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CCC MINUTES 9/27/2005
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
September 27, 2005
Present: L. Alamillo, F. Arce, D. Charman, S. Dowden, P. Gebert, L. Kjeseth,
E. Martinez, S. Oda-Omori, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, J. Stewart, J. Young
Ex-Officio
Members Present: J. Bagnall, A. Collette, M. Hall, S. Rodriguez, A. Spor, L. Suekawa
Also Present: L. Back, D. Berney, R. Elton-Collett, T. Hazell, R. Hughes, L. Olsen,
J. Schwartz, R. Way
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C. Somin moved that the minutes of the September 13th College Curriculum Committee meeting be approved as written and P. Gebert seconded the motion. As there were no comments, Chair Young called for a vote and the minutes were approved as presented.
CHAIR’S REPORT
J. Young reminded the CCC that during the discussion of the Nursing proposals at the September 13th meeting, review of Nursing 254, Nursing 255ab, and the Nursing major was tabled. She informed everyone that discussion will continue on Nursing 254 and 255ab on October 11th. The Chair instructed members to keep their Nursing 254 proposals for this meeting and added that everyone would receive new copies of the Nursing 255ab proposal on Monday, October 3rd. CCC members will also receive CSU documentation for Nursing 254 on this date. Chair Young concluded her report by informing the CCC that the proposal for the Nursing major will be entertained at the November 8th meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS’ REPORT
Vice President Arce told the committee that the newly constituted Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Committee held its first meeting and will continue to meet twice a month throughout the semester. The Vice President informed those present that this committee will develop institutional outcomes based on the College’s mission and that the CCC will be kept apprised of the progress made. F. Arce then added that the CCC’s role with SLOs will become critical in the future.
COURSE DISCIPLINES LIST
CCC faculty representatives of the academic divisions received copies of the 2005 – 2006 Course Disciplines List for their respective divisions. J. Young stated that this list should be referred to when reviewing curriculum as it is the CCC’s responsibility to determine if the appropriate discipline has been assigned to a course.
CURRICULUM REVIEW
PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:
J. Young reviewed with the committee the justifications for approval she and Vice President Arce provided for the inactivation of Contemporary Health 4 and 99abc, First Aid 3, Physical Education 99abc, Interior Design 28 and 35, and Nutrition and Foods 14 and 20. She then turned to the justification for revising the static lab hours of Respiratory Care 176, 178, 280, 282, 284, and 286 to arranged hours. As there were no questions about any of the proposals, the Chair asked for a motion of approval. S. Dowden made the motion and C. Somin seconded it. The motion carried.
FINE ARTS PROPOSALS:
J. Young informed L. Back she would have 25 minutes to present her division’s proposals. Dean Back then distributed an errata sheet, introduced D. Berney, author of the Dance 89abcd proposal, and thanked CCC members who had forwarded suggestions for revisions. Review began with Art 61ab and after minor revisions to the catalog description and Sections II and V of the outline were agreed to, the committee turned to the Art 73ab proposal. A brief discussion was held during which minor changes to the catalog description and Section II of the outline were noted. Next, L. Back directed the committee’s attention to Music 80. The dean informed the CCC that consideration of UC transferability for this course, as well as Music 81A, was being added for consideration. She then provided changes for Sections II, III, and V of the course outline for Music 80. During the brief review of Music 81A, the committee and the dean agreed to revisions for the catalog description and Section II of the outline. The division’s presentation concluded with the Dance 89abcd proposal and during the discussion, D. Berney agreed to
J. Stewart’s suggested wording for one of the critical thinking assignments. Agreement was also reached for revisions to the catalog description and Sections II, IV, and V of the outline. L. Suekawa then asked if Art 61ab required a text. L. Back responded that this course did not have a text but that the instructor required students to read journal articles. J. Bagnall then suggested rewording for the Dance 89abcd catalog description but
D. Berney said the present description was appropriately written. At the end of the discussion of the Fine Arts proposals, L. Kjeseth moved that Art 61ab and 73ab, Music 80 and 81A, and Dance 89abcd be approved as revised. P. Gebert seconded the motion.
L. Kjeseth then moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the conditions of enrollment for the courses be approved. The motion carried.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
After Chair Young informed the division it had 25 minutes to present its proposals, Dean Way thanked S. Dowden for the suggestions she had provided. The dean then introduced R. Hughes, faculty representative for the Quality Assurance courses, and R. Elton-Collett, support staff. R. Way asked that review begin with Quality Assurance 1 and during the brief discussion, revisions were accepted for the course’s recommended preparation, the catalog description, and Sections II and VII of the outline. Next, Dean Way informed the committee that the discipline of Materials Testing Technology was being added to the existing discipline of Manufacturing Technology for Quality Assurance 4A, 7, and 8. Then the dean asked that review continue with Quality Assurance 4A. The CCC agreed to the change in number for this course as well as revisions to the outline’s Sections II, IV, and V. Review of Quality Assurance 7 and 8 was then held and during the brief discussion, a revision to the catalog description for Quality Assurance 7 and revisions to Sections II and IV of the outline for Quality Assurance 8 were agreed to. J. Stewart moved, and V. Rapp seconded, that the CCC approve the revised Quality Assurance proposals. The motion carried. V. Rapp moved that the courses’ conditions of enrollment be approved. J. Siddiqui seconded the motion, which carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
Chair Young informed the CCC that the proposals for Physical Education 90ab, Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team, and Physical Education 91abc, Off-Season Training for Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team, had been tabled. She explained that it was inappropriate to review these courses because the college did not presently have a wrestling team. In response to S. Dowden’s question about the need for CCC representatives to retain these proposals for a future meeting, J. Young directed members to keep their proposals then said she would provide the CCC with a status report regarding these courses as soon as possible.
J. Schwarz, Dean of the Health Sciences and Athletics Division, introduced T. Hazell of the Physical Education Department and L. Olsen of the division’s support staff. The dean then outlined the proposed revisions for Physical Education 1ab. After agreement was reached for revisions to the catalog description and for Sections II, III, IV and V of the course outlines, A. Collette provided information regarding the Title 5 regulations governing repeatability. As it was established that a physical education activity course can legally be repeated three times, the division asked that the number of the course be changed from Physical Education 1ab to Physical Education 1abcd to indicate the course can be taken four times. The CCC agreed to this change. J. Stewart then moved that the revised Physical Education 1ab proposal be approved. L. Kjeseth seconded the motion, which carried. P. Gebert moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the condition of enrollment for the course be approved. The motion carried.
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Chair Young reminded the CCC that at its last meeting, she had proposed a revision to the committee’s bylaws that reflected changing the name Division Curriculum Committee to Division Curriculum/Technical Review Committee. In addition, she also proposed adding a brief statement which reinforced the responsibilities of the DCC. As the Chair did not receive any comments regarding the proposed revisions, she asked that a motion to accept the changes be put forth. P. Gebert moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the CCC Bylaws be revised as presented in the day’s packet. During the discussion that followed, F. Arce stated that he sensed there were varying degrees of understanding among the deans about the role of a DCC. He said it would be helpful if the CCC Chair met with the deans and discussed the responsibilities of a DCC before the bylaws were changed. Chair Young responded that the proposed changes to the bylaws only reflected a change to the name of the committee not to the role. V. Rapp offered to explain the changes to the deans at their next meeting, then J. Stewart remarked that if there was confusion among the deans, then perhaps it was premature for the CCC to vote on revising its bylaws. As there was a motion on the floor, Chair Young explained she would have to call for a vote. Approval of the motion meant the revised bylaws were accepted. The Chair then called for the vote and the motion carried. J. Young said she would work with V. Rapp on a presentation for the deans so that everyone was clear about the role of the DCC.
At 3:35 p.m., C. Somin moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
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CCC MINUTES 9/27/2005
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
September 27, 2005
FINE ARTS DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Art 61ab – Beginning Ceramics
Current Status/Proposed Change
Survey of This course covers the history and techniques of ceramics. Bbasic methods of hand-building with clay and techniques for including forming, glazing, and decorating techniques and offers with an introduction to wheel-throwing. Also covered is a brief historical and cultural survey of ceramics.
2. Art 73ab – Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course is an Iintroduction to fundamental the design and technical processes of jewelry and metalsmithing. design and techniques. Emphasis placed on the Construction techniques such as sawing, soldering, forming, casting, and design potential of metal fabrication surface embellishment are employed in combination with various metals and stones. Also covered are issues of contemporary aesthetics and their influence on jewelry design and construction.
3. Dance 89abcd – Advanced Dance Theatre
Current Status/Proposed Change
In this Cclass operates as a dance company. Sstudents organize production elements and rehearse as performing members of the a dance company. Dance performance techniques and artistic skills are emphasized. Choreography is by faculty, and guest artists, or advanced level dance students. Focus is on pre-professional experience in Emphasis is also given to preparation for pre-professional auditions. Attendance at selected dance events at El Camino College sponsored by the South Bay Center for the Arts is required.
CHANGES IN TRANSFER STATUS, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Music 81A – Introduction to Electronic Music Studio
Current Status/Proposed Change
Transfer CSU, UC
Hands-on instruction on synthesizers, computer programs and In this course students are introduced to audio recording, equipment. No theory or performance experience needed live sound reinforcement, signal processors, microphones, reference monitors, room acoustics, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), computers, synthesizers, and software. Emphasis is placed on the technical and creative utilization of audio equipment in conjunction with the production of audio recordings and live sound reinforcement.
CHANGES IN NUMBER, TRANSFER STATUS, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Music 80abc - Fundamentals of Electronic Music
Current Status/Proposed Change
Transfer CSU, UC
Introduces This course provides instruction in the use of synthesizers, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), computers, musical acoustics, sound design, and recording equipment. Taught in a studio, the course prepares the student for more advanced hands-on courses in the series. Physics of sound, survey of electronic music, demonstrations of current equipment software. Emphasis is placed on technical, compositional, and performance skills utilizing digital synthesizers in conjunction with computers and music software.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSES
1. Contemporary Health 4 – HIV/AIDS Awareness
2. Contemporary Health 99abc – Independent Study
3. First Aid 3 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
4. Physical Education 99abc – Independent Study
CHANGES IN NUMBER, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Physical Education 1abcd – Body Conditioning and Physical Fitness
Instruction and practice in physical conditioning This course is designed to provide students with a fitness foundation through the means of cardiorespiratory endurance training, muscular strength and endurance training, and flexibility exercises and aerobics (heart conditioning) through running and other endurance activities. A student will be given a fitness assessment profile and then will develop an individualized exercise prescription. Student progress of fitness will be monitored and assessed regularly to assure completion of goals and objectives.
CHANGE IN LECTURE/LAB HOURS; COURSE REVIEW
1. Respiratory Care 176 – Introduction to Respiratory Care of the Non-Critically Ill Patient
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 9 hours per week to be arranged
2. Respiratory Care 178 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient I
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 7 hours Lab: 27 hours per week to be arranged (8 weeks course)
3. Respiratory Care 280 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient II
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 4 hours Lab: 15 hours per week to be arranged
4. Respiratory Care 282 – Fundamentals of Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 6 hours per week to be arranged
5. Respiratory Care 284 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient III