REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Minutes of the Meeting of the Curriculum Committee
Eureka, AD 201 (Board Room);
Mendocino Coast, Room 201;
Del Norte, Room D5
April 8, 2011
Members Present: Peter Blakemore, Mike Cox, Utpal Goswami (Ex-Officio), Michelle Haggerty, Allen
Keppner, Paul Kinsey, Erik Kramer, Ken Letko, George Potamianos, Gary Sokolow,
Janice Tatum.
Members Absent: Toby Green
1. Call to Order: Committee Chair, Peter Blakemore, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Introductions and Public Comment: No public comments at this time.
3. Approval of the Minutes: Gary Sokolow moved to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2011
meeting, seconded by Jan Tatum. There being no objections, the minutes were approved as
written.
4. Action Items
4.1 Revisions to the General Education section of the Course Outline of Record form
Jan Tatum [M], Paul Kinsey [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 5 of 6 - Proposed CR General Education: Add a checkbox “New GE proposal”.
4.2 GEOL-1 Physical Geology – Dave Bazard & Mark Renner
Allen Keppner [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
4.3 MATH-301 Prealgebra Review – Mike Butler
Jan Tatum [M], Paul Kinsey [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. By 2012, the math department wants to have this review series (MATH-301, 302 and 303)
scheduled at the start of the semester and have the algebra courses as “late-start” courses.
2. New course designed to be a review course for students preparing to place into MATH-380.
4.4 MATH-302 Elementary Algebra Review – Mike Butler
Gary Sokolow [M], George Potamianos [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. New course designed to be a review course for students preparing to place into MATH-120.
4.5 MATH-303 Intermediate Algebra Review – Mike Butler
Paul Kinsey [M], George Potamianos [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. New course designed to be a review course for students preparing to place into a transferlevel mathematics course.
4.6 MUS-24A Beginning Class Piano I – Ed Macan
Jan Tatum [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 and 2 of 6: Renumbered course to be MUS-24A.
2. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
3. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the first
sentence.
4.7 MUS-24B Beginning Class Piano II – Ed Macan
Jan Tatum [M], Paul Kinsey [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 and 2 of 7: Renumbered course to be MUS-24B.
2. Page 1 of 7 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
3. Page 2 of 7 - #10: Remove 0.5 variable unit from this course; it will be offered for 1.0 unit
total.
4. Page 2 of 7 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the first
sentence.
5. Page 3 of 7 - Recommended Prep: Change to MUS-24A.
4.8 MUS-25A Intermediate Class Piano I – Ed Macan
Paul Kinsey [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
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1. Page 1 and 2 of 7: Renumbered course to be MUS-25A.
2. Page 1 of 7 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
3. Page 2 of 7 - #10: Remove 0.5 variable unit from this course; it will be offered for 1.0 unit
total.
4. Page 2 of 7 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course in the" to the beginning of the
first sentence.
5. Page 3 of 7 - Recommended Prep: Change to MUS-24B.
4.9 MUS-25B Intermediate Class Piano II – Ed Macan
Jan Tatum [M], Paul Kinsey [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 and 2 of 7: Renumbered course to be MUS-25B.
2. Page 1 of 7 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
3. Page 2 of 7 - #10: Remove 0.5 variable unit from this course; it will be offered for 1.0 unit
total.
4. Page 2 of 7 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course in the" to the beginning of the
first sentence.
5. Page 3 of 7 - Recommended Prep: Change to MUS-25A.
4.10 MUS-22B Beginning Band Instruments: Brass – Ed Macan
Paul Kinsey [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
2. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the
sentence.
3. Page 2 of 6 - #9: Change start term to Fall 2011.
4. Special Notes: Add "Students must own or rent an instrument".
4.11 MUS-22P Beginning Band Instruments: Percussion – Ed Macan
Jan Tatum [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
2. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the
sentence.
4.12 MUS-22W Beginning Band Instruments: Woodwinds – Ed Macan
George Potamianos [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Green
Haggerty
Keppner
Kinsey
Kramer
Letko
Potamianos
Sokolow
Tatum
Page 3 of 6
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Discussion:
1. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
2. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the
sentence.
3. Special Notes: Add "Students must own or rent an instrument".
4.13 MUS-26A Beginning Class Voice I – Ed Macan
Jan Tatum [M], Paul Kinsey [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
2. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A course of" to the beginning of the
sentence.
3. Page 4 of 6 - Assessment Tasks: In the first representative assessment task, delete
"Instructor will critique these performances on both a group and individual basis".
4.14 MUS-26B Beginning Class Voice II – Ed Macan
George Potamianos [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve
was passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Page 1 of 6 - #3: Mark "New course". Update document to reflect that this is a new course.
2. Page 2 of 6 - Catalog Description: Add the phrase "A" to the beginning of the sentence.
3. Page 2 of 6 - #10: Remove 0.5 variable unit from this course; it will be offered for 1.0 unit
total.
4. Page 3 of 6 - Recommended Prep: Add "MUS-26A".
4.15 [BUS] Bookkeeping, Certificate of Recognition – Michael Dennis
George Potamianos [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
-
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. Non-substantial change. BUS-94 was inactivated and will be replaced with BUS-194.
4.16 [BUS] Payroll Clerk, Certificate of Recognition – Michael Dennis
Jan Tatum [M], George Potamianos [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. Non-substantial change. BUS-94 was inactivated and will be replaced with BUS-194.
4.17 BUS-41 Field Experience in Business – Michael Dennis
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Jan Tatum [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty
[2nd] to TABLE was passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
N
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. This course is being developed based on the needs of several disciplines to offer
internships. This course would replace the cooperative work experience and would allow
the internships to be faculty-driven.
2. The committee has concerns with how this course will be offered, including: how to limit
enrollments, how students will find internships and the amount of time that a student will
have to find an internship, how will the student be supervised.
4.18 GS-41 Service Learning and Field Experience – Michael Dennis
George Potamianos [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, Jan Tatum [M],
Erik Kramer [2nd] to TABLE was passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
-
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
With the following revisions:
1. Committee suggested developing a lecture component to be a pre-requisite to this course,
students would be able to use this time to identify an internship.
4.19 [CT] Cabinetmaking and Millwork, Certificate of Achievement – Paul Kinsey
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at the April 22, 2011 meeting.
4.20 AG-35 Agriculture and Communication – Franz Rulofson
Paul Kinsey [M], Jan Tatum [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by
the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
4.21 Inactivation: Agriculture Courses – Franz Rulofson
Jan Tatum [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. The Agriculture department, after meeting with the Agriculture Advisory Committee, has
decided to realign the degree.
4.22 Inactivation: Agriculture Programs – Franz Rulofson
George Potamianos [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve
was passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
Y
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. After looking at 5 years worth of data, very few students were completing these programs.
The Agriculture Department has inactivated these programs (Associate of Science, Plant
Science; Certificate of Achievement, Plant Science; Certificates of Recognition, Nursery
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Practices; Certificates of Recognition, Landscape Maintenance) and refocused the Associate
of Science in Agriculture, General.
4.23 Agriculture, General – Associate of Science (CCC-511) – Franz Rulofson
Jan Tatum [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, Jan Tatum [M],
George Potamianos [2nd] to TABLE was passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
Y
Keppner
Y
Kinsey
-
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
Discussion:
1. The change being proposed is substantial therefore this degree modification should be
submitted on the CCC-511 (Substantial change form). Chairman Peter Blakemore will meet
with Franz Rulofson and Mike Peterson to further discuss the change to the degree.
4.24 DM-11 Digital Media Design – Clyde Johnson
This item was tabled due to lack of faculty representation.
4.25 DM-20 Media Development for the Web – Clyde Johnson
This item was tabled due to lack of faculty representation.
4.26 DM-24A Animation Principles – Clyde Johnson
This item was tabled due to lack of faculty representation.
4.27 DM-76 Intro. to Website Development – Clyde Johnson
This item was tabled due to lack of faculty representation.
4.28 PSYCH-3 Psychology of Sexuality – Deanna Herrera-Thomas & Michelle Haggerty
Jan Tatum [M], George Potamianos [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was
passed by the following roll call vote:
Cox
Y
Green
-
Haggerty
AB
Keppner
-
Kinsey
-
Kramer
Y
Letko
Y
Potamianos
Y
Sokolow
Y
Tatum
Y
4.29 WAT-20 Mechanical & Electrical Systems in the Water & Wastewater Industry – M. Fritschi
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at the April 22, 2011 meeting.
4.30 WAT-25 Applied Fluid Mechanics for the Municipal Industry – Michael Fritschi
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at the April 22, 2011 meeting.
4.31 Water and Wastewater Technology – AS & CA (CCC-501) – Michael Fritschi
Due to time constraints, this item will be discussed at the April 22, 2011 meeting.
5. Announcements and Open Forum:
6. Adjournment: On motion by George Potamianos, seconded by Jan Tatum, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:18 p.m.
Next Meeting: April 22, 2011
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