WIU Council on General Education
Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2014
Spring 2014 CGE Members
Marjorie Allison
Irina Andreeva
Cheryl Bailey
Rumen Dimitrov
Magdelyn Helwig
Keith Holz
Yin-Chi Liao
Russ Morgan
Nancy Parsons
Diane Sandage
Joanne Sellen
Bill Siever
Keva Steadman
Brian Wehde
Oswald Warner
Michelle Yager
Dean Zoerink
Dept. of English and Journalism
(Humanities/Fine Arts)
Dept. of Mathematics
(Math/Natural Science)
Dept. of Communication
(Communication Skills)
Dept. of Mathematics
(Math/Natural Science)
Dept. of English & Journalism
(Communication Skills)
Dept. of Art
(Humanities/Fine Arts)
Dept. of Management & Marketing
(At-Large)
College of Arts and Sciences
(Ex-officio, Dean's Council Representative)
Office of the Provost
(Ex-officio, Provost's Representative)
Dept. of Sociology & Anthropology
(Social Science)
Dept. of Educational & Interdisciplinary Studies (At-Large)
School of Computer Sciences
(At-Large)
Dept. of Economics and Decision Sciences
(Social Science)
Student Government Association
Dept. of Sociology & Anthropology
(Multicultural)
Advising Center
(Ex-officio, COAA Representative)
Dept. of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration (Human Well Being)
ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Sandage (CGE Chair, Soc & Anthro), , Joanne Sellen (CGE Secretary,
EIS), Irina Andreeva (Math), Cheryl Bailey (Communication), Rumen Dimitrov (Math), Keith Holz (Art),
Oswald Warner (Soc & Anthro), Marjorie Allison (English & Journalism in Quad Cities),
ELECTED MEMBERS EXCUSED/ABSENT: Keva Steadman (Economics) ( in Quad Cities), Magdelyn Helwig
(CGE Vice-Chair, English & Journalism), Dean Zoerink (Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration),
Yin-Chi Liao (Management & Marketing)
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Parsons (Office of the Provost), Russ Morgan (Dean’s Council),
Michelle Yager (COAA Representative)
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS EXCUSED/ABSENT:
GUESTS PRESENT: Dr. Daniel Yoder, Dr. Dennis DeVolder, Dr. James McQuillan
CGE Chair Diane Sandage called the meeting to order at 3:3p.m. in Horrabin 7 on the Macomb campus
and with a connection to room 207 on the Quad Cities Campus.
MINUTES, INTRODUCTIONS, AND REPORTS
WELCOME TO GUESTS: Dr. Daniel Yoder, Dr. Dennis DeVolder, Dr. James McQuillan
Minutes from the last meeting on February 27, 2014 were approved with minor corrections.
Additions to the Agenda: None
Announcements: None
REPORTS:
a. Office of the Provost – Dr. Parsons reported that data from Spring and Fall is being
assembled into a report to be brought before CGE by the end of the semester.
b. CAS – Dr. Russ Morgan – No report.
c. University Advising – No Report
d. Faculty Senate/Articulation Requests – No report.
OLD BUSINESS
a. CS 114—This request was approved at the last meeting. Some minor typographical revisions
were discussed. Diane Sandage suggested that Goals 2 and 3 be assessed. Irina Andreeva
suggested that goal 4 be assessed. There was a discussion that Goal 4 is particularly difficult to
assess and some discussion of how the rubric would be applied. Majorie Allison moved to
approve goals 2 and 3. It was seconded by Bill Siever and approved with one abstention. Rumen
Dimitrov suggested that CS 214 be included at a later date and made a general comment that
any AP course should be recognized as a General Education requirement.
b. RPTA 112-- This request was approved at the last meeting. Some minor typographical revisions
were discussed. There was some discussion of the distinction between 110 and 112. The
difference was in content and in the focus on the activity of the course and its impact on the
individual as opposed to society. It was noted that from an advising standpoint, a two-credit
option to take along with University 100 makes this course beneficial to students. There was
also a question of whether this course might replace 110. Dr. Yoder noted that this is a course
that appeals to BGS students but would track the registrations in future semesters. Diane
Sandage suggested goals 2 and 6 be assessed. Joanne Sellen move moved to approve the goals.
It was seconded and approved by all members.
Dr. DeVolder indicated that he is planning to submit CS 214 by the end of the semester. The
group discussed the fact that with a discussion of the review of the GE structure, we may not get
to it the next meeting. However, we would do our best to arrange the upcoming agendas to
accommodate this request.
NEW BUSINESS—None
Motion: Irina Andreeva motioned to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:15
CGE will next convene at 3:30 PM on Thursday, April 3 in Horrabin 60.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Joanne Sellen (CEG Secretary)