Placement Committee Minutes, 5/3/17

Tri-County Technical College – Placement Committee

Wednesday, May 3^rd, 2017, AD 110

 

Faculty/Staff Present

Andrea Barnett, Amanda Blanton, K.C. Bryson, Keri Catalfomo, Jenni Creamer, Galen Dehay, Allison Earley, Scott Harvey, Tasheka Johnson, Tracy Kilgore, Tom Lawrence, Donna Palmer, Amy Roberts, Julia Seligson, Carol Watts, and Elizabeth Cox

 

Absent

Jennifer Hulehan, Trent Hulehan

 

Opening Remarks

• The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss two generalists in TC Central be given override authority rather than having TC Central personnel or the student have to call, meet or email department heads for overrides.
• The second item discussed was the flow charts for Math and English. 

 

Scott Harvey explained—

• Two generalists only and they won’t have access to SRPO
• The overrides would be for transient students only, and only if they met the criteria for prerequisites.
• If there are any questions, department heads would be contacted.
• This would cut down on students having to contact department heads.
• Sue Dacus will train the two generalists—Kandice Dacus and Sisireia Simmons.
• Transfer evaluations will stay with Marilyn Angoli

After Scott explained the above procedure, only one comment was made saying that these procedures were not what they thought.  There were no objections, discussion, or vote taken.  We moved to the next topic—flow charts for Math and English.

 

Andrea presented the flow charts for Math and English.  There was discussion and suggestions on how they should appear on paper for least confusion.  Tasheka Johnson strongly urged we remove the majors from the top of the flow charts as the majors’ course requirements change often.  Keri Catalfomo stated that the Accuplacer flowchart is confusing and gives only half of the information.

 

Andrea Barnett will make the suggested changes and send them via email to the committee to review and make further suggestions.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Recorded by Elizabeth Cox

Service Excellence Team Minutes, 5-12-17

SERVICE EXCELLENCE TEAM 

Meeting Minutes 

Date: May 12, 2017

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the SET was held in RH 245 on Friday, May 12, 2017. The meeting was called to order by Cara Hamilton at 10:00 a.m.

Present:  Cara Hamilton, Aida Laham, Kathy Brand, Laura McClain, Scott Jaeschke

Absent: Richard Parker, Lynn Lewis

Celebrations:

• Cara celebrated the 2017 Spring Graduation at the Garrison Arena, stating 650+ students earned degrees or certificates, 450+ walked in the ceremony, with 50+ being high school students who earned certificates prior to receiving their high school diplomas.
• Kathy reported the date for the Oconee Campus groundbreaking is set for July 14, 2017.
• Scott reported the move-out process at Highpoint was successful and next year will be the last Bridge year at this location.
• Review Decision & Action Tracking from last meeting:
• Action items were reviewed and updated from the last meeting (see tracking chart below).
  Cara reviewed the Service Standards and reiterated the SET’s efforts, purpose and guiding principles.  She stated her role is to guide the team and our roles are to support each other and be visionaries, advocates, and advisors to each other.   
  
  
• Update for Sub teams:
  Communication- Aida reported the website for employee ordering of apparel is in production/live.  She will send communication in the near future so employees will have the opportunity to place orders. She has received the new employee list and is cross referencing the list of employees who did not order their free shirt in the first cycle.  These people will receive an email regarding their initial order. 
  Talent Management:  Lisa reported:

• LC 101 survey feedback is being used to revamp the Fall sessions.
• Jeff and Sharon are spearheading the SPARK initiative statewide.  TCTC now has a five- year contract with Skillsoft.  Other Technical Colleges will have the opportunity to participate in a free 1 year trail to see if SPARK meets their needs.
• Cyber Security training will be a required competency within SPARK for all employees.
• Planning for Professional Development in November is underway.  The theme will be on Competencies. 
• Supervisor 2 SMART Training will start this Fall.  There will be two, 1.5 hour sessions to include: Mission Driven Performance Management and Managing Change.  Those who have completed the first SMART training will have the opportunity to sign up.
  Recognition: Laura McClain reported she has emailed Von regarding the status of the recognition portal.  The template is online and being used by some. She hopes to have an update soon so communication can be sent regarding the portal. Cara stated a new FTE software trainer has been approved and this should assist IT.  
• Laura reported she will be meeting with her team to move forward with the SweeTCart initiative.
  Measurement: Scott shared the final template for I-CARE, stating he is ready to move forward presenting it to supervisors.  He anticipates compiling results in September. Cara suggested he talk to Anne Bryan and get on the next Academic Leadership team’s agenda. This group includes a large group of deans, directors, etc. Scott can present the call to action and get the process started.  Laura suggested sharing at Faculty Senate. Scott will later share the results of assessments. Cara praised Scott’s work and reiterated the outcome is to come up with the guiding principles for areas.  Clarity on I-CARE and the ability to assess the I-CARE standards is the end result. 
  Service Obstacle System-  no report
  Management Accountability: Cara stated that accountability starts at the top.  She noted something Dr. Booth stated during Convocation: we should treat and speak to students and each other the same way you would treat and speak to your family or someone dear to you.  We should all continue to talk the talk and walk the walk. 
  Academic – Member At-Large:  no report
  Other discussion: Scott thanked Kathy for seeing that Dr. Booth completed a student appeal process the timely manner.
  Wrap Up:
   Review Next Steps for each SET:

Confirm Next meeting – Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:00am in RH 245

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes - April 26, 2017

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, RH 245, 3:00PM

 

In attendance: Meg Allan, Ann Barnes, Gregg Corley, Penny Edwards, Stacey Frank, Justin Herndon, Bill Leverette, Laura McClain, Mourning Pace, Matthew Simon, and Debbie Vance.

Not in attendance.  Ed Eudy, Tonia Faulling, Tom Hiebel, Timeko McFadden, Mary Orem, Richard Reeves, Renee Turner, Julia B. Seligson, and Paula Scales Whitmire.

Guests:  Mia Tensley, Sue Andrus representing Mary Orem, Richard Smith, Galen DeHay,  

Welcome and Agenda

Stacey Frank called the meeting to order at 3:01 PM and welcomed the guests.

Minutes of the March 27, 2017 meeting were distributed and approved electronically prior to this meeting and have been posted eTC.  

Galen DeHay discussed the new strategic plan, indicating that as was the case last year, faculty and staff will be solicited to express an interest in joining a strategic team for fiscal year 2018.  A question was asked if adjuncts are able to participate.  Galen responded that adjunct faculty will not be solicited primarily because the time commitment could be prohibitive. Galen reported that the institution made a considerable financial investment in adjunct faculty with the creation of the new adjunct compensation model implemented fall 2016, a commitment estimated at $300,000. Additional investment in our adjunct faculty is the creation and continuation of the Adjunct Expo offering professional development for our adjuncts. Galen also provided the following information:

• TCTC continues to invest in staff and faculty,
• The faculty loading template will is still under review and may be tested beginning fall 2017 (This model was designed to provide a mechanism for creating work load equity).
• According to the latest numbers, 65% of credit hours were taught by full time faculty.

Galen indicated that more will be discussed at Convocation.

Old Business

Safe-Assign Delays.  Richard Smith reported that he has had conversations with Blackboard, which now owns the Safe-Assign product. Representatives indicated that the delays are a result of heavy volumes being processed during semester peak times. Richard asked if they would devote more server space; however the company was reluctant to commit to this.  Richard also reported that response times had been improving so perhaps the company did devote additional space.  There was a general discussion about possible alternatives to Safe-Assign such as drop box. Richard indicated that cost could be an issue but he is willing to look at alternatives should the results of continued monitoring of response times deem it necessary. 

Faculty Senate Elections. Results of the elections for faculty senate president, full time division representatives, and member-at-large member were circulated prior to this meeting.  Stacey Frank will remain as president for the 2017/2018 academic year. Meg as secretary, reported that the term of the new senate begins June 1, 2017 and ends May 31, 2018. The next steps are to (1) elect a vice president and secretary at a meeting to be held and June and, (2) conduct elections for adjunct and lecturer representatives no later than September 10, 2017. 

Starfish.  Stacey circulated data related to changes in student success rate post the implementation of Starfish. Although data suggest that improvements have been made, the information was not sufficient to determine direct cause and effect.  More analysis will be necessary. 

The proactive academic advising team will have divisions determine how each can best use the features of Starfish in the division advising process.

New Business

No new business was brought forth at this meeting.

Additional Reports and Committee Updates

AACC Faculty Council. Penny Edwards reported that she recently returned from the AACC National convention. Penny facilitated one of the workgroup teams which is exploring how to define “faculty leadership” and identify associated traits and competencies. The Council is working on a number of initiatives which are in preliminary stages that will ultimately evolve into professional development opportunities.  Penny will keep the senate updated on future activities.

Service Excellence Team.  Links will soon be available for staff and faculty to order logo shirts.

New Portal.  There will be a delay in implementing a replacement to eTC. The contract lapsed and the current vendor has decided not to renew.

SCWHE. South Carolina Women in Higher Education organization has started a “Career Closet” and is looking for donations of gently used, wearable ready (i.e., dry cleaned) professional clothing for men and women. People who need professional wear for job interviews will be able to select from the closet.

Stacey reported that at the next meeting, she would like to work on “beefing-up” the senate by-laws and constitution. She requested that all Senators research and review in order to make recommendations at our June meeting.

The next meeting will be held in June, invitations will be sent at a later date. In the interim, Stacey will distribute her all faculty memorandum announcing the representatives of the 2017/2018 Faculty Senate. 

The meeting adjourned at 4:14 PM

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, March 9, 2017

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, March 9, 2017, 2:00 p.m., Cleveland Hall, Room 142

 

Members Present:  Marilyn Angoli, Tonia Faulling, Adam Ghiloni, Chad Gregory, Amoena Norcross, Donna Palmer, Jason Poole, Amy Roberts, Sarah Shumpert, Sandra Strickland, and John Woodson

 

Members Absent:  Scott Harvey, Crystal McLaughlin, Lacey Torge

 

Guests Present: Mandy Orzechowski, Della Vanhuss, Michael Smith (Humanities Adjunct Instructor)

 

 November Minutes Approved with Correction

 

The Committee approved the November minutes with the following corrections: Item #9 should be MFG 103 Principles of Manufacturing (instead of MFG 102) and Item #10 should be MFG 104 Introduction to Continuous Improvement (instead of MFG 103).

 

Elected New Chair

 

The Committee thanked John Woodson for stepping up to act as interim chair when Sue Ellenberger left the college. Tonia Faulling volunteered to be the next chair. The Committee unanimously voted to elect her.  Her term will begin effective immediately and run for the 2017-18 year.

 

I-Best Certificates Recommended for Approval

1. Mandy Orzechowski presented two new I-Best certificates, Manufacturing Production I and Manufacturing Production II with concomitant courses MFG 102 Applied Learning in Manufacturing (not in CAC) and AMT 106 Workplace Skills (in CAC). The Committee discussed the issue of Federal Financial Aid eligibility and it was noted that these certificates currently have alternative funding options through the Technical Skills for Success project. The College will revisit seeking FFA eligibility at a later date when the courses better align with a parent degree program. The Committee unanimously voted to recommend these two certificates and two courses for approval.

REL 101 and REL 201 Recommended for Approval

 

Della Vanhuss presented two new courses, both in the CAC, REL 101 Introduction to Religion and REL 201 Religions of the World. These courses will provide additional university transfer electives for students (although they do not appear on the “List of 86”). The College has a long-standing adjunct credentialed to teach these courses. The Committee unanimously voted to recommend these two courses for approval.

PSY 205 Recommended for Approval

 

Amoena Norcross presented a new course, not in the CAC, PSY 205 Forensic Psychology on behalf of Stacey Frank. This course will become a requirement for the Criminal Justice program and provide an additional elective for the Arts and Sciences program. The Committee unanimously voted to recommend these two courses for approval. (Note: This course was later changed to PSY 207 to be accepted into the CAC)

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be scheduled for April.

 

 

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, November 22, 2016, 4:00 pm, Ruby Hicks 245

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, November 22, 2016, 4:00 pm, Ruby Hicks 245

Members Present: John Woodson, Amy Roberts, Leslie Salley, Amoena Norcross, Donna Palmer, Chad Gregory, Michelle Jacobson, Marilyn Angoli

Minutes from previous meeting were accepted.

1. Media Arts Production ARV 227 and MAP 212. Remove prerequisite from ARV 227 and add prerequisite of ARV 231 B or higher to increase student success in MAP 212.
   The Committee approved taking the prerequisite of ARV 227 out and approved the prerequisite in ARV 231 to a B or subject to instruction approval.
    
2. Delete HOS courses from catalog. These courses are not and have not been offered but they are retained in catalog which cause confusion for students. Made a motion to delete from catalog. The Committee approved deletion of HOS courses from catalog.
    
3. Remove EGR 110 from the Welding curriculum and replace it with a general elective to help increase student success. The Committee approved removal of EGR 110 from the curriculum.
    
4. Remove PHY 101 from Welding, HVAC, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, Industrial Electronics curriculum and replace it with a general education elective to help increase student success – suggested that Leslie and John will meet with science department to discuss before Committee makes a decision on this. The Committee agreed to table this until a discussion can be had with science department.
    
5. Manufacturing Management and Leadership IMG 223 and EGR 175- IMG 223 and EGR 175 will trade places in their current configuration. This change better aligns the MML course sequence and will make embedding HIPS easier. The Committee approved the change.
    
6. Accounting 224-Delete ACC 224 from course offerings and catalog. In the past five years, fewer than 20 students have signed up for the course. The Committee agreed with removal.
    
7. Administrative Office Technology AOT 123- Delete AOT 123 from the catalog because of low enrollment. The Committee agreed with removal.
    
8. Industrial Manufacturing Operators I- (NEW CERTIFICATE) that will be offered to Michelin employees beginning next fall and may be offered to additional students later. Michelin will pay for their students, no financial aid will be given. Discussion on who will teach this course. The Committee approved.
    
9. Industrial Manufacturing Operators I MFG 102- (NEW COURSE) This is a new course to the CAC and to TCTC and has been developed in WIDS. It is in the second semester of the Manufacturing Operators I certificate. The Committee were all in favor.
    
10. Industrial Manufacturing Operators I MFG 103- (NEW COURSE) This is a new course to the CAC and to TCTC and has been developed in WIDS. It is in the second semester of the Manufacturing Operators I certificate. The Committee were all in favor.
     

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, August 22, 2016

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, August 22, 2016

Present: Adam Ghiloni, Amy Roberts, Chad Gregory, Crystal McLaughlin, Diana Walters, Donna Palmer, Jason Poole, Justin Herndon, Leslie Salley, Marilyn Angoli, Robin Long, Sarah Shumpert, Suzanne Ellenberger, Tonia Faulling

 

Absent: Amoena Norcross, John Woodson, Scott Harvey

 

Welcome

S. Ellenberger called for any changes to the previous meeting minutes.

Motion to approve the minutes; seconded. None opposed.

 

D. Walter presents new course, MFG 101

                Some discussion of course

                S. Ellenberger asks for motion

                Motion to approve the course; seconded. None opposed.

 

J. Herndon presents HVAC stackable credentials

                Some discussion of the program and specifically about federal financial aid

                Motion to accept the new courses (ACR 175 and ACR 251); seconded. None opposed

                Motion to accept the pre/co-requisite changes; seconded. None opposed 

                Motion to accept the stackable credentials; seconded. None opposed

 

S. Shumpert reports that Curriculum and Instructional support hopes to use the IT Service Ticket system, Cherwell.

M. Angoli reports that catalog should be online 8/23 and hard copies will be available soon after.

 

S. Ellenberger asks for any additional items

S. Ellenberger adjourns meeting

Curriculum Committee Minutes, June 1, 2016

Curriculum Committee Minutes, June 1, 2016

Present: Amoena Norcross, Leslie Salley, Scott Harvey, Sarah Shumpert, Marylin Angoli, Adam Ghiloni, Sue Ellenberger, Sandra Strickland

Absent: Jason Poole, John Woodson

1. Sue Ellenberger (Chair) Welcome new members
   1. S. Shumpert discussed revising the membership list of the committee. Gail Arries from marketing will be struck from the list. Discussed members serving 3-year staggered rotating terms, but it’s not currently documented. Ellenberger is a 1-year term and immediate past Ellenberger is a 1-year term. Non-voting members have standing terms.
   2. A. Norcross mentioned that the immediate past Ellenberger would serve as an ex-officio for one year as well.
   3. S. Shumpert established what the ending terms for committee members would be and agreed to follow-up and post the terms later to ETC.
   4. Meg and Tracy presented changes for current program model.
      1. L. Salley sent out corrections and a summary from the last presentation to the group.
   5. Current Management program model. Propose changing to business administration model (general business model for SC). Tied to market data as to what the market needs; marketing, banking, finance, operations, risk management, etc. Not just creating 1^st line supervisors, but giving the background people need associate/specialist position as well as having the opportunity for a supervisory track.
      1.  Tracks are just emphasis, not creating new certificates. Getting rid of all but two certificates, and the two being kept are being altered.
      2. S. Shumpert: emphasis under the credit threshold from the state. Still be separated out in the catalog, but no approval from state required.
      3. S. Harvey: Asked if the emphasizes would maintain their current codes, and that was confirmed.
      4. Discussed changes to current courses (listed in summary document)
      5. S. Harvey asked about the effective date.
      6. S. Shumpert pointed out that it would be in the July cycle for approval, which would take three or four months. Should be all approved by Fall 2017.
      7. S. Ellenberger: Correction of error in proposal. Changing of Course number that was misstate in the proposal.
      8. S. Harvey: Stated that the students admitted under the current program should have the option to graduate under that program rather than having to shift into the new program.
      9. Further discussion on the logistics of the change.
      10. S. Ellenberger: Asked if the marketing 120 class was a program requirement?
          1. It is a program elective and only a requirement for the marketing program
      11. A. Norcross: Asked if any students currently enrolled in the certificate programs that are being eliminated?
          1. May have a few, but the people who usually get those certificates typically do them as an add-on.
      12. Discussed setting the end date for the certificates.  S. Harvey stated that it is a 3-step process. (Don’t admit/don’t allow to register/don’t allow to graduate)
      13. Further discussion on how and when the end date for the certificates would and can take place. Shumpert mentioned possibly having to approach it on a case-by-case basis for currently enrolled students, and then once those are settled work on establishing an end date for the application. (End date TBD as of conclusion of the meeting)
   6. S. Ellenberger solicited more questions on program model change. None were presented, and the floor was opened for voting.
   7. S. Shumpert clarified that the voting is actually a recommendation to the college that the proposed changes should be put into place.
   8. S. Harvey pointed out that traditionally things that were not already in the CAC have not been voted on. Questioned would courses have to come back to committee after they are added considering the initial vote had already taken place. Consensus was that they shouldn’t have to come back to the committee.
   9. A. Norcross: Having a new course added to the CAC would come from Curriculum and Instructional support.
   10. S. Ellenberger called for a motion to move forward with submitting them to the state. Motion was presented and seconded (Sandra).
   11. S. Harvey questioned if we had a quorum, but Shumpert pointed out that there is no mention in the charter about needing a quorum (3/4 of the membership).
   12. A. Norcross pointed out that difficulty of trying to get ¾ of the voting members present, and suggested a simple majority (51%). None opposed motion
   13. S. Ellenberger called for final vote on motion and second to move forward with course not in the CAC. Motion passed, none opposed.
   14. Motion to move new courses that are in the CAC. Motion was made and seconded. None opposed.
   15. Discussed state model being changed from management to general business. Motion made to approve and seconded. None opposed.
   16. Motion to accept changes to certificate programs, seconded. None opposed.
   17. Motion to modify the business foundations and entrepreneurship certificates (Fall 2017); seconded. None opposed.
2. S. Ellenberger Called for any changes to the previous meeting minutes.
   1. Norcross: 3^rd page, change to Econ 207. Says that the course is not in the CAC, but it is actually in the CAC.
   2. Motion to approve the minutes. Seconded. None opposed.
3. S. Ellenberger gave background on the process for changing/adding a course of program. Then asked if there is any information to be added/changes to be made on the request for course revision form. Asked committee to think about it and discuss at the next meeting. Some questions back and forth about the process, and agreed to discuss more at next meeting.
4. Penny Edwards (New course (in CAC) – ECO 207) Gave background on and answered questions about the transferability of the course, including current work with Clemson the course being transferable as an elective and a possible course for Bridge students. Current approval for the course to be transferred as an elective (at Clemson). Gives second semester econ course, which is not currently offered. Possibly using the course in the honors program. Long term vision to give students the ability to travel abroad (possibly spring break) as part of the course.
5. A. Norcross asked about the proposed implementation date, and it was stated as being set for Spring, 2017.
   1. Would go toward an AS degree, essential science course.
   2. Would have prerequisites (ECON 101, 201 or 211) with a C or higher to enroll.
   3. Motion called to accept the ECON 207 class. Seconded. None opposed.
   4. Norcross pointed out for clarification that the course still has to go through another layer of approval and this vote was just to move it forward.
   5. Shumpert advised that it’s just going through the “chain of command”.
6. S. Harvey (2016-17 catalog)
   1. Catalog has not been published at this point. Curriculum and Instruction is working with departments to ensure that information is updated. Once info is confirmed it will be submitted back to the registrar’s office for implementation.
   2. Expect this catalog to be completed in a few months, future catalogs will follow the standard schedule (committee deadline in November 1), with editing being done in January for publication in early March.
   3. Discussion on formation of the catalog (using advising guides as most reliable source currently).
7. S. Ellenberger called for any other business
   1. S. Shumpert spoke of progress being made in terms of how approvals are handled and changes made.
8. Adjourned
    

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2016

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m., Fulp 400

 

Members Present:  Marilyn Angoli, Suzanne Ellenberger, Adam Ghiloni, Amoena Norcross, Donna Palmer, Jason Poole, Leslie Salley, Sarah Shumpert, and John Woodson

 

Members Absent:  Gayle Arries, Tonia Faulling, Scott Harvey, Amy Roberts, and Lacey Torge

 

Additional Attendees:  Angel Luper

 

John Woodson called the meeting to order.

 

New Certificates:

 

General Accounting Certificate – Recommended for Approval

 

Angel Luper presented the General Accounting Certificate.  The Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, and Management certificates will be deleted this summer (2016).  The Payroll Certificate will be the only remaining certificate.  The new General Accounting Certificate provides more options for our students, and allows a stop out if the student does not want to complete the degree.  The proposed start date for the General Accounting Certificate is

Fall 2017.

 

Sue Ellenberger motioned to approve the certificate.  Donna Palmer seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

At this point, John gave a brief overview of the background of the committee, the changes and transition to the new process, and turned the leadership of the committee to Sue Ellenberger as the new chair. 

 

Sarah Shumpert gave a description of the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support and noted that the office is in an interim phase and that the curriculum development process is still being fine-tuned.

 

Sue asked the members of the group to send her their preferred meeting times, and asked them to make sure that their Outlook calendars are up to date, so that she can set monthly meetings for the committee.

 

Program Changes:

 

Early Childhood Development – Recommended for Approval

 

Sarah presented this program change for Meredith McClure.  ECD is currently operating under the General Technology state model and wants to change to the Early Care state model.  The program must go through the entire process, in order to make that change.  The ECD program configuration will change to allow three levels and specializations.  Three courses which are already in the CAC will be added to the curriculum.  The program will remain within the state model range with the addition of the three courses.  This program change will be placed in the July cycle for proposed implementation in Fall 2017. 

 

John motioned that the ECD program change be approved.  Jason Poole seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Management – Tabled

 

Leslie Salley presented this program change.  The department wants to change from the Management state model to the General Business state model. Since the program has more of a business emphasis, they want to create four new emphases in the program.

 

• Banking & Finance – already exists
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Management
   
  Nine additional courses are required to create these emphases.  Five new courses would be created for the CAC and four courses are already in the CAC.  The program change would be submitted in the July cycle for proposed implementation in Fall 2017.  The group reviewed the configurations and had questions about the sequencing of some courses and about some of the pre-requisites.
   
  With so many questions, John moved to table this program change so that it could undergo further review.  Jason seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
   
  Practical Nursing – Recommended for Approval
   
  Donna presented this program configuration change.  BIO 101 has been a hidden pre-requisite.  Now it is in the first semester, which helps with the transition to Associate Degree Nursing and works well for several other programs.  PNR 175, 154 and 181 will be added to the program, and PNR 121 will be created for the CAC and added to the program.  The proposed implementation date for these program changes is Fall 2017.  Donna noted that these changes are in the best interest of our students and there are no conflicts with other departments. 
   
  John motioned that all the PNR program changes be approved.  Jason seconded the motion.  The motion passed. 
   
  Sarah mentioned that she will review the committee charter to confirm its membership and voting categories.  Since Sue is the new chair of the committee, she will follow up to find a new Arts & Sciences representative and a Corporate & Community Education representative. 
   
  Course Changes:
   
  HSS 105 – Recommended for Approval
   
  Sue presented the HSS 105 revision. She note that many technical programs require HSS 105, which has pre-requisites.  Many of those students do not have the pre-requisites, and take HSS 205 instead, which does not have pre-requisites.  HSS 205 is a university transfer course and is more difficult, and students are not being successful.  She asked the group to approve the removal of the HSS 105 pre-requisites.
   
  John made a motion to remove the HSS 105 pre-requisites. Donna seconded the motion. The motion passed. 
   
  ECO 207 - Tabled
   
  Sue noted that the department would like to create ECO 207, International Economics, and submit it to the CAC.  The group discussed several issues including financial aid requirements for veterans, transferability, demand for the class, and the proposed implementation date.  Discussion on the course was tabled until the following could be completed.
   
  ACTION ITEM:  Adam Ghiloni will research whether a veteran can get financial aid for the course if it is not in the printed catalog.  Would an updated online catalog suffice for this requirement?
   
  BIO 112 and 115 – Administratively Approved with a Review in Spring Semester 2017
   
  These courses have already been administratively approved, and Sue is presenting them to the committee as information.  These lower level biology courses require BIO 105 or 101 as pre-requisites, and are run for and required by Health Education majors.  There is no room in the Health Education programs for BIO 105 or 101, and the revision is to remove them.  To accommodate for the general biology material, BIO 112 and 115 are both being increased by one lecture hour and decreased by one lab hour.  The administrative approval required that this revision come back to the Curriculum Committee in the spring semester to review the success rates. 
   
  Donna asked for clarification on the curriculum and instruction process, and is concerned that  the division representative may not have the background or expertise to present a change.  As the curriculum and instruction process evolves, Sarah noted that the Curriculum and Instructional Support staff will work with the originator of a curriculum revision and will present the change to the committee.  The division representative will be charged with taking information back to the division.
   
  With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
   
  RECORDER:             Anne Bryan
   
  NEXT MEETING DATE:     Wednesday, June 1, at 2:00, in CD 142