COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
November 10, 2010
MINUTES
Members Present: Colin Archibald, Joe Bivins, Melody Boeringer, Chris Borglum, Karen Borglum (cochair), George Brooks, Diane Dalrymple, Dan Dutkofski, Bill Gombash, Yolanda Gonzalez, Anita
Kovalsky, James McDonald, Sarah Melanson (Communications alternate) Kristy Pennino, Pam Sandy,
Linda Villar (alternate for Celeste Henry), John Niss (co-chair), Betty Wanielista
Ex-Officio Present: Krystal Cortez, Jared Graber, Cheryl Robinson, George Ruiz, Edwin Sanchez, Falecia
Williams
Staff Present: Kim Adams (recording)
1.
Review of Minutes – October 13, 2010
The minutes of the October 13, 2010 meeting were approved as submitted.
2.
Consent Agenda – Course modifications or deletions involving minor editing of course
descriptions or level changes which do not impact other departments are eligible for placement
on the consent agenda. Any members of the committee may request to remove a proposal
from the consent agenda for the purpose of discussion.
The following course(s) have outlines in Course Outline Builder which may be viewed in ATLAS:
CCJ 1010
CCJ 1020
CCJ 2022
CJC 2000
CJE 2140
CJE 2160
CJE 2600
CJJ 2001
CJL 2100
CJL 2102
DSC 1006
DSC 2242
DSC 2590
ENC 0010
Criminology
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Introduction to Corrections
Introduction to Security
Multicultural Law Enforcement
Criminal Investigation
Juvenile Justice Systems
Criminal Law
Criminal Evidence and Procedures
Introduction to Homeland Security
Transportation and Border Security
Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
College Prep English I
The following outlines are being presented as part of the Two-Year Program Review Cycle (in
COB, the course number will be followed with the number 2 in parentheses [i.e., OST 1108 (2)])
ENC 0012
ENC 1101
OST 2120
College Preparatory English II
Freshman Composition I
Office Administration Simulation
The Consent Agenda was approved by consensus.
3.
Regular Agenda
1011-013 ENC 1101
Freshman Composition I, CCM ............................... Christina Hardin
Purpose: The purpose of this request is to remove SACS language from the course description:
“this course includes learning activity designed to ensure competence in the basic use of
computers”; Revised Catalog Course Description: Development of essay form, including
documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis on clarity of central
and support ideas, adequate development, logical organization, coherence, appropriate citing
of primary and/or secondary sources, and grammatical and mechanical accuracy. Gordon Rule
course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through
multiple assignments. Minimum grade of “C” is required if ENC 1101 is used to satisfy Gordon
Rule and General Education Requirements; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 1011-013 was approved as submitted. Karen Borglum, co-chair, presented the
proposal in Christina Hardin’s absence. It was noted in discussion that student access to
training in technology is still important to SACS, although it does not have to be in a course.
1011-014 OST 2120
Office Administration Simulation, CCM................. Betty Wanielista
Purpose: Add prerequisites to have students prepared for the work in the course; Revised
Prerequisites: OST 2756; OST 2813; OST 2836; OST 2854; OST 2858 (previously, OST 2854);
Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 1011-014 was approved as submitted.
1011-015 CCJ 1020
Introduction to Criminal Justice, CCM ................... James McDonald
Purpose: The purpose of this request is to remove SACS language from the course description:
“this course includes learning activity designed to ensure competence in the basic use of
computers”; Revised Catalog Course Description: Introduction to, and overview of, history,
philosophy and operations of criminal justice system; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
1011-016 DSC 1006
Introduction to Homeland Security, CCA ............... James McDonald
Purpose: This course is being added as an elective and as part of a three course sequence of
homeland security courses; Catalog Course Description: This course will introduce students to
the vocabulary and important components of Homeland Security. Students will learn about the
agencies associated with Homeland Security and their inter-related duties and relationships.
Students will examine historical events that impact Homeland Security. Students will explore
state, national, and international laws impacting Homeland Security and students will examine
the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security; Pre- and Co-requisites: None;
Credit/Class (Lecture)/Lab Hours: 3/3/0; Effective Date: Spring 2011 (201120).
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1011-017 DSC 2242
Transportation and Border Security, CCA .............. James McDonald
Purpose: This course is being added as an elective and as part of a three course sequence of
homeland security courses; Catalog Course Description: Students will understand issues
related to modern border and transportation security. Specific topics will include security for
seaports, ships, aircraft, trains, trucks, pipelines, buses, etc. Students will learn about the
technology needed to detect terrorists and their weapons, as well as understand the legal,
economic, political, and cultural aspects of the problem; Pre- and Co-requisites: None;
Credit/Class (Lecture)/Lab Hours: 3/3/0; Effective Date: Spring 2011 (201120).
1011-018
DSC 2590
Intelligence Analysis and Security Management, CCA .....................
.................................................. James McDonald
Purpose: This course is being added as an elective and as part of a three course sequence of
homeland security courses; Catalog Course Description: This course examines intelligence
analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks,
man-made disasters and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national
defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists,
man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding
intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by the United States and
explore how the intelligence community operates; Pre- and Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class
(Lecture)/Lab Hours: 3/3/0; Effective Date: Spring 2011 (201120).
Proposals 1011-015 through 1011-018 were approved. There was some discussion that it would
be prudent to have 1011-016 (DSC 1006) as the prerequisite to the other two courses, DSC 2242
and DSC 2590. It was decided that the prerequisites to DSC 2242 and DSC 2590 will be: “DSC
1006 or department approval.”
In addition to the above, there was discussion regarding the fact that these three Homeland
Security courses will not be open to the general Valencia student population until the next
academic year (201210). Until then, they will only be open to TSA employees at Orlando
International Airport. There was concern that when a course is entered in Banner and is in the
online Catalog, it is feasible that a student doing a search could find it and expect that they can
take the course. The decision was made to “hide” the course so that it cannot be found in an
online, Catalog search.
The eventual addition of a Technical Certificate, as well as a Specialization being added to the
current A.S. degree was discussed, and the addition of these courses to the list of program
electives. The initiator of the proposals, James McDonald, said that the appropriate forms will
be filled out and brought to the CCC in time for the Catalog deadline.
Finally, there will need to be a review of credentialing for the DSC prefix, since this is new to the
college.
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1011-019
A.A. Pre-Major: Computer Science (UCF), A.A. to B.S. Degree, CPA
.................................................... Colin Archibald
Purpose: This program is for Valencia A.A. students who intend to pursue a BS Computer
Science degree at UCF. There are two main reasons to sign an articulation agreement with UCF
in Computer Science. 1. The science courses that are required for UCF's BS CS are not
described in the state's common pre-requisites; therefore the students miss the opportunity to
take the courses that 'count' while they are at Valencia. 2. An informal agreement that has
existed for many years has been formalized, allowing us both to promote the arrangement that
COP 2220 will waive the requirement for COP 3223 at UCF; and, similarly, COP 2805 will waive
the requirement for COP 3330 at UCF. By following the articulated curriculum instead of the
current transfer plan, the computer science student can avoid taking 15 credits that will not
count toward the BS in the optimal way; Effective Date: Spring 2011 (201120).
Proposal 1011-019 was approved as submitted.
4.
Discussion Items

General Education Alignment Recommendations - Karen Borglum will give an update with
regard to the recommendations on the alignment of Gen Ed courses for transfer to UCF.
Karen began by saying that at the October 13 CCC meeting, it was discussed and anticipated
that after requesting and receiving feedback regarding the General Education alignment
recommendations, the Committee would be ready and able to move forward with final
recommendations. However, what has been determined by the feedback is that there are
some additional conversations that must happen before any final recommendations are
made.
On November 15, a meeting is scheduled for foreign language faculty to discuss proficiency
vs. cultural content for the courses that are recommended for deletion from general
education humanities curriculum. Then, there will be another conversation on November 18
with Speech and English faculty regarding the possible inclusion of SPC 1017, Informal
Communication, to General Education, and the implications for this inclusion (i.e., SPC 1608
is a required course – would it need to be an either/or situation?) There will also be
discussion regarding inclusion of ENC 1102 in Humanities General Education.
There are a few other courses that still require discussion, including BSC 1084, which UCF
does not accept; and HUN 2202, which is a nutrition course that is in the Nursing Program
and the Dental Hygiene Program. UCF will not accept this course as General Education and
removal from Gen Ed has been recommended, but there remains the question of whether
this will impact credentialing for the Dental Hygiene Program. Pam Sandy was present, so
Karen asked her what she found out regarding this. What she found is that the course is
required for the program, but is not required as a Gen Ed course. Since there are other
science courses in the program that can count for Gen Ed, the course will be deleted from
Gen Ed curriculum as originally planned.
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Karen said that all conversations will have taken place prior to the January meeting, and
suggested that since there is no meeting in December, the CCC could have an “electronic
meeting.” This way, any and all changes that need to be made in courses and programs
could be completed and brought to either the January or February CCC meeting.
John Niss suggested that all departments who have programs that will be impacted should
be notified as soon as possible. Karen said that Falecia Williams is compiling a list of those
programs and the departments will be notified.

Distance Learning Fee – Joe Bivins will lead a discussion on fees related to online courses.
Joe Bivins provided an update on the distance learning fee issue, as well as the Meeting
Notes from the October 11, 2010 Distance Learning Fee Task Force meeting.
He said that the State limits when fees can be charged for distance learning courses. There
is currently a distance learning fee built into Valencia’s online courses, and the task force
recommended that there be no increase in those fees at this time.
The Office for Information Technology (OIT) has stated that the way our system is set up, it is
very difficult to identify and break down costs associated with DL courses. However, as the
new BS degree programs are built, fees need to be given added consideration, since the
programs can be built differently from the way they currently are; also, the State allows for
a “development” fee to be added when DL courses are established.
The Task Force will meet annually to review the processes and recommend changes in time
for approval by the CCC and inclusion in the upcoming Catalog.

A.A. Degree Program Outcomes – Karen Borglum will provide an update following the
meeting of the A.A. Degree Program Outcomes subcommittee that was established at the
September 8, 2010 meeting of the CCC.
Karen said that the A.A. Degree Program Outcomes Subcommittee met as planned about a
week ago. At that meeting, they developed principles for establishing A.A. degree learning
outcomes; they also looked at the State’s definition of an A.A. degree, as a guideline.
Since the General Education component of the A.A. degree has already had outcomes
established for it, the subcommittee determined that the most logical outcome would be,
“Student will demonstrate readiness for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.” The
proposed indicators tie in nicely with students in developmental courses as they think about
their educational future.
The plan going forward is for Dan Dutkofski to present the proposed outcomes to the IAC on
November 15; Kurt and Karen will present to the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) the
end of November; Kurt and Bob Gessner will present the proposal to Faculty Council. In
December, the group will have an electronic meeting to share the feedback they received
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from the respective groups. Then, in January, a survey will be sent to faculty members to see
if they are comfortable with the proposal. The hope is to bring the proposal to CCC in
February for final approval, but there is really no rush to do so.
Cheryl Robinson made a recommendation to remove the first indicator, “The creation of a
transfer plan.” She said that in LifeMap, the MyEducation piece pulls in courses from a
students’ transfer plan, so there is no need to have both.
She also asked for everyone to think about what the definition of success is regarding the
proposed indicators. The percentage of students creating and following an educational plan
is very low. Also, for those students who do create a plan, many make multiple changes,
which may or may not affect a successful outcome. She said it would be important to not
set the indicators at a level that would cause the appearance of failure for students.
Jared Graber also mentioned SACS requirements that need to be met, which should be taken
into consideration.
The meeting concluded with recognition of the many years of service that Dr. Jared Graber
has given to the College and to the College Curriculum Committee. He and the contributions
he made will be greatly missed. He was wished well in his retirement.
5.
Information Items
There are no Information Items for October.
The next meeting of the College Curriculum Committee is scheduled for January 12, 2011, and will
be held on the East Campus, Room 3-113. Deadline for submission of materials for the November
agenda is December 8, 2010
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