Staff Advisory Board Minutes (9/12/13)

Staff Advisory Board Meeting

Minutes of the Meeting

September 12, 2013

8:30 a.m.

Ruby Hicks Conference Room, RH-102

 

Members Present:          Emily Danuser, Jessica Raymond, Debbie Thrasher, Bob White, V. Lynn Shook, Tina Burton, Alydia Sims

Members Absent:           Courtney White

Length of Meeting:         45 minutes

1.       ISSUE DISCUSSED:            Call to Order

2.       ISSUE DISCUSSED:            Old Business

·         Emily distributed a FAQ sheet that should answer questions about who does what and who to send the student to when students have certain issues that the advisor or success coach would assist with. The FAQ also addressed questions concerning student Academic Warning status and the Financial Aid appeal process.

 

3.        ISSUE DISCUSSED:           New Business

·         The Holiday Drop-In will be held on December 11, 2013 in the Café from 11a.m.- 1:00p.m. Lynn suggested that we ask that the United Way committee allow smaller basket contributions to be made / suggested in an effort to have smaller bids. Emily explained the U.W. committee process and agreed to make suggestions at the next meeting. Debbie also suggested that if necessary, we use a portion of our budget to make small baskets. Emily has agreed to speak with budget administrators to make arrangements for the Holiday Drop-In.

·         Lynn brought an issue to the committee about the possibility of having personalized faculty or staff development. The committee has agreed to table the issue until further clarification has been received.

The next meeting will be held on October 10, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the RH Conference Room.

 

Curriculum Committee Minutes (9/16/13)

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

September 16, 2013

 

4:00 p.m.

Ruby Hicks, Room 245

 

Members Present:  Suzanne Ellenberger, Janet Fuller, Christy Lawless, John Price, Jessica Raymond, Marla Roberson, Danny Stovall, and John Woodson

 

Members Absent:  Tracy Ethridge and Scott Harvey

 

1.          Course Changes as of 9/16/13

 

The following course changes were approved by the Committee:

 

Arts & Sciences Division

BIO 210 – Pre-requisite change to BIO 101 with a C or better

BIO 225 – Pre-requisite change to BIO 101 with a C or better

 

Business & Public Services Division

            ARV 217 – Add ARV 161 as a pre-requisite

            LEG 120 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 121 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 201 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 202 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 212 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 213 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 214 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 218 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 231 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 232 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 233 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 234 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 242 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 250 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 262 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

LEG 270 – Add LEG 132, LEG 135, and LEG 230 as pre-requisites

RTV 223 – Add ARV 231 as pre-requisite

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

            EGR 269 – Change pre-requisite to MAT 110 only

            EGR 270 – Change pre-requisite to MAT 111 only

MET 224 – Change to MAT 170 or permission from Department Head or Program Coordinator

            MTT 121 – Add MTT 122 as co-requisite

MTT 258 – Pre-requisite of EGT 265 or permission from Department Head or Program Coordinator

 

 

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  2.       Program Changes

 

The following program changes were approved by the Committee:

 

Business & Public Services Division

            Digital Production Certificate:

Delete CPT 170

Add ARV 217

 

            Paralegal Specialist Certificate:

Change graduation requirements

Change LEG 121 to an elective

Add LEG 250

Add LEG 262

 

Paralegal Specialist Certificate:

Change graduation requirements

Add LEG 231

Delete CRJ 115

 

Radio & TV Broadcasting Degree:

Delete ARV 212

Add ARV 161

 

Radio & TV Broadcasting Program:

Program name change from Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTV) to Media Technology and Arts (MTA).  This will not affect the name of the degree.  John feels that the new name covers a broader area than broadcasting. 

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

Mechatronics Degree:

Add IMT 224

Delete EEM 131

Delete EEM 250

Decrease in credit hours from 76 to 71. 

 

 

  3.       New Courses         

 

The following new courses were approved by the Committee:

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

            BCT 151 – Introduction to Residential Plumbing

ELT 110 – Circuit Analysis

IMT 224 – Basic Electronics Theory

           

 

 

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September 16, 2013

 

  4.       Program Deletions

 

The following program deletions were approved by the Committee:

 

Business & Public Services Division

            Crime Scene Investigation Certificate

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

            Machine Tool Technology

 

 

  5.       Proposed Committee Charter    

 

            John asked everyone to read the Proposed Committee Charger and e-mail any ideas or suggestions to him.  He will take the feedback from the Committee to the Curriculum Work Group (Margaret Burdette, Galen DeHay, Scott Harvey, Lynn Lewis, Sarah Shumpert, and John Woodson)

 

 

6.      Deadlines    

 

            John would like all forms sent electronically, as well as via paper.  November 4, 2013 is the final deadline for all changes.  Each division representative needs to discuss deadlines for their division with their dean.  He suggested noting the date when the representatives receive changes for their division.  All forms need to be given to Galen by November 26, 2013. 

 

Janet Fuller noted that the Pharmacy Tech program will now be under Health Education instead of CCE, beginning Fall 2014.  John suggested that Janet speak with Chris McFarlin, who r developed the Paralegal program. He may be of assistance with issues that may arise. 

 

           

7.       Next Meeting          

 

            John will schedule small meetings, lasting approximately 30 minutes each.  He will contact the Committee when he schedules the next meeting.  The next meeting will probably be in the next few weeks. 

 

            The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

 

Recorded by:  Melissa Dover

 

Curriculum Committee Minutes (5/15/13)

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

May 15, 2013

1:00 p.m.

Fulp, Room 400

Members Present:    Doug Allen, Gayle Arries, Jackie Blakley, Suzanne Ellenberger, Janet Fuller, Scott Harvey, Suzanne Konieczny, Marla Roberson, Danny Stovall, and John Woodson

Members Absent:  John Price

 

1.     Approve Minutes  

 

Suzanne Ellenberger suggested adding that there should be two representatives from the Arts and Sciences Division. 

 

2.    Introductions

 

The Committee introduced themselves.

 

3.    Ideas

 

John Woodson is meeting with a subgroup on Friday, May 17.  He would like to know “What should the Committee do or not do? What should our responsibilities be?”. He feels that the Committee should not be responsible for correcting grammar and mistakes.    

 

Marla Roberson suggested spending 10 minutes of each meeting discussing where each division is headed.  She also suggested letting her know what new programs or courses that divisions are considering because the library can order material to have on hand for reference. 

 

Danny Stovall suggested not bringing pre-requisite and co-requisite changes that do not affect other programs to the Committee. Scott Harvey felt that there was added benefit to bringing all curriculum changes to the Committee.  By brining all changes, the Committee can verify that there are no “hidden” pre-requisites, possible financial aid implications, or issues with Degree Works.  He feels that it is not as much about the paperwork as it is the communication.  The suggestions for I & ET are isolated because the suggested pre-requisites are already included in the degree and no other class would be added. 

 

Doug Allen mentioned that there were a lot of pre-requisites added to General Education courses such as Humanities, Sociology, Psychology, etc. that his division was unaware of.  It has hindered their students and their General Education courses.

 

Janet Fuller noted that previously the Committee approved changes electronically, so there was no discussion about how it might affect other areas.  She feels the Committee should look at the broader implications of changes that come through.  

 

Scott also mentioned that he received an e-mail from Stephanie Evans that brought up a good point.  She said that sometimes things go through the Curriculum Committee that are approved, but never make it to the catalog.  Currently, there is not an automated way of tying the two together.  Scott suggested updating Acalog when changes are approved.  The new catalog is currently available for updates.  

 

Marla reminded John to add an area in WIDS where she can suggest or add information to library resources.

 

Jackie suggested developing a timeline for catalog changes.  Scott suggested verifying when Galen DeHay needed everything by and go backwards from there. All changes need to be approved before Christmas break.   

 

John said to go ahead and develop new courses, program changes, course changes, etc. using the old forms as templates and transfer everything over to the new forms when the new process takes place.  He stressed that no one should wait to make changes because the new forms are not out. 

 

 

4.    Changes that need approval

 

The following course changes were approved by the Committee:

 

Arts & Sciences Division

SOC 102 – Pre-requisite change from SOC 101 to SOC 101 with a C or better

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

            ACR 102 – 3 class hours to 2 class hours; no lab hours to 3 lab hours

            AUT 124 – Pre-requisite change from no pre-requisite to AUT 231

            AUT 145 – Pre-requisite change from AUT 156 to AUT 231 and AUT 156

            AUT 152 – Pre-requisite change from no pre-requisite to AUT 231

            AUT 211 – Pre-requisite change from AUT 111 to AUT 111 and AUT 132

            AUT 241 – Pre-requisite change from no pre-requisite to AUT 231

            AUT 242 – Pre-requisite change from no pre-requisite to AUT 231 and AUT 241

            AUT 245 – Pre-requisite change from AUT 145 to AUT 145 and AUT 231

            AUT 252 – Pre-requisite change from AUT 152 to AUT 152 and AUT 231

EEM 151 – Pre-requisite change from EEM 116 to no pre-requisite

            EGT 151 – Co-requisite change from EEM 101 to no co-requisite

EGT 165 – Pre-requisite change from EGT 152 to no pre-requisite; co-requisite  change from no co-requisite to MTT 253 or permission from Department Head

MTT 124 – Pre-requisite change from MTT 122 to MTT 122 or permission from Department Head; co-requisite change from MTT 123 to no co-requisite

MTT 251 – Pre-requisite change from MTT 250 to no pre-requisite

MTT 252 – Pre-requisite change from MTT 251 to no pre-requisite; co-requisite change from no co-requisite to MTT 251 or permission from Department Head

MTT 254 – Pre-requisite change from MTT 248 to MTT 253 or permission from Department Head

MTT 255 – Pre-requisite change from no pre-requisite to MTT 254 or permission from Department Head

MTT 258 – Pre-requisite change from MTT 254 to EGT 265 or permission from Department Head; co-requisite change from EGT 265 to no co-requisite

 

 

Health Education Division

NUR 162 – Co-requisite change from NUR 101 to no co-requisite

 

 

The following New Course Proposals were approved by the Committee:

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

EGR 150 – Troubleshooting

EGR 175 – Manufacturing Processes

EGR 234 – Control Principles

FPT 102 – Papermaking 

 

 

The following Program Changes were approved by the Committee:

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

CAD/CAM/CNC Fundamentals – Required credit hours decreased from 9 credit hours to 8 credit hours; Class Hours decreased from 4 hours to 3 hours

 

Introduction to CNC – Required credit hours decreased from 11 credit hours to 10 credit hours; lab hours decreased from 18 hours to 11 hours

 

 

The following Program Deletions were approved by the Committee:

 

Engineering & Industrial Division

CNC Math and Print Reading

 

 

5.    New Business

 

John wants everyone to start making changes in Acalog.  If a curriculum crisis arises, let John know. 

 

Janet noted that Vet Tech was looking at courses that are not currently in the CAC.  The new courses involve large animals. 

 

John will be presenting a name change for the Radio and Television Broadcasting program.  The new program will be called Media Technology Arts (MTA).  John is working on a new Media Arts degree and a new Digital Arts degree. Both degrees prepares students to work across both media platforms. 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

 

Recorded by:  Melissa Dover

Curriculum Committee Minutes (5/8/13)

 

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

May 8, 2013

11:30 a.m.

Fulp, Room 205

Members Present:    Suzanne Ellenberger, Tracy Ethridge, Janet Fuller, Scott Harvey, Suzanne Konieczny, Christy Lawless, Marla Roberson, Danny Stovall, and John Woodson

Members Absent:  John Price

 

1.     Course/Program Changes        

 

The following were approved by the Committee:

 

Arts & Sciences Division

ENG 150 – Deletion of co-requisite

MAT 150 – New course

 

Business & Public Services Division

ARV 110 – Change in addition CAC description

ARV 227 – New course

ARV 230 – Course deletion

RTV 107 – Addition of pre-requisite

RTV 150 – Course deletion

RTV Degree – Addition of hybrid/online; CPT 170 deletion; ENG 155 deletion; ENG 101 addition; accept any Humanities Elective; accept any Social Science Elective; add IST and CPT electives

Graphic Communication Certificate – Addition of hybrid/online; CPT 290 deletion; ARV 227 addition

 

Health Education Division

AHS 160 – Course deletion

NUR 162 – Elimination of co-requisite

PNR 122 – Change pre-requisite to co-requisite

Allied Health Certificate – Certificate deletion

 

Industrial & Engineering Division

            I & ET will be reviewed during the next meeting.

           

2.     Mission: Relentless Improvement”

 

John asked everyone to think about what should and should not be reviewed by the Committee.  Also, he asked what the Committee’s mission should be. Currently, there is a “domino effect” when changes are made, which needs to be better streamlined across campus.  Many programs are surprised by changes from other programs. 

 

 

 

 

3.     Volunteers to help shape new WIDS process

 

John asked for volunteers to help shape the new WIDS process, which will be much more flexible and user friendly.  Suzanne Ellenberger and Janet Fuller both volunteered to help. 

 

 

4.     Other Business

 

John is proposing a change to the Committee.  He suggests having one representative from each division serve a three-year term.  The representatives would be staggered to keep the Committee fresh.  

 

Tracy Ethridge felt that in the past, the Committee spent more time correcting typos than deciding how the changes would affect other programs.  She feels that more time should be spent analyzing the forms. 

 

Marla Roberson suggested including the numerous resources available at the library for various programs into course syllabi.   

 

John asked everyone to hold onto changes for the new catalog until he requests them. 

 

Scott Harvey reminded everyone that deadlines are imperative.  Deadlines need to be communicated to everyone to avoid delays.  Tracy suggested finding the date Galen would like to have everything by and then filtering the deadlines from that date. 

 

Suzanne Ellenberger suggested having two representatives from Arts and Sciences Division. 

           

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

 

Recorded by:  Melissa Dover