Faculty
Senate Curriculum Committee Minutes
2001-2002
Minutes for April 23, 2002
Committee members introduced themselves: Ken Kruempel (chair), Brad Skaar, Bill David, Carl Anderson, John Van Ast, Jim Kurtenbach, Greg Palermo, Sedahlia Crase, Char Hulsebus and Howard Shapiro.
Guests: Tom Richard
1. The minutes of the April 9, 2002 FSCC meeting were approved.
2. Announcements: Ken Kruempel made the following announcements:
a) Committee members were urged to be certain all repeatable courses found on
the list distributed by Kruempel are so designated when reviewing catalog copy.
Exception: 290 and 490 courses do not need this designation.
b) There will be a meeting of the Faculty Senate leadership about ISUComm on
April 24.
c) The final report of the subcommittee reviewing the US Diversity and International
Perspectives requirements will be released before the end of the semester. The
subcommittee also plans to distribute a faculty survey regarding the current
requirement.
d) The next meeting of the Academic Affairs Council is April 25.
3. S02-21 Dr. Tom Richard presented the proposal for a new M.S. MS & PhD in Biorenewable Resources and Technology (BR&T). It will be an interdepartmental graduate program. At the request of the Graduate College Curriculum Committee, a governance document was added to the proposal.
Concerns about the proposal raised by members of the FSCC included:
1. Why should enrollment in the program be restricted to students whose graduate
study is in a departmental specifically designated in the proposal?
The following text was added to section 8a of the proposal to clarify the issue
of student eligibility:
After “Microbiology” add: “The list of departments will expand
as other faculty join the BR&T program. The chair of the student’s
POS Committee must be a member of the BR&T faculty.”
After “…for this program.” Add “See Appendix B”
2. Shouldn’t the fact that existing faculty and laboratory
resources must be reallocated to implement this program be mentioned. The following
wording will be added to section 9b:
Begin the paragraph with: “To support this program, some faculty and research
resources will be reappropriated.”
Shapiro agreed to help Richard massage text regarding this issue in the Regents
Questions section.
Palermo moved that the FSCC approve the proposal incorporating minor clarifications and changes to sections 8a and 9a, and that it be forwarded to the Academic Affairs Council as expeditiously as possible. Motion passed
S02-19 International Perspectives: HRIM 487/587 Fine Dining Management (formerly on the list as a 2 credit course, but now a 3 credit course)
Crase moved approval of the inclusion of HRIM 487/587 on the International Perspectives list. Motion carried with three negative votes.
S02-20 International Perspectives: A Ecl 496A/596A Animal Ecology
Travel, A. International
Booth moved approval of the inclusion of A Ecl 496A/596A on the International
Perspectives list. Motion carried.
Van Ast moved that Kruempel be empowered to act on behalf of the FSCC during the summer. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. The Committee will reconvene in the fall, 2002.
Submitted by
William David
With assistance of Sedahlia Crase
Members present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Laura Doering (Registrar), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Larry Booth (Vet Med), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS), William David (LAS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), John Van Ast (Education).
1. The minutes from April 2, 2002 were reviewed and corrected as follows: the first word in #1 was misspelled and the fifth of six paragraphs in #1 should be omitted. The minutes stood approved.
2. Announcements by Kruempel:
a. Three items previously approved by FSCC will be on the Faculty Senate consent
agenda on 4/9/02.
b. During summer Kruempel does the business necessary to move the items that
come up, but the committee does not convene.
3. S02-18: International Perspectives: Ger 378. Kruempel presented the item; David indicated that this course was previously taught as Ger 370 and is an outgrowth of Ger 370, which is allowed under international perspectives. Motion by Van Ast, seconded by Anderson to approve this course on the list for international perspectives.
4. S02-19: International Perspectives: HRIM 487/587. This course was previously on the list, then off, and now a request to be back on. We will review it next time.
5. S02-7: ISUComm: Ken explained that we had sent the ISUComm catalog proposal (English Proficiency Policy) and the budget statement to the Academic Council some time ago, which was early for the catalog proposal. Since that was so early, he was concerned that we need a cover letter to them explaining what we had done, so he drafted such a statement. That draft covered 5 areas which FSCC had dealt with in relation to the catalog copy: (a) expanded philosophy statement, (b) 104/105 remaining along with two experimental foundation courses, (c) full implementation in the 2005-07 catalog, (d) continuing communication about upper level courses, and (e) replacing references to certification with assessment. The group reviewed the draft and after some discussion a motion was made by Crase, seconded by Skaar, to have Kruempel send the statement to the Academic Council with the noted attachments.
6. Doering updated the group on the diversity and international perspectives subgroup's progress. RISE personnel (Kevin Saunders and Mack Shelley) are working with the subgroup. Faculty groups were formed and are finished; groundwork was laid for the student focus groups and those have probably started. She explained the selection process for students and faculty.
7. Kruempel pointed out that Biology is reorganizing with one major and several specializations; they would like to use the Interdisciplinary Studies statement (ISU Bulletin, p. 268) about identification of specializations on the diploma as a model for their program, but that was not a blanket approval by the Regents.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Sedahlia Jasper Crase, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Faculty Senate Curriculum
Committee
Minutes for April 2,2002
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), John Van Ast (Education)), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), William David (LAS), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar)
Review of minutes of March 12,2002. Van Ast moved approval. Seconded by Chase. Passed.
1. Announcements. Kruempel announced that he and Shapiro met with Dennis Peterson, Director of the Office of International Educational Services to discuss the use of ISU courses taught abroad to meet the International Perspectives Requirement. The courses of concern are those which are not on the approved IP list, and it is unclear what, if any, special requirements are included to meet the IP requirement other than the location of the offering. This summer 80 to 90 such courses are being offered. Peterson will send a list to FSCC.
The submitted material for the proposed Food Safety Minor did not include faculty vitae. These will be inserted in a revised proposal before FSCC will consider.
A student submitted a request for a major in Library Science. This has been forwarded to the Dean of Library Services for consideration. This is the first known request that has originated with a student.
There are still 3 items approved by FSCC that will be on the agenda for Faculty Senate at the April 9 meeting.
A question has been raised about the diploma given for the interdisciplinary major in LAS. The catalog says it will be on the diploma. Kruempel is looking into it.
2. S02-16 Proposal to add CRP 290, World Cities and Globalization to the list
of approved International Perspectives Courses. This is an existing course.
David asked how a course like this has a number that is reserved for independent
study. David moved approval of the request with the suggestion that they consider
changing the course number. Seconded by Chase. Passed.
3. S02-17 Proposal for a concurrent BS/MS degree in accounting. This was approved by the Graduate Curriculum Committee last year, but had never been considered by FSCC for the undergraduate program. Kurtenbach explained that Iowa law requires 150 college credit hours in order to receive their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate. The proposal would allow students to do this in a shorter time period. The courses required for this degree program have open spaces for these students. Van Ast moved approval. Seconded by Booth. Passed
4. S02-7 Continued discussion of ISU Comm. The LAS Curriculum Committee had passed a resolution asking that ISU Comm be considered as a new curriculum with the required review processes before being included in the ISU Catalog. This issue is generating considerable discussion in the Academic Affairs Council and will probably do so in Faculty Senate. Since FSCC has already passed a resolution in support of the proposals, no further decisions were made.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:01PM
Respectively
Submitted:
Carl E. Anderson
Members present: Ken Kruempel
(chair), Sedhalia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Larry
Booth (Ved Med), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Dayle Nickerson (for John Van Ast,
Education), Bill David (LAS), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), Laura Doering (Registrar),
Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Ben White (Registrar), Greg Palermo (Design)
Guests: Michael Mendelson (ISUComm), Mary Huba (ISU Comm), Marty Graham (English),
Pat Murphy (Food Science), Jean Anderson (Food Science), Greg Miller (Agriculture)
Call to order, 2:10 PM
1. Minutes from 2/26
Approved
Minutes from 3/5 approved with one correction. Michael Mendelson asked that
the second item 4 on page two reference to "U Comm" be changed to
read "ISUComm"
2. Announcements
Ken Kruempel reminded the committee that the revised "Report of Courses
Not Taught" has been distributed. He asked members to encourage their college
committees to review their courses and remember the "Rule of Thumb"
regarding the report to the Board of Regents is to show that the number of courses
added is equal to the number of courses dropped.
The revised minor in Chinese Studies will be on the March 14 agenda of the Academic
Affairs Council. The recommended changes have been made, including a letter
of support from Grinnell College. Kruempel asked Char Hulsebus to put the minor
on the FSCC website.
3. S02-7 ISUComm discussion
with Michael Mendelson and Mary Huba
Copies of the revised Proposed Catalog Copy of ISUComm were distributed to members
along with cost estimates for the foundation courses. Mendelson pointed out
the revisions that were made upon request of the committee.
Discussion:
Concern was expressed regarding the responsibility statement in the Upper-Level
Curricula section. With the new statement added, Kruempel questioned whether
or not any responsibility for verification/certification remained. Huba felt
that if departments continually assess their curricula and make changes based
on data, the competencies will be there and be evident. Marty Graham said she
has received calls regarding the word "certification" and that faculty
are reluctant to want to take responsibility for such without quantifiable data.
Kruempel asked for college responses and support for ISUComm.
- Bill David reported that very few faculty on the LAS Representative Assembly
had paid any attention to the initiative and knew very little about it, therefore,
he was relucted to vote.
- Agriculture reported a good deal of awareness and support.
- Business and Education stated college support.
- Engineering was supportive with concern for funding.
Brad Skaar moved to approve the catalog copy of the Communication Proficiency
Policy and send it to the Faculty Senate for inclusion in the 2003-05 catalog
(seconded by Kurtenbach).
Discussion:
Kurtenbach stressed the importance of having the statement of communication
proficiency in the catalog in order for progress to continue on the initiative.
David asked for discussion/clarification of "Cost Estimates".
Mendelson noted that the hand-out was only a calculation of what having no test-out
available and the reduction of class size from 26 to 21 would mean fiscally.
Mary Huba encouraged the committee to take into consideration the likelihood
of UComm courses being linked to Learning Communities which have shown to have
a direct affect on retention.
Motion passed with LAS abstaining.
Mendelson assured the committee that communication will continue between ISUComm
and the FSCC.
Huba reported that the focus groups for US Diversity and International Perspective
assessment are meeting and going very well.
4. S02-15 Food Safety
Minor
Pat Murphy and Jean Anderson discussed the importance of the minor for students
in all three affected colleges: Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences and
Vet Med. It is an interdepartmental minor that will appeal to majors primarily
in food science, microbiology and hotel, restaurant and institutional management.
The student demand and interest is high and will provide access to jobs that
have not been available because of the absence of knowledge in this field.
Concern was raised that letters of support from the college deans were not included
in the proposal. Murphy promised to include them.
Both Murphy and Brad Skaar indicated that there are 20-30 students in both food
science and animal science that have indicated a strong interest in this minor.
Kruempel reviewed minor requirements as stated in the catalog; Murphy indicated
that students would not have any problem meeting those requirements with what
they already take in their major and the additional courses that will be offered/required.
Several members asked for clarification regarding the need or no need for new
faculty. Murphy stated that while new faculty are not necessary, they will be
asking for new lines under the Provost's New Initiatives funding. Additional
faculty would enhance the minor but their absence would not have a direct affect.
Brad Skaar moved to accept the proposal for Food Safety Minor (seconded by Larry
Booth).
Discussion:
The committee asked Murphy to re-word #9 in the proposal regarding the Resources.
Motion passed unanimously.
Kruempel reviewed the steps that will be taken in the approval process and said
it is possible for the minor to be included in the 03-05 catalog if approved
by this summer.
Murphy will forward to Kruempel the letters of support from the college deans
to be included in the proposal. He will forward the proposal without the other
letters with the understanding that they will be needed before the minor proposal
goes to the Regents.
5. S02-12 Proposal to
discontinue B.S. in Professional Agriculture.
Skaar summarized the 2/19/02 discussion of discontinuing the program and the
concern that was raised that the proposal did not properly convey the rationale
for discontinuation. The committee asked that the proposal be re-written to
address their concerns.
Greg Miller presented the revised proposal and noted the addition of the support
from the Dean of the College of Agriculture.
Polermo moved for discontinuation of the B.S. degree in professional Agriculture
(Seconded by Crase).
Discussion:
Concern was given regarding Point #4, first paragraph, third sentence that it
did not make sense nor seem to convey anything to the proposal. Miller agreed
to re-write the sentence or delete it.
The motion was amended to approve discontinuation of the program pending the
changing of the wording as stated above.
Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted:
Dayle Nickerson
3/13/02
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair),
Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), John Van Ast (Education), Sedahlia Jasper Crase
(FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Gregory Palermo
(Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), William David (LAS), Carl Anderson (Engineering),
Laura Doering ( Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Deanna Jordan (Registrar).
Guests for Item 3: Michael Mendelson, Mary Huba, Margaret Graham.
Call to order, 2:10 PM
1) Minutes from 2/26 tabled until next meeting.
2) Announcements:
Review of known future action items:
· Discontinue Professional Ag * revision not ready
· Chinese Studies Minor - revisions by next Monday
· Initiate Food Safety Minor
· Courses Not Taught Report - to be revised
· Greenlee School (LAS) -- new "Strategic Communication" program,
name and prefix changes; would include existing Advertising, Communication Studies
majors and option in Public Relations. Determined that we needed to see material
regarding all of the preceding. Greenlee proposal not likely to be in this catalog
-- appears to require Regent's approval.
3) ISU Comm:
M. Mendelson reported on the mission and activities of ISU Comm for this academic
year. Their work, and the developmental work of the past two academic years,
is summarized in the "Progress Report..." dated February 2002. That
report outlines learning outcomes, pedagogical theory, supporting curricular
designs, a multi-year experimentation and phase-in strategy, an administrative
structure for ISU Comm, and proposed "General Catalog" text.
ISU Comm representatives
put before the FSCC three basic issues:
1) Language changes in the "Principles" listed on the back cover of
the report.
2) Guidance and action (support, non-support, suggestions) regarding the curricular
concepts being proposed (i.e., U Comm 112, U Comm 212, U Comm 290, & communication
distribution across the university in upper division courses). Bottom line:
from FSCC's perspective, is there general approval of U Comm plan, & should
ISU Comm continue to develop curricular designs, and initiate experimental courses
as first steps in implementing U Comm in academic 02-03?
3) Guidance and action (approve, revise, disapprove) catalog language proposed for 2003-2005 catalog on the back page of the report. This last is in the context of current English Proficiency language in the catalog on page 54. (It was noted that front of the catalog material did not have to be approved until September of 2002. Courses and curricular objectives, if they are to be in the catalog need to be approved this May.)
Lively discussion ensued thereafter. (It is difficult for the recorder to determine
if the questions were actually asked prior to the discussion, or if the essence
of the questions came to light as a result of the discussion.) The discussion
elided concerns regarding catalog copy, administrative and operations questions,
faculty and financial resource questions, and curricular design into a singular
knot. Unknotting the knot, we arrived at a plan of action:
1) FSCC to meet with ISU Comm representatives for up to two hours at its next
regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12th.
2) ISU Comm to develop revised catalog copy, in particular deleting references to specific new courses in numbered items 2 & 3, and reframing numbered item 3 and linking it directly to the second set of five bulleted items. This approach would enable publication of:
a) the principles (First
Part including the 5 bulleted items);
b) revision of numbered items 1 & 2 deleting course names, enabling communication
objectives to be met with current courses while paving the way for new courses;
c) statement of university commitment to communication teaching/learning throughout
all majors on campus.
3) FSCC to take action on catalog copy
4) FSCC to take action on support/non-support of continued curricular design and experimental course offerings consistent with moving the university toward implementation of ISU Comm.
5) FSCC to determine if supporting administrative/operations/faculty and financial resource materials consistent with the materials normally presented with new minors & majors -- which constitute the closest models for such a sweeping curricular intervention with its own administrative structure -- should be provided and when that material would be in order. Offer critique/guidance/assistance regarding same. (It was noted that the FSCC regularly reviews not only the learning outcomes & curricular designs of programs, but also their faculty and financial resource administrative plans -- consistent with Regent's expectations.)
Adjournment at 3:15 PM.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 12th, at 2:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gregory Palermo
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Dayle Nickerson for John Van Ast, (Education), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), William David (LAS), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Char Hulsebus (Registrar's office), Deanna Jordan (Registrar's office), Laura Doering (Registrar), Gregory Palermo (Design)
1. Call to order, 2:12 p.m.
2. Minutes from February 19, 2002 were approved with minor revision
3. Char Huselbus introduced Deanna Jordan, Degree Audit Specialist in the Registrar's office
4. Ken Kruempel led discussions of the following items:
4.1. A meeting with the ISUComm leadership is scheduled for a one hour meeting on Tuesday, March 5. Faculty members are encouraged to register for the ISUComm information forum on Thursday, February 28.
4.2. Academic Affairs Council
is meeting on Thursday, February 28. The will address the following FSCC items:
4.2.1. Discontinuation of Health Studies Minor
4.2.2. Discontinuation of Secondary Major in Agricultural Extension Education
4.2.3. Discontinuation of B.S. in Community Health Education
4.2.4. Name Change of B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science to B.S. in Health
& Human Performance
4.2.5. Post-Audit Review of Environmental Science Major
4.2.6. Name Change of major from Child and Family Services to Child, Adult,
and Family Services
5. S02-04 International Perspectives: French 275X Contemporary France. The course was unanimously approved as an International Perspectives elective following minor discussion. Bill David, motion; Greg Palermo second.
6. S02-05 US Diversity: LA 272 Introduction to Landscape Architectural Theory: Cultural Landscapes of the Midwest. Greg Palermo provided an overview of the course and noted that the department is proposing US Diversity credit, and not International Perspectives credit, for the course. Discussion focused upon whether the FSCC should continue to approve courses for US Diversity and International Perspectives, given the fact that the Subcommittee has not completed their study of the requirements. Discussion also addressed whether the course adequately addresses the degree of diversity found in the US. The committee approved Item S02-05 as a US Diversity elective by a vote of seven for approval and one opposing approval. Sedahlia Jasper Crase, motion; Larry Booth, second.
7. S02-13 US Diversity: WS 420X Issues in Women's Health and Reproduction. Bill David provided an overview of the course. Following discussion the course was unanimously approved as an US Diversity elective. Sedahlia Jasper Crase, motion; Greg Palermo, second.
8. S02-14 International Perspective: Religion 242 History of Christianity. Following discussion similar to that of Item 6, above, the course was unanimously approved as an International Perspective elective. Bill David, motion; Sedahlia Jasper Crase, second.
9. Laura Doering noted that she and Leigh Elsberry will complete the revised list of "courses not taught" within the next week.
10. The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jim Kurtenbach, Recorder
Members Present: Ken Kruempel
(chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin
White (Registrar), Laura Doering (Registrar) Carl Anderson (Engineering), Larry
Booth (Vet Med), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), William David (LAS), Jim
Kurtenbach (Business), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), John
Van Ast (Education).
Guests Present: Greg Miller (Agriculture Education and Studies), William Crumpton
(Environmental Sciences Program)
1. Review of minutes from February 5, 2002. Minutes were approved as corrected.
2. Announcements by Kruempel:
a. Reminded committee that the February 15 deadline is approaching for program
changes to be submitted to the FSCC. Kruempel asked for notification of proposals
that might be coming to him before the next meeting so that an agenda can be
planned.
b. Requested that plans be made by committee members for a two hour meeting
on February 19 so that the large load of proposals could be considered. A two
hour meeting for February 19 was proposed. The room was announced as 210 Beardshear.
c. The Graduate College Handbook is being edited and if members wish to review
the changes, they can contact Kruempel. However, input should be channeled through
one's college representative to the Graduate College Curriculum Committee.
3. F01-17: Post Audit Review for Environmental Science Program. A revised draft of the review was presented. An overview of the review was presented by William Crumpton. He commented on the positive results of the program. David moved (seconded by Palmero) for favorable acceptance of the report. The motion passed unanimously.
4. S02-06: Discontinuation of the Undergraduate Major in Agriculture Extension Education. Greg Miller overviewed the reasons for the proposal, focusing primarily upon the lack of participation by students and the lack of demand for graduates with this degree. Skaar moved (seconded by Booth) to accept the proposal. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Hulsebus noted that the curriculum section of the 03-05 catalog is now available from the registrar's website for review by departments. Edits are not due until fall. However, departments can begin editing now if they wish. Van Ast expressed concern that the courses and curriculum sections of the catalog are intertwined, and so cautioned members to review each in the context of the other to ensure consistency.
6. Kruempel led a discussion concerning the "Courses Not Taught" report from the registrars office. The discussion centered on the thought that if courses are listed in the catalog but not routinely taught that students might perceive this as false advertising and misleading. Doering indicated that some courses might need to stay on the list even if infrequently taught because it is easier to offer a course if the number is already on the books, rather than having to create a new number each time the course needs to be offered. Kruempel also indicated that some departments have a rather large percentage of their courses included on this list, and these departments in particular should seriously review the list for necessary editing. Doering emphasized that departments should take the report seriously.
Doering asked for the committee's opinion whether the normal exclusions to the "Courses Not Taught" list should be included so as to stimulate regular review by departments.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Brad Skaar, College of Agriculture
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), John Van Ast, (Education), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), William David (LAS), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Laura Doering (Registrar), Gregory Palermo (Design)
Guests: Ali Mu (LAS), Frank Mariner (LAS), Jerry Thomas (LAS), Robert Martin (Agriculture), Wade Miller (Agriculture)
1. Call to order, 2:15 p.m.
2. Minutes from February 12, 2002 were approved with minor revision (motion by John Van Ast, second by Carl Anderson)
3. Ken Kruempel led discussions of the following items:
3.1. A meeting with the
ISUComm leadership will be scheduled on Tuesday, March 5, or the next available
date. Faculty members are encouraged to register for the ISUComm information
forum on Thursday, February 28.
3.2. Bill David inquired as to whether the proposal for a BA in Classical Studies,
approved by the Faculty Senate Fall 2000, is moving forward for approval by
the Board of Regents. Howard Shapiro indicated that the President and the Provost
have placed the proposal on hold due to concerns about proposing new degree
programs to the Board of Regents at a time when other programs are being eliminated
due to budget constraints.
3.3. Brad Skaar will check on progress in Agriculture on the proposal for a
minor degree in Food Safety.
3.4. Ken Kruempel noted that Engineering has approved a cross-discipline proposal
for an MS and a Ph.D. in Biorenewable Resources. Agriculture and LAS are approvals
are in-process.
3.5. Ken Kruempel noted that a cross-discipline proposal for an MS in Enterprise
Computing and Information Engineering (Business and IMSE) is moving forward.
4. S02-08 Ali Mu and Frank
Mariner provided the rationale for an undergraduate minor in Chinese Studies.
The committee unanimously approved the proposal (motion by John Van Ast, second
by Sedahlia Jasper Crase) subject the proposal being rewritten to:
4.1. Stress current academic work at ISU that focuses on interaction among faculty
with respect to studies in Chinese language and culture;
4.2. Include a request for a letter from Grinnell College in support of the
proposal;
4.3. Elaborate on the proposed interaction with the existing program at the
University of Iowa, e.g., ICN courses; and,
4.4. Incorporate additional information on interaction with the proposed Des
Moines Chinese Cultural Center.
5. S02-09 Jerry Thomas provided the rationale for elimination of the BS in Community Health Education. Primary focus of the discussion was on the difficulty in recruiting and retaining faculty members to maintain a high-quality program.
6. S02-10 Jerry Thomas provided the rationale to rename the BS in Exercise Sport Science as the BS in Health and Human Performance. The rationale is consistent with guidance from the FSCC to only use the option of a name change if the content and coverage of the degree is substantially unchanged.
Following discussion, Items 5 and 6 were unanimously approved in a single motion (motion by Carl Anderson, seconded by Gregory Palermo).
7. S02-11 Sedahlia Jasper Crase presented the proposal to rename the BS in Child
and Family Services as the BS in Child, Adult and Family Services. The proposal
was unanimously accepted following discussion. The rationale to rename the degree
is consistent with guidance from the FSCC to only use the option of a name change
if the content and coverage of the degree is substantially unchanged. (Motion
by Greg Palermo; second by Brad Skaar.)
8. S02-12 Robert Martin
and Wade Miller presented the proposal to discontinue the BS in Professional
Agriculture. Greg Palermo moved to reject the proposal for discontinuance until
the College of Agriculture rewrites the proposal to address the following issues
(Bill David seconded):
8.1. Provision of a more detailed history of the degree and rationale for the
elimination;
8.2. Clarification of the number of graduates from the program;
8.3. Clarification of the lack of progress in completing the program by candidates;
8.4. Evidence of the lack of commitment on the part of students to finish the
program;
8.5. Evidence on the resource implications in maintaining the program
8.5.1. Evidence of the reduced revenue to Agriculture due to the pricing structure
of extension courses; and,
8.5.2. Evidence of the out-of-State tuition loss by Agriculture due to the pricing
as an extension service, including clear and concise portrayal of the number
of in-state and out-of-state enrollments in the program.
9. Laura Doering noted that the list of "courses not taught" is in the process of being printed for distribution to the FSCC for our colleges.
10. The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jim Kurtenbach, Recorder.
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Larry Booth (Vet Med), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS), William David (LAS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), Dayle Nickerson (Education), and Guests: Mary Meier (Health and Human Performance), Frank Schabel (Health Studies) and Mary Huba (Assistant Vice Provost)
1. Review of minutes from January, 22, 2002. A revision to paragraph 3 was proposed by William David to read: "While all the regents universities have music, theatre and some have dance majors, this is the only program which integrates all three." The minutes were approved as corrected.
2. Announcements by Ken
Kruempel:
a. The president of the Faculty Senate would like all post-audit reports (Regents
Post-Audit Review Questions) to be approved by the various Faculty Senate committees
before going to the Provost and Board of Regents.
b. The Post-audit Report for the MS in Agronomy is coming due and the Agronomy
Department has been notified.
c. The Graduate Council took action last week to change the requirements for
students in concurrent degree programs to read: Students in concurrent degree
programs may apply, subject to Program of Study Committee approval, up to 6
credits of major or non-major graduate credit courses used to fulfill the requirement
for a Bachelors degree to a Masters degree program of study.
3. SO2-3: Mary Huba provided an update on the proposal for modifying the course approval process for the U.S. Diversity and International Perspective requirements. Mary informed the committee that a graduate student was hired to begin working on the faculty survey, conducting focus groups with students and experts, and collection and analysis of data. The goal was to collect data this semester. There was considerable discussion about the order and priority of the learning outcomes, but no specific recommendations were made at this time. It was agreed that the Ad Hoc Diversity Evaluation Committee was on the right track and should continue with its work.
With regard to the proposal for modifying the International Course Approval Process, the subcommittee recommended that the FSCC appoint a group of individuals to clarify and update the rationale for the international requirement and develop more focused learning outcomes. After some discussion, it was agreed that Howard Shapiro should approach the Council on International Programs for a suggested list of names.
4. S02-2: Mary Meier, program director for Athletic Training in the Department of Health and Human Performance, attended the meeting as a resource person regarding the proposal to discontinue the undergraduate minor in Athletic Training. She reiterated the reasons submitted in the proposal and pointed out that students no longer took this option because it did not meet the necessary certification requirements from the CAAHEP. A motion was made to approve the discontinuation proposal by Greg Palermo and seconded by Carl Anderson. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously.
5. S02-1: Frank Schabel, Coordinator of Health Studies, attended the meeting
as a resource person for the proposal to discontinue the Minor in Health Studies.
Frank pointed out that it was not the desire of the Department to drop the minor,
but rather a necessity due to budgetary constraints, and reduced faculty numbers.
The limited number of course offerings, and the priority given to students in
the major, have made it difficult for students to get into the courses they
need to complete the minor. Sedalia Crase expressed concern that elimination
of the minor might lead to elimination of courses in the future that would impact
the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Concern was also raised that the
document stated that there was no major impact of the discontinuance on other
programs. Some felt that the loss of the minor may impact the major in several
ways. Greg Palermo made a motion to accept the proposal for discontinuance with
the provision that the impact statement be revised. The motion was seconded
by Jim Kurtenbach. The motion passed with one dissenting vote by Sedalia Crase.
6. Char made an announcement
that the Catalog Editing Forms were now available on the FSCC website.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Larry Booth, College of Veterinary Medicine
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Larry Booth (Vet Med), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS), William David (LAS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), John Van Ast (Education), Guest Jane Cox (Theatre).
1. Review of minutes of December 13, 2001. Two typing errors, both in item 4, were noted. In mid paragraph, "college coordinator who can then" (not them). In the last sentence, "there is no" (not not). The minutes were approved by consensus.
2. Announcements (all by
Kruempel):
a. The subcommittee reviewing U.S. Diversity/International Perspectives received
funded at the amount requested ($3300.00) from the Faculty Senate Executive
Board.
b. Kruempel has received a listing of the S-F grading policy, exceptions to
the policy, and a listing of all S-F courses. He will forward it to FSCC members.
c. Pete Riley, member of the Student Abroad and Advisory Committee, has expressed
concern about the new configuration of Mat E 391X and 392X and how it will impact
his group's assessmet of 10% of the study abroad fee (3 vs. 6 credits)
d. The test out time for some courses (e.g., English 105) was set in the evening
to avoid conflicts with classes; now there is conflict with night courses. They
will try to resolve the conflict with an alternative date for the test out.
e. Kruempel cannot attend ISUComm this term since he teaches when it meets (Friday
3:30-5). Crase volunteered to attend.
3. Kruempel introduced Jane Cox who gave an overview of the B.A. in Performing Arts as part of the post-audit report. While all the regents universities have music and theatre majors and some have a dance major, ISU's B.A. in Performing Arts is the only undergraduate program that integrates all three. Enrollments have exceeded expectations. Motion by David to approve, seconded by Van Ast. Passed. Report will go to the Faculty Senate, then to Vice Provost Shapiro, and then to the Board of Regents.
4. Kruempel introduced the editing guidelines from the Registrar's office. Motion by Anderson, seconded by David, to approve. Motion passed.
5. Related to catalog, Kruempel:
a. reminded the group to sign up for the catalog editing workshop, scheduled
for Valentine's Day;
b. talked about the spread sheet of Courses and Programs, explaining how each
college representative is in charge of the parts so indicated;
c. asked whether we would like web courses identified as a separate section
of the catalog (The response was "no.").
6. Next meeting is Tuesday, January 29, 2:10-3 in Lab of Mechanics.
Crase, Recorder
Amendments added January 29, 2002
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), John Van Ast (Education)), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), Peter Mattila for William David (LAS)(David came late), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Laura Doering ( Registrar), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Guest Mary Huba (Asst. Vice Provost)
1. Review of minutes of November 15, 2001. Van Ast moved approval. Seconded by Chase. Passed.
2. Announcements. Kruempel announced that a report from ISUComm will be coming out soon.
3. F01-18 Proposal for the Evaluation of the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives requirements. Mary Huba reported for the ad-hoc committee (Ingrid Adams, William David, Laura Doering, Mary Huba, Brad Skaar, John VanAst, Ben White). A proposal was sent to the full committee on 11/29. The ad-hoc committee has met 4 times, once with people involved with the original development of the requirement. Mary handed out a shorter focused proposal. Committee discussion encouraged inclusion of a wide variety of experts in the focus groups, including people currently teaching courses used to meet the requirements. The Faculty Senate, in 1995, stipulated that an evaluation was to be done in 2002, so that this initiative is in line with that. The ad-hoc committee suggested contracting with the Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) to collect the data. The estimated cost is $3300. There was discussion about when results were needed to make any changes in these requirements for the new catalog. Changes in the catalog statement about the requirements (page 55 in the current catalog) can be made in the Fall of 2002 for the next catalog. Huba will contact RISE about firm prices to do the survey. Van Ast moved that the FSCC endorse the proposal dated 11/29/01 and the focused proposal dated 12/12/01 and recommend funding by the Faculty Senate. Seconded by Kurtenbach. The motion passed unanimously. Kruempel will take this recommendation to the Faculty Senate.
4. F01-14 2003-2005 Catalog Editing Guidelines. Suggestions for changes, (sent as e-mail attachment on 12/7, 12 pages). Char Hulsebus led the discussion. Some changes have been made since the 12/7 version was sent to FSCC. Char pointed out that, since the Catalog is no longer being mailed out, we no longer need to refer to it as a "Bulletin", so it is to be called the Iowa State University Catalog. The list of College Curriculum Coordinators will be updated before the Guidelines are made available to the faculty. The heading on Process for Filing an Objection has a typo error, which will be corrected. In that section the reference to sending written objections to the departmental committee chair should be replaced by the college coordinator who can then forward it to the appropriate departmental committee, since objectors probably don't know who the departmental chairs are. In the section on Process for Reporting Resolution the copy to the Vice-Provost will be removed. In the section on Course Description Guidelines it was pointed out that courses offered for Satisfactory/Fail grading must be included in the course description. There are courses that are allowed as exceptions where both graded and S/F grading is allowed. Doering will send the list of current exceptions to Kruempel who will forward it to the committee. Colleges should check the list of reserved course numbers. If any other reserved numbers should be included, Hulsebus should be contacted. A revised draft of the guidelines will be sent to the committee for approval. The approved version will be available on the FSCC Web Page (http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/fscc/). This editing web site is only available from ISU System Computers. Otherwise there is no restriction on access.
5. F01-19 International Perspectives Honors Courses Hon 322J and Hon 322F. Larry Booth moved acceptance; Jim Kurtenbach seconded. Passed
6. F01-19 U.S. Diversity Honors Courses Hon 322C and Hon 322E. William David moved acceptance; Sedahlia Jasper Crase seconded. Passed
7. F01-15 Suggestion to remove the semester of offering of a course from the catalog. Char indicated that some students complain because the semester of offering sometimes is not followed. It is already optional. Crase reported strong support from FCS/HDFS for continuation of inclusion of semester offering information in the catalog description for use by advisors. Kurtenbach indicated support from the Business College for not having this information included in the catalog. There was some discussion about the catalog as a contract. Shapiro pointed out that there is wording in the catalog that it is not a contract. Crase moved to endorse keeping the semester designation in the catalog description. Palermo seconded. Passed.
8. F01-13 U.S. Diversity for Mat E 391X and International Perspectives for Mat E. 392X. Material had been sent out previously. Anderson passed out changes requested by the Mat E department involving a new allocation of the 6 credits to be 3 cr for each course. Crase moved acceptance of Mat E 391X for U.S. Diversity Credit (3cr) and Mat E. 392X for International Perspectives Credit (3cr). Anderson seconded. Passed with one abstention.
The meeting had run past 5PM so no further business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.
The next meeting will be in 2002. Kruempel requested schedules for next semester from all committee members before departing at the end of this semester.
Respectively Submitted:
Carl E. Anderson
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Dayle Nickerson (for John Van Ast (Education)), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Gregory Palermo (Design), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), William David (LAS), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Laura Doering ( Registrar), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar).
Call to order, 3:14 PM
1) Minutes from November 1, 2001, approved with minor correction "TES/AL" in lieu of "TESL" in item 9 (moved W. David).
2) Announcements:
A) Repeatable Courses. Distributed to FSCC after last meeting. Be alert to catalog text editing: repeatable courses should be described as such in the catalog if they are not already.
B) Course Not Taught. In preparation for the next catalog the Registrar's office has begun a review of courses in the catalog that have not been taught in the past to catalog cycles. they will be identified and the colleges need to take specific action to retain or remove.
C) Revision to form for US Diversity/International Perspectives. Consensus was determined after a request by the Chair indicated no countervailing expressions to the proposal that: "Submission dates be deleted from the form and that a sentence guiding the sequence of approvals be added, in accordance with the sample provided at the meeting."
D) ISU Comm has requested survey input by Monday the 19th: reminder to those in attendance. It is expected that the recommendations of the ISUComm Comm will be brought to the FSCC for consideration. H. Shapiro concurred with this assumption.
3) Budget and Deleted Programs. ALERT: As a result of strategic responses to the budget cuts and the president's call for differential cuts and enhancements, certain programs may be eliminated from the university degree offerings. The magnitude of such potential changes has not been identified. Program retirement requires Regent's (Fun with alliteration in the minutes, eh?) approval and significant preparation. A copy of the procedures was distributed at the meeting. These may be found at: <www.vpundergraduate.iastate.edu/documents/discontinuation.doc>.
Much ado about whether timing will allow for inclusion in or deletion from the next catalog: the colleges need to have their materials ready by Feb. 15, '02 to meet the Regent's approval cycle.
4) F01-7. Motion by Skaar, 2nd by David, passed unanimously: That experimental course SusAg 597x Global Seminar: Environment and Sustainable Food Systems be accepted for inclusion in the list of courses meeting "International Perspectives."
5) F01-8. Discussion in a committee of the whole concerning modifying the Experimental Course Request form to eliminate due dates, or to modify references to the discontinued previously published Schedule of Classes, etc. After passions waxed and waned with considerable circularity, a final determination by the Chair: Those wishing to propose changes to the form should prepare proposals to that effect along with rationale. The FSCC will consider those that it receives. No time limit or due date set. Accepted by common assent of the FSCC.
6) F01-11. Motion by David, 2nd by Booth, passed unanimously: That experimental course Chin 302X Advanced Chinese Readings be accepted for inclusion in the list of courses meeting "International Perspectives."
7) F01-12. Motion by David, 2nd by Anderson, passed unanimously: That experimental course Chin375X China Today be accepted for inclusion in the list of courses meeting "International Perspectives."
8) Other Business:
The FSCC Subcommittee regarding International Perspectives/US Diversity in the curriculum has been meeting. The principle mission of the task group is to determine the objectives underlying requiring these studies at the time of framing and approving their inclusion in the curriculum, and to determine outcomes effectiveness. A report is due during the week of November 26th. The FSCC will consider this report at its next meeting thereafter.
Adjournment at 4:40 PM.
Next meeting: Thursday, December 13th, at 3:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gregory Palermo
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), John Van Ast, (Education), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Ingrid Adams (GSS), Brad Skaar (Agriculture), Ed Powell (for William David (LAS)),
Laura Doering ( Registrar),
For limited discussion of Items 6 and 9, below.
Bill David (LAS), For limited discussion of Item 9, below.
1. Call to order, 3:15 p.m.
2. Minutes from October 18, 2001 approved with minor revision (Moved by John Van Ast, seconded by Kurtenbach, passed unanimous)
3. Ken Kruempel noted that the MS VDPAM was forwarded, with minor revisions, to the Board of Regents. No further action by the FSCC is required.
4. F 01-03 John Van Ast noted that the F 01-03 proposal to add HgEd 569x for international diversity credit was withdrawn. No further action by the FSCC is required.
5. F01-07 Brad Skaar noted, amidst discussion by the committee, that F01-07, SusAg 597x, needs clarification of the course description and eligibility requirements. F01-07 was tabled and will be brought forward at a later date.
6. The committee discussed the deadline for submission of experimental course forms. Laura Doering noted that it would be advantageous to keep the deadline at a date that is prior to registration, e.g., October 01 for Spring Semester courses, so that the experimental courses may be advertised. Some discussion by the committee addressed the concern that experimental courses are begun prior to any approval by the FSCC.
One proposal is that experimental course forms must be submitted to the FSCC at least 30 days prior to the end of the semester. The FSCC will undertake additional discussion at the November 15 meeting and expects to vote upon a deadline proposal at that time.
7. The FSCC discussed whether the deadlines on the US Diversity and International Perspectives forms are necessary. No action was taken at this time.
8. F 01-09 Ken Kruempel discussed an inconsistency with University policy in the ISU catalogue that requires 15 credits of free electives for double majors. This requirement had been removed from another section of the ISU catalogue in 1998 and appears to have been left in the catalogue on page 54 through an oversight.
The committee unanimously voted to eliminate the terminology on page 54, column 2, paragraph 1, that reads: "Each major in a double major must include a minimum of fifteen credits not simultaneously used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement." (motion by John Van Ast, seconded by Sedahlia Jasper Crase).
9. F 01-10 Ken Kruempel noted that he had sent a message to the Board of Regents to request clarification on the use of program name changes, e.g., from an area of specialization, such as the English TES/AL program, to a Major in English as a Foreign Language. Ken requested the FSCC input as to when a name change should constitute a request for a new program and when a request constitutes a simple name change.
Larry Booth proposed programs requesting a name change provide a two column
summary that lists the requirements of the old program in one column and the
requirements of the new program in a second column so that a point-by-point
comparison may be made of the two programs. In this fashion, each request for
a name change may be discussed and evaluated. The committee did not vote, but
accepted this proposal as a reasonable request for programs requesting name
changes.
10. The committee adjourned at 4:25 p.m.The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 3:10 p.m. in 210 Beardshear Hall
Respectfully submitted by Jim Kurtenbach, College of Business
Faculty Senate
Curriculum Committee
Minutes for October 18, 2001 Meeting (corrected)
Present: Ken Kruempel (chair), Howard Shapiro (Vice Provost), Dayle Nickerson (subst. For J. Van Ast, Education), Sedahlia Jasper Crase (FCS/HDFS), Jim Kurtenbach (Business), Larry Booth (Vet. Med), Ingrid Adams (GSS), Laura Doering ( Registrar), Benjamin White (Registrar), Bill David (LAS), Char Hulsebus (Registrar), Carl Anderson (Engineering), Brad Skaar (Agriculture).
Guests: Mary Huba, Vice Provost Office
1. Ingrid Adams was introduced as the newest member to the committee as the representative from the Graduate Student Senate.
2. a. Dr. Mary Huba, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs presented to the group. She overviewed some of the data and assessment tools that are currently being implemented and that are available on the ISU campus to address topics of diversity and internationalization. She utilized one handout entitled, " Available University-Wide Assessment Data Related to Diversity/Internationalization" as a discussion outline.
b. Laura Doering, Registrar's Office discussed data source possibilities on the same issues that may be available from her office.
c. It was concluded that a sub-committee would investigate assessment strategies that would characterize the effectiveness of the International Intensives Requirement of undergraduates at ISU. The sub-committee is to include Ingrid Adams, John Van Ast, Laura Doering, Brad Skaar. Ken Kruempel offered to contact Mary Huba and ask for her participation, and if she might convene the sub-committee.
3. Ken Kruempel reminded the committee that the Office of Vice Provost of Undergraduate Programs and Dr. Shapiro are scheduled for a review by the Provost.
4. The Minutes of the October 4, 2001 meeting of the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee were read. A call for corrections was made. It was moved (Carl Anderson) and seconded (Bill David) to approve the minutes with the correction of name spellings. The motion approved unanimously.
5. F01-03: Internationalizing Institutions of Higher Education (as discussed after having been tabled in the previous meeting. It was decided to leave the business tabled until the next meeting until further clarification of the ways in which the International Perspectives credits would be met.
6. F01-06: Developmental Anthropology (Anthr 436X/536X) as proposed. It was moved (Bill David) and seconded (Jim Kurtenbach) that the proposal be accepted. Concerns about the clarity of outcomes expression (Skaar) and lack of internationally related wording in the course description were expressed. The motion passed unanimously.
7. a. For the benefit of the committee, Ken Kruempel conducted a roundtable discussion of the means by which each college curriculum committee reviews and accepts/rejects experimental courses.
b. For the benefit of the committee, a discussion ensued on the use of the "purple sheets" announcing the establishment of experimental courses.
c. Ken Kruempel asked each committee member to review the registrar's web page with specific reference to procedures on the proposals and submission of experimental courses.
8. Ken Kruempel indicated that when a program wishes to rename itself, the proper procedure is to submit this proposal as a new program, but to be certain to note clearly that the change is only a name change - not a content change. This is to expedite the review process. Howard Shapiro indicated that submission of a new program request might cause more challenges in acceptance as the proposal passes on its way to the Regents because of hesitancy to add new programs.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at 3:10 p.m. in 210 Beardshear Hall
Respectfully submitted by Brad Skaar, College of Agriculture
Members present: Ken Kruempel, chair; Carl Anderson, Engineering; Jean Anderson (subsitituted for Sedahlia Crase), Family and Consumer Sciences; Larry Booth, Veterinary Medicine; Brian Coree, Academic Affairs Council; William David, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Jim Kurtenbach, Business; Gregory Palermo, Design; Brad Skaar, Agriculture; Howard Shapiro, Vice-Provost; John Van Ast, Education; and Ben White, Registrar.
Guests: there were no guests that the recorder could recall.
1. The minutes of the September 20, 2001 FSCC meeting, prepared by William David, were moved to approve by Brian Coree and seconded by John Van Ast. Minutes were approved with corrections. William David will submit corrected 9/20/2001 minutes to the chair. Nice job, Bill.
2. Announcements:
a.The FSCC functions as the curriculum committee for university studies
b.Because Animal Science is a major, there can also be an Animal Science minor.
Since all the paper work has been completed for the Animal Science minor, the
last step for approval is the College of Agriculture Curriculum Committee. FSCC
does not need to approve. Note: If a department has a major, it may choose not
to have a minor.
c.Experimental courses not in the 2001-2003 ISU Bulletin: Ken Kruempel provided
a handout of courses not in bulletin with solutions. Greg Palermo moved to approve
and William David seconded motion - approved. Thank you, Ken.
3. F01-3 International Perspectives: HgEd 569X International Institutions of Higher Education. After discussion regarding the lack of international perspectives focus, John Van Ast requested the consideration for approval be tabled until further clarity. John Van Ast will visit with the author - Victor Udin - and report on 10/18/2001.
4. F01-4 International Perspectives:
Thtre 393F International Story Telling Workshop
William David's motion to accept the request was seconded by Greg Palermo, the
motion passed.
5. F01-5 Catalog schedule and responsibility. John Van Ast made the motion and Brad Skaar seconded to accept the 2003-2005 catalog schedule and responsibility list. Motion passed. Note: Ken Kruempel indicated that it is the responsibility of the members of the FSCC to pass on the schedule and responsibility list to each department. Note: Greg Palermo had to leave early due to a previous engagement. The FSCC unanimously approved the motion that Greg would bring "treats" to the 10/18/2001 FSCC meeting. Nice job Char and Ken.
6. Other Business
a.Mat E 392X proposal for approval for both International Perspectives and US.
Diversity credit. Carl Anderson and Ken Kruempel will visit with mat E representatives
to a) clarify intent, and b) strengthen outcomes and experiences to clarify
International Perspectives and U.S. Diversity intent.
b.Brad Skaar asked "What is the role of the FSCC to assess the spirit of
U. S. Diversity and International Perspectives course outcomes…?"
Discussion followed focusing on several themes:
I.We have no outcomes assessment data
II.There is interest in defining "core outcomes' for U.S. Diversity and
International Perspectives courses/experiences.
7. Adjournment: the meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
8. The next meeting is October 18, 2001, same time, same place.
Submitted by J. Van Ast, College of Education, 10/8/2001
Minutes for September 20, 2001
Committee members introduced themselves: Ken Kruempel (chair), Brad Skaar, Bill David, Carl Anderson, Benjamin White, John Van Ast, Jim Kurtenbach, Brian Coree, Sedahlia Crase, Char Hulsebus and Howard Shapiro.
Guests: Gary Osweiler, Robert Holland, and Nancy Bevin
1. The minutes of the April 16, 2001 FSCC meeting, prepared under duress by the Chair, were approved.
2. Announcements: Ken Kruempel
made the following announcements:
a. Future Fall Semester meeting dates are Oct.4, Oct. 18, Nov.1, Nov.15, Nov.29,
and Dec. 13.
b. A new Experimental Course Proposal form is now available, which adds a box
to indicate whether a special course fee will be charged. Also, Kruempel reminded
the Committee that new as well as recirculated previously offered experimental
course forms must be submitted on the newest form, and not include additional
pages.
3. F01-1 Dr. Robert Holland presented the proposal for a new M.S. in Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine. VDPAM is a relatively new department, which has graduate students currently earning degrees with related departments.
Concerns about the proposal
raised by members of the FSCC included:
1. Have departments which teach support and related courses cited in the proposal
indicated they can accommodate additional students in the new graduate program?
Holland said departments had indicated they could.
2. Had VDPAM requested letters of support from relevant departments at the other
Regent's institutions, possibly including the SUI Medical School?
3. Letters from cooperating programs should be solicited and included with the
proposal.
4. The non-thesis option of the proposed degree describes projected "off-campus"
student study and research activity (see page five). At what institutions would
this take place?
5. The Objectives section (page two) mingles program and student objectives
and outcomes. They should be clearly delineated separately in the document.
Also, student outcomes should describe levels of learning beyond "understanding".
6. Shapiro offered his Office's assistance in revising the "Estimated (Incremental)
Costs" section of the proposal to include more clearly information of interest
to the Regents.
Van Ast moved and ? seconded that the proposal, including revisions suggested by the FSCC, be approved. Motion passed
F01-2 Dr. Nancy Bevin, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, presented information about the new Life in Iowa program. The program originated in ISU Extension and will emphasize experiential learning in small Iowa communities for approximately thirty students. As proposed, it would include a one-credit orientation course during spring semester, a three-credit Community Service practicum and a four-credit apprenticeship during the summer, and a one -credit reflection course during the semester following the practicum and Community Service activities. Funding for student salaries earned during the practicum are available. The twelve credit grouping of courses is proposed as four experimental courses under the University Studies designator. Eventually, after an incubation period, the courses would be transferred to one or more ISU academic departments.
The FSCC must act as "Curriculum
Committee" for all such courses. Concerns of members of the FSCC included
1. Whether it is appropriate to provide ISU academic credit for students doing
what appears to be a "summer job."
2. Whether twelve credits was too great a number for the activities described,
and whether the practicum credits might be more appropriately earned under existing
individual departmental internship numbers.
Following the discussion, Bevin indicated would consider the issues raised by the FSCC as well as consult with other ISU colleges about the program. No vote was taken on any element of the proposal.
Kruempel and Hulsebus discussed the timetable for preparation of the 03-05 ISU Bulletin. The deadline dates will be approximately the same as for the 01-03 edition. Kruempel suggested that the deadline for college approval of new majors and minors be changed from March 29, 2002, as proposed, to Feb.15, 2002. Members of the FSCC will consult their respective college committees for reaction to this change and report at the next meeting. Shapiro expressed his desire that specific student outcomes be described consistently in each college's section of the revised bulletin.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM. Next meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2001, at the same time and location.
Submitted by William David
Faculty Senate Curriculum
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