PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
November 13, 2013, 3:30 PM (Hill Hall 002)
Meeting Minutes - unapproved
Attendees
Eduardo Acuna-Zumbado, Roberta Aram, Tami Arthaud, Donna Breault, Gilbert Brown, Chris Craig,
Denise Cunningham, Scott Fiedler, Brenda Goodwin, David Goodwin, Cindy Hail, Andrea Hellman,
Andrew Homburg, David Hough, Beth Hurst, Grace Jackson-Brown, Angela Kohnen, Carol Maples,
Cindy McMeley, Juli Panza, Cathy Pearman, Diana Piccolo, Lynda Plymate, Debra Price, Gayle
Runke, James Sottile, Glenna Vanderhoof, Steve Willis, and Rebecca Woodard
Guests
Charlotte Hardin, Daniel Hellman, and Bethany Laws
I.
Call to Order
The monthly meeting of the Missouri State University Professional Education Committee
convened at 3:30 pm. Chair, Brenda Goodwin presiding. A quorum was established.
II.
Minutes
Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2013 meeting.
All approved. Minutes stand.
III.
Announcements
a. Introduction of UAPB TEC Members and Discussion – Dr. Gilbert Brown
The UAPB introduced themselves and then the MSU PEC made their introductions. A
discussion ensued on how to foster student/faculty exchange and the opportunities this
will offer. A joint venture with the EDC 345 class was discussed. It could be done
online or ITV. The spring break for UAPB is different than MSU and this would be a
possible time for a student/faculty exchange. UAPB expressed they would like that
MSU students to learn more about UAPB and the Delta and for their students to learn
more about MSU and the Ozarks. UAPB will present a tentative plan for the exchange
early next week.
b. Legislative Update/Announcements – No current news to report.
IV.
Administrative Updates
a. Unit Update – Chris Craig, Head of the PEU
Has not received the final report from DESE, but will make it available as soon as it is
available. Dr. Craig thanked all of the faculty for working hard on the accreditation
process. A handout of the new DESE proposed Educator Certification Rules was
distributed and discussed. The potential problem of additional hours being added to our
programs was discussed. Link for the handout:
http://dese.mo.gov/stateboard/meetings/October/documents/CertificationRules-SBE.pdf
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b. COE Update – David Hough, Dean of COE
There will be new legislation in January requiring DESE to work with Higher
Education in a collaborative way. It will not fix the immediate problem. There is a
meeting this Friday, Nov 15, called by DESE to set passing scores. The entire Higher
Education Community in this state is boycotting this meeting. There are several people
including Dr. Hough who will be meeting with Chris Nicastro on Monday, Nov 18. Dr.
Hough feels there will be a compromise.
c. Secondary Education Update – Rebecca Woodard, Director
No report.
V.
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Committee Reports
a. Admissions, Procedures, & Retention – Chair Needed
No report.
b. Membership & Professional Development – Chair Beth Hurst
Currently working with James Sottile to get the application process online. They have
been asked to revisit the two tear membership level. Email Dr. Hurst if you have any
suggestions.
c. Program Review – Chair Roberta Aram
The committee is continuing with the internal review and implementation process, and
are soliciting programs to be reviewed. Let Dr. Aram know if your program would like
to be reviewed and they will give feedback for anything that is submitted.
d. Diversity – Chair Steve Willis
Discussed the results of the CAEP visit. They are continuing the Diversity Scholarships
and the Multicultural Scholarships. They have candidates and have the application
process online. They discussed the disability minor that was sent back on funding
issues. Deans Hough and Galanes came forward and put in their support so it should go
through faculty senate without any problems. Handouts were provided with the
upcoming events for Native American Heritage Month. Next meeting January 15.
e. Conceptual Framework – Chair David Goodwin
No report.
f. BSED Secondary Oversight – Chair Elect Andrew Homburg
The committee met on Oct 18 and also met with their Advisory Board on that date. One
of the issues brought up was the effect of the changes DESE is proposing.
g. MSED Secondary Oversight – Chair Lynda Plymate
They met on Oct 30 and drafted an advisor’s checklist to give to all 16 programs in the
MSEd Secondary to ensure the disposition surveys and practical skills experiences are
being complied with. Since that time it has been suggested that they should have a
broader discussing and maybe include other programs. They will meet again
Wednesday, Nov 20 to continue the discussion. The Committee has been encouraging
Sarah Nixon to pursue a 3 hour Literacy and Secondary and Global Education course
that would have a Diversity Element in it.
h. Screening – Chair Gayle Runke
Nov 20 is the next meeting.
i. Exceptions and Compliance – Chair Gayle Runke
The committee will meet at the end of November and asks that faculty be proactive in
getting contracts turned in.
j. TEA Update – Diana Piccolo
Student Teacher Professional Learning at MSU will be on Tuesday, Dec 3rd here at
MSU. Student Teachers will be taking the survey they take each semester for their
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research. The next TEA meeting will be Friday, Dec 13 and they are currently updating
their IRB.
VI.
Action Items
a. Curricular Proposals
NEW COURSE
ART 785 Independent Study
ART
FRN 490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in
French
MCL
GRM 490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in
German
MCL
SPN 490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in
Spanish
MCL
Approved
Approved as a Group
COURSE CHANGE OR DELETION
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ART 799 Independent Study
ART
Approved
ELE 600 Current Issues & Applications in
Elementary Education
CEFS
ELE 602 Social Studies Instruction in Elementary
Schools
CEFS
ELE 603 Mathematics Instruction in Elementary
Schools
CEFS
ELE 604 Science Instruction in the Elementary
School
CEFS
ELE 605 The Reflective Practitioner
CEFS
Approved with change (500/600)
COU 708 Child Counseling Theories & Techniques
CLSE
Approved as a Group
COU 751 Theories & Techniques of Counseling
CLSE
SPE 664 Language Development of Exceptional
Students
CLSE
EDC 150 Introduction to Teaching
RFT
Approved
RDG 474 Reading & Writing in the Content Fields
RFT
Approved as a Group
RDG 580 Successful Classroom Communities to
Enhance Student Learning
RFT
Approved as a Group
Approved
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RDG 585 Techniques of Responsive Support in the
Literacy Classroom
RFT
RDG 680 Successful Classroom Communities to
Enhance Student Learning
RFT
RDG 685 Techniques of Responsive Support in the
Literacy Classroom
RFT
RDG 700 Relationship of Language to Literacy &
Intellectual Development
RFT
RDG 740 Issues & Trends in Literacy Ed
RFT
PROGRAM CHANGE OR DELETION
BSED Art & Design
BSEd PAC Requirement (SCI 214 Intro to Science
Teaching in the 21st Century, SCI 314 Techniques
& Technology in Science Laboratory Teaching, SCI
414 Teaching of Secondary School Natural
Science, SCI 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary
Science), SCI 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary
Science)
VII.
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ART
Approved
Approved
BIO
Physical Education BSE - KIN 493 Supervised
Teaching (Secondary Physical Education) / KIN
496 Supervised Teaching (Elementary Physical
Education)
KIN
Religious Studies Bachelor of Science in Education
Minor
REL
Master of Science in Education, Literacy (MSEdLiteracy)
RFT
Approved
Approved
Approved
Personnel Actions
a. Recommendation of New PEU Members
Beth Hurst, Chair, Membership & Professional Development
o Janna Elfrink, RFT
o Catherine English, English
Motion was made and seconded to approve both member applications. Motion carried.
b. Teacher Education Program Candidates
Juli Panza, Professional Education Advisor – Motion was made and seconded to
approve all candidates. Motion carried.
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Rebecca Woodard, Secondary Education Director – Motion was made and
seconded to approve all candidates. Motion carried.
VIII. Old Business
a. CBASE Proposal
Motion made and seconded to move to the floor for discussion. All approved. After
discussion, motion made and seconded to table until after the meeting Monday with the
Education Commissioner. All approved.
b. Curriculum Program Changes – It was recommended to table the curriculum
program changes concerning MEGA and revised catalog descriptions until more
information is available from DESE.
IX.
New Business
a. Membership Committee – A handout of the Two Tier Membership Proposal Draft was
distributed.
b. DESE Assessments – No new information
c. MO Educators – Online framework review of test materials
X.
Adjournment
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 5:16 pm. Motion carried.
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