OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting,
Monday, December 12, 2011, 12:10p.m., Science 11
Members Present: K. Bandy, M. Beasley, D. Berry, B. Devine, S. Eastman, S. Eveland, J. Gallon,
V. Herder, M. Hines, R. Miranda, S. Swenson
Members Absent: P. Bench, D. Bogle, K. Carlson, V. Garcia, B. McMurray, Resource B. Cramer,
ASB Representative Hannah Pullar, PTK Representative Jordan Mead, PTK
Representative Melissa Miller
AGENDA:
I.
Approval of minutes: November 14, 2011, Curriculum and General Education Meeting
− S. Eveland addressed concern regarding format of agenda/minutes with the
question as to who is considered and should be listed as “Members.” Should only
voting members be listed as “Members?” Issue is unresolved.
− It was moved by S. Eveland and seconded by D. Berry that the minutes be
approved with the condition that B. Cramer’s name be corrected. The motion
carried.
II.
Inactivation of Courses—Tabled on November 14
a. COSC 2050—Computer Operating System Installation & Administration (3)
− It was approved by S. Eveland and seconded by S. Eastman to approve the above
inactivation (reviewed and approved previously by department faculty),
effective? The motion carried.
III.
General Education—Tabled on November 14
a. DSE 1501—Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (3)
b. DSE 1504—Cultural Competency (3)
− The above items were tabled with the request that the authors be present at the
next Curriculum and General Education meeting to address questions regarding
rationale.
IV.
New Programs—Tabled on November 14
a. A.A. Psychology for Transfer
− It was approved by M. Hines and seconded by K. Bandy to approve the above
program (reviewed and approved previously by department faculty), effective?
The motion carried.
V.
Course Updates
a. ARTH 1510—Survey of Prehistoric to 1400 Art History (3)
b. ARTH 1520—Survey of 1400 to Present World (3)
− It was approved by S. Eveland and seconded by V. Herder to approve the above
courses on the condition that ARTH1510’s title be changed to Prehistoric to
Renaissance Art History (reviewed and approved previously by department
faculty), effective? M. Hines opposed motion stating course should have a new
number. The motion carried with opposition.
c. SOC 1510—Introduction to Sociology (3)
− It was approved by D. Berry and seconded by B. Devine to approve the above
course (reviewed and approved previously by department faculty), effective? The
motion carried.
VI.
Course Updates with Extensive Lab Designation
a. PHYS 2222—General Physics (Calculus) (4)
− It was approved by D. Berry and seconded by M. Hines to approve the above
course (reviewed and approved previously by department faculty) with the
caveat a few minor changes on word choice by corrected, effective? The motion
carried.
VII.
New Courses with Extensive Lab Designation
a. ART 1631—Figure Drawing (3)
− V. Herder stated the New Course and Extensive Lab should be voted on
separately.
− It was approved by S. Eveland and seconded by J. Gallon to approve the above
courses (reviewed and approved previously by department faculty), effective?
The motion carried.
− It was approved by M. Hines and seconded by S. Eveland to approve the above
Extensive Lab Designations (reviewed and approved previously by department
faculty), effective? The motion carried.
b. ART 1651—Watercolor Painting (3)
− The above item was withdrawn by the division
VIII.
Inactivation of Courses
a. ART 1855—Electronic Commerce (1)
− It was approved by S. Eveland and seconded by B. Devine to approve the
above inactivation (reviewed and approved previously by department
faculty), effective? The motion carried.
IX.
Informational Items
a. Deadline for items to be placed on the January Curriculum & General Education
Meeting agenda is Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
Next meeting will be Monday, January 9, 2012, 12:10 pm, in Science 11, unless otherwise
noted.
PB/MB: sg
− Adjournment 1:00 p.m.