Action Summary
Meeting of the Faculty Senate
5 September 2000
ACTION SUMMARY
The following changes in courses/curricula were approved by Senate:
(1)CHANGE IN COURSES/CURRICULA
Change in Academic Standards for All Music Degree programs
For the Music major or minor, a grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all required sequential music courses in order to continue to the next level. The rationale is that students attaining a "C-" or lower have not mastered the necessary course content to proceed successfully to the next level. Effective Fall 2000.
(2)NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MUSI 369, Introduction to West African Music, 3 credits, a Perspectives course, effective Fall 2000.
(3)CHANGE IN COURSE/CURRICULA
Add MUSI 204 (Electronic Music) as a choice in the 6-credit Music History Elective area of the B.A. in Music degree program. The change will affect all B.A. students. Effective Fall 2000.