Academic Affairs Committee Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:00 a.m., Kearns Hall 205

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Academic Affairs Committee
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
10:00 a.m., Kearns Hall 205
Attendees:
Brandon Palmer, Chair, Humanities
Dustin Thorn, Science
Dan Lawless, University Registrar
Teresa Burns, Science
Jamia Richmond, Education
Richard Costner, Education
Dennis Rauch, Business
Brianne Parker, University College
Greg Thornburg, VP of Enrollment Services
John Beard, Associate Provost
Amy Fyn, Kimbel Library
Richard Aidoo, Humanities
Guests:
Nelljean Rice, University College
A. Call to Order
Brandon Palmer, Chair, welcomed all in attendance and called the meeting to order.
Introductions of the committee members were made.
B. Chair Report
Brandon Palmer gave a brief explanation to the newest committee members explaining the
process of the Academic Affairs forms and the charge given to the committee.
Brandon also explained that keeping with the precedence set by the former chair, Jim Solazzo,
the Academic Affairs Committee will keep with the schedule of reviewing proposals for new
courses, and proposals for changes in, restoration of, or removal of an undergraduate course
throughout the year. However, proposals for changes in undergraduate programs and proposals
for new undergraduate programs will be reviewed only during the second half of the academic
year.
C. Form C – Proposal for New Undergraduate Course
1. College of Humanities – Department of History
a. HIST 461
The Pursuit of Peace
Number of credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None Course restrictions: None. This
course is required for a minor. This course may be used as an elective or cognate course.
Proposed catalog description: HIST 461 The Pursuit of Peace (3). This course examines the
evolution of pacifist thought since the late eighteenth century, the advancement of pacifism
globally and its response to global crises historically, the expansion of peace and conflict studies
programs within the United States and worldwide since World War II, and efforts by pacifists
and supporting organizations to secure and sustain peace in contemporary crises. Justification:
There are about 175 peace and conflict studies programs nationwide, all having been
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established since 1964. There are variations of this particular course in most peace and conflict
studies programs and this course will be required of students seeking a minor in Peace and
Conflict Studies at Coastal Carolina University. This course, and the larger Peace and Conflict
Studies academic program it serves, will prepare students for graduate study in the field or, at a
minimum, expand student understanding of the historical and contemporary context of peace
and conflict issues. Impact on existing academic programs: This course will support the
academic program of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, serving as a cognate or elective
course for most majors and as a required course for the minor in Peace and Conflict Studies.
This course will not require additional staff support, equipment, or computer resources and it
will not place any additional burden on these services. Library resources are sufficient. The
course will become part of the professor’s regular upper level course rotation. Method of
delivery: Classroom Semesters offered: Fall Date change is to be effective: Fall 2013
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to the Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
b. HIST 462
The Causes, Conduct, and Consequences of War
Number of credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None Course restrictions: None. This
course is required for a minor. This course may be used as an elective or cognate course.
Proposed catalog description: HIST 462 The Causes, Conduct, and Consequences of War (3).
This course is a detailed examination of the fundamental causes of modern war from the late
eighteenth century to the present; the modernization of war in purpose, scope, and conduct;
and the imprint of war on individuals, societies, and governments. Justification: There are about
175 peace and conflict studies program nationwide, all having been established since 1964.
There are variations of this particular course in most of these peace and conflict studies
programs. This course will be required of students seeking a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies.
This course, and the larger PACS academic program it serves, will prepare students for graduate
study in the field, support student preparation for both government and private sector
employment, or, at a minimum, expand student understanding of the historical and
contemporary context of peace and conflict issues, human rights, and human responsibility.
Impact on existing academic programs: This course will support the academic program of the
College of Humanities and Fine Arts, serving as a cognate or elective course for most majors and
as a required course for the minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. This course will not require
additional staff support, equipment, or computer resources and it will not place any additional
burden on these services. Library resources are sufficient. The course will become part of the
professor’s regular upper level course rotation. Method of delivery: Classroom Semesters
offered: Spring Date change is to be effective: Fall 2013
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to the Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
c. HIST 393
Crime and Punishment in Early America
Number of credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None Course restrictions: None. This
course may be used as an elective or cognate course. Proposed catalog description: HIST 393
(3). This course examines criminal behavior (or actions defined as such) and its consequences in
Early America. Themes and topics may include the development of systems of law in the
colonies, modes of punishment, methods and theories of deterrence, legal and judicial
inequities in the new nation, the emergence of penitentiaries and prison systems, attempts at
rehabilitation of convicts and the philosophies or rationale behind those efforts. Justification:
This course will broaden the range of upper-level courses for History majors. Also, the offering
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of this course is in keeping with broader historical trends which often focus on the cultural
aspects of history that have long been overlooked. Impact on existing academic programs:
Offering this course will simply broaden the options for students majoring, minoring, or are
otherwise interested in history courses. Likewise it may support the Criminology Minor offered
by the Department of Psychology and Sociology by serving as a substitute course. Method of
delivery: Classroom, Distance Learning Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, May Date change is to
be effective: Fall 2014
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to the Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
D. Associate Deans Council Proposal – “Residency Rule”
Committee members reviewed a proposed change to the “Residency Rule” brought forward by
the Associate Deans Council. A review of data was provided regarding the total number of
general petitions received and the percentage requesting the residency rule to be waived.
After reviewing the data, discussion ensued. At this time, Committee members feel that a
change to the wording and/or process is needed; however, additional time to re-word the
proposal has been requested. Recommendations for wording and /or concerns should be sent
to John Beard, Associate Provost, via email at johnb@coastal.edu. This proposal has been
tabled. It will be brought to the committee, again, at a future meeting.
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Academic Affairs Consent Agenda
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
10:00 a.m., Kearns Hall 205
A. Form A: Proposal for Changes In, Restoration of, or Removal of an Undergraduate Course
1. College of Education – Department of Early Childhood, ELE, PE & SPED
a. EDML 417
Reading the Content Area - Middle Level
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed.
b. EDML 325
Middle Level Classroom Organization and Management
Proposed changes: Course Change: Change in prerequisites from: None to: EDML 441 and
EDML 417; Addition of co-requisite: EDML 445; Change in course number from: EDML 325 to:
EDML 425 Proposed catalog description: Study of effective principles and techniques of
management in middle level classrooms today. Attention is given to strategies and
theories of management of students as well as classroom organization to facilitate
developmentally appropriate practices in the areas of motivation and management of middle
level students. A clinical field experience at a middle school site is required and included in this
course. Justification: Better communicates scope and sequence of courses within the program.
It also allows for a building of knowledge and skills to better prepare students for the profession
and licensure. All pre-professional program courses are currently 100, 200, and 300 level
courses. All professional program courses are 400 level except EDML 325. This change is needed
to make all professional program courses at the same number level. Impact on existing
academic programs: Better course sequencing and scaffolding of knowledge. Additional 400
level course and course sequencing. Course will remain the same. Semesters offered: Spring
Date change is to be effective: Fall 2013
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
c. EDML 445
Middle Level Instructional Theory and Practice
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed.
d. EDML 441
Middle Level Curriculum and Organization
Proposed changes: Course Change: Change in prerequisites from: None to: EDUC 334; Addition
of co-requisite: EDML 417 Proposed catalog description: Study of the middle level program
including the grouping, scheduling, grading, and placement of students; school organization,
curriculum and teaching techniques are included. A clinical field experience at a middle school
site is required and included in this course. Justification: Better communicates scope and
sequence of courses within the program. It also allows for a building of knowledge and skills to
better prepare students for the profession and licensure. Impact on existing academic
programs: Better course sequencing and scaffolding of knowledge. Course will remain the same.
Semesters offered: Fall Date change is to be effective: Fall 2013
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
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e. EDML 492
Methods of Teaching Mathematics at the Middle Level
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed.
f. EDML 489
Methods for Teaching English/Language Arts at the Middle Level
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed.
g. EDML 490
Methods for Teaching Social Studies at the Middle Level
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed.
h. EDML 491
Methods for Teaching Science at the Middle Level
Committee action: This proposal has been tabled. Committee questions need to be addressed
2. College of Humanities and Fine Arts – Department of Communication
a. COMM 402
Research and Thesis
Proposed changes: Remove course from catalog Justification: When the Communication
program was revised in 2009, this course was divided into two classes (COMM 276
Communication Research and COMM 491/492 Communication Capstone) which now serve as
substitutes for students on older catalogs. The course in question, COMM 402, was last taught in
2011 and is no longer offered. This removal is simply cleaning up an obsolete legacy course from
the catalog. Due to a typographical mistake, this course cannot be found in the 2012-2013
catalog, but it still needs a Form A submitted to completely retire the class. Impact on existing
academic programs: None. The course has not been offered in two years. Date change is to be
effective: August, 2013.
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
3. College of Humanities and Fine Arts – Department of History
a. ANTH 410
Advanced Archaeological Methods
Proposed changes: Course change: Would like to have this course considered for QEP
Committee action: This proposal was approved as written and will be submitted to Faculty
Senate for the October, 2013, meeting.
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