EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
September 12, 2006
Present: L. Alamillo, L. Arroyo, F. Arce, P. Gebert, A. Himsel, L. Kjeseth, Mark Lipe,
E. Martinez, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, J. Stewart, J. Young
Ex-Officio Members Present: A. Collette, S. Eggers, M. Hall
Absent (excused): L. Suekawa
Absent (unexcused): S. Rodriquez, R. Smith
Also Present: V. Cafarcia, S. Dever, R. Elton-Collett, S. Nothern , S. Panski, R. Way
CALL TO ORDER
College Curriculum Committee Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Young welcomed the CCC to the new academic year then asked everyone to
introduce themselves and to identify the division or area they represent. The Chair
welcomed Academic Senate President S. Dever to the meeting and then reminded
everyone that the CCC is a standing committee of the Senate. Also, J. Young told the
committee that at every Senate meeting, she reports the activities and decisions of the
CCC.
Continuing, Chair Young introduced S. Panski, a faculty member from the Compton
Community Education Center (CCEC). She then informed the committee that she and
A. Collette had presented a flex day workshop, which focused on an overview of
El Camino College curriculum processes, to faculty at the Center. The Chair and the
Curriculum Advisor also attended a Compton Community Education Center curriculum
committee meeting. During this meeting, essential courses that needed to be developed
for the spring term, so that the needs of the community will be met, were identified.
Chair Young and A. Collette developed a review timeline that will allow the courses to
be presented to the CCC in sufficient time for Board approval and, if necessary, System
Office approval prior to the beginning of spring registration. J. Young emphasized that
the courses being developed must follow El Camino College curriculum procedures and
that they will be brought to the respective Division Curriculum Committees for
discussion before they are submitted to the CCC for review. After the courses had been
identified and the timeline developed, J. Young and A. Collette met with the academic
deans to inform them of the needs identified, to finalize which courses will be presented
to the CCC this fall, and to discuss the time frame for course submission and review.
J. Young and A. Collette then held a curriculum development workshop at the Center
during which they worked one-on-one with CCEC faculty. Concluding her remarks
about curriculum for the CCEC, Chair Young stated that it had been a very busy summer,
with much “behind-the-scenes” work, strategizing and developing procedures that will
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allow El Camino College to address the curricular needs of the students attending the
Center.
Next, Chair Young announced that L. Kjeseth will serve as the Chair Pro Tempore for
this upcoming year. She explained that L. Kjeseth’s responsibility will be to serve as
acting Chair at CCC meetings when the Chair cannot be present or needs to relinquish the
role of Chair.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS’ REPORT
Vice President Arce addressed the faculty contract’s Appendix D-3, Special Rates of Pay
for Faculty, which was in the day’s packet, as well as his proposed compensation plan for
measures of curriculum urgency this semester, which he distributed. F. Arce remarked
that from his perspective, faculty are not paid to develop curriculum; however, the CCEC
curricular needs present unusual circumstances that need to be addressed in order to
accommodate students. He stated that he recognizes that additional work for DCC and
CCC members will be required and acknowledged that the contract allows for
compensation of additional work. Because the El Camino College contract with the
Compton Community College District allows for reimbursement expenses, the Vice
President developed a compensation plan, which he believed reasonable, that would
allow for compensation for faculty DCC members, the CCC Chair, faculty CCC
members, and CCC Staff members. S. Dever remarked that during the summer, she,
J. Young, and A. Collette mapped out the approximate time necessary for developing,
reviewing, and finalizing a proposal. S. Dever then established a cost per proposal,
which was the basis upon which discussion about compensation began. The Senate
President remarked that the compensation figures she presented to the Vice President of
Academic Affairs were higher than those on F. Arce’s proposed compensation plan.
F. Arce said he arrived at his figures after he had consulted with an experienced dean
familiar with curriculum procedures. Vice President Arce then informed everyone that
S. Dever, S. Panski, and J. Young worked very hard to develop a manageable plan for
addressing CCEC curriculum.
COURSE REVIEW STATUS
J. Young explained the El Camino College Course Review Status Chart, which indicated
165 of the College’s 1,272 active courses had not been reviewed in ten to thirteen years.
Division CCC representatives also received a list of these courses, by division, as well as
a Division Course Review Chart, which listed the academic year each course was last
reviewed. The Chair reminded the CCC that a course review cycle still needs to be
established and that Title 5 states that courses with pre- or co-requisites are to be
reviewed every six years. She continued, saying that a ten-year cycle appeared to be
more feasible. She then asked Division CCC representatives to help their respective
divisions prepare proposals for those courses identified as not having been reviewed in
over ten years so that the CCC can review them in the spring. She added that division
deans had received the same materials distributed to Division CCC representatives.
F. Arce asked if the College could continue to offer courses that have not been reviewed
in a timely manner, and J. Young responded that she saw no conflict inasmuch as Title 5
does not state the courses cannot be offered.
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CURRICULUM REVIEW TIMELINE – FALL, 2006
Chair Young briefly outlined the Curriculum Review Timeline, which lists applicable
dates for proposal submission and curriculum review. She stated that courses now being
developed for the spring term at the CCEC will be on the agenda for the October 10th
CCC meeting and asked CCC members to be prepared for an extended meeting on this
date. A. Collette explained that in order to offer the courses in the spring term, they must
be approved by the Board of Trustees at its November meeting. The October 10th CCC
meeting date accommodated the due date for agenda items for the November Board
meeting. A. Collette then informed the CCC that the preponderance of the courses from
the Center will fall under the credit, not degree applicable, or non-credit categories.
These categories require approval of the System Office, after Board approval, before the
courses can be offered.
CCC BYLAWS
J. Young informed the CCC that after discussions with the Academic Senate President
and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, it was decided that the CCEC should have
faculty representation on the College Curriculum Committee. Therefore, it is necessary
to revise the CCC’s bylaws so that they reflect that one full-time CCEC faculty member
is a voting member of the CCC. A. Collette then read the proposed revisions to Sections
1.1, 1.3, and 4.1 of the bylaws. During the ensuing discussion, both Academic Senate
President Dever and Chair Young stressed that the CCEC was part of El Camino College
and not a separate entity. Because the goal is to have the Center become a college once
again, one of the most sound steps that can be taken toward reaching this goal is for
Center faculty to be involved in our exemplary curriculum processes. After the
discussion concluded, L. Kjeseth moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the CCC approve
the amended bylaws as read. The motion carried with one abstention.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES PROGRAM AND COURSE
APPROVAL HANDBOOK
Chair Young announced that the focus of today’s meeting was to provide in-service
training, as stipulated by the CCC Bylaws, for committee members. She then turned the
meeting over to A. Collette.
The in-service training began with a review of the California Community Colleges
Program and Course Approval Handbook. A. Collette informed the CCC that the
handbook provides guidance to community college faculty, administrators, and staff
responsible for designing or revising programs and courses, as well as for those
responsible for submitting programs or courses to the System Office for approval. The
committee then discussed some of the more significant regulations and procedural
requirements governing review and approval of curriculum. The CCC was reminded that
it has the responsibility of ensuring that the College’s curriculum practices and courses
are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Next, A. Collette briefly summarized the five approval criteria which must be evident in a
program or course approval application submitted to the System Office. These criteria,
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1) appropriateness to mission, 2) need, 3) quality, 4) feasibility, and 5) compliance, are
also to be considered by the CCC when evaluating proposals.
Review continued with the handbook’s section on credit course approval. Briefly
discussed were the categories that allow stand-alone courses to be offered without prior
approval from the System Office and the categories which require approval. A. Collette
concluded the review by stating that this handbook is a valuable reference for those
responsible for developing, reviewing, or approving curriculum.
CURRICULUM HANDBOOK FOR EL CAMINO COLLEGE
A. Collette referred the CCC to the Curriculum Handbook for El Camino College and to
its revisions included in the day’s packet. The in-service training continued with review
of Section I of the handbook. The discussion centered on information about local
standards and practices. The committee also briefly discussed the College Curriculum
Committee Development/Review Flow Chart which outlines the progression, from
generation by faculty to approval by the Board of Trustees, of curriculum development.
Next, review focused on reference materials contained in Section II. The committee
reviewed the lists for Academic Programs and Courses and Vocational Programs and
Courses then A. Collette briefly explained the purpose of the Disciplines Lists. Those
present were informed that these lists, developed by the System Office in consultation
with the statewide Academic Senate, are used in conjunction with faculty minimal
qualifications. Continuing, the CCC discussed the General Education criteria for the
Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. Members were reminded that these
criteria are to serve as a guide for faculty proposing courses for general education and for
the CCC which ultimately determines if a course is appropriate for general education.
The committee concluded its review of Section II with a brief discussion on Title 5,
Section 55002, Standards and Criteria for Courses and Classes. It was emphasized that
the CCC must know the requirements for categorizing a course as credit, degree
applicable, credit, not degree applicable, or non-credit.
Review of the handbook concluded with a brief overview of Sections III and V. J. Young
then thanked A. Collette for leading the review and informed everyone that much of the
El Camino College handbook was on the CCC website.
CURRICULUM REVIEW
Chair Young announced that in-service training would continue with curriculum review
and explained that the Industry and Technology Division agreed to present less-thanperfect proposals so that the in-service training could focus on commonly occurring
proposal errors. The Chair remarked that the Industry and Technology division has a
well-deserved reputation for presenting excellent curriculum proposals then thanked the
division for its help with the training component of the meeting.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
Dean Way, while an errata sheet was being distributed, introduced R. Elton-Collett,
support staff, V. Cafarchia, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration faculty, and S. Nothern,
Fire and Emergency Technology faculty, to the committee. He thanked the CCC for the
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opportunity to present curriculum proposals at its first meeting then asked that review
begin with the proposal for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration major. The dean
explained that the changes to the major necessitated a revised catalog program
description, which was included on the errata sheet. After review of the description,
discussion continued with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of
Completion. Dean Way informed the CCC that the department was proposing the
addition of three low-unit options to the certificate. These options are designed to
provide students with skills that should allow them to become more marketable when
competing for entry-level jobs. Next, Fire and Emergency Technology 140 and 141 were
addressed. R. Way informed the CCC that these courses prepare students for the national
exam for Emergency Medical Technicians then thanked J. Stewart for her suggestions for
improving the course proposals. During the brief discussion of Fire and Emergency
Technology 140, revisions were agreed to for the catalog description and for Sections II,
III, IV, V, and VIII of the course outline. Continuing with Fire and Emergency
Technology 141, the committee and S. Nothern agreed to revisions for the catalog
description and Sections II, IV, V, VI, and VIII of the outline. At the conclusion of the
discussion, J. Stewart moved that the Industry and Technology proposals, as revised, be
approved. C. Somin seconded the motion, which carried. C. Somin then moved, and
P. Gebert seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The motion carried.
PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT OF
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:
J. Young directed the committee to the justification for the inactivations of Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration 8 and 9. As there were no questions, L. Kjeseth moved,
and C. Somin seconded, that the inactivations be approved. The motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Young announced that much progress has been made with the project to develop an
electronic version of the course outline of record, and that it should be available for use in
the next one or two months.
At 4:05 p.m., C. Somin moved, and P. Gebert, seconded, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
September 12, 2006
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSES
1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 8 – Uniform Mechanical Code – Residential
and Light Commercial
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2. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 9 – Uniform Mechanical Code – Commercial
and Industrial Applications
CHANGES IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION, REPEATABILITY; COURSE
REVIEW
1. Fire and Emergency Technology 140 – Emergency Medical Technician
Current Status/Proposed Change
In Tthis course, presents training in the procedures to be used in assisting the sick
and injured in the students will study the basic skills necessary for the assessment,
rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons.
Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions,
identifying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach
for providing pre-hospital environment care.
Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider
CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association
or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Note: Completion of
this course and Fire and Emergency Technology 141, both with a grade of
C or above, will make the student eligible for certification as an to take the
National Registry EMT-1 by the County of Los Angeles exam.
Note: This course is repeatable.
Proposed Final Draft
In this course, students will study the basic skills necessary for the assessment,
rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons.
Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions,
identifying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach
for providing pre-hospital care.
Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider
CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association
or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Completion of this
course and Fire and Emergency Technology 141, both with a grade of C or
above, will make the student eligible to take the National Registry EMT
exam.
Note: This course is repeatable.
2. Fire and Emergency Technology 141 – Emergency Medical Technician
Laboratory
Current Status/Proposed Change
In Tthis is a course, presenting training in the procedures, and especially the
skills, to be used in assisting the sick and injured in the students will develop and
practice basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment,
and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons. Course content emphasizes
identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, applying appropriate rescue
techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital
environment care. Work outside of class includes 8 hours of service in a
prescribed hospital emergency room, 8 hours of ambulance procedures training,
and 8 hours of service on an active ambulance.
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Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider
CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association
or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Once enrolled,
students must undergo a criminal background check to qualify for the
required out of class activities. Note: Completion of this course and Fire
and Emergency Technology 140, both with a grade of C or above, will
make the student eligible for certification as an to take the National
Registry EMT-1 by the County of Los Angeles exam.
Note: This course is repeatable.
Proposed Final Draft
In this course, students will develop and practice basic skills necessary for the
assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or
injured persons. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting lifethreatening conditions, applying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a
systematic approach for providing pre-hospital care. Work outside of class
includes 8 hours of service in a prescribed hospital emergency room, 8 hours of
ambulance procedures training, and 8 hours of service on an active ambulance.
Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider
CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association
or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Once enrolled,
students must undergo a criminal background check to qualify for the
required out of class activities. Completion of this course and Fire and
Emergency Technology 140, both with a grade of C or above, will make
the student eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam.
Note: This course is repeatable.
CHANGE IN MAJOR
1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Current Status/Proposed Change
At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must
be completed at El Camino College.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34
Recommended electives: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 8, 9, 95abcd,
Computer Information Systems 13, Construction Technology 100, Environmental
Technology 100, Technical Mathematics 1, Welding 12ab
Total Units: 35
Proposed Final Draft
At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must
be completed at El Camino College.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34
Recommended electives: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 95abcd, Computer
Information Systems 13, Construction Technology 100, Environmental
Technology 100, Technical Mathematics 1
Total Units: 35
CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
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1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Current Status/Proposed Change
A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the
following courses in one of the following options: Air Conditioning, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls, Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration, or Refrigeration with a grade average of
C.
At least 50% of the requirements courses for the Certificate of Completion must
be completed at El Camino College.
Air Conditioning Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 21, 25, 27, 34
Total Units: 17
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 30, 31, 32, 34
Total Units: 15
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34,
Technical Mathematics 1
Total Units: 44 38
Refrigeration Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6, 22, 23, 34
Total Units: 13
Proposed Final Draft
A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the courses
in one of the following options: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Electric Controls, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) and Refrigeration, or Refrigeration with a grade average of C.
At least 50% of the courses for the Certificate of Completion must be completed
at El Camino College.
Air Conditioning Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 21, 25, 27, 34
Total Units: 17
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 30, 31, 32, 34
Total Units: 15
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34,
Technical Mathematics 1
Total Units: 38
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Refrigeration Option:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6, 22, 23, 34
Total Units: 13
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