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CCC Minutes - 09/16/2013
College of Education
College Curriculum Committee
September 16, 2013
Minutes
Members Present: Nancy Waldron (Chair), Penny Cox (SESPECS), Catherine Emihovich
(HDOSE), Nicholas Gage (SESPECS), Swapna Kumar (STL), Diane Porter Roberts (HDOSE),
Shelly Warm (STL), Thomas Moore (Graduate Student Representative), Rachel Andrews
(Undergraduate Student Representative), Tom Dana (Associate Dean), Theresa Vernetson
(Assistant Dean), Joy Bronston Shackow (Guest, STL)
Members Absent: None
Meeting was called to order at 2:06 pm
Action Items
New Graduate Certificate Program
1. Science, Mathematics and Technology Teaching
Joy Schackow discussed plans to implement new 15-credit hour graduate certificate
program. Several changes were recommended by the council to be addressed in a revised
submission, including:
• Change the title of the certificate program to Science, Mathematics, OR Technology
Teaching
• Provide additional explanation to indicate that students Must choose an area of
concentration for the certificate program.
• Rephrase “technology-enriched learning” in the certificate description
• Consider the need for a project or portfolio to synthesize learning across the program
and demonstrate Student Learning Outcomes. According to the Graduate School
Certificate Policy found at http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/certificatepolicy.pdf "Proposals for Graduate Certificates must include student learning
outcomes and appropriate assessment methods.
Motion by Catherine Emihovich to RECYCLE this until suggested changes made
Second by Shelly Warm
Motion Passed
Course Change – Graduate
2. EEX6233 Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction: Mild Disabilities (Title Change)
The proposal is to change the title from the above to “Designing Instruction for Inclusive
Classrooms” for Spring 2014. The proposal also seeks to change the course description
from “Providing education services to students with disabilities” to “This course provides
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students with theoretical background and practical strategies needed to successfully teach
students with disabilities and other learning needs across the continuum of services in
various K-12 settings. Particular focus is placed on the classroom environment and
individualizing assessment and instruction to meet a range of learner needs.”
Motion by Catherine Emihovich to APPROVE the changes.
Second by Nicholas Gage
Motion Passed
3. EEX6863 Supervised Practice in Special Education (Credit Change)
The proposal is to change credits to variable credit of 1-6 hours and to allow for repeatable
credit for up to 6 hours. There was also a proposal to change the prerequisites from
“approval of special education faculty in area of specialization and Office of Student
Teaching” to “Approval of special education faculty and Office of Student Services.”
Motion by Diane Porter Roberts to APPROVE changes.
Second by Catherine Emihovich
Motion Passed
New Course - Graduate
4. EDG5XXX Knowing and Learning in STEM Education
Committee recommended that the following statement from the syllabus should be
removed: “Note: that this course may contain undergraduates who are taking it as SMT
3100 with some differences in assignments.” The committee explored the motion of
conditional approval with the following recommendations: Either removal of statement
about undergraduate course cross listing or if the two courses are offered together, then
the syllabus for each class must be submitted with clear indication of how graduate course
differs than undergraduate course.
Motion for CONDITIONAL APPROVAL with necessary changes by Catherine Emihovich
Second by Rachel Andrews
Motion Passed
5. SCE5XXX Diversity and Equity in Science Teaching
This is a previously recycled request. The previously requested changes were made in the
syllabus. New questions about course level and recommendation to change course to an
introductory level from an intermediate one. Committee also recommended removing term
“inclusive” from the rationale. If these changes are accepted by faculty submitter/program
course can be approved
Motion for CONDITIONAL APPROVAL by Thomas Moore if recommended changes accepted
Second by Catherine Emihovich
Motion Passed
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6. SCE5XXX Data Driven Science Instruction
Minor changes in wording of rationale. CCC approval based on faculty/program accepting
changes.
Motion for CONDITIONAL APPROVAL by Nicholas Gage
Second by Penny Cox
Motion Passed
Course Change– Undergraduate
7. SMT3XXX Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science (Prerequisites
Change)
Change prerequisites from SMT 1661, SMT 1662, and SMT 3100 to
MAE 2364 and SMT 3100.
Motion to APPROVE by Catherine Emihovich
Second by Thomas Moore
Motion Passed
Discussion Items
Doctoral Research Course Requirements
FPC sent this agenda item to CCC for review and proposed action this year.
Questions/issues have arisen from faculty about the process and resulting decisions
regarding the approval of alternative/substitute courses to meet doctoral research course
requirements. It is unclear who makes the final decision about acceptable
substitute/alternative courses, or the process used for the decision
For doctoral programs in HDOSE, students are not presently able to get a Minor in REM
because of graduate school rules about outside/external committee members for doctoral
committee. Also what constitutes a minor/concentration in REM given that doctoral
students already take 12 hours of required coursework to meet school/program research
requirements.
Will continue discussion next meeting.
Other Business - None
Meeting was adjourned at 4:01 pm
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