Approved: March 2, 2007
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Friday, February 9, 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 Mary Ellen Logan
Sal Anselmo Jennifer Bennett (for Patrice Moore)
Maria Cisneros Cheryl Myers
Janet Colletti Wesley Payne
Harolyn Cumlet
Warren Puneky
Greg Dawson Sallye Raymond
Harold Gaspard Max Reichard
Sheila Hickman Suzanne Riche
Lenetra Jefferson Vance Roux
Leroy Kendrick Dolores Smith
Linda Kieffer
Tim Stamm
Anne LaVance Elizabeth Wilson
Absent/attending
to other business: Donna Alley Thomas Gruber
Mary Bartholomew Deborah Lea
Wayne Chalona
Mike Nixon
Arnel Cosey
Kim Rugon
Chris Doyle
Lauren Tarantino
Patricia Egers Dianne Thames
Guests were: Diane Cohen Lisa Melson
Mary Johnson Shelly Rheams
III.
Minutes of Meetings
The Minutes of the meetings of October 27, 2006 and November 17, 2006 were reviewed and unanimously approved.
IV.
C
urriculum Operations Report
Tim Stamm reported that all curriculum proposals from the November 17, 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 items were combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.a. to V.f.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix:
EDUC-281: Children’s Literature: Change the course prefix of EDUC-281:
Children’s Literature to CDYC-281: Children’s Literature to comply with mandates from the Board of
Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix:
ECED-111: Observation & Assessment: Change the course prefix of ECED-
111: Observation & Assessment to CDYC-111: Observation & Assessment to comply with mandates from
the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix:
ECED-209: Infant Development: Change the course prefix of ECED-209:
Infant Development to CDYC-209: Infant Development to comply with mandates from the Board of
Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix:
ECED-261: Families in the Educational Process: Change the course prefix of
ECED-261: Families in the Educational Process to CDYC-261: Families in the Educational Process to
comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix:
ECED-298: Practicum: Change the course prefix of ECED-298: Practicum to
CDYC-298: Practicum to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix, Course Name, and Course Number:
EDUC-131: Introduction to Special
Education: Change the course prefix, course name, and course number of EDUC-131: Introduction to
Special Education to CDYC-130: Introduction to Special Education for CDYC Students. The change of
course name and prefix is necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana
Higher Education. The course number must be changed to avoid duplication of assigned numbers in the
CDYC curriculum. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Max Reichard; Second: Wesley Payne; Carried,
Unanimously]
.
b)
Note
: The Agenda was re-ordered and items combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.g. to V.z
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-105: Introduction to Early Childhood Education:
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-105: Introduction to Early Childhood Education to
CDYC-105: Introduction to Care and Development of Young Children. The change of prefix and name are
necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-106: Child Care Development I (CDA Prep I):
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-106: Child Care Development I (CDA Prep I) to
CDYC-106: Child Development Associate (CDA) Prep I. The change of prefix and name are necessary to
comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-107: Child Care Development II (CDA Prep II):
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-107: Child Care Development II (CDA Prep II) to
CDYC-107: Child Development Associate (CDA) Prep II. The change of prefix and name are necessary to
comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
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Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-108: Child Care Development III (CDA Renewal):
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-108: Child Care Development III (CDA Renewal) to
CDYC-108: CDA Renewal. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the
Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-112: Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early
Education: Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-112: Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early
Education to CDYC-112: Health, Safety, and Nutrition. The change of prefix and name are necessary to
comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-115: Guidance, Behavior, and Classroom
Management in E.C.E.: Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-115: Guidance, Behavior, and
Classroom Management in E.C.E. to CDYC-115: Guidance and Classroom Management. The change of
prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-121: Movement in E.C.E.: Change the course prefix
and course name of ECED-121: Movement in E.C.E. to CDYC-121: Movement with Young Children. The
change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana
Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-131: Music in E.C.E.: Change the course prefix and
course name of ECED-131: Music in E.C.E. to CDYC-131: Music with Young Children. The change of
prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-135: Dramatic Expression in E.C.E.: Change the
course prefix and course name of ECED-135: Dramatic Expression in E.C.E. to CDYC-135: Dramatic
Expression with Young Children. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates
from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-141: Art in E.C.E.: Change the course prefix and
course name of ECED-141: Art in E.C.E. to CDYC-141: Art with Young Children. The change of prefix
and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-165: Language and Literacy in E.C.E.: Change the
course prefix and course name of ECED-165: Language and Literacy in E.C.E. to CDYC-165: Language and
Literacy. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents
for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-175: Science in E.C.E.: Change the course prefix and
course name of ECED-175: Science in E.C.E. to CDYC-175: Teaching Science to Young Children. The
change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana
Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-185: Methods of Teaching Mathematics to Young
Children: Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-185: Methods of Teaching Mathematics to
Young Children to CDYC-185: Teaching Math to Young Children. The change of prefix and name are
necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
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Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-211: Comparison of E.C.
E. Programs: Change the
course prefix and course name of ECED-211: Comparison of E.C.E. Programs. to CDYC-211: Comparison
of Child Care Programs. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the
Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-213: Planning Infant and Toddler Curriculum:
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-213: Planning Infant and Toddler Curriculum to
CDYC-213: Infant and Toddler Curriculum. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with
mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-265: Introduction to Early Childhood Special
Education: Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-265: Introduction to Early Childhood
Education to CDYC-265: Working with Children with Special Needs. The change of prefix and name are
necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-273: Curriculum and Teaching Materials in E.C.E.:
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-273: Curriculum and Teaching Materials to CDYC-273:
Curriculum and Teaching Materials. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates
from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-277: Inclusion: Methods and Materials in Early
Childhood Special Education: Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-277: Inclusion: Methods
and Materials in Early Childhood Special Education to CDYC-277: Inclusion: Methods and Materials. The
change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana
Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
ECED-280: Administration of Early Childhood Programs:
Change the course prefix and course name of ECED-280: Administration of Early Childhood Programs to
CDYC-280: Administration of Child Care Programs. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply
with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Change of Course Prefix and Course Name:
EDUC-221: Introduction to Multicultural Education:
Change the course prefix and course name of EDUC-221: Introduction to Multicultural Education to
CDYC-221: Introduction to Multiculturalism. The change of prefix and name are necessary to comply with
mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion:
Wesley Payne; Second: Max Reichard; Carried, Unanimously]
.
c)
Note
: The Agenda was re-ordered for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.aa.
Change of Course Prefix and Course Description:
EDUC-261: Legal Issues in Education: Change course
prefix and course description of EDUC-261: Legal Issues in Education to CDYC-262: Legal Issues in
Education. Change course description to state “Legal issues that directly affect teachers in Child Care
classroom settings.” Current description states: “Legal issues that directly affect classroom teachers.” The
change of prefix and course description are necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents
for Louisiana Higher Education. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Leroy Kendrick; Second, Sheila
Hickman; Carried, Unanimously]
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d)
Note
: The Agenda was re-ordered and items combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.bb. to V.cc.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Removal of Course Prefix:
EDUC/PSYC-225: Child Psychology: Remove the “EDUC” prefix from the
Child Psychology course; the course will be listed as PSYC-225: Child Psychology. This course will carry the
PSYC prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes. The removal of the EDUC prefix is necessary to
comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Removal of Course Prefix:
EDUC/PSYC-235: Educational Psychology: Remove the “EDUC” prefix from
the Educational Psychology course; the course will be listed as PSYC-235: Educational Psychology. This
course will carry the PSYC prefix only; it will not be listed under dual prefixes. The removal of the EDUC
prefix is necessary to comply with mandates from the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Max Reichard; Second: Wesley Payne; Carried, Unanimously]
.
e)
Note
: The Agenda was re-ordered and items combined for discussion. Original Agenda Placement V.dd. to V.gg.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Course Deletion:
EDUC-215: Home-School Relations: Delete the course EDUC-215: Home-School
Relations from the catalog of course offerings. The course has not been offered for a significant period of
time and does not meet curricular needs of the program in Care and Development of Young Children
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Course Deletion:
EDUC-216: Developing Teaching Materials: Delete the course EDUC-216: Developing
Teaching Materials from the catalog of course offerings. The course has not been offered for a significant
period of time and does not meet curricular needs of the program in Care and Development of Young
Children.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Course Deletion:
EDUC-256: Sociology of Education: Delete the course EDUC-256: Sociology of
Education from the catalog of course offerings. The course has not been offered for a significant period of
time and does not meet curricular needs of the program in Care and Development of Young Children.
Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts & Sciences/CDYC
Course Deletion:
ECED-299: Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education: Delete the course, ECED-
299: Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education from the catalog of course offerings. The course has
not been offered for a significant period of time; practicum needs are adequately addressed under one course
heading, CDYC-298: Practicum. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Max Reichard; Second: Leroy
Kendrick; Carried, Unanimously]
.
VI.
Old Business None
VII.
Next Meeting: March 2, 2007
(scheduled meeting)
VIII.
Adjournment:
2:20 pm
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