Committee on Education Policy and Planning
27 January 2016
Minutes
In attendance: Erica Bastress-Dukehart (scribe), Addison Bennett, April Bernard,
Beau Breslin, Amy Frappier, Kelly Sheppard (Chair), Emma Starr. Not in attendance:
Gail Cummings-Danson, Soyong Lee
1.
The Committee discussed Academic Summit and responses to the conversation regarding the proposed core curriculum. Feedback from the
Summit has been constructive and helpful.
2.
Members discussed how and where to address global understanding in the proposal.
3.
The Committee discussed the timing for bringing the proposal to the faculty. CEPP is considering asking for a special faculty meeting following spring break that will focus solely on the proposal.
4.
The Chair formed two subgroups to address certain aspects of the proposal. One will develop language summarizing the motivation for curricular reform. The other will consider options for global understanding.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Erica Bastress-Dukehart