Minutes for College of Humanities
Academic Council
Monday, April 20, 2015
~Approved~
In attendance:
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Scott Andrews, Christina Ayala-Alcantar, R. Dianne Bartlow, Amanda Baugh, Tim Black, Lauren Byler, Douglas Carranza, Brian Castronovo, Ranita Chatterjee, Stephanie Kim, Jennifer C. Lee, Evelyn McClave, Jody Myers, Gina Masequesmay, Mary Pardo, Beth Say, Khanum Shaikh, Jackie Stallcup, Karin Stanford, Rick Talbott, Claire White
Guests:
Shadi Ganjavi, Linguistics/TESL
1. Call to Order and Introductions
2:03 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes
Minutes approved.
3. Spring 2015 College Election Nominations
College of Humanities Personnel Committee (2-year term / 4 nominees)
v Robert Lopez (ENGL)
v Peter Garcia (CHS)
v Ken Lee (RS)
v Sheena Malhotra (GWS)
College of Humanities Sabbatical Committee (2-year term / 2 nominees)
v Kent Baxter (ENGL)
v Beth Wightman (ENGL)
v Lara Medina (CHS)
v Beatriz Cortez (CAS)
v Marta Lopez-Garza (GWS)
Faculty Senate (2-year term / 3 Full-time and 1 Lecturer)
v J.C. Lee(ENGL)
v Amanda Baugh (RS)
v James Findlay (RS)
v Freya Rojo (CAS)
v Linda Alvarez (CAS)
Standing Committees
Extended Learning Committee (3-year term / 1 nominee)
v Santosh Khadka (ENGL)
Library Committee (3-year term / 1 nominee)
v Ramon Garcia (CHS)
Personnel Planning and Review Committee (3-year term / 1 nominee)
v Christina Ayala-Alcantar (CHS)
Research and Grants Committee (3-year term / 1 nominee)
v Claire White (RS)
v Douglas Carranza (CAS)
Advisory Committee
Academic Grievance and Grade Appeals Board (2-year term / 1 nominee)
v Mutombo Nkulu-N’Sengha (RS)
v Teresa Williams-Leon (AAS)
4. Curriculum Reviews
· New Course: ENGL 215
Approved
· Program Modification: ENGL-Minor in Writing and Rhetoric
Approved
· Program Modification: M.A. in English
Approved
· New Course: KOR 201
Approved
· New Course: KOR 202
Approved
· New Course: LING 113A
Approved
· New Course: LING 113B
Approved
· New Course: LING 330
Approved
· New Course: LING 510
Approved
· New Course: LING 517
Approved
· New Course: LING 541
Approved
· Program Modification: M.A. in LING
Approved
· Program Modification: M.A. in TESL
Approved
· Program Modification: Minor in TESL
Approved
· Program Modification: Major in Modern Jewish Studies Program
Approved
· Course Modification: KOR 201
Approved
· Course Modification: CHS 312
Approved
· Course Modification: RS 305
Approved with the following corrections
o Change implementation date
o Add syllabus for EPC Review
· Course Modification: RS 367
Approved with the following corrections
o Change implementation date
o Add syllabus for EPC Review
5. EPC/GSC Update:
· A handout of items passed by Academic Council, EPC and GSC Spring 2015 will be distributed to council members for review at the May meeting.
· CHIN 312 and LSEKG program will be reviewed at Wednesday, April 22’s EPC meeting.
· Humanities curriculum will be reviewed by GSC on Tuesday, May 12.
6. Announcements
· Karin will email everyone information on AB 386. The legislation will be discussed further if necessary at the next Academic Council meeting.
· The culminating experience and what we need to know about it will be further discussed by Karin ant the next Academic Council meeting.
· Maggie Shiffrar, Asst. VP of Research and Graduate Studies will meet with Department Chairs and Graduate Coordinators to discuss Graduate programs. Please let Karin know if you like her to come to Academic Council or schedule a separate meeting.
· Brian Castronovo announced that the Spanish in Translation B.A. was passed by EPC.
· President Harrison has indicated an interest in Online Tutoring and would like to know how many departments and programs offer it? AAS has offered online tutoring before.
· Jewish Studies Event: Graphic Novelist Emily Cohen will be present on Tuesday, April 28th in SH 182 @ 11:00 am. Jody will send out more information to the chairs.
7. Adjournment
3:21 pm
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