CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Minutes of meeting of September 18, 2009
IV.
Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm
V.
General Education / Articulation Initiatives – Tim Stamm
VI.
New Business
a)
Business & Technology/BUSG
Course Deletion:
BUSG-132: Internship II. Delete the course, BUSG-
132: Internship II, from the Catalog of Course Offerings. The course is not
used in any degree or certificate program and has not been offered since
the Fall semester, 1991.
b)
Business & Technology/BUSG
Change of Course Title:
BUSG-131: Internship I. Change the title of
BUSG-131: Internship I from “Internship I” to “Internship.” BUSG-132:
Internship II is no longer offered; therefore, the “I” designation is not
necessary for BUSG-131.
c)
Business & Technology/BUSG
Change of Course Prerequisite:
BUSG-131: Internship. Add the
following prerequisite to BUSG-131: Internship: “Completion of 30 of the
required credit hours in program prior to enrolling in this course.” While
the prerequisite cannot be coded in the SIS System, publication in the
catalog and on the Master and Course Syllabi will limit enrollment to those
students who have successfully completed a significant portion of
programmatic requirements prior to engaging in on-the-job training. The
prerequisite restriction is designed to maximize opportunities for student
learning and success in the course.
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d)
Business & Technology/COOP
New Course:
COOP-270: Apprentice Practicum (1-6-3 / 105). Creation
of a new course, COOP-270: Apprentice Practicum. This course will be
used in a variety of apprentice-based instructional programs in the
Division of Business & Technology. The course provides opportunities for
supervised study in an approved apprentice area. May include capstone
work experience in the area of study or work, research, seminar, and
reporting in a specific related area of study. Career exploration, skill
assessment, and individualized work plans are completed under the
supervision of an advisor.
e)
Business & Technology/ELAP
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Marine/Maintenance Electrical Apprentice. Final approval of the
Curriculum Outline for the Certificate of Technical Studies program in
Marine/Maintenance Electrician. The twenty-seven (27) credit hour
Certificate of Technical Studies program was approved by the Louisiana
Community & Technical College Board of Supervisors and the Board of
Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
f)
Business & Technology/ELAP
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Marine/Maintenance Electrical Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog
Description for the Certificate of Technical Studies program in
Marine/Maintenance Electrical Apprentice: “The Certificate of Technical
Studies program in Marine / Maintenance Electrical Apprentice is
designed for workers in the shipbuilding industry to complete college-level
training while gaining the skills required for employment and
advancement within the industry. The goal of the program is to provide
students with valuable apprentice training that will prepare them to
master the competencies necessary for success in the shipbuilding
industry; specifically, the Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to
teach the skills and related studies required in the electrical craft leading
to an Electrician Journeyperson Classification. Students must hold
apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in the Marine /
Maintenance Electrical Apprentice Certificate of Technical Studies
program.”
g)
Business & Technology/MACH
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Inside Machinist Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline for
the Certificate of Technical Studies program in Inside Machinist
Apprentice. The twenty (20) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies
program was approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College
Board of Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
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h)
Business & Technology/MACH
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Inside
Machinist Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Inside Machinist Apprentice:
“The Certificate of Technical Studies program in Inside Machinist
Apprentice is designed for workers in the shipbuilding industry to
complete college-level training while gaining the skills required for
employment and advancement within the industry. The goal of the
program is to provide students with valuable apprentice training that will
prepare them to master the competencies necessary for success in the
shipbuilding industry; specifically, the Certificate of Technical Studies is
designed to teach the skills and related studies required in the machinist
craft leading to a Machinist Journeyperson Classification. Students must
hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in the
Inside Machinist Apprentice Certificate of Technical Studies program.”
i)
Business & Technology/MACH
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Outside Machinist Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline
for the Certificate of Technical Studies program in Inside Machinist
Apprentice. The twenty (20) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies
program was approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College
Board of Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
j)
Business & Technology/MACH
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Outside
Machinist Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Outside Machinist Apprentice:
“The Certificate of Technical Studies program in Outside Machinist
Apprentice is designed for workers in the shipbuilding industry to
complete college-level training while gaining the skills required for
employment and advancement within the industry. The goal of the
program is to provide students with valuable apprentice training that will
prepare them to master the competencies necessary for success in the
shipbuilding industry; specifically, the Certificate of Technical Studies is
designed to teach the skills and related studies required in the machinist
craft leading to a Machinist Journeyperson Classification. Students must
hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in the
Outside Machinist Apprentice Certificate of Technical Studies program.”
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k)
Business & Technology/PNTG
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Painter Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Painter Apprentice. The
twenty (20) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies program was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
l)
Business & Technology/PNTG
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Painter
Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Painter Apprentice: “The Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Painter Apprentice is designed for workers
in the shipbuilding industry to complete college-level training while
gaining the skills required for employment and advancement within the
industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with valuable
apprentice training that will prepare them to master the competencies
necessary for success in the shipbuilding industry; specifically, the
Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to teach the skills and related
studies required to achieve classification as a Painter Journeyperson.
Students must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to
enrolling in the Painter Apprentice Certificate of Technical Studies
program.”
m)
Business & Technology/PFAP
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Pipefitter Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Pipefitter Apprentice. The
twenty (20) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies program was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
n)
Business & Technology/PFAP
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Pipefitter
Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Pipefitter Apprentice: “The Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Pipefitter Apprentice is designed for workers
in the shipbuilding industry to complete college-level training while
gaining the skills required for employment and advancement within the
industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with valuable
apprentice training that will prepare them to master the competencies
necessary for success in the shipbuilding industry; specifically, the
Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to teach the skills and related
studies skills required in the pipefitter craft leading to a Pipefitter
Journeyperson Classification. Students must hold apprentice status at an
approved agency prior to enrolling in the Painter Apprentice Certificate of
Technical Studies program.”
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o)
Business & Technology/PWAP
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Pipewelder Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Pipewelder Apprentice. The
twenty (20) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies program was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
p)
Business & Technology/PWAP
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Pipewelder
Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Pipewelder Apprentice: “The Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Pipewelder Apprentice is designed for
workers in the shipbuilding industry to complete college-level training
while gaining the skills required for employment and advancement within
the industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with valuable
apprentice training that will prepare them to master the competencies
necessary for success in the shipbuilding industry; specifically, the
Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to teach the skills and related
studies skills required in the pipewelder craft leading to a Pipewelder
Journeyperson Classification. Students must hold apprentice status at an
approved agency prior to enrolling in the Pipewelder Apprentice
Certificate of Technical Studies program.”
q)
Business & Technology/SHMT
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Certificate of Technical Studies in
Sheetmetal Apprentice. Final approval of the Curriculum Outline for the
Certificate of Technical Studies program in Sheetmetal Apprentice. The
twenty-one (21) credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies program was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors and the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education.
r)
Business & Technology/SHMT
Catalog Description:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Sheetmetal
Apprentice. Approval of the Catalog Description for the Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Sheetmetal Apprentice: “The Certificate of
Technical Studies program in Sheetmetal Apprentice is designed for
workers in the shipbuilding industry to complete college-level training
while gaining the skills required for employment and advancement within
the industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with valuable
apprentice training that will prepare them to master the competencies
necessary for success in the shipbuilding industry; specifically, the
Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to teach the skills and related
studies skills required in the sheetmetal craft leading to a Sheetmetal
Journeyperson Classification. Students must hold apprentice status at an
approved agency prior to enrolling in the Sheetmetal Apprentice
Certificate of Technical Studies program.”
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s)
Business & Technology/WELD
Final Review of Curriculum/Review of Catalog Listing:
Technical
Competency Area in Welder Apprentice. Final review of the Curriculum
Outline/Catalog Listing for the Technical Competency Area in Welder
Apprentice. The fourteen (14) credit hour Technical Competency Area was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors.
t)
Business & Technology/SFAP
Final Review of Curriculum/Review of Catalog Listing:
Technical
Competency Area in Shipfitter Apprentice. Final review of the Curriculum
Outline/Catalog Listing for the Technical Competency Area in Welder
Apprentice. The fourteen (14) credit hour Technical Competency Area was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of
Supervisors.
u)
Allied Health/RADT
Change of Program Description:
Associate of Applied Science in
Radiologic Technology. Revise the program description of the Associate of
Applied Science in Radiologic Technology to state, in the second
paragraph, “The Radiologic Technology program is a 24-month Associate
of Applied Science degree program.” Currently, the description reads “The
Radiologic Technology program is a full-time, 24-month Associate of
Applied Science degree program.” The revision, though minor, more
accurately reflects the instructional content of the degree program and
time required for degree completion.
v)
Allied Health/RADT
Course Deletion:
RADT-254: Advanced Radiographic Practicum IV.
Delete the course, RADT-254: Advanced Radiographic Practicum IV from
the catalog of course offerings. The course is no longer used in the
Associate of Applied Science degree program in Radiologic Technology.
w)
Arts & Humanities/PSYC
Master Syllabus Revision:
PSYC-127: General Psychology. Revise the
Master Syllabus for the course, PSYC-127: General Psychology, to include
Student Learning Outcomes and to comply with American Psychological
Association (APA) recommendations. Additionally, the revision complies
with new formatting as outlined in PPM: AA.1503.1A: Master Syllabus.
x)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
Course Revision:
PAST-150: Baking and Pastry Work Experience I.
Revise the course lecture-laboratory / and contact hours of PAST-150:
Baking and Pastry Work Experience I as follows: 0-40-2 / 600 to maintain
consistency with CULA Work Experience courses.
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y)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
Course Revision:
PAST-151: Baking and Pastry Work Experience II.
Revise the course lecture-laboratory / and contact hours of PAST-151:
Baking and Pastry Work Experience II as follows: 0-40-2 / 600 to
maintain consistency with CULA Work Experience courses.
z)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
Course Revision:
PAST-251: Baking and Pastry Work Experience III.
Revise the course lecture-laboratory / and contact hours of PAST-251:
Baking and Pastry Work Experience III as follows: 0-40-2 / 600 to
maintain consistency with CULA Work Experience courses.
aa)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
New Course:
PAST-200: Contemporary Desserts (1-3-2 / 60). Creation
of a new course, PAST-200: Contemporary Desserts. The course is an
examination of individual desserts with a modern approach. Topics
include: plate composition, portioning, flavor combination, textures, eye
appeal, balance, color harmony, and plate decoration techniques. The
course will be used in the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
degree option in Pastry Arts
bb)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
Final Approval of Curriculum:
Pastry Arts Degree Option of the
Associate of Applied Science degree program in Culinary Arts. Final
Approval of the Pastry Arts Degree Option in the Associate of Applied
Science degree program in Culinary Arts. The Degree Option was
approved by the Louisiana Community & Technical College System Board
of Supervisors and by the Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher
Education.
cc)
Business & Technology/CULA/PAST
Catalog Description:
Pastry Arts Degree Option of the Associate of
Applied Science degree program in Culinary Arts. Approval of the Catalog
Description for the Pastry Arts Degree Option in the Associate of Applied
Science degree program in Culinary Arts: “The Pastry Arts degree option
serves students seeking occupations in hotels, restaurants, pastry shops,
in-store, and individually owned bakeries. The program is designed to
provide trained personnel for entry-level positions in the baking/pastry
industry.
VII.
Old Business
VIII.
Adjournment
IX.
Next Meeting:
November 6, 2009 (Scheduled Meeting).
