Approved: March 23, 2007
     
    CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
    MINUTES
    Friday, March 2, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
    City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
     
    I.
     
    Call to Order
    Curriculum Committee Meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Harold Gaspard, Chair.
     
     
    II.
     
    Roll Call
         
      
      
      
      
    Present were: Lester Adelsberg Thomas Gruber
      
    Sal Anselmo
      
      
    Lenetra Jefferson
    Mary Bartholomew Leroy Kendrick
      
    Wayne Chalona
      
      
    Linda Kieffer
    Janet Colletti Mary Ellen Logan
    Harolyn Cumlet Claudia Martinez (for Maria Cisneros)
      
    Greg Dawson
      
      
    Patrice Moore
    Chris Doyle Wesley Payne
      
    Patricia Egers
      
      
    Warren Puneky
      
    Harold Gaspard
      
      
    Sallye Raymond
      
      
      
      
      
      
    Tim Stamm
     
     
    Absent/attending
    to other business: Donna Alley Max Reichard
    Maria Cisneros Suzanne Riche
      
    Arnel Cosey
      
      
    Kim Rugon
    Shelia Hickman Vance Roux
      
    Anne LaVance
      
      
    Dolores Smith
      
    Deborah Lea
      
      
    Lauren Tarantino
    Cheryl Myers Dianne Thames
    Mike Nixon Elizabeth Wison
     
    Guests were: Charles Alfortish Patrick Conroy
    Barry Brantley Sandra P. Madison
    Deshon Berry Govindarao Sathyamoorthi
     
    III.
     
    Minutes of Meetings
    The Minutes of the February 9, 2007 were reviewed and unanimously approved.
     
    IV.
     
    C
    urriculum Operations Report
     
    Tim Stamm reported that all curriculum proposals from the February 9, 2007 meeting were approved by Deborah R.
    Lea, Vice Chancellor for Learning & Student Development.
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    V.
     
    New Business
     
     
    a)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.b.
     
    Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/VCLSD/TEAC
    New Course:
    TEAC-201: Teaching & Learning in Diverse Settings I. Creation of a new course, TEAC-
    201: Teaching & Learning in Diverse Settings I, the first course of a two-course sequence designed to provide
    teacher candidates with an overview of the teaching profession by focusing on professional responsibilities of
    educators and the development of elementary school children.
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second;
    Mary Ellen Logan; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    b)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.c.
    Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/VCLSD/TEAC
    New Course:
    TEAC-203: Teaching & Learning in Diverse Settings II. Creation of a new course, TEAC-
    203: Teaching & Learning in Diverse Settings II, the second of a two-course sequence designed to introduce
    teacher candidates to the field of teaching and to focus on the diverse needs of students, particularly in
    Grades 1-5. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Linda Kieffer; Carried,
    Unanimously]
    .
     
    c)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.a.
    Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/VCLSD/TEAC
    Final Approval of Curriculum:
    Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.), Grades 1-5: Final approval of
    curriculum/catalog description for the Associate of Science in Teaching Degree (A.S.T.) for Grades 1-5.
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Tom Gruber; Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    d)
     
    Business & Technology/HOST
    Program Revision:
    Revision of the Hospitality Management Associate of Applied Science degree to offer
    three separate and distinct concentrations. Concentrations include: Hotel & Lodging Management; Tourism;
    and Food & Beverage Management. The addition of concentrations to the Hospitality Management
    Associate of Applied Science degree program will allow students to focus study and will provide enhanced
    opportunities for transfer to senior colleges offering similar degree programs. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wayne Chalona; Second: Warren Puneky; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    e)
     
    Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/PSYC
    New Course:
    PSYC-290: Forensic Psychology. Creation of a new course. PSYC-290: Forensic Psychology.
    This course focuses on the application of psychological methods and theories to the legal system including:
    psychopathology, the insanity defense, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, capital punishment,
    risk assessment, violence, and victimology. The course may be used in fulfillment of degree requirements for
    an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) with a concentration in Psychology, as a Psychology elective, as a
    Criminal Justice elective, or as an elective for students college-wide. This request does not seek to add the
    course to the list of courses approved for use in fulfillment of General Education requirements for certificate
    or degree. Motion to accept proposal with minor changes to course objectives
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg;
    Second: Tom Gruber; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    f)
     
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/MANG
    Program Revision:
    Revision of the Management Associate of Science degree program. Revise the
    Associate of Science degree in Management to become the Associate of Science in Business & Management
    to help prepare students for successful careers in contemporary Business and Management fields. Program
    concentrations include: General Business; Human Resources/Leadership; Entrepreneurship/Small Business
    Management; International Business; Marketing; Music Business; Real Estate; and Retail Management.
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Tom Gruber; Carried, Unanimously]
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    g)
     
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    New Course:
    BUSG-252: Entrepreneurial Finance. Creation of a new course, BUSG-252: Entrepreneurial
    Finance. The course will provide an overview of the finance-related issues associated with an entrepreneurial
    or small-company setting with a goal of providing small business owners the skills required to successfully
    manage the financial challenges of a small company or new business venture. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Wesley Payne; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    h)
     
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/MANG
    New Course:
    RLST-180: Property Management: Creation of a new course, RLST-180: Property
    Management, designed to provide a practical overview of the rapidly changing field of property management.
    The course will explore the daily issues facing property owners including maintenance, accounting,
    administrative, and legal activities and federal regulations. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wesley
    Payne; Second: Mary Ellen Logan; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    i)
     
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/RLST
    New Course:
    RLST-175: Real Estate Sales and Marketing. Creation of a new course, RLST-175: Real
    Estate Sales and Marketing, designed to assist the student gain a better understanding of consumer behavior,
    effective communication, marketplace specialization, self-motivation, time management, record-keeping,
    prospecting, qualifying, and presenting and negotiating real estate offers. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wesley Payne; Second: Warren Puneky; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    j)
     
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/ACCT
    Program Revision:
    Revise the curriculum for the Associate of Science degree in Accounting. Delete BUSL-
    241: Business Law I from Required Courses in Major; Add BUSL-250: Legal Environment of Business to
    Required Courses in Major; Add the following Required Related Courses: BUSG-178: Business
    Communication, MANG-201: Principles of Management, and MANG-275: Project Management; Reduce
    Approved Electives from four (4) Business Courses (12 credit hours) to one (1) Business Course (3 credit
    hours). Total program hours remain the same. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew;
    Second: Warren Puneky; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    k)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.k to V.l.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    Course Deletion:
    MANG-114: Principles of Credit and Collection. Delete the course MANG-114:
    Principles of Credit and Collection from the catalog of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree
    or certificate program as a Required Course in Major and has not demonstrated significant student interest in
    a considerable period of time.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Course Deletion:
    INTL-206: International Economics. Delete the course INTL-206: International
    Economics from the Catalog of course offerings. The course has not demonstrated significant student
    interest, is not transferable to senior colleges, and its content is better suited to a 300 / 400 level of study.
    Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Mary Ellen Logan; Second: Tom Gruber; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    l)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.m. to V.p.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Removal of Course Prefix:
    INTL/MANG-228: International Management. Remove the “INTL” prefix
    from the International Management course; the course will be listed as MANG-228: International
    Management. This course will carry the “MANG” prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Removal of Course Prefix:
    INTL/BUSL-244: Introduction to International Law. Remove the “INTL”
    prefix from the Introduction to International Law course; the course will be listed as BUSL-244: Introduction
    to International Law. This course will carry the “BUSL” prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes.
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    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Removal of Course Prefix:
    INTL/MARK-220: International Marketing. Remove the “INTL” prefix from
    the International Marketing course; the course will be listed as MANG-220: International Marketing. This
    course will carry the “MARK” prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Removal of Course Prefix:
    INTL/BUSG-200: International Business. Remove the “INTL” prefix from the
    International Business course; the course will be listed as BUSG-200: International Business. This course will
    carry the “BUSG” prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes. Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion:
    Tom Gruber ; Second: Harolyn Cumlet; Carried; Unanimously]
    .
     
    m)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.q. to V.t.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/INTL
    Course Deletion:
    INTL-222: International Finance. Delete the course INTL-222: International Finance
    from the Catalog of course offerings. The course has not demonstrated significant student interest, is not
    transferable to senior colleges, and its content is better suited to a 300 / 400 level of study.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    Course Deletion:
    FINA-222: International Finance. Delete the course FINA-222: International Finance
    from the Catalog of course offerings. The course has not demonstrated significant student interest, is not
    transferable to senior colleges, and its content is better suited to a 300 / 400 level of study. Same course as
    INTL-222.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    Course Deletion:
    BUSG-222: Business Statistics. Delete the course BUSG-222: Business Statistics from the
    Catalog of course offerings. The course has not demonstrated significant student interest, is not transferable
    to senior colleges, is not required in any degree or certificate program. Students may take MATH-203:
    Statistics, a transferable course designed to cover all aspects of Statistics rather than a special, applied
    Business Statistics course.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    Course Deletion:
    FINA-201: Business Finance. Delete the course FINA-201: Business Finance from the
    Catalog of course offerings. The course has not demonstrated significant student interest, is not transferable
    to senior colleges, is not required in any degree or certificate program, and its content is better suited to a 300
    / 400 level of study. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wesley Payne; Second: Tom Gruber; Carried,
    Unanimously]
    .
     
    n)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.u.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/MANG
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:
    MANG-275: Project Management. Change the
    prerequisite requirements of MANG-275: Project Management to state “BUSG-178: Business
    Communication; MANG-201: Principles of Management; ACCT-201: Accounting I or ACCT-205: Financial
    Accounting; and CMIN-201 Computer Literacy or BUSG-224: Business Computer Applications.” Motion to
    accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Ellen Logan; Second: Warren Puneky; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    o)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.v.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/ACCT
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:
    ACCT-221: Computerized Accounting. Change the
    prerequisite requirements of ACCT-221: Computerized Accounting to state “ACCT-111: Fundamentals of
    Accounting or ACCT-201: Accounting I or ACCT-205: Financial Accounting.” Prerequisite currently states
    “ACCT-201: Accounting I.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Linda
    Kieffer; Carried, Unanimously]
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    p)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.w.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/BUSG
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement:
    BUSG-121: Business Mathematics. Change the prerequisite
    requirement for BUSG-121: Business Mathematics to state “MATH-091 or above or a score of 12 or above
    on the Delgado Community College Placement Test.” Currently, this course has no prerequisite
    requirements.
    [Motion: Mary Ellen Logan; Second: Patricia Egers; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    q)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.x.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/RLST
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement:
    RLST-265: Real Estate Sales Finance. Remove the
    prerequisite requirement, RLST-261, from RLST-265: Real Estate Sales Finance. Concepts in RLST-265 may
    be learned independently from those addressed in RLST-261. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Mary
    Bartholomew; Second: Wayne Chalona; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    r)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.y.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/ACCT
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement:
    ACCT-211: Managerial Accounting. Change the
    prerequisite requirement of ACCT-211: Managerial Accounting to state “ACCT-201: Principles of
    Accounting or ACCT-205: Financial Accounting.” Currently, the prerequisite requirement states “ACCT-
    202: Accounting II.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wesley Payne; Second: Warren Puneky;
    Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    s)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement V.z.
    Business & Technology/Business, Technology, & Mathematics/ACCT
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement:
    ACCT-214: Tax Accounting -- Individuals. Remove the
    prerequisite requirement from ACCT-214: Tax Accounting – Individuals. Concepts introduced in this course
    may be learned independently of prerequisite requirements. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Wesley
    Payne; Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
    a)
     
    Note
    : The Agenda was reordered and items were combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.aa. to V.bb.
    Science & Mathematics/CHEM
     
    Concept of New Program:
    Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Technology, a program designed to
    prepare students for employment in quality assurance laboratories, analytical laboratories in private testing
    companies, government agencies including: Agriculture, Health, and Environmental Quality as a chemical
    research technicians, laboratory assistants, chemical production technicians, junior technicians, and/or
    analytical technicians.
    Science & Mathematics/CHEM
     
    Concept of New Program:
    Certificate of Technical
    Studies in Chemical Technology, a program designed to
    prepare students for employment in quality assurance laboratories, analytical laboratories in private testing
    companies, government agencies including: Agriculture, Health, and Environmental Quality as a chemical
    research technicians, laboratory assistants, chemical production technicians, junior technicians, and/or
    analytical technicians. Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Wesley Payne;
    Carried, Unanimously]
    .
     
     
    VI.
     
    Old Business None
     
     
    VII.
     
    Next Meeting: March 23, 2007
    (scheduled meeting)
     
    VIII.
     
    Adjournment:
    3:15 pm

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