Members Present:
Tonia Faulling, Chad
Gregory, Donna Palmer, Jason Poole, Som Linthicum, Adam Ghiloni, Amoena
Norcross, Sarah Shumpert
Members Absent:
John Woodson, Amy Roberts, Sandra Strickland,
Marilyn Angoli, Scott
Harvey, Robin Long
Guests: N/A
1. April
2018 Minutes Approved with Correction
The Committee approved the February 9, 2018 minutes with the
following correction: February 2017 corrected to February 2018.
2. Introduce
New Members: Sarah Shumpert on behalf of Tonia Faulling welcomed Som
Linthicum to the Curriculum Committee. In addition, Sarah thanked existing
members whose term was completed for volunteering to serve another term on the
Committee.
3. Curriculum Proposals
a. Media Arts
Production Recommended to Expire: Sarah
Shumpert on behalf of John Woodson proposed to expire course ARV 162 Graphic
Reproduction 1, stating the content is covered throughout other courses. In
addition to proposing changing the title “Digital Photography Certificate to “Photography
Certificate” noting the term “digital” is no longer relevant.
b. Industrial Electronics Recommended to Expire: Sarah Shumpert on behalf of Robert
Ellenberg proposed to expire Basic Electronics Certificate stating there was
not an added benefit for students to acquire certificate along with degree; in
addition to a lack of enrollment since 2015. Sarah noted the only impact updating
course pre-requisites; EEM 251 = EEM 230 AND IMT 141 and EEM 252 = Only EEM
251, is within their own department. Action
Item: Sarah Shumpert will inform the Data Center Basic Electronics
Certificate will not be available in Fall 2019 enrollment.
c. Medical
Assisting Recommended to Expire: Donna
Palmer on behalf of Laura McClain, Mandy Hanks and Jackie Rutledge proposed to
expire AHS 104 Medical Vocabulary/Anatomy. Donna noted there are currently two
medical terminology courses offered AHS 102 and AHS 104. AHS 102 is
transferring to many colleges and universities; AHS 102 meets the content
required and is a better course for students. In addition, many students will
take AHS 102 and AHS 104 to meet financial aid or full-time status, which is a
waste of their financial aid and time. Donna informed the Committee Nursing
Preparation Certificate, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting and Medical
Emphasis programs have been contacted to replace AHS 104 with AHS 102. These
programs and diploma configuration will be updated accordingly.
d. Administrative
Office: Please note some agenda items were not addressed at
this meeting regarding expiring AHS 104. The Committee will address the
additional prerequisite changes and course expirations at the next scheduled
Curriculum Committee meeting; TBD.
e. General
Engineering Technology Recommended Degree Configuration: Sarah Shumpert on behalf of Dorian McIntire proposed
replacing program electives in 3rd semester with MET 238 Lean Manufacturing;
removing prerequisites from EET 145 and EET 212. MET 238 will better expose
students to a valuable industry tool, which is in high demand by employers and
is recommended by the program advisory committee.
f.
Humanities Recommended to Expire: Sarah Shumpert on behalf of Dell Vanhuss proposed to
expire ART 121 2-D Design Fundamentals, ART 122 3-D Design Fundamentals, and
ART 211 Introduction to Painting. The College does not have a dedicated space
to allow program to offer these courses.
g. Mechatronics: Sarah Shumpert on behalf of Doug Wilson noted to the
Committee the changes to Mechatronics were to correct errors and address hidden
prerequisites; no action is required by the Committee this is a non-voting
item.
h. Automotive
Recommended Degree Configuration: Sarah
Shumpert on behalf of Trent Hulehan proposed the degree configuration to
replace EGR 110 with CPT 170 or IDS 106; EGR 110 is being phased out.
4. Open discussion and Adjournment: The next
Curriculum Committee is already scheduled to meet prior to the Commission
meeting on October 1, 2018.
