Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee Meeting
Minutes from March 25, 2010
Members Present: Jim Thompson – Chair (Veterinary Medicine), Mark Chidister (Design), Vern Schaefer (Engineering), Eric Marsh (Student GPSS), Rob Wallace (Liberal Arts & Sciences), Roger Smith (Human Sciences), Carolyn Payne (Graduate College), Locke Karriker (Veterinary Medicine), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Sree Nilakanta (Business) Laura Doehring (Registrar)
Guests: Karen Zunkel (Provost), Doug Jacobson (Elec Eng/Cp Eng), Julie Rursch (Elec Eng/Cp Eng
1. The meeting was called to order at 1:10 pm in 107 Lab of Mechanics
2. Minutes from March 11 were unanimously approved.
Old Business
1. Catalog Editing Process
- Deadlines for the 2011-2013 University Catalog remain as originally published although some flexibility exists. Contact Char Hulsebus if you need extra time.
- The university will proceed to implement a one-year catalog. It was noted that time faculty and staff spend on curricular and catalog matters would increase sharply since the work normally accomplished in two years would need to be compressed to one year.
2. Business College approval of Bachelor of Industrial Design
Mark Chidister presented a memo from Associate Dean of Business Kay Palan that indicates the College of Business Curriculum Committee’s support of the proposed Bachelor of Industrial Design. Chidister also presented a curriculum sheet for the proposed degree and indicated that business courses included were illustrative; students enrolled in the BID program would be strongly encouraged to also take minors in Business and/or Engineering Studies. Any business or engineering courses taken would be consistent with requirements outlined in those minors. A motion to approve the Bachelor of Industrial Design program was seconded and passed.
3. Library 160
Rob Wallace is still attempting to access this course’s content.
New Business
1. Clarification of U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives approval
- Colleges are charged with approving courses that should be included in the list of those that satisfy the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives requirements; there is no longer a required university-level approval.
- Char Hulsebus must receive a copy of the appropriate form with signatures to include approved courses to the university list. No supportive documentation required, just a copy of the form.
2. Proposed shift of NCORE course from USt 290N to USt 321 via Experimental Course
Karen Zunkel requested that the course NCORE Scholars: Race and Ethnicity in U.S. be renumbered from USt 290N to USt 321 via the Experimental Course mechanism. Originally offered as an independent study, it has grown into a fully developed course and been offered that way for many years. Motion to approve USt 321 was seconded and passed.
3. Bachelors degree in Information and Computer Engineering Technology
- Doug Jacobson and Julie Rursch discussed the proposed Bachelor of Information and Computer Technology degree that responds to market demand, industry support, and House File 815 which relates to articulation agreements between public postsecondary institutions for the purpose of creating new applied science degrees.
- The proposal is for an applied science degree, different class of degree accredited by a different commission than ISU’s existing engineering degrees.
- Colleges Business and of Liberal Arts and Sciences expressed concerns about course overlaps with MIS and Computer Science. Jacobson indicated that there is no intent to create new duplicative courses. Meetings with both colleges are pending.
- FSCC expressed strong support for this new degree but moved to table this item until concerns from LAS and Business were resolved. The motion was seconded and passed.
Future Meetings
April 8
April 22
Minutes from March 11
Attending: Jim Thompson – Chair (Vet Med), Jared Danielson (Vet Med), Mark Chidister (Design), Dave. Holger (EVPP Office), Annette O'Connor (Grad Council/CCCC, Vern Schaefer (Eng.: taking minutes), Eric Marsh (Student GPSS), RobWallace (LAS), Roger Smith (Human Sci), Diane Rupp (Registrar’s Office).
Guests: Marwan Ghandour (Architecture), Doug Johnston (Landscape Architecture)
Meeting called to order by Chair Thompson at 1:10 pm.
Minutes from the FSCC meeting of 4 February 2010 were reviewed, grammatical corrections suggested and change Engineering Technology to Industrial Design; motion to approve; seconded; motion passed, minutes of 4 February 2010 meeting approved.
Minutes from the FSCC meeting of 18 February 2010 were reviewed; motion to approve; seconded; motion passed, minutes of 18 February 2010 meeting approved.
Old Business
1. Catalog Editing Process
Holger provided comments on catalog editing process, noted recent email about one-year catalog. Discussion is occurring on whether to make one-year catalog permanent. No decision made yet, likely to be made a year from now. Issues with degree audits and other items. Software is under consideration; should handle most issues. Staggered changes in colleges might be developed. Since the catalog is a contractual relationship with students there will be a finalized date for matriculation, defined catalog eligibility for graduation. Noted that a one-year catalog does involve more time for faculty and departments.
2. Business College approval of Bachelor of Industrial Design
Tabled.
3. Library 160
General discussion following up on Library 160 presentation of last meeting. Library 160 has more meat now than previously. Difficulty still exists in incorporating Lib 160 into future courses. Our goal should be to encourage continued growth of Information Literacy. Wallace will follow up with Olivia Madison and Susan Vega-Garcia.
New Business
1. Clarification of U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Approval
Tabled.
2. M.S. in Architecture
Marwan Ghandour from Architecture presented request for M.S. in Architecture. This is an area of growth for the college and a M.S. in Architecture is recommended by the National Architectural Accreditation Board. This degree will consolidate two research degrees and clearly delineate the accredited professional degree and the post-professional research degree. Motion to approve; seconded; motion passed, M.S. in Architecture approved.
3. M.S. in Landscape Architecture
4. M.L.A. Accreditation Request
Items 3 and 4 being related, they were combined for discussion. Doug Johnston from the Department of Landscape Architecture presented the requests for a M.S. in Landscape Architecture and the M.L.A. Accreditation request. The proposed degree renames the current master’s degree and the department is recasting its existing master’s degree (MLA) to become an accredited professional degree. The new proposed degree would become the research degree. Motion to approve both requests; seconded; motion passed, M.S. in Landscape Architecture and M.L.A. Accreditation request approved.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 PM; the next FSCC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25th.
Meeting Minutes Feb. 4 2010
Present:
Jim Thompson – Chair (Vet Med), Sree Nilakanta (Business), Mark Chidister (Design), Eric Marsh (Student GPSS), Vern Schaefer (Engineering), Lee Burras (Ag and Life Sci), Carolyn S. Payne (Grad Coll), Robert Wallace (LAS), Luke Karricker (Vet Med), Roger Smith (Human Sci), Diane Rupp (Registrar’s Office), Char Hulsebus (Registrar)
Guests: Raj Raman (ABE), Roger Baer (Des)
Minutes from previous meeting was presented for approval. It was moved and approved without changes.
New Business:
Prof. Raj Raman of ABE presented the arguments for a Graduate minor in Biorenewable Chemicals. Following the presentation and a brief discussion, the proposal was moved and seconded for approval. The committee unanimously voted to approve.
The committee discussed and agreed on the need to make clear the process of approval needed for programs. The sequence of tasks associated with the approval process concerning the Applied Computing program had become unclear and hence the need for clarity.
College of Design presented proposals for a new undergraduate degree program on Industrial Design. The presentation discussed the rationale and institutional support. The programs appeal to students, potential audience for the program, its relationship to other majors in the college, as well as cross college curricular demands were discussed. Since the program calls for support from College of Business, it was suggested that such support be shown via a letter of approval from the College of Business. It was moved and seconded to approve the proposal with a contingency that a letter of approval be received from College of Business. The motion was approved unanimously.
Old Business:
Catalog Editing:
Char discussed the tasks and activities (process) needed to get catalog edits done. A sample document showing the edit formats will be sent to academic units. Colleges will determine how these edits will be performed. It was also pointed out that future catalog directions are being discussed. Char also pointed out that the due dates are for guidance.
In other matters, Rob Wallace raised the issue of prerequisites, especially as it affects Math courses, and their impact on course scheduling and staffing. The committee felt that it is an issue that needs to be brought to the Advising Council.
Having no other issues, the meeting adjourned.
January 28, 2010
107 Lab of Mechanics
Present: Jim Thompson-Chair (Vet Med), William Marsh (Student GPSS), Char Hulsebus (Registrar’s Office), Lee Burras (AgricLS.), Carolyn Payne (Grad. College), Roger Smith (Human Sci.), Rob Wallace (LAS), Mark Chidister (Design), Jared Danielson (Vet Med), Vern Schaefer (Eng.), Sree Nilakanta (Bus), Diane Rupp (Registrar’s Office)
Guest: Gary Mirka (IMSE)
Summary of meeting:
1. Opening. Jim Thompson called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm
2. Minutes. ACTION: Vern Schaefer moved, Sree Nilakanta seconded, approval of the December 1, 2009, minutes – passed unanimously.
New Business
3. Engineering Sales Minor. Gary Mirka (IMSE) explained the Program Proposal for Engineering Sales Minor explaining the need for the minor since engineers are well equipped technically but often are asked to sell products and need additional education. It was explained that students will take several courses in marketing. It was pointed out that Mkt 340 required Econ 101 and Mirka indicated he would discuss this prerequisite with the Marketing Department and if the prerequisite was needed, make sure engineering students were aware of that. It was explained that 30% negative vote by the college faculty was perceived primarily as a vote against adding any new programs in the college in these difficult economic times.
ACTION: It was moved by Vern Schaefer, seconded by Lee Burras, to approve the proposed minor – passed unanimously.
4. Biorenewable Chemicals Minor.
ACTION: It was moved by Lee Burras, seconded by Mark Chidister, to table the proposed minor – passed unanimously.
Old Business
5. Catalog editing. Char Hulsebus reported that she had given a 25 minute demonstration to the LAS editors, curriculum coordinators, and other interested individuals on the catalog editing system. She also indicated that there was a video available. Rob Wallace stated that the presentation was very helpful and well received. Hulsebus said that she would be willing to give the presentation to other interested groups if asked.
6. Catalog changes. Rob Wallace brought up the topic of catalog changes for the 2011- 2013 catalog which initiated a discussion of varied catalog issues. With the current budget problems and anticipated organizational restructuring, as well as the announced Feb. 5 date for proposed changes in programs to the FSCC, many questions were asked. Would it be possible or wise to continue the 2009-2011 for an additional year? Could a website be established to indicate organizational changes and new or deleted programs instead of a new edition of the catalog? After lengthy discussion about sending the wrong message to students and the public, truth in advertising, timing in working with the Board of Regents about restructuring, issues with assisting students in completing closed programs, the Faculty Handbook regulations on closing programs, and other issues, it was stated that we have never been in this situation before and there is uncertainty about the processes that would be followed. We need to be flexible. Generally the feeling was that we need to continue the catalog editing process and timelines as established until we have been directed to do differently.
7. Library 160. Jim Thompson indicated that the library staff had met individually with all the colleges, except for Veterinary Medicine and the Graduate College, about their concerns with the Library 160 class. They are close to having their revised materials on line for a pilot section. Dean Madison is requesting to come back to the FSCC for further discussion. Thompson will arrange that in the near future. (Feb. 18)
8. Faculty/Course Evaluations. Rob Wallace introduced the topic of faculty evaluations to the group and asked if they could not be put on line. He thought that the timing for the current evaluations takes too long. It was mentioned that Vet Med is currently doing their evaluations online and Human Sciences is ready to pilot test an online system this spring.
9. Closing. Jim Thompson adjourned the meeting at 1:56 pm.
Future Meetings:
These are all Thursdays from 1:10-2:00PM in 107 LOM
February 4
February 18
March 11
March 25
April 8
April 22
December 01, 2009
107 Laboratory of Mechanics
Committee Members present
Jim Thompson (Chair), Mark Chidister, Laura Doering, David Holger, Char Hulsebus, Locke Karriker, William Marsh, Sree Nilakanta, Annette O’Connor, Carolyn Payne, Diane Rupp, Vern Schaefer, Roger Smith, Rob Wallace, Lee Burras (acting secretary)
Guests present
Ann Sobiech-Munson, Robert Bosselman
Meeting summary
- Prof. Thompson called meeting to order at 1:08 pm.
- Prof. Chidister moved and Prof. Nilakanta seconded approval of the November 03 minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
- Ms. Hulsebus updated the committee on editing the 2011-2013 bulletin, mentioning:
- Colleges will need to act upon courses identified as having not been taught over the past two catalog cycles. A list of those courses will be distributed by the Registrar’s Office to the Colleges soon. Ms. Doering and Prof. Thompson reminded the committee that our default policy is to remove such courses unless a program petitions otherwise.
- Colleges will need to decide which Experimental Courses are to become regularly listed courses in the 2011-2013 Bulletin. The Registrar’s Office will give the Colleges a list of eligible experimental courses in the near future.
- Committee members are encouraged to help the Registrar’s Office identify all appropriate Bulletin Editors.
- Prof. Thompson reported that representatives from the Library College have met with each College Curriculum Committee except Agriculture & Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Graduate in order to provide information and get feedback on Lib 160, Library Instruction. Prof. Burras mentioned the Library-Agriculture meeting is December 18. It is unnecessary for Library to meet with the Veterinary Medicine or Graduate Colleges. Following the December 18 meeting, representatives from Library and the English Department will evaluate possible synergies between Lib 160 and Engl 150 and 250, Critical Thinking & Communication and Written, Oral, Visual and Electronic Communication, respectively. Subsequently Library representatives will meet with this committee.
- Prof. Sobiech-Munson explained the rationale and breadth of support behind the proposed minor in “Critical Studies in Design.” Prof. Chidister moved and Prof. Schaefer seconded a motion for approval of the minor. The motion passed unanimously at about 1:15 pm. (This item was planned for “New Business” but discussed early in the meeting to respect Prof. Sobiech-Munson’s time.)
- Prof. Thompson summarized the proposed Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, pointing out no additional resources were be requested and that it had department, college and Graduate Council support. Prof. Chidister suggested the Board of Regents might question how 40 additional graduate students could be incorporated into the department without affecting resources. Prof. Schaefer explained students in the program simply need coursework and the likely impact will be increasing departmental graduate course enrollments from, say, 10 to 20. He also noted that increasingly US engineering programs build the Master’s degree solely around courses while the PhD remains the outlet for independent research-based education. Prof. Chidister and Provost Holger recommended the proposal be slightly modified to note student tuition will likely cover any new costs the program incurs. Prof. Smith moved and Prof. Chidister seconded a motion of approval of the degree program contingent on two friendly suggestions: addition of a resource statement regarding tuition and changing the starting date to Fall 2010. The motion passed with unanimous support.
- Prof. Thompson summarized the proposed Master of Engineering in Information Assurance, noting the College vote received 89% faculty support. Prof. Schaefer moved and Prof. O’Connor seconded a motion for its approval with the similar friendly suggestions as in the previous item. The motion was approved by unanimous vote at 1:30 p.m.
- Prof. Thompson explained the proposed non-thesis Master of Engineering Material Science and Engineering, noting it was well supported by the College having been approved by 87% of the faculty. Prof. O’Connor moved and Prof. Schaefer seconded a motion that the committee approve the ME in MSE. Prof. Smith asked if a projected enrollment of eight students after seven years was reasonable. Prof. Wallace asked if the projection could be increased. Provost Holger and Prof. Schaefer answered this program will not require additional resources while complementing the already successful research activities and PhD and MS with thesis degrees offered by the department. Following additional discussion Prof. Thompson took the vote. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
- Prof. Bosselman, Chair of the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, & Hospitality Management, explained the proposed BS degree in Event Management. He told us it is well received by his college. He noted on-campus and throughout society there is a growing demand for professionals knowledgeable in organizing and implementing events yet few universities outside of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the University of Central Florida offer a degree directly focused upon event management. He pointed out a number of local entities are interested in working with ISU on this program. Ms. Doering asked if the program was largely about dining or covered all aspects of events. Prof. Bosselman said that while food is central to many events the students in this program would develop competencies in all aspects of event decision-making. Ms. Doering asked if practicums could tie into major local events such as the Special Olympics. Prof. Bosselman give an affirmative answer as well as noting that Dining Services Director Nancy Levandowski is a strong supporter and likely practicum employer. Provost Holger and Ms. Doering asked about ties with community colleges. Prof. Bosselman noted ongoing favorable discussions with both Kirkwood Community College and Des Moines Area Community College. It is unclear how technical credits will be used. Provost Holger asked if this proposal was on the Board of Regents list of possible new programs. Prof. Smith said he thinks so. Prof. Bosselman said he was waiting for feedback from the College of Business Curriculum Committee. Prof. Nilakanta said Business would discuss it soon, cautiously speculating the proposal will not generate controversy within his college.
- Prof. Wallace moved and Prof. Chidister seconded a motion to approve the proposed degree contingent upon the Human Sciences Curriculum Committee and Business Curriculum Committee respectively approve it. The motion passed unanimously at 1:40 pm.
- Prof. Wallace noted the proposed minor in “Event Management” as being consistent with the major. He moved and Prof. Smith seconded a motion for its approval with the contingency the major is approved. Motion passed unanimously.
- Prof. Thompson summarized the proposal for a graduate minor in “Applied Scientific Computing,” noting it has been approved by the respective Engineering committees and the Graduate Council. Prof. Wallace said Liberal Arts and Sciences is supportive of the minor although they were unsure if two new faculty were essential to its creation. Prof. Schaefer said he didn’t know but he, Prof. O’Connor and Ms. Payne each suggested the existing faculty could adequately implement this minor. Prof. Chidister asked if it was intentional to list the possibility of assistantships, scholarships and such for a minor. Provost Holger and Ms. Payne said these sometimes are available with interdepartmental minors. Prof. Schaefer moved and Prof. Nilakanta seconded a motion to approve this minor. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
- At 1:44 pm Prof. Thompson explained that Business wanted to discontinue its MS in Business because of extremely low enrollment, i.e., one student currently enrolled and he will soon graduate. All appropriate committees within Business and the Graduate College have approved its elimination. Prof. Wallace moved and Prof. Chidister seconded that the MS in Business be expunged from the records. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Closing
- In closing, Provost Holger reminded the committee that only the Board of Regents decides when programs start and end. Hence, we should remind our colleagues to not update webpages, documents and such prematurely. Prof. Thompson said he will take the action items discussed in this meeting to the Council on Academic Affairs next week. Prof. Wallace and Prof. Schaefer said they would be bringing forward certificates and/or minors to the group at our next meeting.
Prof. Thompson thanked the committee for its work this semester. He adjourned the meeting at 1:48 pm.
November 3, 2009
Present: Jim Thompson (Chair), Char Hulsebus, Rob Wallace, Eric Marsh, Greg Welt for Roger Smith, Carolyn Payne, Dave Holger, Sree Nilakanta, Mark Chidister, Diane Rupp, Locke Karriker, Annette O’Connor
1. Meeting was called to order @ 1:10 pm in 107 Lab of Mechanics
2. Minutes from October 20, 2009
Correction: the words “but ISU is not” were deleted from the last line of the 4th paragraph that begins with “Dave Holger.”
Motion: Approve corrected minutes. Motion was seconded and approved.
Old Business:
1. Catalog editing process
The list of catalog editors is posted on the FSCC web site -- send any changes to Char.
Paul Castlebury from Engineering has developed a tutorial for the catalog editing system. Char is working with him to refine the tutorial which may eliminate the need for classroom training.
2. Review of interdisciplinary proposals
Not yet ready for FSCC review.
3. Library 160
No decision has been made about whether faculty can enroll in 160. Jim will pursue this.
4. Revision of forms for experimental courses and new proposals
Concern was expressed about the lack of central oversight of or registry for new x-courses to ensure content is appropriate for the disciplinary expertise of the offering department. Discussed how a list of experimental courses could be created and posted so that college representatives can keep track of what is being proposed. Agreed to post course numbers and titles for the time being until an electronic approval system is created. A proposal for making this occur will be brought to the next meeting.
5. Automatic waiver for veterans with 3 months service out of country passed the Faculty Senate
6. Minor in Nuclear Engineering.
KSU was simply gathering information and not formally requesting that we create a minor.
New Business:
1. Minors listed separately
Motion: Create a list of undergraduate and graduate minors to be available through the Registrar, Catalog, and Admissions web sites. Motion was seconded and approved.
2. Coursework only Masters programs in Engineering
Motion: The three new Masters of Engineering programs being proposed -- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering Degree in Information Assurance, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering -- should be sent back to the College of Engineering and resubmitted to the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee in the appropriate format required by the Board of Regents. Motion was seconded and approved.
3. Motion to adjourn was seconded and approved.
Next meeting: November 17
October 20, 2009
Present: Jim Thompson (Chair), Char Hulsebus, Rob Wallace, Eric Marsh, Roger Smith, Carolyn Payne, Lee Burrow, Dave Holger, Sree Nilakanta
Meeting was called to order and minutes of the previous meeting was approved.
Char Hulsebus announced that the catalog editing system is now open. Experimental courses can go into the new catalog. Any new but required courses need not be experimental in the new catalog. For a current catalog, even a new required course has to be listed as experimental. Departments and Colleges should know that new faculty with unique and new expertise can offer a new course without the experimental label. But proper justification must be included.
The committee members commented on the need for more choices in the experimental course form, especially to select different modes of classes. All experimental courses that are offered will be circulated via pdf/Excel documents. Registrar’s office is trying to get all the listing up to date.
Dave Holger remarked that faculty may introduce new courses anytime during the academic year, thus approaching the idea of a continuous catalog. He also noted that University Iowa and University of Northern Iowa are moving to an e-catalog.
The committee discussed issues related to “inter-disciplinary” programs. Members expressed that program documents must clearly identify a “lead” discipline which will lead the review and follow-up with the rest of the participants. Using a shared electronic site and a list of all contacts for the program are deemed necessary.
Action: Develop a new template and form for new inter-disciplinary programs. This should also cover inter-disciplinary certificates.
In other action, the committee heard a proposal for Ag-business minor. The proposal did not require approval by the FSCC.
The use of “pre” designation for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies was discussed. Because there is no change in the curricular requirements no further action is required from the FSCC.
The meeting is adjourned. Next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3.
October 13, 2009
Present: Jim Thompson, Chair, Jared Danielson, Vet Med; Jon Turk, GSB; Eric Marsh, GPSS; Mark Chidister, Design; Locke Karriker, Vet Med; Roger Smith, Human Sciences; Annette O’Connor, Grad College Curriculum Committee; Lee Burras, Agriculture and Life Sciences; Carolyn Payne, Graduate College; Sree Nilakanta, College of Business; Vern Schaefer, College of Engineering; Laura Doering, Registrar; Rob Wallace, LAS
- Call to order 1:10 pm in 107 Lab of Mechanics
Review of Minutes from September 29, 2009 -- Motion to approve (Mark Chidister) second Locke Karriker – unanimous APPROVED.
Old Business:
- Library 160 discussion progress
There was some discussion of Library 160. Currently feedback is being obtained from various departments and colleges regarding the utility of this course from their perspectives. Rob Wallace indicated that LAS questions the value of this as a university-wide requirement. He recommended that he and other interested committee members seek the opportunity to take Library 160 to learn about the content and pedagogical style.
New Business:
- Proposal to discontinue M.S. in Business (attached)
It is not necessary for us to vote on this.
- Establishing a Single Undergraduate Major in Supply Chain Management (SCM) Through the Merger of Existing Undergraduate Majors in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) (attached proposal including experimental course)
Mark Chidister, moved to approve establishing the single major as proposed. Vern Schaefer seconded. The vote was unanimous - Approved.
- Department of Logistics, Operations, and Management Information Systems (LOMIS) to Department of supply Chain and Information Systems. (attached) The Faculty Senate is only advisory on name changes.
Our committee can advise on name changes, but does not approve, however, . Vern moved support of name change, Roger Smith and Mark Chidister, second. Unanimously approved.
- Other new business
a. Laura Doering distributed the criteria for graduate and undergraduate students to be approved to participate early in the graduation ceremony. This is simply an FYI item.
Rob Wallace moved to support the criteria, Locke Karriker, seconded. Endorsed by Unanimous vote.
Announcements
- There was a request by the Academic Affairs Council to edit the Experimental Course Form. We need to continue to provide suggestions regarding the form.
- There was continued discussion of the process for establishing interdisciplinary majors, minors, certificates, etc. The academic affairs council was concerned that if the process were streamlined, colleges would not be able to review. They want to ensure that all involved or affected colleges be allowed to review such proposed changes. Rob Wallace suggested an electronic solution for this process, similar to the catalog review process. It was generally felt that this would be both feasible and beneficial. It was proposed that we edit our document regarding this process for review at our next meeting.
- The nuclear engineering proposal from last meeting will be considered by the Mechanical Engineering Dept., and then by the college.
- Next meeting October 20.
September 29, 2009
Present: Jim Thompson-Chair (Vet Med), Laura Doering (Registrar’s Office), Eric Marsh (Student Rep), Char Hulsebus (Registrar’s Office), Lee Burras (AgricLS.), Carolyn Payne (Grad. College), Roger Smith (Human Sci.), Roy Tirthankar (Business), Rob Wallace (LAS), Mark Chidister (Design), Carolyn Payne (Grad), Jared Danielson (Vet Med), Vern Schaefer (Eng.), Dave Holger (Prov.), Roger Smith (Hum.Sci), Sree Nilakanta (Bus), Diane Rupp (Registrar’s Office)
Introductions of attendees
Catalog editing
Char Hulsebus reported that the 2011-2013 Catalog editing site is now online (http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/fscc/) and Access+ will be used to do the actual editing. The course editing section will open in early January and should be completed by colleges and approved by the curriculum coordinator by June 1, 2010. Char encouraged departments to have new programs and major curricular changes completed by spring 2010. She also indicated that it would be advantageous to departments to have degree audit templates completed by spring 2011.
Experimental Course approval process
Char Hulsebus briefly discussed the Experimental Course approval process and indicated that the course will only be used for U.S. Diversity and Internationalization credits if the appropriate box is check at the time of submittal. She reminded the group to be sure to supply all signatures requested. The Registrar’s Office will retain the original front page and the individual College Dean’s Office will keep the documentation.
She indicated that there is consideration on campus of moving the form to an electronic one using Access+. Responsibility for these forms is moving from Barb Hotchkiss to Julie Fichtner. Char indicated that it is anticipated that the forms will be scanned and kept in the Registrar’s Office and only returned to the College Curriculum Coordinator upon request. ACTION: She requested that all Curriculum Chairs review the Experimental Course Form to see if all the appropriate information is requested or any changes needed to the form and report back to Diane Rupp.
Declaring a minor, after the Bachelor’s Degree is awarded
Laura Doering stated that p. 38 of the Catalog discusses minors. She said that some ISU graduates have returned and completed minors after they have graduated but suggested that the process be more clearly documented in the Catalog. No action was taken.
Nuclear Engineering minor offered to non-ISU graduates
Laura Doering indicated that there has been a request from Kansas State and the Big XII Nuclear Engineering Consortium to offer a minor in the field to students from K-State. Discussion followed which included comments that minors have always been attached to other degrees and have been complementary, not “stand alone.” It was also suggested that maybe certificates could be used, but it was mentioned that “certificates” were not highly valued in engineering, compared to minors. Vern Schaefer will take this to the College of Engineering and if they want to pursue this they will submit a proposal to FSCC to consider.
Undergraduate Certificates
Laura Doering shared that p.38 of the Catalog lists the requirements for undergraduate certificates. ACTION: Mark Chidister moved, Vern Schaefer seconded, APPROVED: Change the language, p. 38 #10, from “A notation of a completed certificate will be made on a student’s transcript” to “A notation of a completed certificate will be made on a student’s transcript and a printed certificate will be awarded.”
Name changes for Majors in AESHM
ACTION: Mark Chidister moved, Jared Danielson seconded, APPROVED: Change the name of majors Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Production (undergraduate) to Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.
ACTION: Mark Chidister moved, Jared Danielson seconded, APPROVED: Change the names of majors Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (undergraduate) to Hospitality Management.
Announcements/comments:
Dave Holger mentioned that criteria are under development to describe who is eligible to go through commencement but actually obtain their degree at another time. This will not come to the FSCC.
Future Meetings:
These are all Tuesdays from 1:10-2:00PM in 107 LOM
October 13
October 20
November 3
November 17
December 1
The meeting was adjourned.
