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    CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
    Friday, March 6, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
    City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
     
    MINUTES
     
     
    I.
     
    Call to Order:
    The Meeting of the Curriculum Committee was called to
    order by Harold Gaspard, Chair at 2:10 p.m.
      
     
    II.
     
    Roll Call
     
    Present were: Lester Adelsberg Anne LaVance
     
    Mary Bartholomew Claudia Martinez
     
    Jennifer Bennett Patrice Moore
     
    Ashley Chitwood Cheryl Myers
     
    Rene Cintron Warren Puneky
     
    Maria Cisneros Sallye Raymond
     
    Janet Colletti Deborah Skevington
     
    Greg Dawson Dolores Smith
     
    Harold Gaspard Tim Stamm
     
    Leroy Kendrick Dianne Thames
     
    Absent/attending Donna Alley Sheila Hickman
    to other business: Sal Anselmo Sarah Inman
     
    Bert Chalona Melissa LaCour
     
    Arnel Cosey Mike Nixon
     
    Harolyn Cumlet Suzanne Riche
     
    Chris Doyle Kim Rugon
     
    Patricia Egers Vance Roux
     
    Ray Gisclair Lauren Tarantino
     
    Tom Gruber Antonette Tardo
     
    Guests: Tim Baker Steven C. Edwards
     
    Peter Cho Susan Hague
     
     
    III.
     
    Minutes of meeting of February 13, 2009
     
     
    IV.
     
    Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm
     
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    V.
     
    New Business
     
     
    a)
     
    Note:
    The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion.
    Original Agenda Placement Items V.a. to V. d.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-101: Introduction to Emergency
    Management. Delete the course, HSEM-101: Introduction to
    Emergency Management from the catalog of course offerings. The
    course is not used in any degree or certificate program and has not
    been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-105: Social Dimensions of Disaster. Delete
    the course, HSEM-105: Social Dimensions of Disaster from the catalog
    of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or certificate
    program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-110: Introduction to Terrorism. Delete the
    course, HSEM-110: Introduction to Terrorism from the catalog of
    course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or certificate
    program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-125: Criminal/Incident Investigation.
    Delete the course, HSEM-125: Criminal/Incident Investigation from
    the catalog of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or
    certificate program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-210: Resource Planning and Mitigation.
    Delete the course, HSEM-210: Resource Planning and Mitigation from
    the catalog of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or
    certificate program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-220: Forensic Investigation. Delete the
    course, HSEM-220: Forensic Investigation from the catalog of course
    offerings. The course is not used in any degree or certificate program
    and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-222: Emergency Management Risk
    Assessment. Delete the course, HSEM-222: Emergency Management
    Risk Assessment from the catalog of course offerings. The course is not
    used in any degree or certificate program and has not been offered
    since its creation in 2004.
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    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-230: Emergency Management Leadership
    and Administration. Delete the course, HESM-230: Emergency
    Management Leadership and Administration from the catalog of
    course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or certificate
    program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-235: Introduction to Biological, Chemical,
    and Radiological Terrorism. Delete the course, HESM-235:
    Introduction to Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism from
    the catalog of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or
    certificate program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-240: Technology and Emergency
    Management. Delete the course, HSEM-240: Technology and
    Emergency Management from the catalog of course offerings. The
    course is not used in any degree or certificate program and has not
    been offered since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-245: Natural Disaster and Terrorist
    Incidents. Delete the course, HSEM-245: Natural Disaster and
    Terrorist Incidents from the catalog of course offerings. The course is
    not used in any degree or certificate program and has not been offered
    since its creation in 2004.
    Business & Technology/HSEM
     
    Course Deletion
    : HESM-250: Homeland Security Practicum. Delete
    the course, HSEM-250: Homeland Security Practicum from the catalog
    of course offerings. The course is not used in any degree or certificate
    program and has not been offered since its creation in 2004. Motion to
    accept proposals
    [Motion: Leroy Kendrick; Second: Patrice
    Moore: Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    b)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V. m.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSB
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MUSB-103: Music
    Marketing and Promotion. Delete the prerequisite requirement of
    MUSB-101: Introduction to Music Business from MUSB-103: Music
    Marketing and Promotion. The concepts introduced in MUSB-103:
    Music Marketing and Promotion do not require the successful
    completion of MUSB-101 as a prerequisite for success in the course.
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Ashley Chitwood; Second:
    Janet Colletti; Carried, Unanimously]
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    c)
     
    Note:
    The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion.
    Original Placement Items V. n to V. p.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSB
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MUSB-200: Live
    Audio Engineering. Delete the prerequisite requirement of MUSC-215:
    Seminar in Recording Techniques I from MUSB-200: Live Audio
    Engineering. The concepts introduced in MUSB-200: Live Audio
    Engineering do not require the prerequisite knowledge of skills learned
    in MUSC-215: Seminar in Recording Techniques I.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSB
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MUSB-204: Basic
    Audio Troubleshooting. Delete the prerequisite requirement of MUSC-
    215 Seminar in Recording Techniques I from MUSB-204: Basic Audio
    Troubleshooting. The concepts in introduced in MUSB-204: Basic
    Audio Troubleshooting do not the require the prerequisite knowledge
    of skills learned in MUSC-215: Seminar in Recording Techniques I.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSB
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MUSB-206: Music
    Entrepreneurship. Delete the prerequisite requirement of MUSB-101:
    Introduction to Music Business from MUSB-206: Music
    Entrepreneurship. The concepts introduced in MUSB-206: Music
    Entrepreneurship do not require the successful completion of MUSB-
    101 as a prerequisite for success in the course. Motion to accept
    proposal
    [Motion: Janet Colletti; Second: Patrice Moore;
    Carried, Unanimously].
     
    d)
     
    Note:
    The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion.
    Original Placement Items V. q to V. r.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSC
    Change of Course Prefix and Number
    : MUSC-215: Seminar in
    Recording Techniques I. Change the course prefix and number of
    MUSC-215: Seminar in Recording Techniques I from MUSC-215:
    Seminar in Recording Techniques I to MUSB-105: Seminar in
    Recording Techniques I. The course, Seminar in Recording Techniques
    I, is a practical course covering the recording techniques used in the
    Music Business industry. As such, the MUSB prefix more accurately
    reflects the content, student learning outcomes, and goal of the course.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSC
    Change of Course Prefix and Number
    : MUSC-216: Seminar in
    Recording Techniques II. Change the course prefix and number of
    MUSC-216: Seminar in Recording Techniques II from MUSC-216:
    Seminar in Recording Techniques II to MUSB-205: Seminar in
    Recording Techniques II. The course, Seminar in Recording
    Techniques II, is a practical course covering the recording techniques
    used in the Music Business industry. As such, the MUSB prefix more
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    accurately reflects the content, student learning outcomes, and goal of
    the course. Motion to accept proposals
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg;
    Second: Maria Cisneros; Carried, Unanimously].
     
    e)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. s.
    Arts & Humanities/MUSB
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MUSB-205:
    Seminar in Recording Techniques II. Modify the prerequisite
    requirement of MUSB-205: Seminar in Recording Techniques II to
    state: “MUSB-105: Seminar in Recording Techniques I OR Permission
    of Instructor.” Prerequisite currently states: “MUSB-105: Seminar in
    Recording Techniques I.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Maria
    Cisneros; Second; Ashley Chitwood; Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    f)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. t.
    Nursing
    Change of Prerequisite Requirements
    : NURS-232: Nursing of the
    Adult Client II. Modify the prerequisite requirements of NURS-232:
    Nursing of the Adult Client II to state: “NURS-219: Parent-Child
    Nursing; NURS-221: Mental Health Nursing; BIOL-211: Microbiology
    of Human Pathogens OR BIOL-210: Microbiology; MATH-120:
    Mathematics Survey with Applications OR higher level MATH course;
    ENGL-102: English Composition II.” Prerequisite currently states:
    “NURS-219: Parent-Child Nursing; NURS-221: Mental Health
    Nursing; BIOL-211: Microbiology of Human Pathogens OR BIOL-210:
    Microbiology AND BIOL-212: Microbiology Laboratory; MATH (6
    hours); ENGL-102: English Composition II; Fine Arts Elective (3
    hours).” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Leroy Kendrick;
    Second: Patrice Moore; Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    g)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. u.
     
    Nursing
    Change of Co-requisite Requirements
    : NURS-232: Nursing of the
    Adult Client II. Modify the co-requisite requirements of NURS-232:
    Nursing of the Adult Client II to state: “Humanities Elective OR Fine
    Arts Elective.” Co-requisite currently states: “Humanities Elective.”
    Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Ashley Chitwood; Second:
    Patrice Moore; Carried, Unanimously].
     
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    h)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. v.
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA/MSCM
    Concentration Revision
    : Revise the Print/Broadcast Journalism
    Concentration of the Associate of Arts degree in Performance and
    Media Arts. Modify the Approved Electives in Concentration to state:
    “MSCM; SPCH; TEVP; or THEA courses; ADOT-141****; ADOT-
    209****; ADOT-215****; MANG-201; MARK-201; VISC-185; or any
    course designated as an Honors Course.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg; Second: Ashley Chitwood; Carried,
    Unanimously].
     
     
    i)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. w.
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA/MSCM
    Concentration Revision
    : Revise the Public Relations Concentration
    of the Associate of Arts degree in Performance and Media Arts. Delete:
    ADOT-141: Desktop Publishing from Required Courses in
    Concentration. Add and addition three (3) credit hours to Approved
    Electives in Concentration. Total Concentration hours remain the
    same. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Marie Cisneros; Second:
    Anne LaVance; Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    j)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. x.
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA/MSCM
    Concentration Revision
    : Revise the Public Relations Concentration
    of the Associate of Arts degree in Performance and Media Arts. Modify
    the Approved Electives in Concentration to state: “MSCM; SPCH;
    TEVP; or THEA courses; ADOT-141****; ADOT-209****; ADOT-
    215****; MANG-201; MARK-201; VISC-185; or any course designated
    as an Honors Course.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester
    Adelsberg; Second: Anne LaVance; Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    k)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. y.
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA/SPCH
    Concentration Revision
    : Revise the Speech Communication
    Concentration of the Associate of Arts degree in Performance and
    Media Arts. Modify the Approved Electives in Concentration to state:
    “MSCM; SPCH; TEVP; or THEA courses; ADOT-141****; ADOT-
    209****; ADOT-215****; MANG-201; MARK-201; VISC-185; or any
    course designated as an Honors Course.” Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg; Second: Anne LaVance; Carried,
    Unanimously].
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    l)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. z.
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA/THEA
    Concentration Revision
    : Revise the Theatre Arts Concentration of
    the Associate of Arts in Performance and Media Arts. Delete
    references to “Theatre Production” as an area of focus within the
    Concentration. Concentrations within Associate degree programs
    and/or Certificate programs may have only one focus. The total hours
    in concentration will remain the same. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Anne LaVance; Second: Ashley Chitwood; Carried
    Unanimously].
     
     
    m)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. aa.
     
    Communication/ENGL
     
    Acceptance of Transfer Credits
    : Revise the following statement
    regarding Acceptance of Transfer Credits to delete all references to
    ENGL-101: English Composition I transfer credits Currently, the
    following statement is included in reference to ENGL-101: “The
    acceptance of transfer credits to meet degree/certificate program
    requirements will be governed by the following guidelines: 3. A
    transfer grade of “D” in English 101 must be validated by successful
    completion of the English Proficiency Examination.” Motion to accept
    proposal
    [Motion: Ashley Chitwood; Second: Anne LaVance;
    Carried, Unanimously].
     
     
    n)
     
    The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V. bb.
     
    Business & Technology/ENVS
    Concept of a New Program
    : Certificate of Technical Studies in
    Environmental Studies/The Built Environment. Creation of a twenty-
    four (24) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies in Environmental
    Studies/The Built Environment. The goal of the program is to provide
    students with an educational experience that will prepare them for a
    career in Environmental Studies. Environmental Studies programs
    focus on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or
    humanistic approaches to construction, design, planning, and
    development. Motion to accept proposal
    [Motion: Lester Adelsberg;
    Second: Ann LaVance; Carried Unanimously].
     
     
    VI.
     
    Consent Agenda
     
    a)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-201: Introduction to Physical Therapy.
    b)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-202: Health Care Communication.
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    c)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-203: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I.
    d)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-204: Pathophysiological Conditions I.
    e)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-205: Clinical Science I.
    f)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-206: Clinical Science II.
    g)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-207: Clinical Practice I.
    h)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-211: The Health Care System.
    i)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-212: Development Considerations.
    j)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-213: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II.
    k)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-214: Pathophysiological Conditions II.
    l)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-215: Clinical Science III.
    m)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-216: Clinical Science IV.
    n)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-217: Clinical Practice II.
    o)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-221: Physical Therapy Seminar.
    p)
     
    Allied Health/PTAP
    Master Syllabus Revision
    : Revision of the Master Syllabus for
    PTAP-227: Clinical Practice III.
     
     
     
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    q)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : THEA-250: Stage
    Management. Delete the prerequisite requirement of THEA-203 from
    THEA-250: Stage Management as THEA-203 is no longer offered at
    the College.
    r)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : THEA-255:
    Corporate Communication. Delete the prerequisite requirement of
    MSCM-212: Scriptwriting from THEA-255: Corporate Communication.
    Prerequisite knowledge of scriptwriting is not necessary for success in
    TEVP-255.
    s)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MSCM-212:
    Scriptwriting. Delete the prerequisite requirement of TEVP-124:
    Introduction to Television/Film Production Process from MSCM-212:
    Scriptwriting. Students will learn the vocabulary, terminology, and
    formatting for scriptwriting in MSCM-212. The course is focused on
    scriptwriting and prerequisite knowledge of production is not
    necessary for success in the course.
    t)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : TEVP-255:
    Corporate Communication. Add the prerequisite of TEVP-124:
    Introduction to Television/Film Production Process to TEVP-255:
    Corporate Communication; the concepts introduced in TEVP-124 are
    necessary for success in the advanced level TEVP-255.
    u)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
    : MSCM-212:
    Scriptwriting. Add the prerequisite “Eligibility for ENGL-101: English
    Composition I” to MSCM-212: Scriptwriting.
    v)
     
    Arts & Humanities/PFMA
    Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement
    : TEVP-125:
    Introduction to Radio Production Process. Add MSCM-148: Radio
    Production to TEVP-125: Introduction Radio Production Process.
    Motion to accept consent agenda
    [Motion Mary Bartholomew;
    Second: Janet Colletti; Carried Unanimously].
     
     
    VII.
     
    Old Business
     
     
    VIII.
     
    Adjournment 3:25 p.m.
     
    IX.
     
    Next Meeting:
     
    March 20, 2009
    (Scheduled Meeting).
     

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