INTEROFFICE MEMO
Office of the Dean of Business, Science and Technology
To:
Department Chairs and Program Directors
From:
Peter N. Woodberry
Date:
November 18, 2013
Subject: Approved Minutes, October 18, 2013, Curriculum Review Committee Meeting
Voting Members Present:
Brenda Andrade, Cassandra Brewer, Sarah Cichon, Kevin Crawford, Yvonne Leonard,
Michael Nardone, John Owens, John Rapczak, Bruno Soffientino
Voting Members Absent:
Hossiri Godo-Solo, Joanne Jacob, Ramona Skelly Joan Tullie,
Guests:
Brendalee Peckham Bell, Maureen McGarry
The Curriculum Review Committee met on October 18, 2013, to review proposals from the
Rehabilitative Health Department. Copies of all proposals are on file in Academic Affairs and
are reflected in the attached Tracking Forms approved and signed by President DiPasquale and
Vice President Lamontagne.
Curriculum Review Committee
October 18, 2013 meeting
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PROPOSALS:
Rehabilitative Health Department
Revised Course
Ophthalmic Laboratory Skills I
3 credits
Originators: Michael King
Kimberly Crealey Rouillier
RATIONALE:
There are limited Ophthalmic Laboratories for clinical placement of students
in RI. When students were attending the clinical experiences in the labs, there were not any opportunities
for them to gain hands-on experience. This course offers students the opportunity to develop
competencies in the laboratory skills and to get observation experience in the Ophthalmic labs.
REVISED CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is the skills component of OPTI 1020: Ophthalmic
Laboratory I. Students will develop competencies in performing clinical laboratory skills at the
introductory level under the direction and supervision of the faculty. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and
attaining skills that meet acceptable professional level.
Revised Course
Ophthalmic Laboratory Skills II
RATIONALE:
Same as above
3 credits
Originators: Michael King
Kimberly Crealey Rouillier
REVISED CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is the skills component of OPTI 1060: Ophthalmic
Laboratory II. Students will develop competencies in performing clinical laboratory skills at the advanced
level under the direction and supervision of the faculty. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and attaining
skills that meet acceptable professional level.
Motion: Approve – Kevin Crawford
The committee voted unanimously 8 – 0 - 1 to approve the two course revisions as amended
Michael Nardone, Rehabilitative Health, abstained
DISCUSSION
Reviewed revised curriculum proposal forms
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rehabilitative Health Department
TMSG-2040, Foundation of Evidence-Based Outcomes
Grading will change from pass/fail to letter grade.
Curriculum Review Committee
October 18, 2013 meeting
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Performing Arts
MUSC-1137, Beginning Guitar Class
New Course description (no other changes to course)
“This elective course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of music through a
study of the guitar. Students with little or no experience on the instrument will learn the basics of
rhythm, melody and harmony as well as learn to perform solo, duet, and ensemble pieces in a
class setting. The course will develop technical skills through scales and exercises, which are
essential for performing chords, song accompaniments, and folk melodies. In addition, basic
music reading and writing will be learned throughout the semester. Also, students must supply
their own non-electric instruments. No previous musical experience is required for this class.
This beginning guitar course is not for the experienced guitarist.” Lecture: 3 hours
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite Changes
Engineering Department
ETEE-1030 should be deleted. Any old reference to course should
now be, ETEE-1050.
(to OES 5/21/13)
Experimental Course
Vice President Morgan approved the following Experimental Course:
 Art – ARTS-XXXX Printmaking II – Special Topics
Vice President Lamontagne approved the following Experimental Course:
 Nursing – EMER-XXXX Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
(to OES 6/6/13)
(to OES 9/30/13)
Motion: Approve – Kevin Crawford
The committee voted unanimously 9 – 0 to include discussion and announcements in minutes
The next Curriculum Review Committee meeting will take place on December 6, 2013.
Attachments (1 PDF file/1 Word doc)
Distribution:
President Di Pasquale
Cntr. for Workforce & Community Ed:
Vice President Lamontagne
E. Colantonio
Vice President Schertz
J. Nash
Vice President Smith
Dean Cipolla
Dean McGarry
Dean Sullivan
CITLA:
Jeanne Mullaney
Cooperative Education:
A. Marge
JAA Coordinator:
P. Harnick
Marketing & Communications:
Kristen Cyr
Ellen Schulte
Brendalee Peckham-Bell
Office of Enrollment Services:
Dean Wims
Curriculum Review Committee
M. Braun
Advising & Counseling:
Financial Aid:
T. Kless
M. Blessing
B. McGill
L. Mallozzi
J. Friedman
Institutional Research:
W. LeBlanc
C. Tessier