EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
May 25, 2004
Present: L. Beckett-Lemus, S. Dowden, C. Fitzsimons, P. Gebert, W. Killingsworth,
R. Mekaru, S. Oda-Omori, B. Perez, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, C. Striepe,
J. Young
Ex-Officio
Members Present: A. Collette, H. Cooper, K. Key, L. Mukogawa, K. Sullivan
Absent (excused): P. Lund
Absent (unexcused): J. Means
Also Present: R. Elton-Collett, M. Gross, T. Jackson, D. Shannon, K. Townsend,
B. Villalobos
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
L. Beckett-Lemus moved that the minutes of the May 11, 2004, College Curriculum
Committee meeting be approved as written and C. Fitzsimons seconded the motion. The
Chair called for a vote and the motion carried.
CHAIR’S REPORT
J. Young announced that the Academic Senate, at its May 18th meeting, passed a resolution
urging the President of the College to remove the existing position of Curriculum Office
Secretary from the frozen positions list and that the secretary position be filled
immediately. The Chair continued saying the motion passed unanimously and that a copy
of the resolution was included in CCC members’ packets. Chair Young remarked that the
resolution shows the support of the Senate for the Curriculum Advisor and illustrates that
the Senate recognizes the importance of the CCC.
Next, J. Young informed the committee that faculty representatives would receive eight
hours of flex credit for their service on the CCC this past academic year. In order to
facilitate the necessary paperwork, Chair Young said she has forwarded the names of the
CCC faculty to the Staff Development Office.
The Chair then requested that the committee consider a motion for approval of today’s
minutes via the mail so that curriculum approved during the meeting could be submitted in
June to the Board of Trustees for its approval. C. Fitzsimons moved, and K. Key
seconded, that approval of the May 25, 2004, CCC minutes be accomplished via the mail.
As there was no discussion, Chair Young called for a vote and the motion carried.
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Chair Young concluded her report by thanking CCC members for their service and for the
positive attitude evident at every meeting. J. Young said her first year as CCC Chair was
an excellent experience and that she is looking forward to serving next year.
VICE PRESIDENT - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS' REPORT
V. Rapp, on behalf of Vice President Hata, thanked the committee for the work it has
accomplished then announced that she had certificates of appreciation to present to two
faculty members, C. Fitzsimons and R. Mekaru, and the student representative,
K. Sullivan. V. Rapp remarked that, regretfully, the CCC terms of these individuals were
coming to an end. C. Fitzsimons, Fine Arts representative, and R. Mekaru, Health
Sciences and Athletics representative, were then given their certificates and thanked for
their commitment to the College and their respective divisions. Next, V. Rapp presented
K. Sullivan with his certificate and thanked him for the valuable contributions he provided
throughout the year.
Continuing with her report, V. Rapp informed the CCC that this past academic year the
College has received notification from the Chancellor’s Office that the Digital Arts
certificate program, the Entertainment Lighting certificate program, the Film/Video major
and certificate program, and the Retail Management certificate program have been
approved. She thanked the CCC for its work in the development of these programs.
V. Rapp then told the committee the Chancellor’s Office has not yet approved the
E-Commerce certificate program. In the opinion of the Chancellor’s Office, this program
cannot be evaluated as it was submitted, a certificate option of the Computer Information
Systems program. The Chancellor’s Office, through the Taxonomy of Programs, defines
Computer Information Systems as general in nature and concerned mainly with
programming and computer applications. Inasmuch as El Camino College does not have
an approved program related to the World Wide Web, the Chancellor’s Office has
suggested that the E-Commerce certificate program be evaluated as a new occupational
program. V. Rapp said she is gathering the additional information the Chancellor’s Office
has requested so that the evaluation of this proposed program can continue.
CURRICULUM REVIEW
PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT – ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS:
J. Young asked the committee to review the justifications for approval of three updated
Distance Education course versions. As there were no questions, S. Dowden moved that
these courses be approved. J. Siddiqui seconded the motion, which carried.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
After Chair Young informed the division it would have 15 minutes to present its proposals,
T. Jackson introduced R. Elton-Collett, Industry and Technology support staff, and
distributed an errata sheet for the division’s proposals. He informed the committee that the
revisions noted on the errata sheet for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 99abc also
represented the revisions necessary for Automotive Collision Repair/Painting 99abc and
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Cosmetology 99abc. These revisions were for the catalog descriptions and Sections II, III,
IV, V, and VI of the course outlines. During the brief discussion of these proposals,
C. Fitzsimons suggested a further revision to one of the course objectives so that its intent
was better evident. T. Jackson agreed to the revision then asked the CCC to turn to the
proposal for the Welding major. L. Beckett-Lemus asked why this major had a different
set of requirements for day and evening students. K. Key responded that the Welding
courses were developed, for scheduling purposes, as 8-unit day classes and 3-unit evening
classes. Therefore, evening students majoring in Welding or earning a certificate were
required to complete more courses. However, the total unit requirement was equivalent for
both the day and evening programs. T. Jackson then provided minor edits for the major.
The CCC next discussed the Welding certificates of competence and completion. After
minor revisions, including a change to the required units for the certificate of completion
evening program, were agreed to, B. Perez moved that the Industry and Technology
proposals be approved as revised. K. Key seconded the motion, which carried. K. Key
then moved, and B. Perez seconded, that the conditions of enrollment for Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration 99abc, Automotive Collision Repair/Painting 99abc, and Cosmetology
99abc be approved. The motion carried.
HUMANITIES PROPOSAL:
B. Villalobos distributed a change for the proposed revisions to the Spanish major and
explained that these changes added breadth to the major. After a brief discussion of the
proposal, C. Fitzsimons moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the revised Spanish major be
approved. The motion carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
J. Young informed the division that it would have 15 minutes to present its proposals then
asked D. Shannon to introduce the division members present. D. Shannon, while an errata
sheet was distributed, told the CCC that the division was presenting Nursing Department
proposals and proceeded to introduce K. Townsend, Director of Nursing, and M. Gross,
Nursing faculty member. K. Townsend asked the committee to begin the review with the
proposal for changes to the Nursing program prerequisites. She explained that recently
approved state legislation mandates that California nursing programs have standardized
program prerequisites and that the proposed changes for the El Camino College Nursing
Program prerequisites reflect the standardized prerequisites. During the brief discussion
that ensued, C. Somin provided language for one of the prerequisites that better reflected
the actual requirement.
Next, the CCC reviewed the proposed new course, Nursing 150. K. Townsend thanked
those committee members who had forwarded comments and suggestions, and said the
suggestions were taken under advisement. She then stated that the entire Nursing program
was being revised and that Nursing 150 would become the first course in the revised series.
The remaining Nursing courses, as well as the major, will be submitted to the CCC next
Fall semester so that the revised program can be in effect beginning Fall, 2005.
K. Townsend then provided revisions to the proposal form, the catalog description, and
Sections II, IV, and V of the course outline. As the committee discussed the proposal,
V. Rapp noted that the faculty load for this course was 79.167%, a substantial increase
over the load for the existing entry-level Nursing course. She asked K. Townsend what
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additional costs the College would have to bear and K. Townsend replied there would not
be any additional costs because the restructuring of the Nursing program includes
redistribution of units, hours, and load. V. Rapp asked if the restructuring then represented
cost neutral revisions and K. Townsend said yes. As discussion of Nursing 150 continued,
S. Dowden asked for clarification regarding the assignment in Section IV of the outline
and after a brief discussion, the assignment was modified so that it was better understood.
K. Key then moved that the Nursing proposals be approved as revised. L. Beckett-Lemus
seconded the motion, which carried. C. Fitzsimons moved, and C. Somin seconded, that
the conditions of enrollment for Nursing 150 be approved. The motion carried.
TITLE 5 COURSE REVIEW STATUS
J. Young gave a preliminary report regarding the progress that has been made toward
updating the College’s course outlines for compliance with Title 5. At the beginning of
this academic year, 317 courses needed to be reviewed. As of today, approximately 182
courses are still in need of revisions. The Chair commended the divisions and the CCC for
the progress made this year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Young announced that much work has been accomplished regarding the CCC
website and that she expects the site to be fully operational by the time the fall semester
begins. She thanked A. Collette, W. Killingsworth, J. Siddiqui, and C. Striepe for their
efforts with this project.
J. Young then told the CCC that this was K. Key’s last meeting inasmuch as the immediate
past Chair serves on the committee only for one year. She then thanked K. Key for his
help and his guidance, and remarked that he was greatly responsible for the strong CCC
the College now has.
MEMORANDUM FROM VICE PRESIDENT HATA
V. Rapp told the committee that she recently had the opportunity to meet with Vice
President Hata and that during their conversation, the achievements made by the CCC this
year were reviewed and discussed. V. Rapp said that N. Hata recognized that the CCC
went above and beyond its obligations, especially with the decisions reached regarding the
“L” courses and the independent study courses. V. Rapp then read a memorandum Vice
President Hata sent to the CCC. In the memorandum, the Vice President commended the
committee for responding with integrity and demonstrated commitment to academic
excellence as it addressed critical issues. Vice President Hata ended her message with a
thank you to the committee for its indefatigable efforts and steadfast dedication and with
the comment that it has been a privilege working with the CCC.
At 3:30 p.m., C. Somin moved, and K. Key seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried.
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COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
May 25, 2004
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION UPDATE
1. Philosophy 2 – Introduction to Philosophy – (Online)
2. Philosophy 2 – Introduction to Philosophy – (Telecourse)
HEALTH SCIENCES & ATHLETICS DIVISION
CHANGE IN PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
1. Nursing
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Graduate from high school or earn acceptable scores on the G.E.D.
2. Have a minimum cum GPA (cumulative grade point average) of 2.5 in all
college work completed since high school graduation.
2. Complete Mathematics 40 or 41B or higher level Mathematics course or pass
the Mathematics Competency Test.
3. Complete the Degrees of Reading Power Test.
4. Complete the following prerequisite courses to the Nursing program with a
minimum grade of C in each course 2.5 GPA: Anatomy 30 or 32; English 1A;
Microbiology 33; Nursing 49 Physiology 31. The grade for each of these
prerequisite courses must be a C or better. However, a grade of C only in each
prerequisite course will not meet the requirement of a 2.5 GPA.
NEW COURSE
1. Nursing 150 – Beginning Nursing Process and Fundamental Skills
Units: 7.5 Lecture: 4 hours Lab: 10.5 hours Faculty Load: 79.167%
Enrollment Limitation: Admission to the Nursing Program
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU
The knowledge and skills necessary to study nursing and nursing’s effect on the individual
are presented. The concepts of basic human needs and structural variables such
as age, sex, and ethnicity are studied. The nursing process is introduced with
emphasis on assessment in the geriatric population. Fundamental skills, such as
medication administration, are introduced in the lab and practiced in a clinical
setting.
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HUMANITIES DIVISION
CHANGE IN MAJOR
1. Spanish
Current Status/Proposed Change
0-8 units from Spanish 1, and 2 or 0-6 units from Spanish 52A and 52B; Spanish 3,
4, 5, 6; one course from the following: Anthropology 7, Art 7, English 42, History
17, 19 Additional courses to total a minimum of 4 units from the following:
Spanish or other foreign language courses; English 15A, 15B, History 3, 4, 6, 10A,
10B
Total Units: 20-28
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
CHANGES IN CSU TRANSFERABILITY, CATALOG DESCRIPTION;
COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 99abc – Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field within of Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular
conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned laboratory work
and research Air Conditioning and Refrigeration projects (60 hours per unit).
No Transfer CSU Transfer CSU
2. Automotive Collision Repair/Painting 99abc - Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Automotive Collision
Repair/Painting not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular
conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned laboratory work
and research Automotive Collision Repair/Painting projects (60 hours per unit).
No Transfer CSU Transfer CSU
3. Cosmetology 99abc - Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Cosmetology not
covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the
instructor are coordinated with assigned laboratory work and research
Cosmetology projects (60 hours per unit).
No Transfer CSU Transfer CSU
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DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION UPDATE
1. Computer Aided Design/Drafting 31abcd – Orientation to CATIA (Online)
CHANGE IN MAJOR
1. Welding
Current Status/Proposed Change
Day Program: 24 units from: Welding 1, 2abc
Evening Program: Complete a minimum of 24 units from: Welding 12ab, 21,
23abc, 40abcd, 45abcd
Recommended Electives: Computer Aided Design/Drafting 5, Machine Tool
Technology 16ab, Technical Mathematics 1, English A or qualifying score for
English 1A on the English Placement Test
Total Units: 24-27
CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
1. Welding
Current Status/Proposed Change
A Certificate of Competence will be granted upon completion of the Major
Requirements core courses in the day or evening program with a grade average of
B or better and completion of the general requirements with a grade average of C.
At least 50% of the Major Requirements for the Certificate of Competence core
courses must be completed at El Camino College.
Core Requirements Core Courses:
Day Program: Complete 32 units from: Welding 1, 2abc
Total Units (including general requirements): 38 41-44
Evening Program: Complete 6 a minimum of 30 units from: Welding 12ab; 12
units from: Welding 21, 23abc, 12 units from: Welding 40abcd, 45abcd
Total Units (including general requirements): 36 39-42
General Requirements: Computer Aided Design/Drafting 5, Machine Tool
Technology 16ab, Technical Mathematics 1, English A or qualifying score for
English 1A on English Placement Test
CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
1. Welding
Current Status/Proposed Change
A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing upon
completion of the following courses in the day or evening program with a grade
average of C. At least 50% of the requirements for the Certificate of Completion
courses must be completed at El Camino College.
Day Program: Complete 32 units from: Welding 1, 2abc
Total Units: 32
Evening Program: Complete 6 a minimum of 32 units from: Welding 12ab; 12
units from: Welding 21, 23abc; 12 units from: Welding 40abcd, 45abcd
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Total Units: 30 32
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