REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Minutes of the Meeting of the Curriculum Committee Members Present: Eureka, SSA 202 (Board Room); Mendocino Coast, Room 201; Del Norte, Room D5 November 8, 2013 Jeff Cummings (Ex‐Officio), Jay Dragten (Ex‐Officio), Michelle Haggerty, Sean Herrera‐
Thomas, Erik Kramer, Ken Letko, George Potamianos, Harry Pyke, Gary Sokolow. Members Absent: Marla Gleave, Toby Green, Franz Rulofson. 1. Call to Order: Curriculum Committee Chair, George Potamianos, called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. 2. Introductions and Public Comment: There were no public comments at this time. 3. Approval of the Minutes: Gary Sokolow moved to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2013 meeting, seconded by Erik Kramer. There being no objections, the minutes were approved as written. 4. Action Items 4.1 Academic Senate Bylaws Article II Section 3 and Distance Education Proposal form revisions Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The signature block on the distance education form has been changed to have the signature of the DE expert and an associate dean. 2. Jeff Cummings suggested including the phrase “or designee” to Section 3.4. Gary Sokolow moved Erik Kramer seconded the motion to include “or designee” to this section. There were no objections from the committee. This will be forwarded to the Academic Senate. 4.2 MATH‐376 Pre‐Algebra – Kevin Yokoyama Item tabled due to lack of faculty representation. 4.3 MATH‐380 Elementary Algebra – Kevin Yokoyama Item tabled due to lack of faculty representation. 4.4 Program Deletion: Drafting Technology Civil Design, Associate of Science – Steve Brown Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The three Drafting Technology degrees are being combined into a generalist degree due to local labor demands. Also to include 3D modeling as an emerging part of the industry and workforce needs. Therefore, this degree is being deleted from Chancellor’s office program inventory for College of the Redwoods. 4.5
Program Deletion: Drafting Technology Civil Design, Certificate of Achievement – Steve Brown Michelle Haggerty [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The three Drafting Technology certificates are being combined into a generalist certificate due to local labor demands. The new certificate will also include 3D modeling as an emerging part of the industry and to meet workforce needs. Therefore, this certificate is being deleted from program inventory for College of the Redwoods. 4.6
Program Deletion: Drafting Technology Mechanical Drafting, Associate of Science – Steve Brown Erik Kramer [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. This degree is being deleted from Chancellor’s office program inventory for College of the Redwoods. 4.7
Program Deletion: Drafting Technology Mechanical Drafting, Certificate of Achievement – Steve Brown Erik Kramer [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. This certificate is being deleted from Chancellor’s office program inventory for College of the Redwoods. Non‐substantial Change: Drafting and 3D Modeling, Associate of Science – Steve Brown Erik Kramer [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: 4.8
Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The consolidated Drafting Technology degree has elements from all three degrees and there will be no curriculum changes at the course level at this time. 4.9
Non‐substantial Change: Drafting and 3D Modeling, Certificate of Achievement – Steve Brown Erik Kramer [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. The consolidated Drafting Technology Certificate has elements from all three certificates and there will be no curriculum changes at the course level at this time 4.10 LVN‐110A Pharmacology – Vocational Nursing I – Roberta Farrar Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
Page 2 of 6 ‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 3 of 7 – Recommended preparation: Correct to ENGL‐150 and MATH‐376. Erik Kramer [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as corequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y 4.11 LVN‐110B Pharmacology – Vocational Nursing II – Roberta Farrar Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page1 of 8 ‐ Consulted faculty: add discipline of the faculty consulted. 2. Page 3 of 8 – Prerequisites: Correct to “LVN‐110A and LVN‐111 and LVN‐121”. Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Michelle Haggerty [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as corequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y 4.12 FNR‐60 Forest Health and Protection – Tim Baker Item tabled due to lack of faculty representation. 4.13 CT‐10 Intro to Building Preservation and Sustainability – Bill Hole Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 3 of 7 – Special Advisory: Add “Field Trips are required and the College does not provide transportation”. 4.14 CT‐14 Advanced Carpentry Field Techniques – Bill Hole Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y ‐ Y Y Y ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The maximum class size is being reduced to due safety issues and to also mirrors how real world training is set up. The smaller class size will allow students to have more opportunities to have real world experience. Similar advanced courses taught at CR also has similar small class sizes. Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
Page 3 of 6 ‐ ‐ Y ‐ Y Y Y ‐ Y 4.15 CT‐17 Advanced Material Sciences – Bill Hole Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y ‐ Y Y Y ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 2 of 7 – Prerequisites: Add “or” between each course listed as a possible prerequisite. 2. Page 3 of 7 – Course Learning Outcomes: Revise #1 to “Design and construct a project.” Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y ‐ Y Y Y ‐ Y 4.16 Inactivation: BUS‐34 Introduction to Personal Finance – Michael Dennis Michelle Haggerty [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. Michael Dennis explained that this course transfers as a general elective course not as a specific course to the CSUs. Therefore it does not help students earn their four year degrees. 4.17 Inactivation: BUS‐194 Business Mathematics – Michael Dennis Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y ‐ ‐ Y Discussion: 1. The Business faculty worked with the Math Department to develop MATH‐194 as a scheduled replacement for BUS‐194. The business specific content from BUS‐194 can be covered in Introduction to Bookkeeping or Accounting. 2. BUS‐194 was a GE course but would not meet the current GE standards. But it is not a good idea to have students take this course in place of a math course. 4.18 BUS‐1A Financial Accounting – Michael Dennis Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 2 of 7 – TOPs: Correct to “050200”. 2. Page 2 of 7 – CIP: Correct to “520302”. 3. Page 1 and 3 of 7 – Catalog Description: Change last sentence of description to “This course include issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. 4. Page 4 of 7 – Representative Learning Activities: Correct #3 to “Completing homework exercises.” Discussion: 1. The math prerequisite level was lowered to match C‐ID. Page 4 of 6 Erik Kramer [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y 4.19 BUS‐1B Managerial Accounting – Michael Dennis Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 2 of 7 – CIP: Correct to “520302”. 2. Page 1 and 2 of 7 – Catalog description: Correct the second sentence to “This course focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost‐volume‐profit analysis and includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments.” Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve this course as prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y Jay Dragten requested Action Items 4.18 and 4.19 be revisited. There were no objections from the committee. Discussion: 1. These courses were rejected for articulation by C‐ID. C‐ID requested more information. Specifically they want course objectives included in the course outline of record. 2. Michelle Haggerty suggested to the committee include “course objectives” on the course proposal form. Courses rejected by C‐ID have been a recurring problem due to the lack of objectives. Erik Kramer will draft the revision to the course proposal form and this will be a discussion item at the Dec. 13, 2013 meeting. There were no objections from the committee to move on to Action Item 4.20. 4.20 BUS‐42 Cooperative Work Experience Education – Michael Dennis & Chris Gaines Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 4 of 6 – Current Transferability: Correct to “C Not Transferable” because this is a new course. 2. Page 5 of 6 – Proposed UC Transferability: Correct to “No proposal”. Discussion: 1. Kathy Goodlive asked if there could be a more consistent naming of courses numbered 41 and 42. Courses numbered 41 are normally general work experience and 42 is occupational work experience. Jeff Cummings will meet with Kathy to discuss this more. 4.21 BUS‐99A Special Projects in Business – Michael Dennis Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd] the motion to table this item was passed by the following roll call vote: Page 5 of 6 Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y Discussion: 1. Due to repeatability changes at the state level, CR need to move away from offering select topics courses. All courses also require a unique CB00 number and this means the course content needs to be static. 4.22 Inactivation: ECON‐14 Economics for Non‐Majors – Michael Dennis Gary Sokolow [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y Discussion: 1. This course was created to be a less technical economics course that would prepare students for the next level. But with the focus on transferability to four year schools, this course is no longer useful. 4.23 Inactivation: ECON‐20 Economic History of the United States – Michael Dennis Erik Kramer [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y Discussion: 1. This type of course is taught as an upper division course at four‐year institutions. Gary Sokolow [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to remove this course from CR General Education was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
Kramer
Letko
Pyke
Rulofson Sokolow
‐ ‐ Y Y Y Y Y ‐ Y 4.24 NAS‐1 Intro to Native American Studies – Toby Green Item tabled due to lack of faculty representation. 5. Announcements and Open Forum 5.1 There were no announcements at this time. 6. Adjournment: On motion by Gary Sokolow, seconded by Michelle Haggerty, the meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. Next Meeting: December 13, 2013 Page 6 of 6