PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER: 2:17 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Carol Curtis
The following Curriculum and Instruction Committee members were present:
FACULTY CHAIRPERSON
Carol Curtis
INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
Elaine Fong, Business & Computer Technology
Alan Armstrong, Engineering & Technology
Lynn Wright, English
Ana Ogaz, Counseling
Valerie De Carvalho, Languages
Judy Ohye, Library
Carrie Mortenson, Mathematics
Martha House, Natural Sciences
Joseph Futtner, Visual Arts & Media Studies
DIVISION DEANS
Susan Clifford, Health Sciences
Rick Hodge, CEC
Alex Kritselis, Visual and Media Studies
I.
MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO
Jeanie Nishime, Associate Dean,
Counseling/Articulation Officer
Robert Miller, Associate Dean, Academic Support
Ellen Ligons, Associate Dean,
Career and Technical Education
Cheryl Storms, Classified Senate
RESOURCE EXPERTS
Ed Martinez, Articulation Specialist
STUDENTS
None
GUESTS
Crystal Kollross
Ted Young
Steve Pell
WELCOME
Crystal Kollross, IPRO, was introduced.
II.
CURRICULUM CONSIDERATIONS WITH ACTION TO FOLLOW
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee has recommended to the Office of Instructional Administration
that the following course changes and additions be approved. Changes will not become effective until
after administrative and Board of Trustees approval.
A.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER: Rick Hodge presented the following certificate curricula
proposals:
ADD — Effective Summer 2007:
UNITS
ESL 1010 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-LEVEL 1
0
Introduction to basic grammatical functions with an emphasis on the development of the language
skills of listening with understanding and speaking to be understood. Listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills are integrated in basic life skills and basic work skills themes encountered in
everyday context.
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ESL 1010A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL 1 – CONDENSED
0
Introduction to basic grammatical functions with an emphasis on the development of language skills
for listening with understanding and speaking to be understood. Listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills are integrated in basic life skills and basic work skills themes encountered in everyday
context.
ESL 1015 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-LEVEL 2
Further practice of basic grammatical functions by emphasizing accurate oral and written
communication at the high- beginning level. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are
integrated for better understanding of English used in daily life and everyday work/job skills.
0
ESL 1015A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-LEVEL 2-CONDENSED
0
Further practice of basic grammatical functions by emphasizing accurate oral and written
communication at the high- beginning level. Listening, speaking, and reading skills (some writing)
are integrated for better understanding of English used in daily life and everyday work/job skills.
ESL 1020 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-LEVEL 3
0
Emphasis on increased oral and written communication skills required to function independently in
most situations beyond life and work-skills. Complex language functions and forms in listening,
speaking, reading and writing are integrated with more general vocational and academic subjects.
ESL 1020A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL 3 – CONDENSED
0
Emphasis on increased oral and written communication skills required to function independently in
most situations beyond life and work-skills. Complex language functions and forms in listening,
speaking, reading and writing are integrated with more general vocational and academic subjects.
ESL 1030 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-LEVEL 4
Introduction to high-intermediate level English language basic skills in reading and writing.
Emphasis continues to be fluency in communication for extended conversation on a variety of
subjects.
0
ESL 1030A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL 4—CONDENSED
Introduction to high-intermediate level English language basic skills in reading and writing.
Emphasis continues to be fluency in communication for extended conversation on a variety of
subjects.
0
ESL 1031 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL 5
0
Advanced English proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to meet most life and
work-related demands with little problem. Emphasis is on increased use of grammatical functions to
prepare students for greater academic success at both high school and college levels.
ESL 1040 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CONVERSATION
0
Oral communication skill development with emphasis on increased fluency in English conversation.
Speaking and listening practice for daily future needs and academic goals is presented in a studentcentered approach.
ESL 1040A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL 5 – CONDENSED
0
Advanced English proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to meet most life and
work-related demands with little problem. Emphasis is on increased use of grammatical functions to
prepare students for greater academic success at both high school and college levels.
ESL 1050 ESL AMERICAN CULTURE
Basic knowledge of American Culture required for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on cultural
aspects that enable students to adjust to the American way of life.
0
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ESL 1051 ESL BASIC WRITING SKILLS
0
Development of basic writing skills to the 8th grade level using computers and software. Emphasis
is on basic proficiency in writing a directly developed cohesive paragraph and/or multiple
paragraphs to increase success in future academic or other vocational goals.
ESL 1052 ESL GRAMMAR REVIEW AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Basic grammar and vocabulary review. Emphasis is on basic grammatical forms and functions.
Vocabulary development consists of identifying key
words and phrases for increased expression, especially in speaking, writing and reading.
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MSC LIGONS/STORMS to approve the changes to the above curricula.
Discussion: The submitted ESL courses needed to be revised to match the requirements for
additional funding from the California Adult and Student Assessment System (CASAS) for
enhanced career development. The courses need to reflect the right language. There needs to be
overlap between credit and non-credit courses. The revision was made to match what was being
taught vs. what was on paper.
OTHER — Effective Spring 2007
REVISED EXPERIMENTAL COURSE GUIDELINES
MSC WRIGHT/LIGGONS to approve the revised experimental course guidelines. A copy of these
experimental course guidelines are attached to the official copy of these minutes.
III.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION/ACTION TO PLACE ITEMS ON FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
IV.
PRESENTATIONS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
V.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Bob Miller announced that WebCMS will be compatible with Apple Mac platforms starting 12/4.
B. At the retreat, the committee talked about re-engineering the checkoff boxes in WebCMS. We
may incorporate the bigger changes next semester. Carol moved the boxes around. The
information required is still the same, it’s just in different places.
C. TMOs (Terminal Measureable Objectives) will henceforth be referred to as SPOs (Student
Performance Objectives).
D. Carol Curtis is now the SLO coordinator.
E. Barbara will provide a new signature sign-off form. Don’t use the old one.
F. The C&I website may yet happen. Kay Dabelow suggested utilizing members of the C&I
committee to help review other schools’ websites and put the new PCC website together.
G. Ellen Ligons’ new title is Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education. This keeps the
title in line with other positions in the state. Her office is no longer called Vocational Education.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
MSC LIGONS/FUTTNER to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
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