Senate Motions passed AY 2010-2011 and approved by the Provost
Unless otherwise noted curriculum and policy changes will be effective with the 2011-12 undergraduate catalogue
Faculty Senate, September 14, 2010.
1.
[From the Academic Standards Committee]
[11-01-01] To increase the minimum GPA for participation in and completion of the
University Honors designation at UNCW from the current 3.2 to 3.5. We also propose increasing the current GPA criterion for graduation with “University Honors and Honors in the Major” from the current 3.2 to 3.5 (with a 3.3 requirement for underclassmen in honors; currently this requirement is 3.0). ( More information in
Word )
2.
[From the University Curriculum Committee]
[11-01-02] To add an option for Honors Global Citizen Recognition to acknowledge honors students who have made global studies an integrated and capstone experience in their academic curriculum. (More information in Word: Part I and Part II ).
3.
[From the Student Affairs Committee]
[11-01-03] Section I of the committee charter is to be revised as follows to agree with the stated wishes of the VCSA and President of the Faculty Senate and to reflect the current reality of how the committee operates.
Duties. To provide advice to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on nonacademic student-related issues as needed by the VCSA.
Motion 11-01-01 will become effective with the 2011-12 undergraduate catalogue; Motion 11-
01-02 will be effective immediately and published in an addendum to the 2010-11 undergraduate catalogue; Motion 11-02-03 is effective immediately.
Faculty Senate, October 12, 2010
1.
[From the Academic Standards Committee]
[ 11-02-04 ] Remove computer competency as a distinct competency requirement in our undergraduate catalogue.

Course
WSE CC
EDN 227
EDN 385
EDN 386
EDN 387
PED 350
HEA 207
EDN 204
EDN 302
EDNL 302
EDN 380
EDNL 388
EDN 382
EDN 383
EDN 424
EDN 450
[ Motion 11-02-05 ] Remove oral competency as a distinct competency requirement in our undergraduate catalogue, recognizing that oral communication is specified in the
Thoughtful Expression learning goal.
2.
[From the University Curriculum Committee]
[Motion 11-02-06] The Senate approves the following recommendations:
Watson School of Education:
EDNL 450
EDN 451
Department of Early Childhood and Special Education
Document
Degree Requirement change (licensure and non-licensure) Catalogue Changes document included.
Deletion
Deletion
Deletion
Deletion
Deletion Deleted from core requirements, NOT from catalog.
Deletion Deleted from core requirements, NOT from catalog.
EDN 204 course change and syllabus (credit hours change from 2 to 3)
Course change (add co-requisite EDNL 302)
Course change (course number change from EDN 385 to EDNL 302; add co-requisite EDN 302)
New course and syllabus
New course and syllabus
Course change and syllabus (credit hours change from 2 to 3; add pre-requisite EDN 204)
Course change and syllabus (credit hours change from 2 to 3; add pre-requisite EDN 204)
Course change and syllabus (credit hours change from 2 to 3)
Course change (add co-requisite EDNL 450 and EDN 452; prerequisite NSG 345 or PSY 320)
(EDN 450)
Course change (Course number change from EDN 386 to EDNL 450)
Course change (add pre-requisite SED 250 or PSY 322; co-requisite EDNL 451)

EDNL 451
EDN 452
SED 367
Course change (course number change from EDN 387 to EDNL 451)
New course and syllabus
Prerequisite change
Faculty Senate, November 9, 2010
1.
[From the University Curriculum Committee]
[Motion 11-03-09 ] That the Senate approve the following recommendations:
 Biology o Degree requirements for a major in Biology for the B.A. Degree o Degree requirements for a major in Biology for the B.S. Degree
(related documents for above: BIO - change in hours , BIO catalogue copy , BIO new conservation option , UCC Cover - BIO change in hours, UCC Cover - BIO new cons. option)
 Computer Science o Course change of CSC 385 from one to three credits
(related documents for above: CSC - change in hours , UCC Cover - CSC - change in hours
 History o Reducing the number of hours in the major from 46 to 40, and restructuring
Concentration in Gerontology requirements and /renumbering the curriculum
(related documents for above HST Catalogue Copy , UCC Cover - HST change in hours
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Music
Reducing the number of hours for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education from
91-93 hours to 89-91 hours (related documents for above UCC Cover - Music change in hours , Music degree change )
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Oceanography o Needed approval for a new prefix—OCN—to designate several previously approved courses for the new Oceanography Major
(related documents for above: UCC Cover - OCN, Oceanography Curriculum )
 Parks and Recreation Management o o
Pre/Corequisite and Restrictive Statement for REC 303, 351, 352, 353, 359, 380,
448
Change in the name of a major
(related documents for above: REC 303 , REC 351 , REC 352 , REC 353, REC 359 ,
REC 380 , REC 448 , REC name change)
Psychology

o Restructuring of the Psychology curriculum based on APA recommendations
(related documents for above: PSY Curric Change Overview , PSY Catalogue
Copy , UCC Cover - PSY change in hours
 School of Health and Human Services o o
Course change Restrictive Statement for HEA 351
Addition of Concentration in Gerontology to B.S. in Community Health
Education
Revised Catalog Description for a Major in Exercise Science for the B. S. Degree o o o
Establishment of an Exercise Science elective
Course prefix changes, PED 216 to EXS 216, PED 217 to EXS 21, PED 266 to
EXS 266, PED 340 to EXS 340, PED 342 to EXS 342, PED 347 to EXS 347, o o o o o
PED 349 to EXS 349, PED 350 to EXS 350, PED 355 to EXS 355, PED 359 to
EXS 359, PED 379 to EXS 379, PED 460 to EXS 460, PED 470 to EXS 470,
PED 471 to EXS 471
Course change: REC 475 Pre/Corequisite, Restrictive statement
REC 475 added to requirements for Recreational Sports Leadership Option
Change in required hours in Sports Leadership Option
New courses: RTH 372, 475, 497, 499
Increase the number of hours for Recreation Therapy Major from 70-73
(related documents for above: CAF HEA 351 , Concentration in Gerontology requirements , Copy of UCCprogramchange form GRN concentration , CURRENT
REVISED Catalog Description , EXS_CAF_Electives_9_hours , PED 216 Conversion to
EXS Prefix , PED 217 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 340 Conversion to EXS Prefix ,
PED 342 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 347 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 349
Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 350 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 355 Conversion to
EXS Prefix , PED 359 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 359 Conversion to EXS Prefix ,
PED 379 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 379 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 460
Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 470 Conversion to EXS Prefix , PED 471 Conversion to
EXS Prefix, REC 475 CAF , REC CAF adding 3 credit hours to core , REC CAF
Changing number of hours in options , RTH to 73 hrs , RTH 372 , RTH 372 syllabus.revised.October2010, RTH 475 , CAF HEA 497 final fall,2010, Syllabus HEA
497 , CAF HEA 498 final fall 2010 , RTH 499 , RTH 499 syllabus , RTH to 73 hours
 School of Nursing o Delete NSG 251, 325, 327, 328, 404 o o
New courses NSG 252, 320, 322, 324, 329, 335, 409
Course name change NSG 326, 330, 401, 403, 405, 405-800, 415,
(related documents for above: NSG251. Communication Skills for Health
Professionals Deletion 11.1.2010
, NSG325. Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics
Deletion 11.1.2010
, NSG327. Clinical Reasoning Deletion 11.1.2010
, NSG328.
Introduction to Pathophysiology Deletion 11.1.2010
, NSG404. Health Policy Deletion

11.1.2010
, NSG252. Clinical Nursing I. Foundations in Professional Nursing Practice
Addition 11.1.2010
, NSG320. Patho and Pharm I Addition 11.1.2010
, NSG322. Issues
Trends and Health Policy in Nursing Addition 11.1.2010
, NSG324. Clinical Application of Therapeutic Nutrition Addition 11.1.2010
, NSG329. Psychiatric Nursing Modification
11.1.2010
, NSG335. Patho and Pharm II Addition 11.1.2010
, NSG409. Capstone
Addition 11.1.2010, NSG326. Adult Health I Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG330.
Maternal-Infant Nursing Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG401. Pediatric Nursing
Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG403. Adult Health II Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG405.
Community Health Nursing Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG405.800 Community Health
Nursing Modification 11.1.2010
, NSG415. Nursing Research Modification 11.1.2010
N.B. The School of Nursing subsequently asked for the following effective dates:
Course Deletions:
A. NSG251, Communications for Health Care Providers ( Effective Spring 2013 )
B. NSG328, Pathophysiology ( Effective Fall 2013 )
C. NSG327, Clinical Reasoning ( Effective Fall 2013 )
D. NSG325, Pharmacology ( Effective Spring 2014 )
E. NSG404, Health Policy ( Effective Spring 2015 )
New Course Additions:
A. NSG252, Clinical Nursing I: Foundations in Professional Nursing Practice ( Effective Spring 2013 )
B. NSG322, Issues, Trends, and Health Policy in Nursing ( Effective Fall 2013 )
C. NSG320, Patho/Pharm I ( Effective Fall 2013 )
D. NSG335, Patho/Pharm II ( Effective Spring 2014 )
E. NSG324, Clinical Application of Therapeutic Nutrition ( Effective Fall 2013 )
F. NSG409, Clinical Nursing VIII: Capstone, Transition to Professional Practice ( Effective Spring 2015 )
Course Changes (Name and/or credit hours)
A. NSG326, Clinical Nursing II: Adult Health I ( Effective Fall 2013 )
B. NSG329, Clinical Nursing III: Psychiatric Nursing ( Effective Spring 2014 )
C. NSG330, Clinical Nursing IV: Maternal-Infant Nursing ( Effective Spring 2014 )
D. NSG401, Clinical Nursing V: Pediatric Nursing ( Effective Fall 2014 )
E. NSG405, Clinical Nursing VI: Community Health Nursing ( Effective Fall 2014 )
F. NSG415, Nursing Research: Introduction to Critical Appraisal and Evidence Based Practice
( Effective Fall 2014 )
G. NSG403, Clinical Nursing VII: Adult Health II ( Effective Spring 2015 )
H. NSG405-800, Community Health Nursing/Capstone Experience ( Effective Fall 2011 )
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Theatre
Deletion of a General Theatre Studies Option and addition of Customized option (related documents for above: UCC Cover - THR - new option , THR new option , UCC Cover -
THR - new option
2.
[from the University Studies Committee]
[Motion 11-03-10] That the Senate approve the following recommendations:

 The passage below (from page 104 of the current undergraduate catalogue)
Basic studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is defined as the acquisition of essential skills and an introduction to the broad spectrum of studies which are basic to our intellectual and cultural heritage. The program is designed to develop skills in comprehension, composition, reasoning and analysis; to introduce students to the structure, methodology and knowledge of academic disciplines; and to address important human concerns from disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives. be replaced with:
The University Studies Program at UNCW encourages students to begin a life-long journey of engaged inquiry and societal contribution. As a consciously integrated component of each student’s overall educational experience, the program reflects our institution’s fundamental commitment to fostering ethical and intellectual development and to promoting the growth of well-informed, creative, literate members of society. The University Studies Program first establishes the basis of an essential liberal education through a multi-faceted exploration of our diverse intellectual heritage. As it extends through each student's educational career, the
University Studies Program builds upon this foundation through a course of study designed to cultivate the skills and capacities students require to respond to and anticipate the complexities of modern citizenship in an inclusive and creative manner.
In the report Revising General Education at UNCW (approved by the Faculty Senate 3-17-09), we recommend the following changes:
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Students who compete meet the requirements of the University Studies program will:
Goal 1. Acquire foundational knowledge, theories and perspectives in a variety of disciplines
(Foundational Knowledge) ;
Goal 2. Engage in rigorous, open-minded and imaginative inquiry (Inquiry);
Goal 3. Locate, evaluate, and effectively use information by applying a variety of academic and technological skills (Information Literacy);
Goal 4. Integrate multiple methods and perspectives to critically examine complex problems
(Critical Thinking);
Goal 5. Effectively express meaningful ideas in speech and writing (Thoughtful Expression);
Goal 6. Demonstrate basic proficiency in speaking, listening, writing and reading in a language in addition to English (Foreign Language);
Goal 7. Describe and examine the importance and implications of human diversity (Diversity);

Goal 8. Describe and examine the intellectual and ethical responsibilities of active global citizenship (Global Citizenship);
Goal 9. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams (Teamwork).
N.B. Motion 11-05-13 , passed at the January 18, 2011 meeting, postponed adoption of Goal 9.
On page 35 -
HPA 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, philosophical, or religious construction of differences and similarities among groups and regions over time, within or between groups, regions, or traditions.
HPA 4. Draw on global historical, philosophical, or religious perspectives to evaluate contemporary problems/issues demonstrate an understanding of human values, challenges, priorities, and problems over time
On page 38 -
SAN 3. Demonstrate the ability to write and speak critically about the essential questions addressed by the natural sciences, using the conventions and language of one of those disciplines.
That the following courses to populate the Foundations and Approaches and Perspectives components of University Studies in the fall of 2011.
(related documents for above: U.S. submissions by component 10-27-102
Faculty Senate, December 7, 2010
[From the University Curriculum Committee]
[Motion 11-04-12] That the Senate approve the following recommendation:
Requirements for a Major in Physical Education and Health for the B.S. Degree with a
Concentration in Exercise Science be reduced from 67 to 64 hours.
Faculty Senate, January 18, 2011
[From the University Studies Committee]
[Motion 11-05-13] That the Senate approves the following recommendations:

To remove Goal 9 Teamwork from the list of the University Studies Learning Goals to be included in the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog.
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These goals were approved in 2009 as part of the ongoing revision of the general education program.
The Teamwork Learning Goal has yet to be put in place broadly enough to guarantee that all students will receive adequate opportunities to learn and hone Teamwork skills. o Teamwork is only currently addressed in two components of the University
Studies revision (and required in only one – Composition ). o Teamwork is also explicitly addressed in less than a third of the majors.
 Therefore, we recommend postponing adoption of this Learning Goal until such time as the necessary curriculum can be put in place.
Faculty Senate, February 15, 2011
1.
[From the Senate Steering Committee]
[Motion 11-06-14] That the Senate approve amending the Senate Bylaws with respect to Faculty Senate Reorganization for Representation (rationale: Bylaws
Amendments )
2.
[From the University Curriculum Committee]
[Motion 11-06-15] That the Senate approves the following recommendations:
The reorganization of the School of Nursing into two departments: The
Department of Adult Health and Learning Technology, and the Department of
Family and Community Health (rationale: Nursing Reorganization )
Faculty Senate, March 22, 2011
[From the Academic Standards Committee]
*See note below concerning effective dates for these motions
[Motion 11-06-15] That the Senate approve the following recommendations:
 The Academic Standards Committee submits this change to the policy on Repeating of
Courses for consideration of the Faculty Senate. Additions to the wording of the current catalogue are in red italics . The proposed new Request to Audit with Grade requires a cross-reference to be included in the Auditing section of the catalogue.

REPEATING OF COURSES
Students who receive a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in a course may not repeat the course but may audit without credit. Students who repeat a course in which they have earned credit or for which transfer credit has been awarded, will have the status changed to audit during the term the course is repeated. Students who wish to have the grade for the course repeat show on their transcripts without the course counting in their credit total or grade point average may arrange this before the end of add/drop by submitting a Request to Audit With Grade form. The form and instructions are available in the Registrar’s Office.
 The Academic Standards Committee submits this change to the second paragraph
(“forgiveness”) of the policy on Repeating of Courses for consideration of the Faculty
Senate. Changes to the wording of the current catalogue are in red italics
. Double strikethrough notation indicates deletions to existing wording. Note that this motion is the committee’s response to that introduced by the Marketing faculty under New Business during the November 2010 meeting of the Faculty Senate.
Students who receive a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in a course may not repeat the course but may audit without credit. Students who repeat a course in which they have earned credit or for which transfer credit has been awarded, will have the status changed to audit during the term the course is repeated. Students who receive a grade below a “C” (2.00) in a course taken at UNCW may repeat the course at UNCW. For the first five three different courses repeated, the previous grade and hours of credit for the repeated course will not be used in calculating the student's grade point average and hours toward graduation. All grades shall remain on the student's transcript. In interpreting the policy it is to be understood that: 1. the term “first five three times” means a. that the policy is automatically operative for a student the first time that the student repeats a course, and b. that the five three repeats involve five three different courses; 2. a student may go beyond five three course repeats, but such repeats will not enjoy the privilege of the policy; 3. all students will be able to enjoy the benefits of this policy irrespective of prior course repeat activity; 4. this policy does not govern the repeating of graduate courses
(see the Graduate Catalogue for the appropriate policy). Students enrolled in a special topics course for a grade replacement must enroll in the same topic for which they originally received an unsatisfactory grade. Note: A failing grade received owing to admitted or adjudicated academic dishonesty shall not be replaced if the course is repeated. Both the penalty grade and the new grade shall appear on the student's transcript and count in the student's grade point average. A student may not appeal the policy stated in this paragraph to any faculty or administrative level.
AUDITING
The auditing of courses without credit is approved by special permission of the registrar and of the instructor involved. Individuals not regularly enrolled as students in the university who wish to audit courses will be classified as special students and will be required to pay regular tuition and fees. Auditing by special students is restricted to classroom-based courses only. No distance education or computer-based courses may be audited by special students.
These individuals must complete all registration and any other administrative processes in person at the Office of the Registrar. University students with regular status will be

permitted to audit courses and must pay the same tuition and fees required for credit courses.
See also Repeating of Courses.
[Motion 11-06-16] That the Senate approve the following recommendation:
WHEREAS, UNCW has successfully provided opportunities for more that 1600 undergraduate students to pursue rigorous independent research projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor and to graduate from UNCW with honors in their major; and
WHEREAS, the Honors Scholars Program that was established by the Faculty Senate in
1994 built upon the success of the independent research experience and consists of an expanded program of study that is open to entering students and includes honors sections of basic studies courses, honors experiential and interdisciplinary seminars, and a capstone academic research project; and
WHEREAS, the Honors Scholars Program at UNCW attracts and retains academically talented students, offering a powerful learning experience by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and independent work skills that together contribute to creating a community of honors scholars on campus; and
WHEREAS, UNCW is a recognized leader in quality undergraduate education with exceptional opportunities that create a powerful learning environment for its students; and
WHEREAS, the Honors Scholars Program at UNCW enjoys a strong reputation nationally because it exceeds the basic characteristics of honors programs and already meets most of the characteristics of honors colleges as recommended by the National Collegiate Honors
Council; and
WHEREAS, the revenue-neutral transition of UNCW’s Honors Scholars Program to an
Honors College could be done immediately with existing resources and administrative titles; and
WHEREAS, Honors Colleges that currently exist at many of our benchmark and sister institutions have proven success in attracting donor support to the home institution as well as extending honors experiences to more students on campus;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE MOVES that the
Faculty Senate accepts the Proposal [for the] Transition from Honors Program to Honors
College and supports the establishment of an Honors College at UNCW with current staff and funding.
(Background Information: A Summary of the Proposal to Transition the UNCW Honors
Scholars Program to an Honors College; UNCW Honors College Proposal ).
* N.B. No effective dates were included these motions, so the provost has authorized the following:
Request to Audit with Grade to be effective with the 2011-12 undergraduate catalogue.
Reducing from five to three the number of courses which may be repeated with the previous grade and credit hours not used in calculating the student’s grade point average to be effective with the 2012-13 undergraduate catalogue.

Transition from Honors Program to Honors College to begin now with implementation as feasible.
Other:
At the December 7, 2010 Senate meeting Vice Provost McFarland reported that North Carolina
Statue G.S. 116-11 must be reflected in our catalogue.
The current language, page 77 of Undergraduate Catalogue, states:
“Students are expected to be present at all regular class meetings and examinations for the courses in which they are registered. All faculty members are responsible for setting policy concerning the role of attendance in determining grades for their classes. It is the responsibility of the students to learn and comply with the policies set for each class for which they are registered.”
To this, the Vice Provost would add the following:
“North Carolina statute G.S. 116-11 directs the University of North Carolina to authorize two excused absences each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student. Students requesting excused absences based on religious observances must provide written notice of the request to course instructors within the first two weeks of each semester unless extenuating circumstances exist. Instructors will provide students with the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance."
The Senate Steering Committee referred implementation to the Registrar’s Office. Because it is
North Carolina law, the change is effective immediately. The Registrar’s Office will notify faculty of any requests for excused absences authorized by this policy.