Curriculum Committee Meeting - 2/9/18

Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

February 9, 2018 ~ 11:00 a.m.

Cleveland Hall, Room 142

 

Members Present: Tonia Faulling, Marilyn Angoli, Chad Gregory, Jason Poole, Amoena Norcross,

Robin Long, Sarah Shumpert

Members Absent: Donna Palmer, Sandra Strickland, Scott Harvey, Crystal McLaughlin,

John Woodson, Amy Roberts, Lacey Torge, Adam Ghiloni

Guests: Stan Compton

 

1.   October 2017 Minutes Approved with Correction

The Committee approved the October minutes with the following correction: Marilyn Angoli was added to members absent.

2.   Curriculum Proposals

1. Automotive Air Conditioning Systems Certificate Recommended for Termination: Robin Long on behalf of Trent Hulehan proposed to expire Air Conditioning Systems Certificate. Robin noted the course has not been offered in two (2) years; there are currently no students working on this credential.                  
2. Manufacturing Management and Leadership Degree Modification Recommended for Approval: Stan Compton proposed a degree configuration for Fall 2019, removing EGR 110. EGR 110 is being phased out; this would remove 3 credit hours of Computer Technology. Stan stated if a student needs basic computer skills they can still take CPT 170 as an elective. This is contingent on State Tech approving state model revisions. Stan noted the model was last revised in 2009; Computer Technology is now embedded as part of most other courses.
   Sarah Shumpert noted the change of credit hours may have implications for the Veteran’s Financial Aid. Sarah and Robin will follow up on the impact for the Veteran’s Financial Aid.

c.   Health Science Certificate Recommended for Termination: Robin Long on behalf of Jackie Rutledge proposed to expire the Health Science Certificate due to lack of student interest and enrollment. Robin noted the certificate is not providing any value for the students and there are currently no students working on the credential.

4.   Update of Curriculum Development Project Charter: Sarah Shumpert gave a brief update on the status of the Curriculum Development project team process. She noted that the team decided that they needed to define curriculum elements and map what policy or body regulates each element before moving on to creating an approval process. This work will result in a Curriculum Manual for the College.

 

5.    Open discussion, Next Meeting, and Adjournment: Marilyn Angoli gave an update on the status of the catalog. She stated the catalog is out for review and they are waiting for the submitted changes.  Marilyn noted there are also a few more changes in WIDS that will need to be completed.

 

        Sarah Shumpert requested the Committee meet monthly until the next catalog deadline to ensure the changes are submitted in a timely manner. Tonia Faulling will send a meeting request for the Committee meeting in March 2018.