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I. BUCC
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II. BUCC Minutes:
BUCC MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
2003-2004
Members Department
John
Riley, Chair Mathematics,
Computer Science, and Statistics
Michael
Collins Communication
Studies and Theatre Arts
Julie
Kontos Psychology
Sheila
Dove Jones Exceptionality
Programs
Robert
Gates Educational
Studies and Secondary Education
Gunther
Lange Physics
and Engineering Technology
Stephen
Markell Management
Ann
Stokes Music
Diana
Zoelle Political
Science
College Curriculum Committee
Representatives
Ervene
Gulley, Liberal Arts English
Michelle
Ficca, Professional Studies Nursing
Nancy
Coulmas, Business Accounting
Gary
Wassmer, Science and Technology Biological
and Allied Health Sciences
Undergraduate Students
Jared
Lynn
Jessica
Heller
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September 3, 2003 Meeting
John Riley called the 228th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Ervene Gulley, Michael Hickey, Sheila Dove Jones, Gunther Lange,
Lawrence Mack, Stephen Markell, Julie Kontos, John Riley, Patrick Schloss, Barbara
Strohman, Gary Wassmer, and Robert Wislock.
Absent: Robert Gates.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Item
10. Guidelines for Interdisciplinary Programs—Discussion was moved to
Item 5. to allow Dr. Wymer to meet her class schedule. The Agenda was approved as changed by
consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Minutes
approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
John
Riley and Patrick Schloss welcomed everyone back for the Fall Semester.
4. Course
Proposals:
A. Economics
a. B.A. in Economics—Reduction in Economic major
credit hours
Motion to
approve by Lawrence Mack, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
b. B.A. in Political Economics—Reduction in
Economic major credit hours
Motion to
approve by Julie Kontos, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
c. B.S. in Business Economics—Reduction in
Economic major credit hours
Motion to
approve by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Political Science
a. Political Science Minor Revision
Motion to
approve by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Barbara Strohman. Motion approved by voice vote.
5. Guidelines for Interdisciplinary Programs—Discussion
DeeAnne Wymer and Luke Springman lead a discussion on their proposal for Guidelines for Interdisciplinary Programs. DeeAnne Wymer explained that problems develop with interdisciplinary programs and that these proposed guidelines would help provide structure for their organization and management. Luke Springman stated that they are not trying to change programs already established, but wish to provide a framework for future program development.
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Julie Kontos stated that these Guidelines are scheduled for Meet and Discuss to review the role of the coordinator as it relates to the CBA as well as ambiguous chair relationships.
Members discussed the
difference between minors and concentrations, whether or not the guidelines
should be a PRP, advisement, administration of concentrations and broad area
minors, and the role and assignment of the coordinator and advisory board
members.
John Riley summarized by
suggesting that Meet and Discuss look at the CBA for the administrative angle
and that BUCC members read related documents and see how this fits in with the
curricular or academic structure.
6. PRP 3420—Choice of Curriculum/Declaration of Major—First Reading
Three colleges will be
changed to four colleges and the
Provost’s office to update this policy.
In addition, the second paragraph will be removed. The third paragraph will refer to student as an undergraduate degree student and state that the university is
not obligated to admit the student to a
restricted major. John Riley will
revise this policy for the next meeting.
7. PRP 3450—Credit by Examination—First Reading
The fifth paragraph will be
removed and the following will be added:
The administration of the examination is
the responsibility of the department chair which offers the course.
Other minor changes were
suggested including limiting the number of credits that a student may take by
examination. John Riley will revise this
policy for the next meeting.
8. PRP 3592—Academic Grievances Procedure—First Reading
9. PRP 3920—Honorary Degrees—First Reading
10. PRP 3995—Animal Subjects Research—First Reading
Items 8 through 10 will be held
until the next meeting due to lack of time.
11. Announcements:
None.
12. Open Forum
No items.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Barbara Strohman, seconded by Michelle
Ficca. Adjournment at
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 229th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Gunther Lange, Lawrence
Mack, Stephen Markell, Julie Kontos, John Riley, Patrick Schloss, and Gary
Wassmer.
Absent: Michael Hickey, Barbara Strohman, and Robert
Wislock
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Agenda
approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Minutes
approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
None.
4. Course
Proposals:
A. Management
a. Managerial Finance for Small Business Entrepreneurs #93-311 Tabled
Motion to approve by Michael Collins, seconded by Nancy
Coulmas. Some members requested
additional references and expanded content in the Syllabus. It was noted that these records are subject
to review by external agencies and should be as complete as possible. Motion by Lawrence Mack, seconded by Robert
Gates, to table this item until an appropriate Syllabus is supplied. Motion to table approved by a hand vote of 8
in favor and 5 opposed.
5. Spring 2004 Calendar
John Riley reviewed a message from Steve Kokoska stating that the Spring 2004 Calendar currently contains two days over the CBA contract for 14 weeks of instruction and 1 week of finals. The start dates and finals dates are set by the Common Calendar and cannot be changed. After much discussion and many suggestions, it was moved by Ervene Gulley, and seconded by Michael Collins, to cancel classes on April 29 and 30. Members felt that this option would be the least damaging to class schedules. Motion approved by voice vote.
Dr. Schloss will check on the
status of the April 12 evening 3-hour class.
6. PRP 3420—Choice of Curriculum/Declaration of Major—Second Reading
The following paragraph will be added:
The university is not obligated to admit a
student to a major which is selective or restrictive. Students in majors which have retention
standards beyond those of the Univrsity (PRP 3446 –Undergraduate Academic
Retention Standards) must meet those standards to remain in the major.
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Motion to approve made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
7. PRP 3450—Credit by Examination—Second Reading
Michael Collins objected to
the word “chair” in the fifth paragraph.
A friendly amendment by Lawrence Mack was accepted to delete the word
“chair” and this paragraph will now be as follows:
The administration of the examination is
the responsibility of the department chair that offers the course.
The following paragraph will be added:
A maximum of sixteen (16) credit hours may
be earned by credit by examination.
Credit hours earned by examination are not included in the thirty (30)
credit hours that a student must take at the University (PRP 3604 – Graduation
Requirements).
Motion to approve made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
8. PRP 3592—Academic Grievance Procedure
Discussion was held as to whether this policy included graduate students as well as undergraduate students. Dr. Matta will take this policy to Graduate Council for their review and input. They may want to have a separate policy for graduate students or provide suggestions on this policy. Further discussion included whether grievances against nonteaching faculty should or should not be included and the selection process for student board members. This item was declared not to be a First Reading.
9. PRP 3920—Honorary Degrees—First Reading
Motion to approve this item as a First Reading made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
10. PRP 3995—Animal Subjects Research—First Reading
11. PRP 3264—Student
Course Requirement and Progress Information—First Reading
Items 10 and 11 will be held
until the next meeting due to lack of time.
11. Announcements:
Patrick Schloss announced that the Windows version of CAPS is nearing completion. He also mentioned that the process is underway to move faculty evaluations away from pencil and paper and to complete them on-line.
12. Open Forum
Julie Kontos discussed her concern that Distance Education courses were not going through the proper channels. A course may be offered through Experimental twice, but then it has to be brought before BUCC.
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Michelle
Ficca. Adjournment at
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 230th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Robert Gates, Sheila Dove Jones, Gunther Lange, Lawrence Mack, Stephen
Markell, Julie Kontos, Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, Patrick Schloss, Ann
Stokes, Gary Wassmer, Robert Wislock, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Ervene Gulley
Election of BUCC Chair
The floor was opened for nominations
for BUCC Chair. Nancy Coulmas nominated
John Riley; seconded by Gunther Lange.
Ann Stokes nominated Julie Kontos; Julie Kontos declined the
nomination. With no other nominations,
it was moved by Stephen Markell, seconded by Ann Stokes that the nominations be
closed. John Riley was elected Chair.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Michael
Collins moved that the Agenda be approved; seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Agenda approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Nancy
Coulmas moved that the Minutes be approved; seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. Minutes approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
John Riley welcomed Ann Stokes, Diana Zoelle, and Jared Lynn, student, to BUCC. He announced that October 29 will be an open meeting and asked for Agenda items.
Pat Schloss stated that through the Middle States Evaluation there was a challenge to integrate library resources with University curriculum. Library faculty will be teaching courses for credit and curriculum review. Michael Coffta described the one credit course as a self-paced, mostly online undergraduate course on how to navigate library information systems to satisfy research needs. Members expressed concern that there would be no intermediate review since this course would not be housed in a particular college. In order to bring a clean proposal to BUCC, he was advised to seek the advice of curriculum leaders, identify research courses to determine the impact, and check with English Comp 1 and 2.
Pat Schloss reported that Distance Education courses were discussed at Meet and Discuss. A new course, or an existing course, may be offered through Experimental twice, but then it has to be approved by BUCC and the Provost. Jim Matta stated that some went through before Document P had been modified for Distance Education for BUCC. He will now report to BUCC on the number of times that a course has been offered as Experimental through Distance Education.
The Web-enabled CAPS with remote access will be completed within the next couple of months according to Pat Schloss. This will allow students or advisors to quickly compare credits earned against advisement sheets. Members expressed concern that the database that CAPS is
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based on is not up to date. Pat Schloss explained that it is being brought up to BUCC standards and that future course proposals will be added upon his signature.
4. PRP 3920—Honorary Degrees—Second Reading
Ann Stokes asked that in Item II. Doctor of Fine Arts be changed to include more than “musical arts”. This friendly amendment was accepted and this item will read as follows:
Doctor of
Fine Arts (D.F.A.) – Specific attainments and creative contributions in the musical fine and performing arts.
Motion to approve made by Gunther Lange; seconded by Michael Collins. Motion approved.
5. PRP 3995—Animal Subjects Research—First Reading
John Riley explained that the only change in this PRP was to
add the
6. PRP 3264—Student Course Requirement and Progress Information—First Reading
Members expressed their frustration with many current problems with technology, and discussed websites and electronic mail as it relates to this PRP, leading to the following changes:
1. At the first meeting of classes each semester, teaching faculty must distribute in writing, send by electronic mail, or post on the course website, at least the following information: . Also, Item 3. the second sentence will be changed to read as follows:
At the
end of a semester or summer term, the final grade of each course is confidentially provided to the student
and recorded on the student’s permanent record. ;a copy of the semester
grades is sent to the student at his/her home address or another designated by
the student.
7. Announcements:
Tom Cooper, joined by Committee members, wished Pat Schloss a Happy Birthday today.
8. Open Forum
John Riley asked Pat Schloss to take into consideration during the strategic planning process the need for technological services to support the academic mission of the faculty. A demonstration of the CAPS program was suggested for the next meeting.
Julie Kontos displayed a listing of students in her department who had repeated 2, 3, and 4 courses in their major. She stated that there is a limit of repeating 4 courses, but there is no limit on the number of times you can repeat a course. These students do eventually graduate, but the constant repeats create waiting lists. Discussion followed with members offering suggestions.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Julie Kontos, seconded by Gary
Wassmer. Adjournment at
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 231st session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Nancy Coulmas, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates,
Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Lawrence Mack, Stephen Markell, Julie Kontos,
Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, Tom Cooper (in for Patrick Schloss), Ann
Stokes, Gary Wassmer, Robert Wislock, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Michael Collins and Gunther Lange.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Nancy
Coulmas asked to have a discussion of Distance Education courses added to the
Agenda. This discussion will be held
during the Open Forum. The Agenda was
approved by consensus.
2. Chair
Remarks:
John
Riley welcomed Tom Cooper representing the Provost. He also reminded members to vote in the
elections next week.
3. Discussion Items:
A. PRP 3264—Student Course Requirement and Progress Information
John Riley explained that one of the changes to this PRP is to allow for dissemination of information electronically. Another change is in the timing of distribution of course requirements from the first week of a class to the first meeting of a class. Members discussed the problems of distributing course requirements before the end of the drop/add period. This leads to repetition of distributing materials and explaining course requirements because of the addition of new students to the class. Narrowing the drop/add period was also discussed in relation to this PRP.
It was the consensus of the members to leave the timing of the distribution of course requirements as the first week of a class. Members asked that item 1 be rewritten to combine items a-d in a more general format.
During this discussion, Lawrence Mack asked that students be given a unique identification number to be used in place of their Social Security Number. Wayne Mohr, Assistant Vice President of Technology, explained that they are currently working on this project. Allowing students to look up their grades on-line was another suggestion.
4. Demonstration of CAPS system
Members moved to the computer lab in the Library for a demonstration of the CAPS system. Wayne Mohr explained that they are giving demonstrations to various groups on campus in order to get feedback. They will incorporate this feedback and hopefully have the improved system completed by next semester. Bob Burns and Jim Gessner demonstrated the system and answered members’ questions. As members used the system, they provided suggestions for improvement. Additional suggestions should be sent to Wayne Mohr.
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5. Open Forum
Nancy Coulmas asked two questions about online courses: How do students provide evaluations, and how are teaching observations performed. Members advised that currently student evaluations are mailed to them and that an electronic evaluation form is in the works. For teaching observations, peers could be asked to join the class on-line. Members discussed distance education courses including copyright issues, managing classes using Blackboard, verification that the computer user is the actual student, and options of standard courses versus distance education courses.
6. Future Topics
None.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned by consensus at
Dr. Tom Cooper, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
substituting for
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 232nd session of the BUCC (Bloomsburg
University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Nancy Coulmas, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates,
Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Gunther Lange, Lawrence Mack, Stephen
Markell, Julie Kontos, Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, Patrick Schloss, Ann
Stokes, and Gary Wassmer.
Absent: Michael Collins, Jessica Heller (student), Robert Wislock, and Diana Zoelle.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
The
Agenda was approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Minutes
of
Minutes
of both meetings were approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
John Riley asked members to review Item 10, Draft Policy – Major for Upper Class Students and forward their comments to him.
4. Course Proposals:
A. English
a. Admission/academic good standing requirements for English major
Motion to approve made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ann Stokes. Some members objected to requiring a 2.5 GPA for a major when the University standard is 2.0. Other members supported this effort to tighten the standards. Motion approved by voice vote with one no vote.
B. Languages and
Cultures
a. Limit Credit by Examination for courses required for major: French
b. Limit Credit by Examination for courses required for major: German
c. Limit Credit by Examination for courses required for major: Spanish
Motion to approve made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Michele Ficca. Luke Springman stated that they wanted to have some control over the number of credits given by examination. Policy 3450 Credit by Examination was reviewed. The sense of the committee was that this Policy allows department chairs to refuse credit by exam in any case that they deem appropriate. A student may petition for the privilege to take an exam. This motion was denied by hand vote with 3 in favor and 11 opposed. It was agreed that Policy 3450 Credit by Examination be rewritten for clarification.
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C. Psychology
a. New Course, Developmental Psychopathology #48.337
Motion to approve made by Gunther Lange, seconded by Ervene Gulley. John Riley offered the friendly amendment to check box 7 Requirements of Major and/or Minor, and box S. Full Description/Rationale. Motion approved by voice vote.
D. Business Education/Office Information Systems
a. Change of major requirements
Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Gary Wassmer. Motion approved by voice vote.
E. Biological and Allied Health Sciences
a. Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (new course/dual list) #50.435/535
Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Ervene Gulley. John Riley offered the friendly amendment to check box 8 Requirements of Major and/or Minor. Motion approved by voice vote.
F. Exceptionality Programs
a. Change required course to a recommended elective #63.548
b. Change recommended elective to a required course #63.551
Motion to approve items a. and b. made by Robert Gates, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
c. New course, Action Research #70.566
Motion to approve item c. made by Robert Gates, seconded by Stephen Markell. Motion approved by voice vote.
G. Nursing
Offer the following
as distance education courses:
a. Intro. To Nursing Research #82.306
b. Community Health Nursing #82.410
c. Role Development for the Nurse Generalist RNs #82.305
d. Leadership & Mgmt. in Nursing #82.414
e. Theo Bases for Role Dev. In Adv. Nursing Practice #82.501
f. Epidemiology: Concepts and Principles for Advanced Nursing Practice #82.502
g. Bases for Research for Adv. Nursing Practice #82.503
h. Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice #82.504
i. Pharmacology
for Advanced Nursing Practice #82.507
j. Theory of School Health Nursing #82.509
k. Community Assessment and Planning #82.520
l. Nurse as Health Educator in the School Setting #82.521
Motion to approve items a. through l. made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. The consensus of the committee was that the language did not reflect that these are distance education courses. Statements such as “Classroom attendance is expected.” need to be removed. Nancy Coulmas withdrew her motion, and Sheila Dove Jones withdrew her second.
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Motion to approve items e., f., g., h., i., k. as distance education courses made by Michele Ficca, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote.
H. Management
Offer the following as distance education courses:
a. Managerial Principles #93.500
b. Statistics Analysis and Design #93.511
c. Business Research Methods #93.520
d. Quality Management #93.550
Motion to approve items a. through d. as distance education courses made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. John Riley offered the friendly amendment to check the Type of Action box of Modify rather than New on all four courses. Motion approved by voice vote.
I. Library
a. Introduction to Library Research #09-130
Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Stephen Markell. This course is proposed to integrate library research into the curriculum. Some members felt that this should be a developmental course and not a credit course. Other members questioned the evaluation or assessment of noninstructional faculty. Motion approved by voice vote with one no vote.
5. Academic Calendars, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
Motion to approve the Academic Calendar for 2004-2005 made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote. Academic Calendars 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 will be held until the next meeting due to lack of time.
6. PRP 3995—Animal Subjects Research—Second Reading
7. PRP 3264—Student Course Requirement and Progress Information—Second Reading
8. PRP 3343—Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits—First
Reading
9. Discussion DRAFT Policy - Major for Upper Class Students
Items 6-9 will be held until the next meeting due to lack of time.
10. Announcements:
None.
11. Open Forum
No items.
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by
Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley.
Adjournment at
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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14, 2004 Meeting
John Riley called the 233rd session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Stephen Markell, Julie
Kontos, Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, Patrick Schloss, Ann Stokes, Gary
Wassmer, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Gunther Lange, Lawrence Mack, Jessica Heller (student), and Robert Wislock.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
The
Agenda was approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The
Minutes were approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
John Riley stated that he is revising PRP 3450 Credit by Examination to clarify the language as discussed at the last BUCC meeting. He thanked Dr. Matta for his work in revising PRP 3592 Academic Grievance Procedure. These PRPs will be presented at a future BUCC meeting.
He also wanted to clarify the current semester calendar. April 29 and 30, 2004, are reading days, but May 1 is still a class day.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Biological and Allied Health Sciences
a. BA Biology requirements change
Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Julie
Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Political Science
a. Globalization
and the United Nations #44-250
Motion to approve made by Diana Zoelle, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
C. Nursing
a. Over-the-Counter Drugs and You #82.101
Motion to approve as a new course and a General Education
Course Addition made by Robert Gates, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. Members expressed concern that this course
and the following course replicated material and that the two courses should be
discussed at the same time. Robert Gates
withdrew his motion, and Sheila Dove Jones withdrew her second.
b. Drug Use and
Abuse in Society #82.230
Members discussed the content of both courses in an open forum. Some members felt that Over-the-Counter Drugs and You 82.101 lacked the substance to be a 3 credit course, while Drug Use and Abuse in Society 82.230 would be a good values and ethics course.
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Motion to approve Over-the-Counter Drugs and You 82.101 as a new course and a General Education Course Addition made by Michelle Ficca, seconded by Stephen Markell. Motion failed by a hand vote of 3 in favor, 9 opposed, and 1 abstention.
Motion to approve Drug Use and Abuse in Society 82.230 as a new course and a General Education Course Addition, Values, Ethics, and Responsible Decision-Making, made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Robert Gates. Motion approved by voice vote.
D. Finance and Legal
Studies
a. Entrepreneurial Finance #96.300
Motion to approve made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Robert Gates. Motion approved by voice vote.
5. Academic Calendars, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
John Riley questioned the note of 13 Saturdays when there are actually 14 Saturdays on the 2004-2005 and 2006-2007 Calendars. Julie Kontos offered that these days may be discretionary. The start date of the Spring Semester was also discussed. Motion to approve the Academic Calendars for 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007 made by Michael Collins, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
6. PRP 3995—Animal Subjects Research—Second Reading
Motion to approve made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote. Effective date: Fall 2004.
7. PRP 3264—Student Course Requirement and Progress Information—Second Reading
Motion to approve made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote. Effective date: Fall 2004.
8. PRP 3343—Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits—First Reading
Members discussed Advanced Placement Exams, consistency due to change in chairs, and department policy. Under the section “Credit by Advanced Placement Examinations:” the last sentence will be as follows:
Evaluation of the AP score and the
appropriate credit level and course equivalency, if any, will be determined by
departmental policy.
Michael Collins will check with the Registrar regarding Credit for Military Experience. It was agreed by consensus that this was a First Reading.
9. Discussion DRAFT Policy - Major for Upper Class Students
John Riley stated that there are a number of students that accumulate a large amount of credits but have not declared a major. He felt that a hold should be put on their scheduling until they are enrolled in a major and completed at least nine credits in the major. Pat Schloss added that performance funding could be lost because of 6 year graduation rates. Members felt that at some point these students need to declare a major, get an advisor, and find some direction, but that the nine credits in the major may be problematic. John Riley will revise this Draft Policy and noted that this was a discussion and not a First Reading.
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PRP 3361 Academic Renewal Policy was mentioned and discussed at this time. This Policy was enacted to give a student another chance after academic dismissal, but does not include a student who was not dismissed but had very low grades. John Riley asked members to look at the Policy and forward suggestions to him.
10. Announcements:
Michael Collins listed
the accomplishments of a number of Theatre Arts students in regional
competitions at the
11. Open Forum
No items.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by
Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley.
Adjournment at
Dr. Patrick Schloss, Ph.D., Acting President, Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
Dr. John Riley, Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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28, 2004 Meeting
John Riley called the 234th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Lawrence Mack, Stephen
Markell, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, James
Matta (in for Patrick Schloss), Ann Stokes, and Gary Wassmer.
Absent: Jessica Heller (student), Patrick Schloss, Robert Wislock, and Diana Zoelle.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Item F.b. Concept Approval: M.S. in K-12 Counseling has been withdrawn.
Items B.a. New Course: Mathematical
Modeling #53.410, and B.b. Change in Math Major: Capstone Course Required
requested to be moved to the end of the Course Proposals because of a class
scheduling conflict. The amended Agenda
was approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The
Minutes were approved by consensus.
3. Chair
Remarks:
John Riley welcomed James Matta representing the Provost. Dr. Matta stated that Pat Schloss was unable to attend the meeting because of his scheduled commitments as Acting President.
John Riley wanted to clarify the academic calendars. There are no classes on Martin Luther King Day, including evening classes, and there are no scheduled makeup Fridays for these classes in ensuing academic years. There are an even number of Mondays and Fridays in the schedule. Spring Break classes will start with the Monday evening classes.
He also mentioned that in reading the State System strategic plan by the Chancellor he noted one substantive item that will affect accreditable programs.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Physics and Engineering Technology
a. New Course: Engineering Applications in Industry I #58.381
Motion to approve the course and add it to the major made by Gunther Lange, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
b. New Course: Energy Seminar for Teachers #54.502
Motion to approve made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Robert Gates stated he would have liked to have been contacted regarding the impact statement. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Economics
a. Degree Name Change: Business Economics to Economics with Business Applications
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Saleem Khan explained that this name change would reflect the
true description of the degree for students, clarify that the degree is in the
Department of Economics and not in the
C. Audiology and Speech Pathology
a. Dual
Listing: Auditory Training and Speech
Proposal tabled—no
department representative present.
D. Exceptionality Programs
a. New Course/Dual Listing: Problems in Special Education #70.461/561
b. New Course: Student Teaching-Graduate Level #70.509
Motion to approve both proposals made by Sheila Dove Jones, seconded by Julie Kontos. Members recommended the following changes: D.a. change Prerequisites to clarify for undergraduate. D.b. Change prerequisite from 6 to 10 credits. Motion approved by voice vote.
E. Educational Studies and Secondary Education
a. New Course/Dual Listing: Teaching of Science #65.453/553
Motion to approve made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Michelle Ficca. Motion approved by voice vote.
b. Concept Approval: M.S. in K-12 Counseling
Proposal withdrawn.
F. Math, Computer Science, and Statistics
a. New Course: Mathematical Modeling #53.410
b. Change in Math Major: Capstone Course Required
Motion to approve both proposals made by Gunther Lange, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
5. PRP 3343—Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits—Second Reading
Michael Collins reported that he checked with the Admissions Office regarding Credit for Military Experience. It is rare that any credit can be applied for military experience due to lack of accredited courses. There was no recommended change of language with regard to this
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section. Motion to approve made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote. Effective date: Summer 2004.
6. PRP 3450—Credit by Examination—First Reading
Members suggested the following changes:
a. Change the title to “Undergraduate Credit by Department Examination”
b. Add the bolded words and move sentence 3 to the end of the first paragraph as follows: A student may petition for the privilege of establishing credit in a course or courses listed in the undergraduate catalogue through a comprehensive examination given by the department instead of through registration and class attendance or through independent study of the course content. A student must present evidence of equivalent experience if the course involves laboratory or studio work.
c. In the fourth paragraph add the following in bold: A department or college may decline to award credit by examination in certain courses.
d. In the fifth paragraph the following: A maximum of sixteen
(16) fifteen (15)
John Riley will check the wording on the related form and complete revisions for the next meeting.
7. PRP 3592—Academic Grievance Procedure—First Reading
8. Discussion PRP 3421--Major
for Upper Class Students
Items 7 and 8 will be held until the next meeting due to lack of time.
9. Announcements:
None
10. Open Forum
No items.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by
Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley.
Adjournment at
James Matta, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President and Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research, substituting for Patrick
Schloss, Ph.D., Acting President, Provost & Vice President for Academic
Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 235th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle
Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Lawrence Mack, Stephen
Markell, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, Jared Lynn (student), John Riley, Patrick
Schloss, Ann Stokes, and Bruce Wilcox (in for Gary Wassmer). Robert Wislock, and
Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Jessica Heller (student).
1. Approval
of Agenda:
It
has been requested to move Item B.a., Economic Degree Name Change to Item A.a.
due to a family matter. The amended
Agenda was approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The
Minutes were approved by consensus.
3. Chair Remarks:
John Riley stated that he has been asked for an interpretation of PRP 3627—Second Baccalaureate Degree. It was his understanding that a student would be required to take 30 additional credits beyond the first degree in order to receive a second degree. Do additional credits acquired while pursuing the first degree apply later to a second degree? Robert Gates felt that if those credits were acquired at BU they should be applied, but if they were acquired elsewhere, those credits should not transfer in and the student would be required to take 30 additional credits at BU. Tom Cooper noted that the key is 30 additional credits beyond 120 for the second degree. It should be no different if it is done simultaneously or after the first degree is acquired. Stephen Markell suggested that a time limit needed to be in place, and John Riley suggested a limit of five years. Additional discussion included various examples of credits and application of credits as well as the right of a department to decide what is acceptable as current depending upon the discipline. Pat Schloss noted that this may be more than an interpretation of the policy and that the policy may need to be rewritten. John Riley will rewrite the policy taking into consideration the suggestions of BUCC members and will place the policy on the next BUCC Agenda.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Economics
a. Degree Name Change: Economics with a Business Minor
The Department presented a Degree Name Change and changes in the major requirement. Motion made by Robert Gates, seconded by Nancy Coulmas to divide the items and to approve the Degree Name Change to Economics with a Business Minor. Discussion followed as to whether or not the College Curriculum Committee was being circumvented. It was decided that the College Curriculum Committee had approved a name change, but had not had the curriculum proposal currently being offered. Ervene Gulley urged passing the motion on the name change