UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Minutes for Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Lintner Conference Room (Fireplace Room) 3:00-4:30 PM
Present:
Excused:
M. Ali – Computer Science
L. Batts – Student Rep.
S. Berg – Philosophy
K. Brown – Exercise Science
R. Burchard – Music
P. Cartor – Psyc/Soc/CJS
K. Cooter – Education
K. Golemboski – MLS
B. Holland – Nursing
P. Holt - Chemistry
C. Kane – Resp. Therapy
A. Lentz – Biology
N. Lopez – Global Languages
M. Mahoney – History/P.S.
A. Olsen – Registrar
R. Pfaadt – Comm. Chair/Liberal Studies
C. Pfeffer – VPAA
F. Raymond – Economics
R. Schrader – Accounting
W. Spitza - Communications
J. Stemmer – Library
M. Thompson – Theology
K. West – English
M. Ackerman – Math
J. Byrd – Business Admin.
L. Hartford – Art
Absent:
Guests:
E. Cassady – Student Activities
M. Mattei – AIT
The meeting was called to order at 3:02 PM. Mil Thompson opened the meeting with a prayer.
Nelson Lopez moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of August 31st, 2011. Margaret Mahoney seconded
the motion. The motion passed and the minutes were approved.
I. Clarification on UEA Committee Membership
Bob Pfaadt
Undergraduate Educational Affairs includes all academic department chairs, the SVPAA, the Library
Director, one undergraduate student, and the chairperson. This committee will handle issue of broad
undergraduate academic or educational concern as directed by the Faculty Council.
Bob Pfaadt reviewed the above statement and the history of its origins. He noted that the Faculty Council had
appointed a committee to gather people’s opinions about the purpose of the UEA, and that the above definition
was approved at the Faculty Assembly meeting of April 2011.
II. Bellarmine College of Arts & Sciences
A. Global Languages and Cultures
1) New Course – GERM 351 – Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques II
Nelson Lopez
(3)
Catalog Description:
The student in German 351 will continue the practical examination of the language when
translating into and out of English, with an emphasis on texts of higher terminological and
grammatical difficulty. Students will also concentrate on the written aspect of German from a
translator's point of view and acquire hands-on translation skills relevant to speakers of
English in an academic and professional environment, cognizant of the fact that translation as
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a craft does not result as a mere byproduct of language acquisition. Students are afforded
ample opportunities to master basic forms of translation while completing written and oral
activities within the contextualized study of Germanic society, geography, literature and
current events, with a systematic approach to the acquisition of specialized vocabulary
necessary to ensure a solid foundation in the art and science of translation into and out of
German. This course will also promote the service ideals of Bellarmine University in that it
will provide an outlet to community organizations in need of qualified translators.
2) New Course – SPAN 351 – Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques II
(3)
Catalog Description:
In Spanish 351 the student continues the practical examination of the language when
translating into and out of English, with an emphasis on texts of higher terminological and
grammatical difficulty. Students concentrate on the written aspect of Spanish from a
translator's point of view and acquire hands-on translation skills relevant to speakers of
English in an academic and professional environment, cognizant of the fact that translation as
a craft does not result as a mere byproduct of language acquisition. Students are afforded
ample opportunities to master basic forms of translation while completing written and oral
activities within the contextualized study of Hispanic society, geography, literature and current
events, with a systematic approach to the acquisition of specialized vocabulary necessary to
ensure a solid foundation in the art and science of Spanish translation. This course will also
promote the service ideals of Bellarmine University in that it will provide an outlet to
community organizations in need of qualified translators.
Nelson Lopez reviewed the two proposed courses and moved to approve them. He noted the new courses
are a continuation of GERM and SPAN 350, Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques I. He noted
SPAN 351 was part of the recently approved Spanish major. Richard Burchard seconded Dr. Lopez’s
motion. The courses passed unanimously.
B. Theology
Mil Thompson
1) Proposed change to a course title and description in the catalog:
Theo. 310: The History of Christianity I: Origins to the Protestant Reformation
(Previously called “The History of Christianity”)
A survey history of major doctrines, movements, and personalities from the first century to the
sixteenth century. The course includes studies in Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
2) New Course – THEO 311 - The History of Christianity II: Protestant Reformation to the Present
(3)
Catalog Description:
A survey history of major doctrines, movements, and personalities in Christianity from the
sixteenth century to the twenty-first century. The course includes studies in Catholic,
Orthodox, and Protestant traditions.
Mil Thompson reviewed the change to THEO 310 and the new course and moved to approve the changes.
Margaret Mahoney seconded the motion. Richard Schrader asked if students will be allowed to take
History of Christianity II if they haven’t taken part I. Dr. Thompson answered yes. The title change and
the new course were both approved unanimously.
III. Lansing School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Exercise Science – Curriculum Change
Kent Brown
The department of Exercise would like to add Biology 300 – Pathophysiology – as a requirement for
majors. Requiring this course will not add any hours to the major. Math 116 (Pre-Calculus) will be
dropped from the program curriculum.
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Kent Brown reviewed the above change to the Exercise Science curriculum and moved to approve it. Margaret
Mahoney seconded the motion. Tony Lentz noted that the Biology department is in favor of the change. He
asked Dr. Brown if the new requirement would apply to current students or just incoming freshmen. Dr. Brown
stated requiring the course would begin with the incoming freshman class of 2012. Bob Pfaadt asked if there is
still a math requirement for the major; Dr. Brown noted it is the general education requirement. A vote was
taken; the motion was approved unanimously.
IV. School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Mike Mattei
A. Changes to the Applied Information Technology Curriculum
Change the following from required AIT courses to general electives:
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AIT 402 (3 hours)
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AIT 422 (3 hours)
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2- IT Electives (6 hours)
This will reduce the number of required hours in the major to 30 hours. Students will be
encouraged to complete an internship and a computer networking course from existing list of AIT
courses. If a student elects to take one or both of these courses, it would result in 36 hours in the
major.
Mike Mattei reviewed the changes to the AIT curriculum. There were no questions/ comments. The
changes were approved without dissention.
B. Update on the Adult Studies Program
Mike Mattei gave the Committee an update on the Adult Studies Program. He stated it is a tuition program
for the adult market. He noted that when forming Bellarmine’s program, the programs at the following
schools were researched – Belmont, Spalding, and DePaul (Chicago). He gave a rundown of some aspects
of Bellarmine’s program:
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the program’s students will be 24 or older
students will be able to start in the summer
tuition will be about 50% of current full-time tuition
transfer students will be limited to majoring in Liberal Studies or Professional Studies
returning Bellarmine students can choose any major
Dr. Mattei informed the Committee that so far there is one transfer student and approximately ten returning
students. He stated two of the purposes of the program – to build an adult student population, and to
contribute to Louisville’s 55,000 Degrees initiative (http://www.55000degrees.com/index.php).
Richard Burchard asked if returning students would follow the catalog that was in effect the first time they
were enrolled. Ann Olsen stated it is not always possible to exactly follow the requirements in a former
catalog, therefore requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Richard Burchard also asked
about the possibility of granting credit for portfolio work based on life experience.
V.
SGA – Announcement about speaker
Lindsay Batts
Lindsay Batts introduced Elizabeth Cassady, Director of Student Activities and Campus Programs and advisor
to the Bellarmine Activities Council. Ms. Cassady informed the Committee that this year the students have
elected to replace the fall concert with a speaker. She stated that students had suggested a speaker with a
strong message that relates to issues already being discussed among students and around campus.
Ms. Cassady announced that Kal Penn, actor and former Associate Director of Public Engagement in the
Obama administration, will be visiting campus, his message being related Bellarmine’s “Do Something”
campaign. She noted the event is October 17th at 7:00 PM in Frazier Hall, and tickets can be obtained from the
Student Activities Center.
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VI.
Old Business
There was no old business to discuss.
VII.
New Business
There was no new business to discuss.
VIII. Announcements
Nelson Lopez announced the dates/times for the last screenings of the Latin American Film Festival, Sept.
30-Oct.1.
Richard Burchard shared information about “Broadway Knights: A Musical Revue,” an upcoming
collaboration between the Music and Theatre departments, to be held the last two weekends in October.
Mattei shared the members of the search committee for a new Director of Information Services: Muzaffar
Ali, Lara Needham, Ann Olsen, Mark Wiegand, Jovan Andjelich (president of the Student Government
Association), and himself.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.
The next meeting of the Undergraduate Educational Affairs Committee will be Wednesday, October 26 th.
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