced that the annual “Taste of Cape” Restaurant Hop is scheduled for April 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. There are 12 venues. Tickets are available at $10 each.
Motion to adjourn was made by McDougall; seconded by McGowan. Meeting adjourned.
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