Approved:
     
    April
     
    23,
     
    2010
     
     
     
    CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
    Friday, April 9, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
    City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
     
    MINUTES
    I.
     
    Call to Order
     
    II.
     
    Roll Call
    Present Lester Adelsberg Melissa LaCour
    Were: Sal Anselmo Claudia Martinez
    Jennifer Bennett Patrice Moore
    Maria Cisneros Cheryl Myers
    Harolyn Cumlet Sallye Raymond
    Linda Donahue Vance Roux
    Patricia Egers Deborah Skevington
    Harold Gaspard Dolores Smith
    Sarah Inman Tim Stamm
    Leroy Kendrick Antonette Tardo
     
    Guests: Lizeth Copping Erin Sanders
    Anna
    Hall
     
    III.
     
    Minutes of meeting of February 26, 2010
     
    The minutes of the meeting of February 26, 2010 were reviewed and accepted as
    written.
     
    IV.
     
    Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm
     
     
    V.
     
    Articulation / Transfer – Tim Stamm
     
     
    a)
     
    Loyola University – Evening Division
     
    b)
     
    Our Lady of Holy Cross College – Business Administration
     
     
    VI.
     
    Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education Policy Updates
     
     
    a)
     
    Academic Affairs Policy 2.15: Definitions of
    Undergraduate/Graduate Certificates and Undergraduate
    Degrees
    The standard number of credits required for the Associate Degree will be
    60. Given that the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is
    designed to prepare students to directly enter careers upon graduation,
    A.A.S. programs often require additional technical training;
    consequently, A.A.S. degree programs may range from 60-72 hours.
    Exceptions to the standard number of credits must be approved
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    according to the respective System’s policy. The Board of Regents will
    periodically review both the number of credit hours required and
    approved exceptions to the 60-hour standard.
     
     
    VII.
     
    New Business
     
    a)
     
    The agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion.
    Original Placement Items VII. a. to VII.b.
    Arts & Humanities/FNAR
    New Course:
    FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II (2-4-3/90).
    Creation of a new course, FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II designed
    to build on the basic skills introduced in FNAR-213: Watermedia
    Painting I. Emphasis is placed on technical and creative ability. The
    course may be used as a Free Elective in the Associate of Arts degree
    program.
    Arts & Humanities/FNAR
    Catalog Description:
    FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II: Builds on
    skills introduced in FNAR-213: Watermedia Painting I. Emphasis on
    technical and creative ability. Prerequisite: FNAR-213: Watermedia
    Painting I. Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg;
    Second: Leroy Kendrick; Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    b)
     
    The agenda was reordered, Original Placement Item VII. c.
     
    Arts & Humanities/FNAR
    Change of Course Title:
    FNAR-213: Watermedia Painting. Change
    the title of FNAR-213: Watermedia from FNAR-213: Watermedia to
    FNAR-213: Watermedia I. With the addition of a second course in
    Watermedia painting, the designation is necessary to provide clarity for
    students. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion
    :
    Leroy Kendrick;
    Second: Patrice Moore; Carried, Unanimously]
     
    c)
     
    The agenda was reordered, Original Placement Item VII. d.
     
    Business & Technology/BUSG
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : BUSG-131:
    Internship. Add the following prerequisite requirement to BUSG-131:
    Internship: “BUSG-178: Business Communication OR SPCH-130:
    Fundamentals of Speech Communication OR SPCH-131: Interpersonal
    Communication OR SPCH-132: Workplace Communication.” Currently
    the course has no prerequisite requirement. Through assessment and
    evaluation, the faculty have determined that professional
    communication skills must be emphasized prior to students entering the
    workplace in an internship role. The addition of the prerequisite options
    will prepare students for success in their Business Studies internship.
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Maria Cisneros; Second:
    Lester Adelsberg: Carried, Unanimously]
     

    Approved:
     
    April
     
    23,
     
    2010
     
     
     
     
    d)
     
    The agenda was reordered and items were combined for disucssion,
    Original Placement Item VII.e. to VII.f
    .
     
    Arts & Humanities/Sociology
    Change of Course Title:
    SOCI-257: Sociology of the Aging. Change
    the title of SOCI-257: Sociology of the Aging from SOCI-257: Sociology of
    the Aging to SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging and the Life Cycle.
     
    Change of Course Description:
    SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging
    and the Life Cycle to state: “An overview of concepts, approaches,
    theories, practices, and social policies related to the field of social
    gerontology as a study of the process of again as well as the aged as a
    special population. The course examines subjective and objective aspects
    of aging (physical, psychological, social, economic, and political) with an
    emphasis on the “social problems” approach to aging and policy
    formulation. Diversity among the aged is examined in the context of
    changing social institutions.” Currently, the description states:
    “Characteristics of the elderly and different aspects of aging; biological,
    political, psychological, and social. Topics include social policies affecting
    the elderly.” Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Sallye Raymond;
    Second: Sarah Inman; Carried, Unanimously]
     
    e)
     
    The agenda was reordered, Original Placement Item VII. g.
     
    Arts & Humanities/Sociology
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:
    SOCI-257: Social
    Gerontology: Aging and the Life Cycle. Add the prerequisite “Eligibility
    for ENGL-101: English Composition I” to SOCI-257: Social Gerontology:
    Aging and the Life Cycle. Currently, the course has no prerequisite
    requirements. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg;
    Second: Patricia Egers; Carried, Unanimously]
     
    f)
     
    The Agenda was reordered, Original Placement Item VII. h.
    Arts & Humanities/Sociology
    Master Syllabus Revision:
    SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging and
    the Life Cycle. Revise the Master Syllabus for SOCI-257: Social
    Gerontology and the Life to reflect updated student learning outcomes
    and to comply with requirements outlined in Policy and Procedures
    Memorandum AA.1503.1A. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Sal
    Anselmo; Second: Lester Adelsberg; Carried, Unanimously]
     
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    April
     
    23,
     
    2010
     
     
     
    g)
     
    The Agenda was reordered, Original Placement Item VII. i.
    General Education/Social and Behavioral Sciences
    Course Addition – Social/Behavioral Sciences
    : SOCI-257: Social
    Gerontology: Aging and the Life Cycle. Addition of the course, SOCI-257:
    Social Gerontology: Aging and the Life Cycle to the list of courses that
    may be used in fulfillment of General Education Social Sciences courses.
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg; Second:
    Dolores Smith; Carried, Unanimously]
     
     
    h)
     
    Agenda Items VII. h to V.II.q Original Placement Item VII.j. to VII.r.
    were withdrawn from consideration by Author/Creator
     
    Nursing/NURS
    New Course:
    NURS-263: Independent Study for Nursing of the Adult
    Client I (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-263: Independent
    Study for Nursing of the Adult Client I. This course will be used for
    students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program
    in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting
    readmission to the program and NURS-122: Nursing of the Adult Client
    I. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
    remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
    previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
    student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
     
    i)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    Catalog Description:
    NURS-263: Independent Study for Nursing of
    the Adult Client I. For students who have been out of the Associate of
    Science degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who
    are requesting readmission to the program and NURS-122: Nursing of
    the Adult Client I. The course will provide the student with an
    opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge
    gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a
    continuing student. The course may not be applied toward credit for
    degree. Prerequisites: NURS-112: Basics in Nursing; NURS-115:
    Pharmacology; BIOL-252: Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL-
    254: Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
     
     
    j)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    New Course:
    NURS-264: Independent Study for Parent Child Nursing
    (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-264: Independent Study
    for Parent Child Nursing. This course will be used for students who have
    been out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing for three
    or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the program
    and NURS-219: Parent Child Nursing. The course will provide the
    student with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test
    knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the
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    23,
     
    2010
     
     
    program as a continuing student. The course may not be applied toward
    credit for degree.
     
     
    k)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    Catalog Description:
    NURS-264: Independent Study for Parent Child
    Nursing. For students who have been out of the Associate of Science
    degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are
    requesting readmission to the program and NURS-219: Parent Child
    Nursing. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
    remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
    previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
    student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
    Prerequisites: NURS-122: Nursing of the Adult Client I OR NURS-132:
    Transitions in Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered
    Nurse (RN); PSYC-127: Introductory Psychology.
     
    l)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    New Course:
    NURS-265: Independent Study for Mental Health
    Nursing (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-265: Independent
    Study for Mental Health Nursing. This course will be used for students
    who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing
    for three or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the
    program and NURS-221: Mental Health Nursing. The course will
    provide the student with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills
    and to test knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior
    reentering the program as a continuing student. The course may not be
    applied toward credit for degree.
     
     
    m)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    Catalog Description:
    NURS-265: Independent Study for Mental
    Health Nursing. For students who have been out of the Associate of
    Science degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who
    are requesting readmission to the program and NURS-221: Mental
    Health Nursing. The course will provide the student with an opportunity
    for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
    previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
    student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
    Prerequisite: NURS-219: Parent Child Nursing; Fine Arts Requirement
    OR Humanities Requirement.
     
    n)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    New Course:
    NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level Courses:
    Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of
    a new course, NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level Courses:
    Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing. This course will be used
    for students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree
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    program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting
    readmission to the program. The course will provide the student with an
    opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge
    gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a
    continuing student. The course may not be applied toward credit for
    degree.
     
    o)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    Catalog Description:
    NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level
    Courses: Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing. For students
    who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing
    for three or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the
    program. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
    remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
    previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
    student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
    Prerequisite: NURS-122: Nursing of the Adult Client I OR NURS-132:
    Transitions in Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered
    Nurse (RN).
     
    p)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    New Course:
    NURS-267: Independent Study for Nursing of the Adult
    Client II (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-267: Independent
    Study for Nursing of the Adult Client II. This course will be used for
    students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program
    in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting
    readmission to the program and NURS-232: Nursing of the Adult Client
    II. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
    remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
    previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
    student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
     
    q)
     
    Nursing/NURS
    Catalog Description:
    NURS-267: Independent Study for Nursing of
    the Adult Client II. For students who have been out of the Associate of
    Science degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who
    are requesting readmission to the program and NURS-232: Nursing of
    the Adult Client II. The course will provide the student with an
    opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge
    gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a
    continuing student. The course may not be applied toward credit for
    degree. Prerequisites: NURS-219: Parent Child Nursing; NURS-221:
    Mental Health Nursing; and all required related courses and general
    education courses (with the exception of Fine Arts or Humanities) in the
    Associate of Science degree program in Nursing.

    Approved:
     
    April
     
    23,
     
    2010
     
     
     
    r)
     
    The agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion.
    Original Placement Items V. t. to V. x
    Business & Technology/WELD
    Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
    WELD-111:
    Welder Training and Testing. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours
    of WELD-111: Welder Training and Testing to 2-3-3/75. The change
    makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and more
    accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
    Business & Technology/WELD
    Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
    WELD-113:
    Welding Procedures. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours of
    WELD-113: Welding Procedures to 2-3-3/75. The change makes this
    course consistent with other WELD courses, and more accurately reflects
    student contact hours spent in the course.
    Business & Technology/WELD
    Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
    WELD-115:
    Welder Training and Testing. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours
    of WELD-115: Welding Theory and Techniques to 2-3-3/75. The change
    makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and more
    accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
    Business & Technology/WELD
    Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
    WELD-
    119: G.M.A.C. and F.C.A.W. Welding. Change the lecture-lab-
    credit/contact hours of WELD-119: G.M.A.C. and F.C.A.W. to 2-3-3/75.
    The change makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and
    more accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
    Business & Technology/WELD
    Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
    WELD-
    123: Blueprint Reading for Pipewelders. Change the lecture-lab-
    credit/contact hours of WELD-123: Blueprint Reading for Pipewelders to
    2-3-3/75. The change makes this course consistent with other specialized
    Blueprint Reading courses, and more accurately reflects student contact
    hours spent in the course. Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Leroy
    Kendrick; Second: Delores Smith: Carried, Unanimously]
     
     
    s)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.y.
    Allied Health/FSED
    Program Revision:
    Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service
    Education. Delete: ACCT-202: Accounting II from Required Related
    Courses; Add: ACCT-111: Fundamentals of Accounting to Required
    Related Courses; total program hours remain the same. Motion to accept
    proposal
    [Motion: Leroy Kendrick; Second: Vance Roux; Carried,
    Unanimously]
     
     
     
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    2010
     
     
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    t)
     
    Business & Technology/Web Site Design
    Program Revision:
    Certificate of Technical Studies in Web Site
    Design. Revise the Certificate of Technical Studies program in Web Site
    Design to provide students with choices for expanded career options.
    Total program hours remain the same.
    [Postponed by Action of
    Committee Chair]
     
     
    VIII.
     
    . Old Business
     
    IX.
     
    Next Meeting:
    April 23, 2010 (Scheduled Meeting).
     
    X.
     
    Adjournment:
    3:00 p.m.
     
     

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