COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
June 9, 2010
MINUTES
Members Present: Colin Archibald, Joe Bivins, Karen Borglum (co-chair), Dan Dutkofski, Yolanda
Gonzalez, Anita Kovalsky, James McDonald, Jocelyn Morales (for Catherine Espenscheid), John Niss (cochair), Pam Sandy, Regina Seguin (for Katherine Harris)
Ex-Officio Present: Alys Arceneaux, Belen Caba, George Ruiz, Edwin Sanchez
Staff Present: Kim Adams (recording)
Guests Present: Alan Gerber, Troy Gifford, Wendy Givoglu, Michele McArdle
John Niss welcomed everyone and began the meeting with a review of the May 12, 2010 Draft
Minutes.
1.
Review of Minutes – May 12, 2010 “Electronic Meeting”
The Minutes of the May 12, 2010 “E-Meeting” were approved by consensus.
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:
MAN 2300
MNA 2325
MNA 2329
MNA 2403
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Compensation and Benefits Systems
Case Studies in Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Law and Employee Relations
Course outlines being presented as part of two-year program review cycle
None for this month.
The Consent Agenda was approved by consensus.
3.
Regular Agenda
0910-187 MUT 1111
Music Theory I, CCA..................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 1121 as part of the creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better
align Valencia's course offerings with those of state public universities; Catalog Course
Description: Study of the fundamentals of music through analysis and composition. Designed
for music majors. It is recommended that students take MUT 1241C concurrently with this
course; Pre- and Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 3/4/0; Effective Date: Fall 2010
(201110).
There was a good deal of discussion generated by the fact that this course (as well as all of the
Music Theory courses) has 3 credit hours and 4 contact hours. The representatives from this
area (Wendy Givoglu, Troy Gifford, and Alan Gerber) said that courses from the music
department historically have had more contact hours than credit hours, mainly due to the fact
that there is so much content to be taught that if contact hours and credit hours were matched,
the program hours would be too many.
Several Committee members had computers with them, so Karen Borglum and Dan Dutkofski
looked at the State Course Numbering System website with regard to what other State colleges
and universities are offering and the credit/contact hours. They found that there are a number
of variations, with some colleges doing exactly the same thing as Valencia. With these facts in
mind, the Committee decided to approve the course as submitted.
0910-188 MUT 1112
Music Theory II, CCA.................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 1122 as part of the creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better
align Valencia's course offerings with those of state public universities; Catalog Course
Description: Continuation of MUT 1111 with emphasis on part-writing and harmonic analysis;
Prerequisites: MUT 1111; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 3/4/0; Effective Date:
Fall 2010 (201110).
0910-189 MUT 2116
Music Theory III, CCA................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 2126 as part of the creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better
align Valencia's course offerings with those of state public universities; Catalog Course
Description: Continuation of MUT 1112, analyzing Western harmonic practice through the end
of the 19th century; Prerequisites: MUT 1112; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours:
3/4/0; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
0910-189(b) MUT 2117
Music Theory IV, CCA .................................................. Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 2127 as part of the creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better
align Valencia's course offerings with those of state public universities; Catalog Course
Description: Continuation of MUT 2116, dealing with advanced techniques of composition and
including modern styles; Prerequisites: MUT 2116; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab
Hours: 3/4/0; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
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0910-190 MUT 1241C Sight Singing and Ear Training I, CCA ............................ Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace the sight singing and ear training component of MUT 1121 as part of the
creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better align Valencia's course offerings with those of
state public universities; Catalog Course Description: The development of basic skills in sight
singing and dictation; Pre- and Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 1/1/1; Effective
Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
0910-191 MUT 1242C Sight Singing and Ear Training II, CCA ........................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace the sight singing and ear training component of MUT 1122 as part of the
creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better align Valencia's course offerings with those of
state public universities; Catalog Course Description: A continuation of MUT 1241C; continued
development of skills in dictation and sight singing; Prerequisite: MUT 1241C; Co-requisites:
None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
0910-192 MUT 2246C Sight Singing and Ear Training III, CCA .......................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace the sight singing and ear training component of MUT 2126 as part of the
creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better align Valencia's course offerings with those of
state public universities; Catalog Course Description: A continuation of MUT 1242C; further
development of skills in dictation and sight singing; Prerequisites: MUT 1242C; Co-requisites:
None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
0910-193 MUT 2247C Sight Singing and Ear Training IV, CCA .......................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace the sight singing and ear training component of MUT 2127 as part of the
creation of an A.A. Music Pre-major and better align Valencia's course offerings with those of
state public universities; Catalog Course Description: A continuation of MUT 2246C; further
development of skills in dictation and sight singing; Prerequisite: MUT 2246C; Co-requisites:
None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
Proposals 0910-187 through 0910-193 were approved as submitted.
0910-194 MVK 1112C Piano Class for Music Majors II, CCA ............................ Troy Gifford
Purpose: To break current sections of MVK 1111 (currently labeled “Piano Class for Music
Majors I and II”) into two semesters with different course numbers, which will better align
Valencia’s course offerings with those of other state institutions; Catalog Course Description:
Continuation of MVK 1111C. Elementary course in piano, designed to prepare non-keyboard
music majors for minimum proficiency requirements in music major programs; Prerequisites:
MVK 1111C; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours: 1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010
(201110).
0910-195 MVK 1121C Piano Class for Music Majors III, CCA ........................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 2231 (Keyboard Harmony I), which will better align Valencia’s course
offerings with those of other state institutions; Catalog Course Description: Continuation of
MVK 1112C, with emphasis placed on improvisation, harmonization of melodies, and
elementary score reading; Prerequisites: MVK 1112C; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab
Hours: 1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
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0910-196 MVK 1122C Piano Class for Music Majors IV, CCA ........................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: To replace MUT 2232 (Keyboard Harmony II), which will better align Valencia’s course
offerings with those of other state institutions; Catalog Course Description: Continuation of
MVK 1121C, with particular attention placed on transposition, score reading, and melody
harmonization; Prerequisites: MVK 1121C; Co-requisites: None; Credit/Class/Lab Hours:
1/1/1; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
Proposals 0910-194 through 0910-196 were approved as submitted.
0910-197 MVK 1111
Piano Class for Music Majors I and II, CCM ................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: In the past this course was a combined class called Piano Class for Music Majors I and
II. This proposal would create a separate number for each of these classes to better align with
course offerings of state universities. A "C" is also being added to the number since the course
has a lab component. The new title is "Piano Class for Music Majors I;” Revised Official Course
Number: MVK 1111C; Revised Official Course Title: Piano Class for Music Majors I; Effective
Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 0910-197 was approved as submitted, with a note being made to change the course
from being repeatable for credit to becoming a non-repeatable course.
0910-198 MUT 1011
Music Theory, CCM ..................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: Change to official course title (previously called Music Theory) to eliminate confusion
with new proposed course offerings (Music Theory I-IV). The new title is "Introduction to Music
Theory." A "C" is being added to the course number since there is a lab component; Revised
Official Course Number: MUT 1011C; Revised Official Course Title: Introduction to Music
Theory; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 0910-198 was approved as submitted.
0910-199 MUT 1121
Musicianship I, CCD ..................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MUT 1111, Music Theory I and MUT 1241C, Sight
Singing and Ear Training I; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
0910-200 MUT 1122
Musicianship II, CCD .................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MUT 1112, Music Theory II and MUT 1242C, Sight
Singing and Ear Training II; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
0910-201 MUT 2126
Musicianship III, CCD ................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MUT 2116, Music Theory III and MUT 2246C, Sight
Singing and Ear Training III; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
0910-202 MUT 2127
Musicianship IV, CCD ................................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MUT 2117, Music Theory IV and MUT 2247C, Sight
Singing and Ear Training IV; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
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0910-203 MUT 2231
Keyboard Harmony I, CCD ........................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MVK 1121C, Piano Class for Music Majors III;
Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
0910-204 MUT 2232
Keyboard Harmony II, CCD .......................................... Troy Gifford
Purpose: This course is being replaced by MVK 1122C, Piano Class for Music Majors IV;
Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposals 0910-199 through 0910-204 were approved as submitted.
0910-205 Pre-Major: Music Performance, A.A. Degree, CPA ............................. Troy Gifford
Purpose: To align Music Performance with the rest of the Fine and Performing Arts A.A. PreMajors at Valencia in order to provide an educational pathway for Music students, who
currently do not have a Major or Transfer plan to enroll in and to prepare these students for
transfer to a four-year institution; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
Proposal 0910-205 was approved as submitted. The Committee requested Troy Gifford to send
a revised list of course equivalencies to Kim Adams, for submission with the Banner forms. As of
the writing of these minutes, this has been done.
0910-206 General Education Requirements for AA/AS/AAS Degree(s), CPM .......... T. Gifford
Purpose: Musicianship I, MUT 1121, is currently offered as a Gen Ed Humanities credit at
Valencia. Due to curriculum changes stemming from the process of creating a new A.A. Music
Pre-Major, Musicianship I will be eliminated and replaced by Music Theory I, MUT 1111. It is
proposed that the replacement course, Music Theory I, be offered as a Gen Ed Humanities
credit; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 0910-206 was approved as submitted.
0910-207(1) and 0910-207(2)
Sound & Music Technology-Performance & Sound Spec., A.S. Degree, CPM
.......................................................... Raul Valery
Purpose: To eliminate required courses that are being deleted from the Catalog and substitute
with the equivalent courses that replace the deletions; Effective Date: Fall 2011 (201210).
Proposal 0910-207(1) and (2) was approved as submitted.
0910-208 Film-Film Production Fundamentals, Technical Cert., CPA ............ Ralph Clemente
Purpose: This program is designed to provide supplemental training and instruction that
prepares students to function as part of a team on film/video productions. Emphasis is placed
upon developing production-related skills in the following areas: camera, grip, electrical,
sound, editing, and set construction; Effective Date: Fall 2010 (201110).
Proposal 0910-208 was approved as submitted.
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4. Discussion Items

Dean Representation on College Curriculum Committee – John Niss will lead a discussion
regarding dean representation on the CCC.
John turned the discussion over to Karen. She said that with the end of terms for many of
the CCC members, a question has arisen regarding dean representation on the Committee.
As an aside, Karen said that she and Kim had discussed the possibility of changing the date
when terms end for Committee members, which will be discussed in more depth a little later
in the meeting.
Karen gave some background for the current issue: last year, when Joe Bivins’ term was
finished, he agreed to stay for an additional year so that there would be consistency in
representation (Joe Lyn Look’s term was through and Dan Dutkofski was new to the CCC).
Now, Joe has expressed a desire to continue with the Committee, although his term is once
again over.
In the meantime, Nasser Hedayat had also expressed an interest in becoming a dean
representative (A.S.). Since Dan Dutkofski, the current A.S. dean, can function as either an
A.A. or an A.S. dean, the thought was to move him to A.A. dean representative and make
Nasser the A.S. representative. The question now is whether to leave the current dean
representation at two, which is what the Curriculum Manual states; or change the
representation to three. Karen spoke at the IAC regarding the matter, but there were not
enough deans in attendance for them to feel comfortable making a decision, so they
recommended that Karen bring the issue to the CCC meeting for discussion and a
recommendation.
Michele McArdle, A.A. dean alternate, was in attendance to speak to the issue. She
suggested that since there will be more B.A./B.S. programs coming to the CCC, it may be
advisable to add a dean for that purpose, and leave Joe Bivins to represent the A.A. area.
Subsequently, that would mean that the East Campus would have a voice, since both Dan
and Nasser are from the West Campus. Along those same lines, Wendy Givoglu suggested
the option of three deans representing A.A./A.S./and B.A.,B.S. areas.
John Niss said that he feels uncomfortable making such a decision with the small group in
attendance today (just as the IAC felt uncomfortable with their small group); however, a
decision needs to be made since Joe’s term is over.
Some members of the CCC felt that there is no benefit to having three deans, since the
meetings are open and anyone can attend and have a voice. Also, some members feel that
the curriculum process itself is not truly faculty-led, as is intended.
Karen said that the matter will be discussed again at the June IAC meeting, at which time
they will either reappoint Joe Bivins or appoint another dean for the upcoming term. It was
decided that the September meeting will be a good time to resume the discussion of
whether the CCC wants to have a third dean representative.
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At this point in the meeting, Karen asked if the Committee is willing to approve extending
members’ terms until through the July meeting. That means that the new rotation will begin
in September, since there is no meeting in August. In addition, Karen asked Joe Bivins if he
would be willing to continue his tenure on the Committee. He agreed, and the Committee
approved the extension of terms.

2010-2011 College Curriculum Committee Manual Revisions – Karen Borglum will review
the proposed changes to the 2010-11 CCC Manual, including a new section dealing with the
faculty process for preparing curriculum proposals.
Karen asked the Committee members if they have had an opportunity to review the revised
Manual, as well as for any feedback they may have.
It was recommended that for the new section on the curriculum process for preparing
proposals, under Step One, a #7 should be added. The wording will be:
“If you need additional guidance, please see your division or department representative. If
you still have questions, please contact either Kim Adams or Karen Borglum in the Office for
Curriculum and Articulation.”
There were no further revisions at that time, so Karen asked for the Committee to send any
additional feedback to her via e-mail.
As an aside, Edwin Sanchez brought up the issue of students who come to Valencia with
partial general education credits, i.e., 2.66 hours for a general education course that
Valencia offers as a 3 credit hour course.
It was decided that this is a dean issue for transferability, and will be brought up at the next
IAC meeting.
5. Information Items
There are no Information Items for the June Agenda.
The next meeting of the College Curriculum Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2010, and will be
held on the East Campus, Room 3-113. (If there are limited Agenda items, the meeting will be held
electronically.) Deadline for submission of materials for the July Agenda is June 30, 2010.
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