Curriculum Review Committee (CRC)

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Noon - 1:00 PM, LH 413

Members and guests in attendance: Steve Brooks, Annabelle Foos, Ali Hajjafar, Shari Laster,

Hillary Nunn, Rex Ramsier, and guest Karen Greene.

  1. Meeting agenda – Approved
  2. Meeting minutes from 4/14/09 – Approved
  3. Course Proposals

Course Proposal
Number / Proposal Name/Description / Action
AS-09-015 / Change prerequisites and course number for 300 level area studies and cultural diversity courses / Approved
AS-09-074 / add Case Studies in Archaeology to General Education curriculum / Syllabi content -needs development
Can these courses be offered on a regular basis?
CRC recommends GEAC work with the department to resolve the objection
SC-09-42 / Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections Option / Approved
SC-09-43 / Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections / Approved
SC-09-44 / Forensic Studies Certificate / What is the difference between certificate and minor?Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New certificates will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-45 / Forensic Studies Minor / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New minors will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-46 / Computer Forensics Certificate / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New certificates will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-47 / Computer Forensics Minor / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New minors will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-48 / Computer Security Certificate / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New certificates will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-49 / Computer Security Minor / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New minors will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
SC-09-50 / Forensic Psychology Certificate / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New certificates will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
Do you talk with Psychology Dept?
Do you have an agreement with Psychology?
Majority of courses are A&S
Are these courses available on a regular basis?
SC-09-51 / Forensic Psychology Minor / What is the difference between certificate and minor? Justification is requested for why both are needed but have identical content.
Need to follow rules about 300-400 level courses in minors
Need to understand if these accompany bachelor’s or associate’s degrees at graduation
New minors will need HLC approval – this is a lot of work so the department needs to be aware of this
Do you talk with Psychology Dept?
Do you have an agreement with Psychology?
Majority of courses are A&S
Are these courses available on a regular basis?
All minors must address rules (see Bulletin)
SC-09-52 / AAS Construction Engineering Technology / Approved
SC-09-53 / Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology / Inconsistent language - credit hours changed, but proposal states no change
SC-09-57 / Addiction Services / Approved
Needs OBR official approval
SC09-39 / Surveying Engineering Technology / Approved
ED-08-29 / Add P-12 Physical Education Option to existing masters in C&I with Licensure Options program / Approved
EN 8-43 / 4450:432 System Simulation / Approved
ED-09-02 / 5500:780 Mode of Delivery Change / Need evidence on how to implement online
ED-09-04 / Blanket DL Course Proposal / No action taken since there has been no response from previous request
ED-09-20 / Create new graduate level course: Organization and Administration of Physical/Health Education, Intramural and Athletic / If you want this to be fully online – language must be changed to online rather than web-based.
Clarification requested on meaning of “posting”
Evaluation onsite?
ED-09-21 / Create new graduate level course: Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education / Needs clarification on attendance
No response from 1/28 request
ED-09-66 / Add online option to Tactics and Strategies in the Science of Coaching / Clarification requested on meaning of “posting”
ED-09-67 / Add online option to 5550:203, Measurement and Evaluation / Generic; needs clarification that online is what is being requested
FAA 08 033 / Web based version of 7800:658 History of Theatre / No action taken
No response received from previous request
NU-08-04 / Gerontological RN-Generalist Certificate / Only 3 courses; not enough credit hours
Must follow certificate rules
Use new language – free standing or with degree program
NU-08-05 / Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing-Course additions / Connected to NU-08-04
Mix CE credits with degree credit bearing
Proposal not modified; same issue as last year
NU-08-06 / Baccalaureate Program course additions for Registered Nurses or baccalaureate students / Same proposal as NU-08-05 with different level course
Mix of CE credits with degree credit bearing
  1. New Business – CRC will consider inviting colleges to meeting to discuss proposal preparation.
  2. Adjournment