Florida Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Minutes
Friday, November 30, 2012
The meeting began at 8:00 am with introductions. We had several guests in attendance: Dr. Alex Vamosi, Dr.
Monica Baloga, Dr. Jamie Younkin.
The following items were passed on the consent agenda:
Item 1. College of Aeronautics
(1)a. ANM-Minor in Aviation Environmental Science
(1)b. CRC-AVT 2201
Item 2. College of Business
(2)a. ANC-EMG 4005,
(2)b. ANC-EMG 4006
(2)c. CGR-BA Accounting
(2)d. CGR-BA Business Administration-Accounting
(2)e. CGR-BA Business Administration-CIS
(2)f. CGR-BA Business Administration-Healthcare Management
(2)g. CGR-BA Business Administration-Management
(2)h. CGR-BA Business Administration-Marketing
Item 3. College of Psychology and Liberal Arts
(3)b. CRC-CRM 2002
(3)c. CRC-CRM 2702
The following items were removed from the consent agenda:
The following items were removed from the consent agenda:
Item 1. College of Aeronautics
(1)c. CRC-AVT 4203 – Representative Archambault inquired about the need for AVT 2002. Representative
Dunbar explained the rationale for the need as prerequisite. Approved without change.
Item 3. College of Psychology and Liberal Arts
(3)a. ANM-Music – Representative R. Turner inquired about the language on the last page of the proposed
minor detailed outline and pointed to potentially confusing language. Representative Rosiene and Dr. Younkin
recognized the concern and after group discussion recognized the issue of an “optional” recital and how
repeated courses must be in a genre and repeated. Liz Fox agreed to synthesize the discussion and share the
revision with Representative Rosiene and Dr. Younkin for the catalog. Minor was approved with catalog
concerns addressed. Revised catalog page attached for review.
Item 4. College of Science
(4)a. CRC-PHY 1001 – Both items from physics address upper classmen and graduate students manipulating
the system to “hold” seats for other students. By restricting registration to freshmen and sophomores it
removes the loophole which has created issues for both the academic unit and the registrar’s office. Item was
discussed and amended striking “required” and replacing it with “only” as the restriction to insure that only
freshmen and sophomores can register without department approval. Approved with change.
(4)b. CRC-PHY 2002 – Same issue and resolution as (4)a above. Approved with the replace “required” with
“only” in restrictions.
Other:
1) Computer Literacy Discussion
Representative Baum inquired in October about the computer literacy requirement and its relationship to
both the general education requirement and SACS assessment/accreditation. Both he and Dr. Baloga
reported back with some information on the topic to include these key bulleted points:
1. Representative Baum pointed out that computer literacy is not part of the general education
recommendation from the UGCC subcommittee in the 2005 report.
2. Dr. Baloga shared that SACS (2.7.3) has no requirement specifically for computer literacy.
3. Dr. Baloga did share that SACS (3.4.12) does expect institutions to use technology to enhance
learning.
4. Dr. Baloga added that while it is not a SACS mandate, it was there in 2005 with the intent to satisfy
the expectation of enchaining learning with technology.
There was lengthy discussion of the topic which included discussion about evolving technology and the
current computer literacy of students as compared to 2005. Representative Sale pointed out that basic
computer literacy courses offered are not nearly high enough for business students and suggested that each
department decide how to fulfill the technology expectation.
The discussion concluded with the recommendation to remove computer literacy (CL) from the general
education core with language directly following the general education requirement stating something to the
effect of “in addition to the general education requirements each major will ensure that students are
provided an opportunity to use technology to enhance learning.” Representative Baum suggested replacing
“CL” with “TR” for technology requirement which could be tracked to ensure each major has a “TR” course.
The topic was tabled to allow time for Registrar Young and Liz Fox to explore how these issues would be
articulated in the catalog and tracked per major to insure compliance. The issue of “TR” as an addition or
replacement to “CL” needs to be continued and resolved. The item will be revisited in January’s meeting.
2) Credit Hours Proposal
Dr. Baloga discussed the upcoming requirement to clearly articulate and define a credit hour. This will be a
broader discussion beyond UGCC but suggested we could begin the discussion. This also brings the debate of
operationalizing a “lab” hour to the forefront again. Topic tabled due to lack of time.
3) Technical Electives – Topic tabled due to lack of time.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 am.
Next meeting: Friday, January 25, 2013 @ 8:00 am in F.W. Olin Physical Sciences 2nd floor conference room. Agenda
items are due by Tuesday, January 18, 2013.