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 Academic Affairs Committee September, 2013 Page 1 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 Academic Affairs Committee September, 2013 Page 2 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. Academic Affairs Committee September, 2013 Page 3 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. Academic Affairs Committee September, 2013 Page 4 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. Academic Affairs Committee September, 2013 Page 5