REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Minutes of the Meeting of the Curriculum Committee Members Present: Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, SSA 202 (New Board Room); Mendocino: 1211 Del Mar Drive, Room 201; Del Norte: 883 W. Washington Boulevard, Room D5; January 24, 2014 Jay Dragten (Ex‐Officio), Marla Gleave, Michelle Haggerty, Sean Herrera‐Thomas, Erik Kramer, Ken Letko, George Potamianos, Harry Pyke, Franz Rulofson, Gary Sokolow. Members Absent: Jeff Cummings, Toby Green. 1. Call to Order: Curriculum Committee Chair, George Potamianos, called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. 2. Introductions and Public Comment: Michelle Haggergty said Angelina Hill said MyCR has been having problems all week but is completely down today. Gary Sokolow asked if there was a solution for archiving old forum discussions because it takes so long to load. 3. Approval of the Minutes: Gary Sokolow moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2013 meeting, seconded by Franz Rulofson. There being no objections, the minutes were approved as written. 4. Action Items 4.1 Revision to Course Outline of Record Proposal Franz Rulofson [M], Sean Herrera‐Thomas [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Changes to the form include a space for the C‐ID numbers, and a section for course objectives. 2. Michelle Haggerty suggested adding an advisory to the section for listing examples of texts or readings. Paul Kinsey suggested including language “Please provide one example that has been published within the previous 5 years.” Michelle Haggerty [M], Franz Rulofson [2nd] the motion to approve adding the advisory was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y HE‐7 Emergency Response: First Aid/CPR/AED – Nate Kees Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: 4.2
Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Non‐substantial change: Associate of Science, Computer Information Science – Dan Calderwood Franz Rulofson [M], Sean Herrera‐Thomas [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Discussion: 1. Dan Calderwood explained that the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for the CIS Networking degree and certificate were being updated as a part of the continuous improvement process. Through the assessment process, they realized the PLOs were more like Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and each PLO was tied to just one course. Therefore, the PLOs have been broadened to be in better compliance. 4.4
Non‐substantial change: Certificate of Achievement, Computer Information Science – Dan Calderwood Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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AJ‐102 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Ron Waters Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 2 of 7 – Catalog Description: Add “A course of” to the beginning of the first sentence. AJ‐103 Radar Operator – Ron Waters Franz Rulofson [M], Sean Herrera‐Thomas [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 2 of 7 – Catalog Description: Change the first sentence to “A course in the operation of police radar. CT‐21B Intermediate Woodworking Technology – Paul Kinsey Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Marla Gleave [M], Michelle Haggerty [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve the prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: 4.8
Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y CT‐78C Residential Wiring III – Paul Kinsey Sean Herrera‐Thomas [M], Franz Rulofson [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 1 and 3 of 8 – Catalog Description: Change the beginning of the first sentence to “A continuing study of…” Page 2 of 5 Franz Rulofson [M], Erik Kramer [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve the prerequisite was passed by the following roll call vote: 4.9
Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y CT‐78D Residential Wiring IV – Paul Kinsey Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Page 1 and 3 of 8 – Catalog Description: Change the beginning of the first sentence to “A continuing study of…” Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve the 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 Y Y 4.10 Non‐substantial change: Certificate of Achievement, Cabinetmaking & Millwork Franz Rulofson [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Discussion: 1. Program requirements are being updated in include CT‐25 (2 units) and CT‐55 (2 units) as elective courses. This will allow a student to earn the required 20 units without being hindered by the 1 unit courses. 4.11 Non‐credit course: ESL‐200 Fundamental English as a Second Language (ESL) Low– Michal Clark Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Discussion: 1. This is a non‐credit course. It will be a part of non‐credit ESL certificates that will be developed. There will be beginning, intermediate and advanced ESL certificates. 2. There is a series of ESL courses being developed and there will be a bit of overlap between the courses. This particular course will be replacing ESL‐202B if the new sequences proves to be effective. 3. The term “comprehensible input” means students are able to hear or read something and comprehend part of it. 4. The class size is so large because the accounting method is open entry/open exit. 5. Michelle Haggerty asked if for credit faculty were consulted on this proposal. Julia Peterson said they are working with for credit faculty in the transition from non‐credit to credit courses. To ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. 6. Jay Dragten said it would be useful to have a flowchart that would show how the non‐credit courses transition to credit working up to ENGL‐1A. 7. Julia Peterson explained that pathways for specific careers are being developed that will show how non‐credit courses lead to credit courses that leads to an associate degree and on to bachelor’s degrees. The ESL instructors will have the opportunity to explain the students the possibilities. Page 3 of 5 8. Michelle Haggerty said there is a large population of second generation that will not want to take non‐credit ESL course but their language is not up to transfer‐level. It would be important for credit courses to be scheduled as well. 9. Sean Herrera‐Thomas said he thought that something needs to be done to ensure credit ESL courses are being scheduled. He also said looking at the non‐credit ESL courses shows that there is a population for the credit ESL courses. 4.12 Non‐credit course: ESL‐200 Fundamental English as a Second Language (ESL) High– Michal Clark Franz Rulofson [M], Gary Sokolow [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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y ‐ y Y Y Y Y Y Y With the following revisions: 1. Franz Rulofson said that after the non‐credit ESL faculty discusses the concepts, the course outlines should be circulated for input. The proposals can only be strengthen with the feedback. 2. Michelle Haggerty said that consulting other faculty will help integrate the non‐credit curriculum with the credit curriculum. 3. Julia Peterson said there have been discussions to develop the pathways. She agreed that it was important to integrate the curriculum to make sure the transition from non‐credit to credit ESL goes smoothly. 4. Students self‐place but once the course starts the instructor will be able to figure out what level the student should be placed. A project they are working on is a good way to determine placement in the ESL sequence. 5. There is a partnership between HCOE, HSU and CR to provide the instructor and other resources needed to hold the courses. 6. Michal Clark starts a course by first having a community meeting. Then determining if there is enough students to form a cohort (students at the same level) so students can progress as a group and feel a part of a group. 4.13 Non‐credit course: ESL‐200 Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) Low– Michal Clark Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4.14 Non‐credit course: ESL‐200 Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) High– Michal Clark Franz Rulofson [M], Marla Gleave [2nd]. Following discussion, the motion to approve was passed by the following roll call vote: Gleave Green Haggerty Herrera‐Thomas
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Y ‐ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5. Announcements and Open Forum 5.1 Revision to CCC‐511 Non‐substantial Change form Curriculum Inventory requires more information than what is on the CCC‐511 form. Shereen Cockrum added a page with those additional questions. Gary Sokolow suggested adding a pdf of supplemental instruction to provide basic guidance as to how to fill out the new fields. This item will be on the February 28th Curriculum Agenda as a discussion item again. 5.2 Articulation Update Jay Dragten reported that he is getting more requests to submit courses to be approved as CSU general education. He did research to see how other community colleges add courses to CSU general Page 4 of 5 education. Other schools have a subcommittee review the courses to see what is being proposed as CSU general education. The subcommittee then makes recommendations to the Curriculum Committee. CSU has its own guidelines as to what it will approve but the course has to be at an introductory level. George Potamianos said that if faculty are approaching Jay to submit courses for CSU GE approval without going through the Curriculum Committee, they are going outside of the process. George suggested creating another pod to do a pre‐review of GE rationale and provide feedback. Jay Dragten reported that the CSU system will take three “D” grades in GE as long as it’s not in the student’s major. CR requires a minimum of “C”. This means students would not get a degree from CR. It is a barrier for students and it would look better for the college to be conferring degrees. Marla Gleave said the best place to start this conversation would be the Academic Co‐Presidents. 6. Adjournment: On motion by Marla Gleave, seconded by Michelle Haggerty, the meeting was adjourned at 3:19 p.m. Next Meeting: February 28, 2014 Page 5 of 5