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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, May 1, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.

City Park Campus – Faculty Dining Room (Building 23, First Floor)

MEETING

Call to Order:

The Curriculum Committee Meeting was called to order at 2:06

p.m. by Harold Gaspard, Chair.

II.

Roll Call

Attending Lester Adelsberg Sarah Inman

Were: Sal Anselmo Leroy Kendrick

Mary Bartholomew Melissa LaCour

Jennifer Bennett Anne LaVance

Wayne Chalona Claudia Martinez

Ashley Chitwood

Mike Nixon

Janet Colletti Warren Puneky

Harolyn Cumlet Sallye Raymond

Patricia Egers

Dolores Smith

Harold Gaspard Tim Stamm

Ray Gisclair

Antonette Tardo

Absent/ Attending Donna Alley Cheryl Myers

to other Business: Rene Cintron Suzanne Riche

Maria Cisneros Kim Rugon

Arnel Cosey

Vance Roux

Chris Doyle

Deborah Skevington

Tom Gruber

Lauren Tarantino

Sheila Hickman Dianne Thames

Patrice Moore

III.

Minutes of meeting:

The minutes of the meetings of March 6th & 20th were reviewed accepted as

written.

IV.

Curriculum Operations Report –

Tim Stamm reported all curriculum

proposals from the March 20, 2009 Curriculum Committee Meeting were

reviewed and approved by the Vice Chancellor for Learning & Student

Development.

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New Business

Curriculum & Program Development

Revision of Master Syllabus and Course Syllabus formats

Revision of the template attachments to PPM AA.1503.1A: Master

Syllabus. Revise/Update the format of the Master Syllabus and the Course

Syllabus to include student learning outcomes. Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Lester Adelsberg; Second: Jennifer Bennett; Carried,

Unanimously]

Science & Mathematics/MATH

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: MATH-114:

Geometry and Trigonometry for Technology. Revise the prerequisite

requirements of MATH-114: Geometry and Trigonometry for Technology

to state: “C” or better in MATH-095 OR a score of 12-18 on the Delgado

Math Placement Test.” Prerequisite currently states: “C” or better in

MATH-113.” Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Ashley Chitwood;

Second: Ray Gisclair; Carried, Unanimously]

Allied Health/EMTE

Program Revision

: Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science degree program. Revise the Associate of

Applied Science degree program in Emergency Medical Technician –

Paramedic as follows: Delete: WELL-101: Physical Fitness I from Required

Related Courses. Student competency in physical fitness is demonstrated

through activities and assessment in programmatic courses. Total

program hours decrease from

. Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Ashley Chitwood; Second: Melissa Lacour; Carried,

Unanimously].

Item Removed from Agenda by Committee Chair

Allied Health/WELL

Change of Course Title

: WELL-102: Aerobics. Change the title of

WELL-102: Aerobics from WELL-102: Aerobics to WELL-102:

Conditioning Cardio I-Basic. This title more accurately reflects the

content and purpose of the course.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Change of Course Title

: MUSC-105: Music Appreciation. Change the

title of MUSC-105: Music Appreciation from MUSC-105: Music

Appreciation to MUSC-105: Introduction to Music. The title more

accurately reflects the curricular content and identified student learning

outcomes for the course. Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Mary

Bartholomew; Second: Ray Gisclair; Motion Tabled].

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Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Change of Course Title

: MUSC-200: Introduction to Jazz Literature.

Change the title of MUSC-200: Introduction to Jazz Literature from

MUSC-200: Introduction to Jazz Literature to MUSC-200: Introduction to

Jazz. The title more accurately reflects the curricular content of the

course. Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Mary Bartholomew;

Second: Anne LaVance; Motion Tabled].

Note:

The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion;

Original Agenda Placement Items V. g to V. ii.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-100: Technology in Music. Delete the course,

MUSC-100: Technology in Music, from the catalog of course offerings.

The course is not used in the Music Associate of Arts degree program and

has not been offered for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-116: Beginning Voice II. Delete the course,

MUSC-116: Beginning Voice II, from the catalog of course offerings. The

course is not necessary for completion of the Music Associate of Arts

degree program and has not been offered for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-118: Beginning Guitar II. Delete the course,

MUSC-118: Beginning Guitar II, from the catalog of course offerings. The

course is not necessary for completion of the Music Associate of Arts

degree program and has not been offered for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-119 and MUSC-120: Beginning

Band/Orchestral Instrument I and II. Delete the courses, MUSC-119 and

MUSC-120: Beginning Band/Orchestral Instrument I and II, from the

catalog of course offerings. The courses are not necessary for completion

of the Music Associate of Arts degree program and have not been offered

for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-147-148-247-248: Guitar Ensemble I, II, III,

and IV. Delete the courses, MUSC-147-148-247-248: Guitar Ensemble I,

II, III, and IV, from the catalog of course offerings. The courses are not

necessary for completion of the Music Associate of Arts degree program

and have not been offered for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-195-196: Vocal Scenes Workshop I and II.

Delete the courses, MUSC-195-196: Vocal Scenes Workshop I and II, from

the catalog of course offerings. The courses are not necessary for

completion of the Music Associate of Arts degree program and have not

been offered for several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-211: Advanced Music Theory I. Delete the

course, MUSC-211: Advanced Music Theory I, from the catalog of course

offerings. The course is not necessary for completion of the Music

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Associate of Arts degree program and has not been offered for several

academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-212: Advanced Music Theory II. Delete the

course, MUSC-212: Advanced Music Theory II, from the catalog of course

offerings. The course is not necessary for completion of the Music

Associate of Arts degree program and has not been offered for several

academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-121-122: Piano for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-121-122: Piano for Non-Music Majors, from the catalog

of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed for non-

music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in the

Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-123-124: Voice for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-123-124: Voice for Non-Music Majors, from the catalog

of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed for non-

music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in the

Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-125-126: Guitar for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-125-126: Guitar for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-127-128: Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-127-128: Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors,

from the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-129-130: Brass for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-129-130: Brass for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-131-132: Strings for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-131-132: Strings for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-133-134: Percussion for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-133-134: Percussion for Non-Music Majors,

from the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

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designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-221-222: Piano for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-221-222: Piano for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-223-224: Voice for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-223-224: Voice for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-225-226: Guitar for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-225-226: Guitar for Non-Music Majors, from

the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-227-228: Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-227-228: Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors,

from the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-229-230: Brass for Non-Music Majors. Delete

the courses, MUSC-229-230: Brass for Non-Music Majors, from the

catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were designed

for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of requirements in

the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-231-232: Strings for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-231-232: Strings for Non-Music Majors, from

the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-233-234: Percussion for Non-Music Majors.

Delete the courses, MUSC-223-234: Percussion for Non-Music Majors,

from the catalog of course offerings. The private instruction courses were

designed for non-music majors and are not used for fulfillment of

requirements in the Associate of Arts degree program in Music.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-161-162-261-262: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Piano. Delete the courses, MUSC-161-162-261-262: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Piano, from the catalog of course offerings.

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The courses are not necessary for the completion of the Associate of Arts

in Music degree program and have not been offered for several academic

years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-163-164-263-264: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Voice. Delete the courses, MUSC-163-164-263-264: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Voice, from the catalog of course offerings.

The courses are not necessary for the completion of the Associate of Arts

in Music degree program and have not been offered for several academic

years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-165-166-265-266: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Guitar. Delete the courses, MUSC-165-166-265-266: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Guitar, from the catalog of course offerings.

The courses are not necessary for the completion of the Associate of Arts

in Music degree program and have not been offered for several academic

years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-167-168-267-268: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Woodwinds. Delete the courses, MUSC-167-168-267-268: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Woodwinds, from the catalog of course

offerings. The courses are not necessary for the completion of the

Associate of Arts in Music degree program and have not been offered for

several academic years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-169-170-269-270: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Brass. Delete the courses, MUSC-169-170-269-270: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Brass, from the catalog of course offerings.

The courses are not necessary for the completion of the Associate of Arts

in Music degree program and have not been offered for several academic

years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-171-172-271-272: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Strings. Delete the courses, MUSC-171-172-271-272: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Strings, from the catalog of course offerings.

The courses are not necessary for the completion of the Associate of Arts

in Music degree program and have not been offered for several academic

years.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Course Deletion

: MUSC-173-174-273-274: Minor Instrument I, II, III,

and IV: Percussion. Delete the courses, MUSC-173-174-273-274: Minor

Instrument I, II, III, and IV: Percussion, from the catalog of course

offerings. The courses are not necessary for the completion of the

Associate of Arts in Music degree program and have not been offered for

several academic years. Motion to accept proposals

[Motion: Mary

Bartholomew; Second: Leroy Kendrick; Carried, Unanimously].

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2009

Note:

The agenda was reordered Original Agenda Placement Item V. jj.

Arts & Humanities/MUSC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: MUSC-205: Jazz

Combo. Delete the prerequisite requirement of MUSC-107: Jazz

Improvisation from MUSC-205: Jazz Combo as the prerequisite course is

not necessary for success in MUSC-205.

[Motion: Wayne Chalona;

Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried, Unanimously].

Note:

The agenda was reordered Original Agenda Placement Item V. kk.

Business & Technology/ELST

Program Revision

: Computer and Electronics Service Technology

Certificate of Technical Studies. Revise the Computer and Electronics

Service Technology Certificate of Technical Studies program as follows:

Delete: ELST-266: Advanced Computer Repair, ELST-268: Advanced

Computer Repair Laboratory I, and ELST-269: A+ Certification

Preparation from Required Courses in Major; Add: CNET-157: Network

Systems Basics to Required Related Courses. Total program hours

decrease from

. Motion to accept proposal

[Motion: Lester

Adelsberg; Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried, Unanimously].

Note:

The agenda was reordered Original Agenda Placement Item V. ll.

Business & Technology/ELST

Program Revision

: Biomedical Equipment Repair Associate of Applied

Science Degree Option in Electronics Servicing Technology. Revise the

Biomedical Equipment Repair Associate of Applied Science Degree Option

in Electronics Servicing Technology as follows: Delete: ELST-190: General

Video Systems and ELST-192: Video Color Development from Required

Courses in Major; Add: CNET-157: Network Systems Basics to Required

Courses in Major. Total program hours decrease from

. Motion

to accept proposal

[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Janet

Colletti; Carried, Unanimously].

VI.

Old Business

Nursing/PRNU

Program Revision

: Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing. Revise the

Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing as follows: Delete: PRNU-105:

Fundamentals of Practical Nursing; PRNU-109: Med-Surg. Nursing I;

NURS-115: Pharmacology in Nursing; PRNU-120: Med-Surg. Nursing II;

PRNU-126: Special Needs: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Mental Health

Nursing; and PRNU-127: Career Readiness from Courses Required in

Major. Delete: BIOL-114: Nutrition from Required Related Courses. Add:

PRNU-103: Essential Nursing Skills; PRNU-106: Medical Surgical Nursing

I; PRNU-108: Medical Surgical Nursing II; PRNU-116: Pediatric,

Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing; PRNU-124:

Medical Surgical Nursing III; PRNU-128: Career Preparation for the

Practical Nursing Student; NURS-110: Introduction to Pharmacology and

Drug Dose Calculation; and NURS-111: Pharmacology and Nursing to

Courses Required in Major. Delete: BIOL-114: Nutrition from Required

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Related Courses in Major. Add: DMPT-101: Medical Nutrition Therapy to

Required Related Courses. Total credit hours increase from

Motio to accept proposal

[Motion Mary Bartholomew; Second:

Janet Colletti; Carried, Unanimously].

VII.

Next Meeting:

To Be Announced

(Scheduled Meeting, Fall 2009).

VIII.

Adjournment: 2:45 p.m.