LASC Behavioral & Social Science Department
Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2015
Present:
Next meeting:
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T. Howard, K. Wright, D. Thomas, W. Powel, S. Umoja, L, Robert, M.
Jones, M. Smith, R. Saafir, L. Apenahier, S. Lee, E. McKnight, M. Cunin,
J. Barajas Espinoza, S. Ulrich, J. Miller, A. Cranon-Charles, M. Lewis, S.
Gardette, M. Johnson
March 18, 2015 1:00pm SSEC 309
Welcome
Dr. Howard
II. Agenda Items
LASC Health Center – Suzanne Coleman, MSW Intern gave a presentation on the mental health
services that are available to students, in the Health Center. Students may utilize walk-in services
for their initial consultation. And proceeding visits must be by appointment. Ms. Coleman left
flyers for the department and also offered to do presentations in individual classes.
Introduction of New Instructors – Dr. Howard introduced the new instructors in the department.
Anthropology has two new instructors, Prof. Javier Barajas Espinoza and Prof. Sonja Ulrich. Prof.
Emily McKnight. Professors McKnight and Ulrich are both former LASC students.
FTLA Best Practices – Over the winter break, Dr. Marini Smith, Dr. Jamie Miller and Prof. Denice
Bartels (art) attended the LACCD Faculty Teaching and Learning Academy (FTLA). The group
brought back highlights; they received from the training, such as: Syllabus Revision, Teaching
Philosophy Revision, Reading Apprenticeship Routines- i.e., reading history/ or first reading
experience remembered, First Day Lesson Plan, Peer Observations and websites
www.weebly.com and www.edted.com .
New Classes
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African American Studies 2 -The African American in Contemporary Society
African American Studies 7- Black Americans and the Political System
Administration of Justice 49 – Narcotics and Vice Control
Administration of Justice 180 – Introduction to Forensics
Anthropology 132 – Native People of North America
Asian American Studies 001- The Asian American in the History of the United States
Chicano Studies 002 – The Mexican American in Contemporary Society
Chicano Studies 007 – Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
These classes are part of the new pathways the department plans to offer a AA in Ethnic Studies
and Certificate of Achievement in Forensics, Evidence and Investigation (CTE). Dr. Howard
would like the department to review new degree content and give input. Dr. Cunin suggested that
we expand anthropology to include an Asian concentrated class. Dr. Fontaine and Prof. Saafir
are interested in offering a Forensic Psychology Certificate. Prof. Barlow is interested in offering a
Certificate of Achievement in Corrections.
Classes that need Department Approval – the following classes need to be approved by the
department so that they can be sent to curriculum
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History 6
History 43
Psychology 3
Outdated COR (2010) – The following classes have outdated COR and need to be reviewed and
updated by each individual discipline
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ASL 2
Education 1
Political Science 9
Psychology 11, 14, 41, 63, 65, 67, 81
ADT Revisions – the following courses were reviewed to ensure that they have met ADT criteria.
The courses were found to have met the changes suggested for C-ID approval. The department
sought more clarification from the articulation officer and/or administration, however neither could
be present for the meeting.
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Review
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Administration of Justice 5
Anthropology 102
History 11, 12
Psychology 1, 3
Sociology 1, 2, 11
Department reviewed suggested C-ID changes for the classes listed below and gave their
approval for the suggested C-ID changes to be made. Notice was sent to the Dean and the
Articulation Officer.
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Update
o Administration of Justice 1, 2, 75
Instructor Events – Prof. Powell’s event for Black History Month had a great turnout. The event
focused on events in black history that effect decisions we make today and Black Lives Matter.
III. Questions/Comments
Dr. Howard reminded faculty to turn in the SLO assessments from Fall 2014 semester, and to
ensure they complete their census and exclusion rosters through the district portal.
VI. Adjournment
Dr. Howard 3:00pm