College Curriculum Review Committee Meeting

Approved Minutes

November 17, 2010

Members Present: N. Aumann, C. Corbin, E. Gravani, S. Halebsky, J. Hokanson, M. Kelly, J. Kronenbitter, D. Margine, J. O’Callaghan, D. Pitman,

K. Sayers-Walker, C. Van Der Karr, K. Zimmerman

Members Absent: R. Grantham,

Topic / Comments / Action
Approval of Minutes from 10/6/2010 / C. Corbin moved to pass; K. Sayers-Walker seconded / Passed
New Business / Because E. Gravani had to leave early, she requested that submissions within her school be discussed first.
1. New Course Proposal
ATR 418 – Pharmacology and Advanced General Medical Conditions / Discussion:
1.  The proposed title is specified by the professional organization – combing 2 courses (ATR 318 and ATR 349) to make this a 3-credit course
2.  There was confusion about the frequency code as fall, but the description states it has to be taken by seniors in the last semester. IF there is a prescribed sequence then there is no flexibility. E. Gravani will confirm with the department
C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
2. Alteration of Existing Course:
- ATR 318 Advanced Athletic Training
3. Deletion of Courses:
- ATR 349 Clinical Medical Skills in Athletic Training
- ATR 401 Pharmacology in Athletic Training / Discussion:
1. Students who are currently registering for this class – will be automatically moved into the new course
2. Because M.D.’s need to teach these courses there was slight concern of N. Sternfeld’s commitment due to her retirement. She is being hired as an adjunct on a semester basis.
3. Course syllabus was not included with application; C. Van Der Karr will follow up to get the syllabus.
M. Kelly moved to pass the alteration and deletions; S. Halebsky seconded; unanimous / Passed
4. Alteration of Existing Course ATR 360 Psycho-Social Intervention and Referral / Discussion:
1. Course syllabus was not included with application; C. Van Der Karr will follow up to get the syllabus.
C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; C. Corbin seconded; unanimous / Passed
5. Alteration of Existing Program ATR 360 / Discussion:
1. Program description will be placed in the new catalog. Students already registered for ATR 349 and ATR 401 courses will automatically be placed in ATR 418
M. Kelly moved to pass; J. Hokanson seconded; unanimous / Passed
6. New Course Proposal COM 321 Intermediate Writing for Public Relations / Discussion:
1. The committee is requesting clarification on question 12 where is refers to COM 310 and COM 323 as options vs. COM 321 to replace them. C. Van Der Karr will contact P. van der Veur to provide clarification
C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
7. Alteration of Existing Program COM_PRAD / Discussion:
1. Description of program states “an option to choose” where committee members thought it sounded like a requirement. The description needs to draw attention to the clarification. C. Van Der Karr will contact P. van der Veur for clarification.
M. Kelly moved to pass; D. Pitman seconded; unanimous / Passed
8. Alteration of Existing Courses:
- EDU 355 Physical Education Curriculum: Planning & Practice
- PED 356 Adapted Physical Education and Sport eg….essentially same change same change – alter / Discussion:
1. Both were reviewed at the same time as they are both requesting the same change to add a prerequisite to the existing course description. It was noted that if the workshops are not completed the students transcript will be flagged
C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
9. - New Course Proposal AAS 456 International Politics in the Middle East
- Alteration of Existing Course POL 456 (cross-listed with AAS 456) / Discussion:
1. The new course states that the prerequisite can be taken concurrently, however it is not indicated in the course description on the application.
2. The description needs to be edited or the prerequisite changed to no. C. Van Der Karr will follow-up with the department for clarification
AAS 456 - M. Kelly moved to pass contingently; J. Hokanson seconded; unanimous
POL 457 – M. Kelly moved to pass contingently; D. Margine seconded / Contingent Pass
10. New Course Proposal
PHI333 Ethics of Love / Discussion:
1. It was asked why this course has a 300 designation; clarified that it is consistent with other classes offered
2. It is the intention to make it regular course offering, however, and will strengthen social philosophy
C. Van Der Karr moved to approve; C. Corbin seconded; unanimous / Passed
Alteration of Existing Courses (multiple alterations from the Math Department) / Discussion:
1. D. Pitman provided an overview of the multiple alterations being submitted. He admitted that the course descriptions were not very descriptive and sometimes inaccurate. These alterations are being put forth in an effort to clean up and standardize what is being offered.
11. MAT 121 Calculus A / C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
12. MAT 122 Calculus B / M. Kelly moved to pass; J. O’Callaghan seconded; unanimous / Passed
13. MAT 135 Calculus I / S. Halebsky moved to pass; J. O’Callaghan seconded; unanimous / Passed
14. MAT 224 Discrete Mathematics / C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
15. MAT 236 Calculus II / Discussion:
1. Inquiry of what happened to MAT 121 as a prerequisite; D. Pitman responded that they just didn’t want it there; will take MAT 135 is declared a Math major. D. Margine moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
16. MAT 237 Calculus III / C. Van Der Karr moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
17. MAT 272 Linear Algebra / D. Margine moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
18. MAT 350 Theory of Numbers / M. Kelly moved to pass; J. Kronenbitter seconded; unanimous / Passed
19. MAT 354 Numerical Analysis / Discussion:
1. Needs clarification of MSC 186 as prerequisite or add to course description
M. Kelly moved to pass (with amendment); J. Hokanson seconded; unanimous / Passed
20. MAT 370 Algebraic Structures I / D. Margine moved to pass; M. Kelly and S. Halebsky seconded; unanimous / Passed
21. MAT 375 Geometry I / M. Kelly moved to pass; C. Van Der Karr seconded; unanimous / Passed
22. MAT 420 Intermediate Analysis / M. Kelly moved to pass; S. Halebsky seconded; unanimous / Passed
23. MAT 446 Probability and Statistics / D. Margine moved to pass; J. Hokanson seconded; unanimous / Passed
24. Alteration of Existing Program – Mathematics / C. Corbin moved to pass; M. Kelly seconded; unanimous / Passed
Meeting Adjournment / M. Kelly moved to adjourn; seconded by all

Submitted by Pam Schroeder – Approved 2/9/2011