CURRICULUM COMMITTEE ❙ MINUTES
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.434.4611
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 I 3:00 p.m.
Loft Conference Room – Drescher Hall 300E
Members Present:
Guido Davis Del Piccolo, Chair
Georgia Lorenz, Vice Chair
Brenda Benson
Ellen Cutler
Diane Gross
Aileen Huang
Maral Hyeler
Helen LeDonne
Emily Lodmer
Walter Meyer
Eric Minzenberg
Estela Narrie
James Pacchioli
Patricia Ramos
Deborah Schwyter
Edie Spain
Marcel Strickler
Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein
Gary Taka
Esau Tovar
Members Absent:
Randal Lawson
Jeffery Shimizu
Marco Vivero
Carol Womack
Others Present:
Frank Dawson
Ron Furuyama
Peggy Kline
Jennifer Merlic
Christine Schultz
Susan Sterr
Joy Tucker
Gary Todd
Sal Veas
M I N U T E S
I.
Call to order
II. Public Comments*
The meeting was called to order at 3:12 p.m.
III. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of May 18, 2011 were approved as presented.
IV. Chair’s report:
The Academic Senate approved the following on May 31, 2011:
 Geography 8/Urban Studies 8: Urban Geography – Introduction to the Hospitality
Industry (Distance Education)
 Business 11: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Distance Education)
The Chair also announced the following:
 The edited version of AR 4314 Credit by Exam, and AR 4351 Catalog Rights were
presented to the Academic Senate for a first reading.
The following changes were requested by the Academic Senate:
o Definition of AR 4351 Catalog Rights.
o Clarification of several elements in AR 4314 Credit by Examination.
The Committee discussed the changes to be made to the ARs, before presenting to the
Academic Senate for a second reading. See Appendix A and B for AR 4314 and 4351, as
presented for a second reading.
The Chair also announced that Estela Narrie and he would be working on a table to display the
rationale behind the number of minimum units in the Expansion of GE Area Credit for College
Level Examination Program (CLEP), which was tabled by the Academic Senate for consideration
in the future.
*Five minutes is allotted to any member of the public who wishes to address the Curriculum Committee on a specific agenda item, for general public
comments, or non-agenda items.
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V. Information items:
1. ECE 22 name change (from “ECE Field Experience” to “Practicum in Early Childhood
Education”)
2. Chemistry 12, 21, 22, 24 course updates
3. Health E 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 course updates
4. CIS 1 course update
VI. Program Review – English:
English 1, English 2, English3, English 4, English 5, English 6, English 7, English 8, English 9,
English 10, English 11, English 14, English 15, English 17, English 18, English 21A, English 21B,
English 23, English 24, English 26, English 30A, English 30B, English 31, English 32, English 34,
English 39, English 40, English 41, English 45, English 48, English 50, English 51, English 52,
English 53, English 54, English 55, English 56, English 57, English 58, English 59, English 70,
English 80, English 81A, English 83A, English 83B, English 84R, English 84W.
ACTION ITEMS:
VII.
Consent Agenda:
a. Chemistry 24: Change of pre/co-requisite to Chemistry 22 – presented by Jennifer
Merlic.
Emily Lodmer moved to approve the changes to Chemistry 24 with the following changes:
o Total Instructional Hours changed to 90 hours.
o Change Prerequisite or Corequisite to Chemistry 22 under “Prerequisite,
Corequisite & Advisory Checklist and Worksheet” (ref. p.13 of 6/1/11 agenda);
change prerequisite to Chemistry 21.
Motion made by: Emily Lodmer
The motion passed unanimously
VIII.
Seconded by: Deborah Schwyter
New Courses – non-credit:
b. HUMDEV E26: Healthy Aging for Older Adults - presented by Ron Furuyama.
Estela Narrie moved to approve HUMDEV E26 with the following changes:
o The phrase “engagement in the arts” in the course description to be detailed to
correspond with the 50% course content of creative activities in drawing, painting,
sculpture, etc. (Changes to be submitted by Ron Furuyama).
Motion made by: Estela Narrie
The motion passed unanimously
IX.
Seconded by: Helen LeDonne
New Courses – credit:
c. English 20: Reading and Writing 2 – presented by Susan Sterr.
Brenda Benson moved to approve English 20 with the following changes:
o Delete the words “Essays” and “Quizzes and Exercises” in the table for V.
Course Content; add “Preparation for” before “Common Essay Exam.”
o Add “7” to Paragraphs/Essays under VI. Methods of Evaluation.
o Change Appropriate Minimum Qualifications to read: “English” and “Reading.”
Approval of course & prerequisite
Motion made by: Brenda Benson
The motion passed unanimously
Seconded by: Diane Gross
d. Broadcasting 21: Short-Form Visual Media Production – presented by Frank
Dawson.
Maral Hyeler moved to approve Broadcasting 21 with the following changes:
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Under Skills Advisory, replace “non-linear editing” with “Experience in digital
video editing; ET 31A.”
The sentence “Upon entry to the course…media production” in the Catalog
Description to be deleted and course reference to be made instead.
Add acronym (PSA) to first reference of “Public Service Announcements’” in the
course description.
Change language under IVb. Arranged Hours Instructional Activities to indicate
presence of an instructor.
Approval of course & prerequisite
Motion made by: Maral Hyeler
The motion passed unanimously
Seconded by: Estela Narrie
X. Degrees & Certificates:
e. Revisions in Business (Certificates of Achievement and Associate degrees)
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Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
International Business Certificate of Achievement
Logistics Certificate of Achievement
Management/Leadership Certificate of Achievement
Marketing Certificate of Achievement
Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
Insurance Professional Certificate of Achievement
Insurance Specialist Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Arts Degree, Business Administration
Associate in Arts Degree, Insurance Professional
Associate in Arts Degree, Logistics/Supply Chain Management
Associate in Arts Degree, Management/Leadership
Associate in Arts Degree, Merchandising
Emily Lodmer moved to approve the revisions in Business Certificates of Achievement
and Associate Degrees with the following changes:
o International Business Certificate of Achievement: Change language under
the additional recommended courses to read “Select two additional courses...”
and change number of units to (6-8) units.
In addition, the Chair also made the following corrections:
Merchandising Certificate of Achievement and AA:
o In the “select one additional” area, Business 5 was included on the
Certificate but not in the same area of the AA. Therefore, Business 5 was
included as an elective in the AA.
Approval of revisions in Business certificates and AAs
Motion made by: Emily Lodmer
The motion passed unanimously
f.
Seconded by: Walter Meyer
Associate in Science for Transfer, Chemistry (AS-T Chemistry) - presented by
Jennifer Merlic.
James Pacchioli moved to approve the degree with the following changes:
o Delete “many colleges and universities, particularly” under the Catalog
Description, replace with “many campuses in” such that it reads: Completion of
the degree indicates that the student will have satisfied the lower division requirements
for transfer into the Chemistry major for many campuses in the California State
University system.
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o Under “Recommended Courses” add “…and may be required by some
universities” such that it reads: It is strongly recommended and may be required by
some universities that students take one of the following sequences prior to transfer.
Approval of degree
Motion made by: James Pacchioli
The motion passed unanimously
Seconded by: Diane Gross
g. Associate in Arts for Transfer, Political Science (AA-T Political Science)
Approval of degree
Motion made by: Estela Narrie
The motion passed unanimously.
XI.
Old Business:
h. SB-1440 update:
None.
XII.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Seconded by: Brenda Benson
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APPENDIX – A: AR 4314 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION, AS SUBMITTED TO
THE ACADEMIC SENATE FOR SECOND READING ON JUNE 7, 2011
ARTICLE 4300 STUDENT PROGRESS AND GRADUATION
AR 4314 Credit by Examination
Students currently enrolled at Santa Monica College may receive credit by
stipulated in this regulation.
1.
examination in -four ways
SMC Departmental Challenge Exam
In order to receive credit, the following conditions must be met:
a) The student must be enrolled and in good standing at Santa Monica College during the semester
in which the exam is taken.
b) Prior to the semester in which the exam is taken, the student will have successfully completed at
least six units of credit at Santa Monica College.
c) The student may not challenge a course in which he/she has previously enrolled.
d) A given course may be challenged by exam only once.
e) A maximum of 18 units of credit-by-exam may be attempted at Santa Monica College. A
maximum of 15 units of credit-by-exam may be completed at Santa Monica College.
f) Credit will not be allowed for a course at a lower level than a course for which credit has been
previously received either at Santa Monica College or another accredited institution in the United
States or a recognized institution abroad.
g) A list of departmentally approved courses that may be challenged by exam shall be filed with the
Curriculum Committee and published in the College Catalog
h) The student must notify the College of his/her intent to take the exam by the end of the third week
of the semester during which the exam is to be taken. The exam will be given by the end of the
eighth week of the semester.
i) Departmental exams will be given only during the Fall and Spring semesters and must be
administered by a faculty member designated by the faculty chair or administrator.
j) Programs offering challenge exams mandated by other agencies shall abide by the regulations of
those agencies.
k) Units received through credit-by-exam will not apply to the residence requirement for graduation
from Santa Monica College.
l) Courses for which credit is received by challenge exam will count toward units completed only
and will not be included in the calculation of the student’s grade point average.
m) Credit earned by credit exam/challenge will be posted to the student’s record at the end of the
semester during which the credit was received.
2.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Santa Monica College students are permitted to earn units of college credit under the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP), a standardized national testing program. By petition through the
Admissions Office, credit for examinations passed will be entered on transcripts as units of credit
completed but will not carry a letter grade. These units can count toward the Associate degree and
Certificate of Achievement requirements and may be accepted for transfer, but only by institutions that
participate in the program. Test centers are located throughout the State of California. Information and
applications can be obtained through the Educational Testing Service.
Santa Monica College grants CLEP exam credit
as approved by the Curriculum
Committee and published in the college catalog.
3.
Advanced Placement Exam
a) Students may receive credit for specific Advanced Placement (AP) exams as
approved by the
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Curriculum Committee. A list of approved Advanced Placement Exams is published in
the college catalog. as well as the college catalog.
b) In order to receive AP credit, a student must submit the official AP Grade Report to the Admissions
Office.
c) Once records are verified and eligibility determined, the student will receive the appropriate AP credit
course equivalent. No grade will be given.
d) AP exam results may be used to determine a student’s eligibility in
select courses as specified in AR 4111.4
e) Credit awarded through advanced placement may be used to satisfy graduation requirements toward
the Associate degree, IGETC and CSU-GE breadth requirements.
f) AP credit will not apply toward financial aid nor can it be used to satisfy the residence requirement for
graduation.
g) No fees will be charged for the processing and posting of AP credit.
4.
International Baccalaureate(IB) Exam
a) Students may receive credit for specific International Baccalaureate (IB) exams as
approved by
the Curriculum Committee. A list of approved IB Exams is published in the
college catalog.available from the Admissions and Counseling Offices as well as the college
catalog.
b) In order to receive IB credit, a student must submit the official IB Grade Report to the Admissions
Office.
c) Once records are verified and eligibility determined, the student will receive the appropriate IB credit
course equivalent. No grade will be given.
d) Credit award through IB may be used to satisfy graduation requirements toward the Associate degree,
IGETC and CSU-GE breadth requirements.
e) IB credit will not apply toward financial aid nor can it be used to satisfy the residence requirement for
graduation.
f) No fees will be charged for the processing and posting of IB credit.
Reviewed and/or Updated: 5/18/2011
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APPENDIX B: AR 4351 CATALOG RIGHTS, AS SUBMITTED TO THE
ACADEMIC SENATE FOR SECOND READING ON JUNE 7, 2011
Version 2 for 2nd Read
CURRENT: AR 4351
Catalog Rights
Students may graduate under the general education and major requirements in effect at
the time of their initial enrollment if continuous enrollment is maintained, or at the time
their continuous enrollment commences, or under the requirements in effect at the time
of graduation. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in both fall and spring
semester terms.
Reviewed and/or Updated: 6/11/02
PROPOSED CHANGES: AR 4351
Catalog Rights
Catalog rights dictate that a student may satisfy the requirements of a degree or
certificate by completing the general education and major/area of emphasis
requirements in effect at any time of their continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment
is defined as enrollment in consecutive Fall and Spring semesters until completion.
Reviewed and/or Updated: 5/18/2011
CLEAN VERSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES: AR 4351
Catalog Rights
Catalog rights dictate that a student may satisfy the requirements of a degree or
certificate by completing the general education and major/area of emphasis
requirements in effect at any time of their continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment
is defined as enrollment in consecutive Fall and Spring semesters until completion.