University College (UC)
Western Kentucky University
745-4231
REPORT TO THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Date: January 16, 2014
University College submits the following items for consideration:
Type of Action
Consent
Description of Item and Contact Information
Proposal to Revise Course Catalog Listing
Item: LEAD 400 Practicum in Leadership
Contact person: John Baker
Email: john.baker1@wku.edu
Phone: 745-5149
Consent
Proposal to Revise Course Title
Item: ICSR 301 Seminar in Social Responsibility
Contact person: Judy Rohrer
Email: judy.rohrer@wku.edu
Phone: 745-2093
Proposal Date: December 13, 2013
University College
School of Professional Studies
Proposal to Revise Course Catalog Listing
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: John Baker, john.baker1@wku.edu, 745-5149
1. Identification of course:
1.1 Course prefix (subject area) and number: LEAD 400
1.2 Course title: Practicum in Leadership
2. Current course catalog listing:
LEAD 400. PRACTICUM IN LEADERSHIP. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Completion of all other courses approved for the Certificate in Leadership
Studies or concurrent with the last course needed for fulfillment of the certificate. Students
must submit a written proposal for approval by the Leadership Studies Committee.
Application of leadership skills in directing an activity in business, campus, public sector,
non-profit, or other related situation. Repeatable up to a maximum total of six hours.
(Grading: Pass / Fail)
3. Proposed course catalog listing:
(aim for 25 words or less)
LEAD 400. PRACTICUM IN LEADERSHIP. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Application of leadership skills in directing an activity
in business, campus, public sector, non-profit, or other related situation. Repeatable up to a
maximum total of six hours.
(Grading: Pass / Fail)
4. Rationale for revision of the course catalog listing: LEAD 400 is now a required course for the
Leadership Studies certificate, minor and Organizational Leadership major. The current catalog
description only applies to the Leadership Certificate. The prerequisite was previously changed.
5. Proposed term for implementation: Fall 2014
6. Dates of prior committee approvals:
School of Professional Studies
University College Curriculum Committee
January 8, 2014
January 15, 2014
Professional Education Council (if applicable)
N/A
General Education Committee (if applicable)
N/A
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
University Senate
Proposal Date: January 12, 2014
University College
Department of Diversity & Community Studies
Proposal to Revise Course Title
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Judy Rohrer, judy.rohrer@wku.edu, 745-2093
7.
Identification of proposed course:
1.3
Course prefix (subject area) and number: ICSR 301
1.4
Course title: Seminar in Social Responsibility
1.5
Credit Hours: 1-3
2.
Proposed course title: Seminar in Social Justice
3.
Proposed abbreviated course title: Seminar in Social Justice
(maximum of 30 characters/spaces)
4.
Rationale for the revision of course title:
This course title change more accurately reflects the content of the course.
5.
Proposed term for implementation: Fall 2014
6.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Department: Diversity & Community Studies
January 11, 2014
University College Curriculum Committee
January 15, 2014
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
University Senate