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I. BUCC
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II. BUCC Minutes:
BUCC MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
2004-2005
Members Department
John
Riley, Chair Mathematics,
Computer Science, and Statistics
Robert
Gates Educational
Studies and Secondary Education
Ervene
Gulley English
Christopher
Hallen Chemistry
Julie
Kontos Psychology
Gunther
Lange Physics
and Engineering Technology
Stephen
Markell Management
Ann
Stokes Music
Margaret
Till Biological
and Allied Health Sciences
Diana
Zoelle Political
Science
College Curriculum Committee
Representatives
Gloria
Cohen-Dion, Liberal Arts Political
Science
Nancy
Coulmas, Business Accounting
Michelle
Ficca, Professional Studies Nursing
John
Hranitz, Science and Technology Biological
and Allied Health Sciences
Undergraduate Students
Brian
Ballenger
Mike
Traher
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September 1, 2004 Meeting
John Riley called the 240th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Sheila Dove Jones, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Michael Collins, Nancy Coulmas, Jessica Heller (student), Jared Lynn (student), and Gary Wassmer.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
Motion to approve the Agenda made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Motion to approve the Minutes made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
3. Chair Remarks:
John Riley welcomed James Matta, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and everyone back for the Fall Semester.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Nursing
a. LPN articulation model
Motion to approve made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. Motion approved by voice vote. Members suggested removal of “or CLEP of English Composition” from the Articulation Model flowchart and updating the wording of the General Education Distribution Requirements on the Course Planning document. Motion approved by voice vote.
5.
Policy Changes
A. PRP 3627—Second Baccalaureate Degree
Members discussed this policy and compared it to similar policies at other universities. This policy will be placed on the next Agenda for a Second Reading.
B. PRP 3592—Academic Grievance Procedure
The committee reviewed this policy and made corrections that were agreed upon in the Spring semester. This policy will be on the next Agenda for a second reading. The committee acknowledged this policy should be sent to Meet and Discuss before being sent to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
6. Announcements:
No items.
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7. Open Forum
Suggested Format for New Academic Program Proposals
John Riley suggested that BU proposals be written in this format as it is also the format for proposals submitted to SSHE.
The value of the procedure of block scheduling three-hour freshmen level courses was discussed by James Matta and BUCC members. These courses are often in the evening, and they felt that it was not in the best interests of the students. Members were in favor of Deans’ Council eliminating or controlling this type of situation by splitting the three-hour class into two classes or by other means.
James Matta stated that Deans’ Council was looking at having reserves come off the day before the last orientation in order to open up needed seats. Members felt that there were specific reasons for the reserves including transfer students arriving late in September. Members discussed respect and coordination for programs, finding a middle ground so that large reserves did not remain on classes, reducing the number of reserves available to chairs, balancing the reserves, and early removal of unneeded reserves.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ann Stokes.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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September 15, 2004 Meeting
John Riley called the 241st session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Nancy Coulmas, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, John Hranitz, Sheila Dove Jones, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Michael Collins and Jessica Heller (student).
1. Approval
of Agenda:
The Agenda was approved by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Motion to approve the Minutes made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
3. Chair Remarks:
John
Riley welcomed John Hranitz, representing the
4. PRP 3592—Academic Grievance Procedure—Second Reading
Motion to approve this policy made by Robert Gates, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote. The committee acknowledged that this policy should be sent to Meet and Discuss before being sent to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
5. PRP 3627—Second Baccalaureate Degree—Second Reading
Motion to approve this policy made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. Motion approved by voice vote with one abstention.
6. Discussion
PRP 3604—Graduation Requirements
John Riley stated that under the current policy a transfer student could graduate from BU with a minimal amount of work at BU. He noted that he and Jim Matta had reviewed the State System requirements for transfer credits. In order to promote discussion, he suggested adding the following:
Fifteen semester hours of courses in the major
program must have been taken at
Members discussed the number of semester hours to be taken at BU in the major discipline and whether it should be a concrete number or a percentage. It was acknowledged that departments
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can set requirements beyond the minimum. Members agreed to drop the second sentence and complete other minor changes to the policy. This policy will be on the next Agenda as a First Reading.
7. Announcements:
No items.
8. Open Forum
At the request of Julie Kontos, members discussed changes in format of established courses. It was agreed that if the syllabus, content, or mode of delivery changed, the course would need the normal approval process. However, the newly changed format could be offered as experimental or as a seminar and then worked into a course.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Ann Stokes. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called the 242nd session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Brian Ballenger (student), Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, John Hranitz, Sheila Dove Jones, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Michael Collins.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Motion to approve the Minutes made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. Motion approved by voice vote.
3. Chair Remarks:
John Riley thanked Michael Collins and Ervene Gulley for their service to the BUCC. He welcomed Gloria Cohen-Dion and Brian Ballenger (student) to the committee.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Nursing
a.
Motion to approve made by Michelle Ficca, seconded by Sheila Dove Jones. The following items will be changed: Type of Action to be Modify instead of New, and Item of Action to be Other instead of Certification Program. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Biological and Allied Health Sciences
a. New Degree Proposal--M.S. in Radiologist Assistant
Motion to approve made by Sheila Dove Jones, seconded by Gunther Lange. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
b. 80.505 Sectional Anatomy--New Course
c. 80.510 Health Law & Legal Environment--New Course
d. 80.520 Patient Assessment/ Interaction/Education--New Course
e. 80.523 Imaging Pathology--New Course
f. 80.545 Pharmacology—New Course
g. 80.501 Radiobiology/Health Physics--New Course
h. 80.531 Radiology Procedures/Image Evaluation --New Course
i. 80.525 Research Methods in Allied Health--New Course
j. 80.532 Radiology Procedures/Image Evaluation 2--New Course
k. 80.581 Clinical Preceptorship--New Course
l. 80.590 Applied Research in Allied Health--New Course
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m. 80.595 Radiologist Assistant Seminar—New Course
Motion to approve the distance education courses, items b., c., d., and m., made by Ann Stokes, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote with one abstention.
Motion to approve items e.-l. made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. Educational Studies and Secondary Education
a. New Course/Dual Listing: Teaching of Math #65.452/552
Motion to approve made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Michelle Ficca. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
b. Principal Certification of M.Ed in C&I
Motion to approve made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
5. PRP 3604—Graduation Requirements--First Reading
Approval of this policy will be at the next business meeting.
6. Announcements:
Gunther Lange noted that there is still time to vote.
7. Open Forum
John Riley asked members how they felt about BUCC being an advocate for general education. Members discussed methods of distributing information about the need for general education at open house and orientation.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Gunther Lange. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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John Riley called
the 243rd session of the BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum
Committee) to order at
Present: Gloria Cohen-Dion, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Toni Bell (in for Christopher Hallen), John Hranitz, James Matta, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, Margaret Till, and Mike Traher (student).
Absent: Brian Ballenger (student), Nancy Coulmas, Stephen Markell, and Diana Zoelle.
1. Approval of Agenda:
The Agenda was approved by consensus.
2. Chair Remarks:
John Riley welcomed everyone to the meeting and described the open format of the meeting. In addition, he welcomed Toni Bell in for Christopher Hallen, and Margaret Till and Mike Traher (student), new members to the BUCC.
3.
Discussion Items:
A. Second Degree Requirements: Course work in a major--Julie Kontos
Julie Kontos expressed her concern that PRP3627--Second Baccalaureate Degree recently passed by BUCC does not stipulate major requirements for the second degree. After completing the first degree with 120 credits, the 30 additional credits required for the second degree should not be free electives but credits toward a program. Members discussed various examples, graduate school requirements, transcripts, financial aid requirements, advisement, diversity of degrees, two degrees vs. master’s degree, and comparisons with other schools. The group did not come to a consensus.
B. Strategic Plan--Wayne Mohr
Wayne Mohr announced that the Strategic Plan has been sent to everyone and posted on the website with feedback invited by November 5. John Riley asked how new degrees and certification programs could be identified. James Matta listed three oracles which departments may employ: the Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor and Industry for job predictions, the US Bureau of Labor and Industry for national data, and level of student demand for programs and courses. Members discussed aligning programs with general mission needs, funding, student quality, undeclared students, retention and success of students, freshman seminar and career education.
C. Summer Freshman Program--James Matta
James Matta stated that students in this program lack motivation, lower the freshman profile, and their success rate is not as good as the regular student admit. Jessica Kozloff pointed out that without this program BU’s summer school would be hurt. Jonathan Lincoln explained that his committee is considering suggesting shortening the current 9-week session to a 7-week model, decreasing credits to 8, with classes 4 days a week and study skills on Friday.
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This model would provide more time for students and faculty between the summer and fall sessions. Members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of this model, lack of continued peer and faculty contact, grouping and support for students, Summer/January admissions, housing, increased access to tutoring services, and successful models of other programs.
D. General Education Advocacy--John Riley
No discussion due to lack of time.
4. Open Forum
No items.
5. Future Topics
Julie Kontos asked that a common meeting time be discussed in the future.
Adjournment
Meeting was
adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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10, 2004 Meeting
John Riley called the 244th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Brian Ballenger (student), Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Brenda Cromley, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, John Hranitz, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Julie Kontos, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, Margaret Till, Mike Traher (student), and Diana Zoelle.
Election of BUCC Chair
John Riley opened the floor for nominations for the BUCC Chair. Gunther Lange nominated John Riley; seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved. John Riley accepted the nomination. With no other nominations, it was moved by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos that the nominations be closed. Motion approved. John Riley was elected Chair.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
John Riley asked that Item 5.B. be moved to the end of the Agenda because of a scheduling conflict. The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The Minutes were approved by consensus with one addition made.
3. Chair Remarks:
John Riley welcomed Brenda Cromley, Executive Assistant to the President, as a new member of BUCC. He reported that in the future he will be presenting PRPs passed by the BUCC to the Forum as separate information items on the Agenda. He noted that there are two concept approvals on the Agenda. These require only Document X and not the Omnibus form.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Geography and Geosciences
a. Eliminate Computer Requirement for Environmental Planning
b. Eliminate Computer Requirement for Urban & Regional Planning
Motion to approve both a. and b. made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
a. New Course--Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory #53.385
Motion to approve made by Gunther Lange, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
C. Audiology and Speech Pathology/Early Childhood and Elementary Education
a. Concept Approval--ESL Certificate Program
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Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
D. Audiology and Speech Pathology
a. Assistive Listening Devices #72.620
b. Distance Education--Professional Ethics #72.636
Motion to approve both a. and b. made by Michelle Ficca, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
E. Educational Studies and Secondary Education
a. Concept Approval--M.Ed in Counseling and Student Affairs
Robert Gates explained that a similar proposal had been brought before BUCC last year, but the State System felt that there was a surplus of this type of degree. The proposal has been revised with rehabilitation counseling added as one change. Ervene Gulley questioned the space requirements for this program. Jim Matta explained plans for expansion. Motion to approve by Gunther Lange, seconded by Margaret Till. Motion approved by voice vote.
F.
Anthropology
a. Modification/upgrade for program major
b. Modification/update for program minor
Motion to approve both a. and b. made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
G. Physics and Engineering Technology
a. New course: Electrical Machines and Power Systems #58.231
b. New course: Electronic Instrumentation and Data Acquisition #58.241
Motion to approve both a. and b. made by Margaret Till, seconded by Julie Kontos. Motion approved by voice vote.
c. New course: The Science of Light and Color #54.108
This new course is proposed to fulfill the Group C General Education requirement. Motion to approve made by Gloria Cohen-Dion, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote.
H. Nursing
a. CSN-MSN Option
This option is for an MSN for those already certified as School Nurses. Motion to approve made by Michelle Ficca, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
I. Business Education and Office Information Systems
a. New Course/Diversity Course--International Business Seminar #90.330
New Course: Members asked that the structure be clarified and that examples be included. Jim Matta will check on out-of-session liability issues. Motion to approve as new course made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
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Diversity Course: Motion to approve made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Members suggested that learning activities be included focusing on the culture and that research be completed prior to the tour. Requirements for a diversity course were discussed. A straw vote indicated that this motion would not pass. Motion to table item as a Diversity Course made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Stephen Markell. Motion approved by voice vote.
5. PRP 3604—Graduation Requirements--Second Reading
Motion to approved made by Robert Gates, seconded by Ervene Gulley. Motion approved by voice vote.
6. PRP 3462 DRAFT--Undergraduate Course
Withdrawal--First
PRP 3462--Withdrawal from a Course and PRP 3463--Graduate Course Withdrawal
John Riley explained that the Draft PRP 3462--Undergraduate Course Withdrawal is proposed to clarify conflicts between PRP 3462 and PRP 3463. Members made minor corrections. This Policy will be voted on at the next meeting.
7. PRP 3627--Second Baccalaureate Degree--First
The following is proposed to be added to the Policy:
“In this period (after the first
baccalaureate) at least two courses in the second program of study must be
completed with a grade of C or higher;”
Members felt that more than two courses
should be required, that they should be at the 300-400 level, and the
requirements of PRP 3604 Graduation Requirements should be met. For clarity, members felt the following
sentence should be removed: “If a particular course is required in both
degree programs, it cannot be credited as part of the 30 semester hour
requirement for completion of the second degree.”
8. Announcements:
Julie Kontos mentioned the discussion at the recent Forum regarding the American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program. This program has been put in a one year moratorium because of resource issues not academic issues. John Riley stated that placing a program in moratorium bypasses the BUCC and felt that this should be discussed at the next meeting. Although this is not a low enrollment program, he noted that there is pressure to reduce low enrollment programs.
Jim Matta explained that the American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program was placed in moratorium for one year because of resource issues. If these issues can be resolved, the program will be brought out of moratorium. Additionally, he stated that curricular adjustments could be used to reduce low enrollment programs. This could include things like restructuring three degrees into one degree with three tracks.
9. Open Forum
No items.
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Julie Kontos, seconded by Ervene Gulley. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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12, 2005 Meeting
John Riley called the 245th session of the BUCC
(Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee) to order at
Present: Brian Ballenger (student), Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Brenda Cromley, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Christopher Hallen, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, Margaret Till, Mike Traher (student), and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Julie Kontos and John Hranitz.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
John Riley asked that PRPs 3627 and 3462 be added to the Agenda for review. The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The Minutes were approved by consensus.
3. Chair Remarks:
John Riley welcomed Christopher Hallen as a new member of BUCC, and he welcomed all BUCC members back. James Matta reported that the 5-year Periodic Review Report submitted to the Middle States Association has been approved. He has appointed a committee to work on the 10-year Outcomes Assessment, and they have been working on the General Education Assessment. He stated that some of these issues may be brought before BUCC in the future.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Computer and Information Systems
a. Revisions to MIS Degree
This proposal is to bring the MIS Degree out of moratorium and update it. After discussion by the members of the number of credits in the major, they asked that a line indicating total credits for the major be added to the proposal. Motion to approve made by Robert Gates, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
b. Undergraduate Career Concentration in Information Assurance
Members discussed differences between minors and career concentrations. Jonathan Lincoln will check with the Registrar to determine exactly what is listed on a student’s transcript. Motion to approve made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Music
Motion to approve a., b., and c. made by Gloria Cohen-Dion, seconded by Ervene Gulley. A friendly amendment was accepted to remove from Q3 Resources the following statement: “The Provost agreed to pay for a quarter-time temporary faculty position.” Members encouraged clarifying the catalog descriptions. They discussed the number of credit hours in each course and the nearly identical course proposals for a. and b. Motion to divide the
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question and vote on individual proposals made by Robert Gates, seconded by Stephen Markell. Motion approved by voice vote.
a. Guitar #35.234/334
Motion to table made by Gloria Cohen-Dion, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote.
b. Guitar for Music Majors #35.269/469
Motion to table made by Gloria Cohen-Dion, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote.
c. Class Guitar #35.221
Motion to approve made by Gloria Cohen-Dion, seconded by Robert Gates. A friendly amendment was accepted to remove from Q3 Resources the following statement: “The Provost agreed to pay for a quarter-time temporary faculty position.” Members encouraged clarifying the catalog description. Motion approved by voice vote.
C. MBA
a. Policy change in the MBA Degree Requirements
Motion to approve made by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Stephen Markell. Motion approved by voice vote.
D. Languages and Cultures
a. New Major: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Motion to approve made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Christopher Hallen. Members discussed academic integrity, prerequisites, system specific learning objectives, outcomes assessments, and lack of data that will be required by the State System of Higher Education. Motion to table made by Stephen Markell, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion to table approved by voice vote.
E. Exceptionality Programs
a. M.
Ed. in Reading Program--Add 63.547 Seminar in
Motion to approve by Nancy Coulmas, seconded by Michelle Ficca. The title needs to reflect that this course is an option for the required research course and not a requirement. Motion approved by voice vote.
F. Art and Art History
a. New Course: Special Topics in Art History #31.376
b. New Course: Special Topics in Art Studio #32.376
Tabled--no
department representative present.
G. English/Anthropology
a. Change in Women’s Studies Minor Requirements
This proposal is to simplify the Minor and increase enrollment and interdisciplinarity. Motion to approve made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Ann Stokes. Motion approved by voice vote.
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5. Announcements:
Due to lack of time, PRPs 3627 and 3462 will be reviewed at the next meeting.
6. Open Forum
Members discussed the advantage of making electronic copies of the proposals available in the future.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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26, 2005 Meeting
John Riley called the 246th session of the
Present: Brian Ballenger (student), Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Brenda Cromley, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Julie Kontos, Christopher Hallen, John Hranitz, Carl Chimi (in for Stephen Markell), James Matta, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, and Margaret Till.
Absent: Mike Traher (student), and Diana Zoelle.
1. Approval
of Agenda:
John Riley stated that item 4.B. Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the Department of Languages and Cultures will be tabled and new material will be resubmitted for the next meeting. The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Motion to approve the Minutes made by Christopher Hallen, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. The Minutes were approved by voice vote.
3. Chair Remarks:
James Matta stated that the ACE program, which brings high school students to campus, has requested that BU provide them with number grades instead of letter grades.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Art and Art History
Tabled
a. New Course: Special Topics in Art History #31.376
b. New Course: Special Topics in Art Studio #32.376
Motion to approve both courses made by Margaret Till, seconded by Julie Kontos. Members suggested adding Permission of Instructor as a Prerequisite. Motion approved by voice vote.
B. Languages and Cultures
Tabled
a. Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
5. PRP 3462--Undergraduate Course Withdrawal--Second Reading
Motion to approve this Policy made by Robert Gates, seconded by Gunther Lange. Members suggested the following changes:
a. Change the second sentence of the first paragraph as follows:
As
a means of notification of the instructor to the intent to withdrawal, a
student is required to obtain his/her instructor’s, or chair of instructor’s department, signature on the withdrawal
form.
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b. Delete the word “late” from the second sentence of the fourth paragraph.
c. Delete the last paragraph.
Motion approved by voice vote.
6. PRP 3627--Second Baccalaureate Degree--Second
Members
discussed the definition of a second degree from
No action was taken on this Policy.
7. Announcements:
Julie Kontos
announced that four candidates for Provost have been invited to campus. She hoped that
8. Open Forum
Joseph Kissell, Registrar, discussed the paper production of the Master Schedule. He suggested placing updated .pdf files on the web in place of the printed copies, which are often outdated and inaccurate. This would save time and money as a large number of printed copies are not used. Members discussed their need for printed copies as well as the reliability of technology. It was recommended that a limited number of printed copies be produced for faculty. A booklet of information that does not change, such as course requirements, was suggested.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Ann Stokes, seconded by Julie Kontos.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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9, 2005 Meeting
John Riley called the 247th session of the
Present: Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Brenda Cromley, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Julie Kontos, Christopher Hallen, John Hranitz, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, Margaret Till, Mike Traher (student), and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Brian Ballenger (student).
1. Approval
of Agenda:
The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
Motion to approve the Minutes made by Ervene Gulley, seconded by Robert Gates. The Minutes were approved by voice vote.
3. Chair Remarks:
No remarks.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Exercise Science and Athletics
a. Sport Nutrition
Members asked that impact statements from the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences and the Department of Nursing be attached. Motion to approve the new course made by Robert Gates, seconded by Nancy Coulmas. Motion approved by voice vote.
5. PRP
3627--Second Baccalaureate Degree--Second
James Matta, Jonathan Lincoln, and Margaret Till presented their independent research regarding options for this policy. Members expressed their deep appreciation for the research and requested time to review it. Julie Kontos motioned to move the Agenda and was seconded by Robert Gates. The motion to move the agenda was approved by voice vote.
6. Announcements:
Julie Kontos
announced that the second pre-finalist candidate for Provost has been invited
to campus. She hoped that
7. Open Forum
No items.
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
made by Robert Gates, seconded by Julie Kontos.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at
James Matta, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
John Riley, Ph.D., Chairperson, BUCC
Sonja C. Westover, Clerk
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23, 2005 Meeting
John Riley called the 248th session of the
Present: Gloria Cohen-Dion, Nancy Coulmas, Brenda Cromley, Michelle Ficca, Robert Gates, Ervene Gulley, Julie Kontos, Christopher Hallen, John Hranitz, Stephen Markell, James Matta, Gunther Lange, John Riley, Ann Stokes, Margaret Till, Mike Traher (student), and Diana Zoelle.
Absent: Brian Ballenger (student).
1. Approval
of Agenda:
John Riley stated that the Department of Geography and Geosciences has removed this course from the Agenda. They will bring it to the BUCC at the same time they have a change in major requirements. The Agenda was approved as corrected by consensus.
2. Approval
of Minutes: Minutes of
The Minutes were approved by consensus.
3. Chair Remarks:
No remarks.
4. Course Proposals:
A. Languages and Cultures
Tabled
a. Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Motion was made by Christopher Hallen to remove this item from the table and approve it. Motion was seconded by Gloria Cohen-Dion. Members commented on the professional quality of the proposal. Luke Springman thanked Dean Liu and Jim Matta for their help in creating a proposal that would represent BU well when sent to SSHE. Motion approved by voice vote.