HARTNELL COLLEGE
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
October 3, 2013, 2:00-4:00 PM Library Information Competency Room
Minutes
MEMBERS: Carol Kimbrough (Chair), Larry Adams, James Beck, LaVerne Cook, Mary Cousineau, Mary
Dominguez, Steven Ettinger, Jeanne Hori-Garcia, Jason Hough, Stephanie Low, Daniel Ortega, Deborah
Stephens, Joe Welch, Ann Wright
ABSENT: Theresa Carbajal, Debra Kaczmar, Lori Kildal, Silvia Millan-Vossler
GUESTS: Beth Ratay (music), Tanya Ho (RCP), Shannon Bliss (Dean, Math/Sci), Jerri Nemiro (Art), Hetty
Yelland (English)
SUPPORT STAFF: Laura Zavala, Susana Perales, Dustin Wood
I.
II.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Carol Kimbrough welcomed all members and guests. The agenda was adopted as published
CONSENT ITEMS:
a. Approval of Minutes, 9/19/2013
MSP (vote unanimous) to approve the minutes as corrected.
b. Based upon department assessment, inactivate the following courses per request of
Athletics/HED/PE Department:
PETH-9A
PETH-9B
PETH-11A
PETH-11B
PETH-12A
PETH-12B
PETH-13A
PETH-13B
PETH-14A
PETH-14B
PETH-15A
PETH-15B
PETH-16A
PETH-16B
Theory & Analysis of Cross Country I
Theory & Analysis of Cross Country II
Theory & Analysis of Basketball I
Theory & Analysis of Basketball II
Theory & Analysis of Baseball I
Theory & Analysis of Baseball II
Theory & Analysis of Track I
Theory & Analysis of Track II
Theory & Analysis of Volleyball I
Theory & Analysis of Volleyball II
Theory & Analysis of Soccer I
Theory & Analysis of Soccer II
Theory & Analysis of Softball I
Theory & Analysis of Softball II
c. Based upon department assessment, delete the following courses per request of the
Athletics/HED/PE Department:
PE- 42
Leadership in Physical Education and Sports
PEAC-27 Pilates Matwork Fundamentals
PEAC-30 Intro to Triathlon and Skill development
PEAC-31 Intro to Bowling
PEAC-35 Weight Training for Women
PEAC-37 Intermediate Baseball
PEAC-38 Advanced Baseball
PEAC-53 Track & Field
PEAC-54 Softball
PEAC-57 Advanced Distance Running
PEAC-71 Fundamentals of Basketball
PEAC-75 Fundamentals of Football
PEAC-223 Physical Fitness Assessment
PEAC-224 Fitness Education & Wellness
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve consent items b and c. It should be noted that the
course inactivations and deletions noted above are based upon department assessment.
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III.
ONE READING ITEMS – ACTION
a. COURSE REVISIONS:
1. BIO-11, Introductory Human Anatomy & Physiology, 4 units
Modifications: add DE/Hybrid delivery
Ann Wright presented modifications to BIO-11 to allow for distance delivery of
lecture material while laboratory content would continue to be offered face-to-face.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve DE/hybrid delivery of BIO-11
2. BIO-18, Introduction to Pathophysiology, 3 units
Modifications: title, description, objectives, content, materials, assignments, add DE
Ann Wright discussed modifications to BIO-18 (formerly The Biology of Diseases).
The revisions to this course present content at a depth and rigor more suitable for
students preparing for the health professions. Similar courses are offered at several
other community colleges.
MSP (vote unanimous) to approve modifications to BIO-18
MSP (vote unanimous) to approve prerequisites of BIO-11 or BIO-6 and BIO-6L and
Bio-5
MSP (vote unanimous) to approve DE delivery
3. ENG-46A, Survey of British Literature I, 3 units
Modifications: add assignments and DE
Hetty Yelland discussed revisions to ENG-46A.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve modifications to ENG-46A
MSP (vote unanimous) to approve DE delivery
IV.
TWO READING ITEMS, SECOND READING – ACTION
a. NEW COURSES:
1.
MUS-8, American Popular Music, 3 units
Beth Ratay and Steve Ettinger were present to answer remaining questions regarding
this new course. The course requirement to attend a concert was clarified and an
alternative assignment was suggested for any student who might be unable to attend a
concert outside of normal class time.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve MUS-8, American Popular Music
MSP (vote: unanimous) to include the course in the Hartnell General
Education/Humanities area in addition to meeting requirements for Ethnic Studies in
the US
2.
V.
RCP-226, Success Strategies for 2nd Semester RCP Students, 0.5 units
Tanya Ho was present to support this new course.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve this new course.
TWO READING ITEMS, SECOND READING – ACTION
a.
NEW PROGRAM:
1.
AA-T, Studio Arts
Jerri Nemiro was present to answer any remaining questions for the second reading of
this new program.
MSP (vote: unanimous) to approve this new degree program.
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VI.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
a. Report on FIG (Jason Hough)
Jason reported on the results of a faculty inquiry group tracking student success in a target
course (Chem-22) after completion of English 1A.
b. Report on digital media (Jason Hough)
Jason reported on coming trends in digital resources and their potential impact on student
engagement, finances and learning.
VII.
ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING DATE
(Next meeting date will be 10/17/2013 from 2:00-4:00 pm)
10/3/2013 ctk
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