MU Faculty Senate--AY2003-2004 Administrative Approvals

Millersville University Faculty Senate

Administrative Approvals Summary 2003-2004

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs. Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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curricular change 3/17/04; 3/17/04 3/18/04; 4/2/04 4/5/04; 4/13/04 4/20/04; 6/8/04 6/10/2004 Change in prerequisites for specific chemistry courses Change pre-req for CHEM 112 from CHEM 111 w/a D- to CHEM 111 w/a C- and all subsequent courses that require CHEM 112 as a pre-req will change. CHEM 231, 235, 251, 265, 375 will require CHEM 112 w/a grade of C- or better. Request affects mainly chemistry majors. 6/16/2004

new ugrad course SCMA 2/4/04; 2/4/04 2/10/04; 2/27/04 3/15/04; 3/30/04 4/20/04; 6/8/04 6/10/2004 CHEM 324 - Plant Biochemistry 4 credits, pre-reqs: BIOL 221, 263, CHEM 232 or 235, elective course for all chemistry majors 6/16/2004

new ugrad course SCMA 3/7/03; 3/12/03 3/13/03; 3/19/03 4/8/03; 4/23/03 10/28/03; 4/20/04 6/8/04; 6/8/04 6/10/2004 MATH 312 - Software for Multivariable Calculus 1 credit, pre-req: MATH 311 (261). Course to complement the Math programs; not an elective course. 6/16/2004

new grad course EDUC 10/22/03; 11/3/03 (grad comm) 11/3/03; 11/12/03 (dept curric) 11/18/03; 11/19/03 1/16/04; 2/20/04 3/1/04; 3/31/04 4/20/04 5/10/2004 WSSD 621 - Nutrition for Exercise & Sport 3 credits, Elective for both the Athletic Management & Athletic coaching concentrations in the M.Ed. in Sport Management 5/19/2004 Administrative Approval 6/4/2004 FA04

new ugrad course HMSS 9/7/03; 9/10/03 reworked 2/20/04; 2/24/04 10/30/03; 10/30/03 reworked 2/24/04; 2/26/04 11/11/03 & 3/18/04; 3/30/04 4/6/04; 4/20/04 5/10/2004 ECON 305-Economics in Film 3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-req: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Elective course for Econ majors & minor. Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). 5/19/2004 Administrative Approval 6/4/2004 FA04

new ugrad course HMSS 9/17/03; 10/15/03 11/5/03; 11/5/03 11/5/03; 1/29/04 2/3/04; 3/30/04 4/6/04; 4/20/04 5/10/2004 HIST 470 - The Vietnam War 3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-reqs: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Elective course for Hist majors (Asia, Africa & Latin Am. requirement block) and Hist minors, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). fa04 HIST 308H Topics: Vietnam War has been coded by the Registrar's Office with the Perspectives designation. 5/19/2004 Administrative Approval 6/4/2004 SP05

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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new ugrad course EDUC 11/17/03; 11/19/03 2/11/04; 2/17/04 2/20/04; 3/5/04 3/5/04; 3/30/04 4/6/04; 4/20/04 5/10/2004 SPED 330-Social Discrimination and Oppression of People With Disabilities 3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-req: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). 5/19/2004 Administrative Approval 6/4/2004 SU05

new option EDUC 2/20/04; 2/25/04 2/25/04; 2/27/04 4/2/04; 4/8/04 4/8/04; 4/13/04 4/20/04; 4/20/04 officially, 5/10/04 A.T. ITEC Nanofacbrication Manufacturing Technology option Same as B.S. ITEC Nano. Manu. Techn. (NMT) 4/21/2004 Administrative Approval 5/17/2004 FA04 6/11/2004 n/a

new option EDUC 2/20/04; 2/25/04 2/25/04; 2/27/04 4/2/04; 4/8/04 4/8/04; 4/13/04 4/20/04; 4/20/04 officially 5/10/2004 B.S. ITEC Nanofacbrication Manufacturing Technology option The new option resulted from participation of MU & the Industry and Technology dept in the PA Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology and the Susquehanna Valley 2+2+2 Advanced Manufacturing Alliance grant. The option is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, & dispositions for technically oriented managerial careers in nanotechnology. The technical component of this program focuses on the design, manufacture, and application of nanofabricated materials and products, while the management component provides the background for supervising the resources, processes, and outcomes of nanofabrication systems. 4/21/2004 Administrative Approval 5/17/2004 FA04 6/11/2004 n/a

new ugrad course SCMA 3/3/04; 3/3/04 3/23/04; 4/2/04 4/8/04; 4/13/04 4/20/04; 4/20/04 CHEM 302-Chemistry in Nanotechnology 3 credits, Non-Gen Ed course, pre-reqs: CHEM 104 or CHEM 111 and NMT 313 or CHEM 112 or permission of instructor; Required course for B.S. Industrial Technology, Nanofacbrication Manufacturing option, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). Course created for the new option for the A.T. and B.S. Industrial Technology programs: Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology option. Course also geared towards biol, chem & phys majors. 4/21/2004 Administrative Approval 5/17/2004 FA04

curricular change EDUC ;11/6/02 ;9/3/03 ;11/6/03 ;2/25/04 3/16/04; 4/6/04 4/14/2004 Post-Bacc Cert. Special Education Change requirements of Post-Bacc certification students who enter the program seeking their INITIAL certification 4/21/2004 Administrative Approval 5/17/2004 FA04

curricular change HMSS 9/10/03; 9/23/03 ; 1/29/04 2/5/04; 2/24/04 3/2/04; 3/16/04 3/22/2004 ECON 101-Principles of Macroeconomics Add pre-req of MATH 101 (college algebra) or the equivalent with a C- or better. 4/21/2004 returned to dean(s)

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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curricular change HMSS 9/10/03; 9/24/03 ;1/29/04 2/5/04; 2/24/04 3/2/04; 3/16/04 3/22/2004 ECON 102-Principles of Microeconomics Add pre-req of MATH 101 (college algebra) or the equivalent with a C- or better 4/21/2004 returned to dean(s)

curricular change HMSS 9/10/03; 9/24/03 ;1/29/04 2/5/04; 2/24/04 3/2/04; 3/16/04 3/22/2004 BA Economics (Financial & Political options) Revise required related to reflect current computer science offerings. Expand the choices for the MATH courses. 4/21/2004 returned to dean(s)

new ugrad course HMSS 9/17/03; 10/15/03 11/5/03; 11/5/03 11/4/03; 1/29/04 2/3/04; 2/24/04 3/2/04; 3/16/04 3/22/2004 HIST 276-History of American Foreign Relations 1890 to the present 3 credits, G3 Liberal Arts Core designation, W general education designation, elective course for majors & minors. Pre-req: ENGL 110 4/21/2004 Administrative Approval 5/17/2004 FA04

Undergrad policy 2/17/2004 3/1/2004 Rounded Grades Grade point average (GPA) will be rounded 2 places. History: Until SU99 MU rounded the GPA; but the Banner system that was installed in 1999 allowed truncation of the GPA. The latest version of Banner, which will be installed during the SP04, allows the option of truncating or rounding the GPA. I.E. 1.9999, 1.9950, 1.9949 & 1.9900 truncate to 1.99. However, 1.9950-1.9999 rounds to 2.00 while 1.9900-1.9949 rounds to 1.99. Rationale: Positively affects students acad standing, grad. honors eligibility, certification & grad requirements. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 fa02- continued fall 2004

Undergrad policy 2/17/2004 3/1/2004 Drop/Add Policy Current policy reviewed to assess policy after a yr's implementation. Review delayed by a year due to the 120-credit mandate. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

new grad course EDUC 10/22/03; 11/3/03 (grad comm) 11/3/03; 11/12/03 (dept curric) 11/18/03; 11/19/03 (dept) 11/21/03; 1/16/04 1/20/04; 1/28/04 2/3/04; 2/17/04 3/1/2004 WSSD 591 - Exercise Physiology 3 credits (2 hrs lec; 1 hr lab), elective for both the Athletic Mgmt and Athletic Coaching concentrations in the M.Ed. Sport Management; elective for the Athletic Coaching minor. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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new ugrad course SCMA 9/2/02; 4/3/03 4/4/03; 4/23/03 11/11/03; 12/9/03 1/20/04; 2/3/04 1/29/2004 BIOL 470 - Biology Colloquium 1 or 2 credits, repeatable for a max. of 2x, ~~equiv. course is BIOL 472 (Seminar in Biology) [student cannot take both courses]~~, >b?4/7/04 dept clarified that students can take both BIOL 470, 472 but certain programs will not count BIOL 470 towards the seminar requirement but only as an elective course. BS BIOL will allow BIOL 470 as an alternative course for the seminar requirement. Pre-req. is BIOL 263. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 SU04-change not retroactive

Undergrad policy 1/20/2004 1/29/04 Course Repeat Policy Policy clarifies the current policy where students repeat courses to improve their GPA, to meet min. competency requirements, or to stasify graduation requirements. In consultation w/their adviser, the policy encourages students to seek university services when they plan to repeat a course. Implementation of the policy will be under the direction of the Asst. Provost for Acad. Services and include the Registrar, Dir. of Acad. Advisement and Dir. of Learning Services. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 Jan-04

curricular change HMSS 1/20/2004 1/29/2004 MUSI 363 - Music History and Literature II Course approved to double count in major field and Perspectives requirements for the B.A. Music and B.S.E. Music Education program for 2003-2004. Approval memos 7/15/03 & 9/24/03. Approval was conditional that the proposal would be reviewed for the next academic yr. FS approved the request to double count for another AY 2004-2005. The Music dept and the general education review committee will want to reconsider this exception if the general education program is changed. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

program change 1/20/2004 1/29/2004 Change in Departmental Name for the administrative units and programs that report to the Asst. Provost for Academic Services. Units include the Offices of Acad. Advisement, Learning Services, the Dept of Acad. and Student Development, the AIM for Success Program, the Lancaster Partnership Program, the Upward Bound Program, and the Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP). Effective, January 2004, those units are collectively known as "Division of Academic Support Programs and Learning Services". The new division was formed to provide a cohesive organizational and "home identity" for the diverse units and programs. Former Department Name: ACT 101/PACE Program, New Departmental Name: AIM for Success Program; Former Departmental Name: Undecided/Undeclared Program, New Departmental Name: Exploratory Program; Former Departmental Name: Multi-Cultural Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP), New Departmental Name: Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP) 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

curricular change SCMA 5/7/03; 8/27/03 9/29/03; 10/7/03 10/16/03; 11/11/03 11/18/03; 12/2/03 2/18/2004 CHEM 111 - Introductory Chemistry I Add pre-req of CHEM 110 w/a grade of C- or higher, or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) before registration, or permission of chair. Change helps with advisement of non-science majors and proper placement of them into other G2 courses. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

new ugrad course SCMA 4/11/03; 4/25/03 9/16/03; 10/7/03 10/20/03; 11/11/03 11/18/03; 12/2/03 2/18/2004 ESCI/BIOL 103 - The Science of Evolution 3 credits, pre-req: 15 credits hrs, GenEd Liberal Arts Core designation G2, no credit towards major field requirements for biology or earth science majors. Team taught course cross-listed in the ESCI and BIOL depts. FACULTY LOAD: to be scheduled within existing complements in such a way as to minimize underloads and overloads in the 2 depts. CBA guidelines apply for a team taught course. NOTE: pre-requisite is not enforceable in BANNER. The hope of the depts. are that the student's register for the course on their own; not by the Registrar's Office through freshmen scheduling. 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs. Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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Undergrad policy 11/18/03; 12/2/03 2/18/2004 Completion of the Major Policy Change in policy is to add the statement: "...Except for state mandated requirements, depts may not require a CGPA or major GPA higher than the univ. 2.0 GPA min. requirement." 3/3/2004 Administrative Approval 3/4/2004 FA04

curricular change SCMA 4/23/03; 8/17/03 9/29/03; 10/7/03 10/17/03; 10/28/03 11/4/03; 11/4/03 12/8/2003 CHEM 102-The Science of Chemistry 2 Current semester hrs: 4 (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab). Reduce semester hours to 3 (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab), Revise title to The Science of Chemistry, Existing General Education Liberal Arts Core designation (G2, L), No credit toward chemistry major. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003 SU04 n/a n/a

new ugrad course SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 8/30/02; 9/6/02 2/27/03; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 ENVI 330 - Environmental Statistics & Risk Assessment 3 credits, pre-reqs-MATH 130 or MATH 235 OR MATH 238 or BIOL 375, required course for Environmental Policy and Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health minors. FacLoad: To be schedule within existing complement(s). CBA guidelines apply for a team-taught course. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

new ugrad course SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 8/26/02; 9/6/02 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 ENVI 495 - Environmental Clinic 3 credits, pre-reqs-12 semester hrs in Environmental Science minor, required course for Environmental Policy, Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health, Land Use, Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science and Water Resources minors. FacLoad: To be schedule within existing complement(s). CBA guidelines apply for a team-taught course. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

new minor SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02 ; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 Environmental Policy Five New Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Environmental Science Minor(s): A Task Force for Undergraduate Environmental Education was created at the request of the Science&Mathematics School Council and the MU Environmental Institute during the 1999-2000 AY. The task force was charged w/exploring ways to enhance and encourage environmental studies at MU. The outcome of the task force's effort was to create environmental minors that emphsized environmental specialties rather than academic disciplines. Rationale: Environmental science is an inherently multi-disciplinary study. The minors were created as topical areas in that environmental firms are traditionally organized around a specific specialty, whether that is watershed restoration or industrial air quality. APPROVED - The following interdiscplinary environmental science minor proposals will be recommended to the Council of Trustees and Board of Governors. Effective date to be determined when notification of State System approval is received, which is estimated to be approximately one yr from now. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003

new minor SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02 ; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health see above. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs. Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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new minor SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02 ; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 Land Use see above. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003

new minor SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02 ; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science see above. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003

new minor SCMA (ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02 ; 2/27/03 9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss) 9/16/03; 9/23/03 11/4/03; 11/18/03 12/8/2003 Water Resources see above. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003

Grad policy 11/18/2003 12/8/2003 Policies Governing Graduate Courses - Academic Appeals

form revised 11/18/2003 12/8/2003 Graduate Course Proposal Form Added place to note if "Dean's Resource Implications" has been received and "desired effective date" 2/19/02. Additional changes made to the form (fall 03) by the Registrar's Office to provide fuller info about new courses, fac load and cosmetic changes. 12/17/2003 Administrative Approval 12/19/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

Grad policy 10/21/2003 10/31/2003 Graduate Academic Policy; Transfer of Credit Policy - Credits Prior to Admission @ MU Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs. Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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Undergrad policy 10/21/2003 10/31/2003 Undergraduate Academic Policy - Incomplete Grades Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 FA04 n/a n/a

new grad course EDUC 4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 5/8/03; 5/8/03 6/10/03; 8;27;03 9/2/03; 9/16/03 9/24/2003 WSSD 686-689: Special Topics in Sport Management 1-3 credits, title will incorporate course content, repeatable if title (course content) is different. Pre-req-Graduate course (not open to undergrads. Elective for Athletic Mgmt & Athletic Coaching concentrations in the MED in Sport Management. Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 SP04

new grad course EDUC 4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 5/8/03; 5/8/03 6/10/03; 8/27/03 9/2/03; 9/16/03 9/24/03 WSSD 691: Independent Study 1-3 credits, pre-reqs-12 graduate credits & permission of instruction. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the independent study as detailed in the CBA Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

new grad course EDUC 4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 5/8/03; 5/8/03 6/10/03; 8/27/03 9/2/03; 9/16/03 9/24/2003 WSSD 698: Research Proposal 3 credits, pre-reqs-Professional core, plus 15 cr, & approval of graduate program coord. & thesis advisor. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the independent study as detailed in the CBA Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

new grad course EDUC 4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 5/8/03; 5/8/03 6/10/03; 8/27/03 9/2/03; 9/16/03 9/24/2003 WSSD 699: Thesis 3 credits, pre-reqs-WSSD 698 recommended. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the thesis as detailed in the CBA Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 SP04 n/a n/a

program change 2/4/2003 Change in Departmental Name for Developmental Studies Department New Departmental Name: THE DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. More accurately reflects the dept's services provided. Administrative Approval 12/5/2003 n/a n/a n/a

Category SCHL Dept or Grad Curric Comm Acad Dept TEC Comm Schl Curric Comm UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs. Faculty Senate mtg DARS & Curric. Office Faculty Senate Action Analysis/Implications/Notes DC Agenda Action Admin. Approval Memo Effective Date Notify State System State System Approval

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Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs.	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
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curricular change			3/17/04; 3/17/04		3/18/04; 4/2/04	4/5/04; 4/13/04	4/20/04; 6/8/04	6/10/2004	Change in prerequisites for specific chemistry courses	Change pre-req for CHEM 112 from CHEM 111 w/a D- to CHEM 111 w/a C- and all subsequent courses that require CHEM 112 as a pre-req will change. CHEM 231, 235, 251, 265, 375 will require CHEM 112 w/a grade of C- or better. Request affects mainly chemistry majors.	6/16/2004
new ugrad course	SCMA		2/4/04; 2/4/04		2/10/04; 2/27/04	3/15/04; 3/30/04	4/20/04; 6/8/04	6/10/2004	CHEM 324 - Plant Biochemistry	4 credits, pre-reqs: BIOL 221, 263, CHEM 232 or 235, elective course for all chemistry majors	6/16/2004
new ugrad course	SCMA	3/7/03; 3/12/03	3/13/03; 3/19/03		4/8/03; 4/23/03	10/28/03; 4/20/04	6/8/04; 6/8/04	6/10/2004	MATH 312 - Software for Multivariable Calculus	1 credit, pre-req: MATH 311 (261). Course to complement the Math programs; not an elective course.	6/16/2004
new grad course	EDUC	10/22/03; 11/3/03 (grad comm) 11/3/03; 11/12/03 (dept curric)	11/18/03; 11/19/03		1/16/04; 2/20/04	3/1/04; 3/31/04	4/20/04	5/10/2004	WSSD 621 - Nutrition for Exercise & Sport	3 credits, Elective for both the Athletic Management & Athletic coaching concentrations in the M.Ed. in Sport Management	5/19/2004	Administrative Approval	6/4/2004	FA04
new ugrad course	HMSS		9/7/03; 9/10/03 reworked 2/20/04; 2/24/04		10/30/03; 10/30/03 reworked 2/24/04; 2/26/04	11/11/03 & 3/18/04; 3/30/04	4/6/04; 4/20/04	5/10/2004	ECON 305-Economics in Film	3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-req: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Elective course for Econ majors & minor. Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s).	5/19/2004	Administrative Approval	6/4/2004	FA04
new ugrad course	HMSS	9/17/03; 10/15/03	11/5/03; 11/5/03		11/5/03; 1/29/04	2/3/04; 3/30/04	4/6/04; 4/20/04	5/10/2004	HIST 470 - The Vietnam War	3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-reqs: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Elective course for Hist majors (Asia, Africa & Latin Am. requirement block) and Hist minors, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). fa04 HIST 308H Topics: Vietnam War has been coded by the Registrar's Office with the Perspectives designation.	5/19/2004	Administrative Approval	6/4/2004	SP05
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
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new ugrad course	EDUC	11/17/03; 11/19/03	2/11/04; 2/17/04		2/20/04; 3/5/04	3/5/04; 3/30/04	4/6/04; 4/20/04	5/10/2004	SPED 330-Social Discrimination and Oppression of People With Disabilities	3 credits, gen ed Perspectives Designation (P), Pre-req: ENGL 110 & at least 24 credits in Liberal Arts Core, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s).	5/19/2004	Administrative Approval	6/4/2004	SU05
new option	EDUC	2/20/04; 2/25/04	2/25/04; 2/27/04		4/2/04; 4/8/04	4/8/04; 4/13/04	4/20/04; 4/20/04	officially, 5/10/04	A.T. ITEC Nanofacbrication Manufacturing Technology option	Same as B.S. ITEC Nano. Manu. Techn. (NMT)	4/21/2004	Administrative Approval	5/17/2004	FA04	6/11/2004	n/a
new option	EDUC	2/20/04; 2/25/04	2/25/04; 2/27/04		4/2/04; 4/8/04	4/8/04; 4/13/04	4/20/04; 4/20/04	officially 5/10/2004	B.S. ITEC Nanofacbrication Manufacturing Technology option	The new option resulted from participation of MU & the Industry and Technology dept in the PA Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology and the Susquehanna Valley 2+2+2 Advanced Manufacturing Alliance grant. The option is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, & dispositions for technically oriented managerial careers in nanotechnology. The technical component of this program focuses on the design, manufacture, and application of nanofabricated materials and products, while the management component provides the background for supervising the resources, processes, and outcomes of nanofabrication systems.	4/21/2004	Administrative Approval	5/17/2004	FA04	6/11/2004	n/a
new ugrad course	SCMA		3/3/04; 3/3/04		3/23/04; 4/2/04	4/8/04; 4/13/04	4/20/04; 4/20/04		CHEM 302-Chemistry in Nanotechnology	3 credits, Non-Gen Ed course, pre-reqs: CHEM 104 or CHEM 111 and NMT 313 or CHEM 112 or permission of instructor; Required course for B.S. Industrial Technology, Nanofacbrication Manufacturing option, Faculty Load: To be scheduled within existing complement(s). Course created for the new option for the A.T. and B.S. Industrial Technology programs: Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology option. Course also geared towards biol, chem & phys majors.	4/21/2004	Administrative Approval	5/17/2004	FA04
curricular change	EDUC	;11/6/02	;9/3/03	;11/6/03		;2/25/04	3/16/04; 4/6/04	4/14/2004	Post-Bacc Cert. Special Education	Change requirements of Post-Bacc certification students who enter the program seeking their INITIAL certification	4/21/2004	Administrative Approval	5/17/2004	FA04
curricular change	HMSS		9/10/03; 9/23/03		; 1/29/04	2/5/04; 2/24/04	3/2/04; 3/16/04	3/22/2004	ECON 101-Principles of Macroeconomics	Add pre-req of MATH 101 (college algebra) or the equivalent with a C- or better.	4/21/2004	returned to dean(s)
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received
curricular change	HMSS		9/10/03; 9/24/03		;1/29/04	2/5/04; 2/24/04	3/2/04; 3/16/04	3/22/2004	ECON 102-Principles of Microeconomics	Add pre-req of MATH 101 (college algebra) or the equivalent with a C- or better	4/21/2004	returned to dean(s)
curricular change	HMSS		9/10/03; 9/24/03		;1/29/04	2/5/04; 2/24/04	3/2/04; 3/16/04	3/22/2004	BA Economics (Financial & Political options)	Revise required related to reflect current computer science offerings. Expand the choices for the MATH courses.	4/21/2004	returned to dean(s)
new ugrad course	HMSS	9/17/03; 10/15/03	11/5/03; 11/5/03		11/4/03; 1/29/04	2/3/04; 2/24/04	3/2/04; 3/16/04	3/22/2004	HIST 276-History of American Foreign Relations 1890 to the present	3 credits, G3 Liberal Arts Core designation, W general education designation, elective course for majors & minors. Pre-req: ENGL 110	4/21/2004	Administrative Approval	5/17/2004	FA04
Undergrad policy							2/17/2004	3/1/2004	Rounded Grades	Grade point average (GPA) will be rounded 2 places. History: Until SU99 MU rounded the GPA; but the Banner system that was installed in 1999 allowed truncation of the GPA. The latest version of Banner, which will be installed during the SP04, allows the option of truncating or rounding the GPA. I.E. 1.9999, 1.9950, 1.9949 & 1.9900 truncate to 1.99. However, 1.9950-1.9999 rounds to 2.00 while 1.9900-1.9949 rounds to 1.99. Rationale: Positively affects students acad standing, grad. honors eligibility, certification & grad requirements.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	fa02- continued fall 2004
Undergrad policy							2/17/2004	3/1/2004	Drop/Add Policy	Current policy reviewed to assess policy after a yr's implementation. Review delayed by a year due to the 120-credit mandate.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
new grad course	EDUC	10/22/03; 11/3/03 (grad comm) 11/3/03; 11/12/03 (dept curric)	11/18/03; 11/19/03 (dept)		11/21/03; 1/16/04	1/20/04; 1/28/04	2/3/04; 2/17/04	3/1/2004	WSSD 591 - Exercise Physiology	3 credits (2 hrs lec; 1 hr lab), elective for both the Athletic Mgmt and Athletic Coaching concentrations in the M.Ed. Sport Management; elective for the Athletic Coaching minor.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received
new ugrad course	SCMA		9/2/02; 4/3/03		4/4/03; 4/23/03	11/11/03; 12/9/03	1/20/04; 2/3/04	1/29/2004	BIOL 470 - Biology Colloquium	1 or 2 credits, repeatable for a max. of 2x, ~~equiv. course is BIOL 472 (Seminar in Biology) [student cannot take both courses]~~, >b?4/7/04 dept clarified that students can take both BIOL 470, 472 but certain programs will not count BIOL 470 towards the seminar requirement but only as an elective course. BS BIOL will allow BIOL 470 as an alternative course for the seminar requirement. Pre-req. is BIOL 263.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	SU04-change not retroactive
Undergrad policy							1/20/2004	1/29/04	Course Repeat Policy	Policy clarifies the current policy where students repeat courses to improve their GPA, to meet min. competency requirements, or to stasify graduation requirements. In consultation w/their adviser, the policy encourages students to seek university services when they plan to repeat a course. Implementation of the policy will be under the direction of the Asst. Provost for Acad. Services and include the Registrar, Dir. of Acad. Advisement and Dir. of Learning Services.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	Jan-04
curricular change	HMSS						1/20/2004	1/29/2004	MUSI 363 - Music History and Literature II	Course approved to double count in major field and Perspectives requirements for the B.A. Music and B.S.E. Music Education program for 2003-2004. Approval memos 7/15/03 & 9/24/03. Approval was conditional that the proposal would be reviewed for the next academic yr. FS approved the request to double count for another AY 2004-2005. The Music dept and the general education review committee will want to reconsider this exception if the general education program is changed.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
program change							1/20/2004	1/29/2004	Change in Departmental Name for the administrative units and programs that report to the Asst. Provost for Academic Services.	Units include the Offices of Acad. Advisement, Learning Services, the Dept of Acad. and Student Development, the AIM for Success Program, the Lancaster Partnership Program, the Upward Bound Program, and the Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP). Effective, January 2004, those units are collectively known as "Division of Academic Support Programs and Learning Services". The new division was formed to provide a cohesive organizational and "home identity" for the diverse units and programs. Former Department Name: ACT 101/PACE Program, New Departmental Name: AIM for Success Program; Former Departmental Name: Undecided/Undeclared Program, New Departmental Name: Exploratory Program; Former Departmental Name: Multi-Cultural Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP), New Departmental Name: Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program (MMAP)	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
curricular change	SCMA		5/7/03; 8/27/03		9/29/03; 10/7/03	10/16/03; 11/11/03	11/18/03; 12/2/03	2/18/2004	CHEM 111 - Introductory Chemistry I	Add pre-req of CHEM 110 w/a grade of C- or higher, or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) before registration, or permission of chair. Change helps with advisement of non-science majors and proper placement of them into other G2 courses.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
new ugrad course	SCMA		4/11/03; 4/25/03		9/16/03; 10/7/03	10/20/03; 11/11/03	11/18/03; 12/2/03	2/18/2004	ESCI/BIOL 103 - The Science of Evolution	3 credits, pre-req: 15 credits hrs, GenEd Liberal Arts Core designation G2, no credit towards major field requirements for biology or earth science majors. Team taught course cross-listed in the ESCI and BIOL depts. FACULTY LOAD: to be scheduled within existing complements in such a way as to minimize underloads and overloads in the 2 depts. CBA guidelines apply for a team taught course. NOTE: pre-requisite is not enforceable in BANNER. The hope of the depts. are that the student's register for the course on their own; not by the Registrar's Office through freshmen scheduling.	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs.	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received
Undergrad policy							11/18/03; 12/2/03	2/18/2004	Completion of the Major Policy	Change in policy is to add the statement: "...Except for state mandated requirements, depts may not require a CGPA or major GPA higher than the univ. 2.0 GPA min. requirement."	3/3/2004	Administrative Approval	3/4/2004	FA04
curricular change	SCMA		4/23/03; 8/17/03		9/29/03; 10/7/03	10/17/03; 10/28/03	11/4/03; 11/4/03	12/8/2003	CHEM 102-The Science of Chemistry 2	Current semester hrs: 4 (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab). Reduce semester hours to 3 (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab), Revise title to The Science of Chemistry, Existing General Education Liberal Arts Core designation (G2, L), No credit toward chemistry major.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003	SU04	n/a	n/a
new ugrad course	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 8/30/02; 9/6/02		2/27/03; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	ENVI 330 - Environmental Statistics & Risk Assessment	3 credits, pre-reqs-MATH 130 or MATH 235 OR MATH 238 or BIOL 375, required course for Environmental Policy and Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health minors. FacLoad: To be schedule within existing complement(s). CBA guidelines apply for a team-taught course.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
new ugrad course	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 8/26/02; 9/6/02			9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	ENVI 495 - Environmental Clinic	3 credits, pre-reqs-12 semester hrs in Environmental Science minor, required course for Environmental Policy, Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health, Land Use, Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science and Water Resources minors. FacLoad: To be schedule within existing complement(s). CBA guidelines apply for a team-taught course.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
new minor	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02		; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	Environmental Policy	Five New Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Environmental Science Minor(s): A Task Force for Undergraduate Environmental Education was created at the request of the Science&Mathematics School Council and the MU Environmental Institute during the 1999-2000 AY. The task force was charged w/exploring ways to enhance and encourage environmental studies at MU. The outcome of the task force's effort was to create environmental minors that emphsized environmental specialties rather than academic disciplines. Rationale: Environmental science is an inherently multi-disciplinary study. The minors were created as topical areas in that environmental firms are traditionally organized around a specific specialty, whether that is watershed restoration or industrial air quality. *APPROVED* - The following interdiscplinary environmental science minor proposals will be recommended to the Council of Trustees and Board of Governors. Effective date to be determined when notification of State System approval is received, which is estimated to be approximately one yr from now.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003
new minor	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02		; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	Regulation&Industrial Environmental Health	see above.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs.	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received
new minor	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02		; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	Land Use	see above.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003
new minor	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02		; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science	see above.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003
new minor	SCMA	(ugrad environ. Task force) 9/1/02; 9/9/02		; 2/27/03	9/12/02; 10/15/02 (scma) 9/15/02; 11/5/02 (hmss)	9/16/03; 9/23/03	11/4/03; 11/18/03	12/8/2003	Water Resources	see above.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003
Grad policy							11/18/2003	12/8/2003	Policies Governing Graduate Courses - Academic Appeals
form revised							11/18/2003	12/8/2003	Graduate Course Proposal Form	Added place to note if "Dean's Resource Implications" has been received and "desired effective date" 2/19/02. Additional changes made to the form (fall 03) by the Registrar's Office to provide fuller info about new courses, fac load and cosmetic changes.	12/17/2003	Administrative Approval	12/19/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
Grad policy							10/21/2003	10/31/2003	Graduate Academic Policy; Transfer of Credit Policy - Credits Prior to Admission @ MU			Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs.	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received
Undergrad policy							10/21/2003	10/31/2003	Undergraduate Academic Policy - Incomplete Grades			Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	FA04	n/a	n/a
new grad course	EDUC	4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric)	5/1/03; 5/1/03	5/8/03; 5/8/03		6/10/03; 8;27;03	9/2/03; 9/16/03	9/24/2003	WSSD 686-689: Special Topics in Sport Management	1-3 credits, title will incorporate course content, repeatable if title (course content) is different. Pre-req-Graduate course (not open to undergrads. Elective for Athletic Mgmt & Athletic Coaching concentrations in the MED in Sport Management.		Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	SP04
new grad course	EDUC	4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric)	5/1/03; 5/1/03	5/8/03; 5/8/03		6/10/03; 8/27/03	9/2/03; 9/16/03	9/24/03	WSSD 691: Independent Study	1-3 credits, pre-reqs-12 graduate credits & permission of instruction. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the independent study as detailed in the CBA		Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
new grad course	EDUC	4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric)	5/1/03; 5/1/03	5/8/03; 5/8/03		6/10/03; 8/27/03	9/2/03; 9/16/03	9/24/2003	WSSD 698: Research Proposal	3 credits, pre-reqs-Professional core, plus 15 cr, & approval of graduate program coord. & thesis advisor. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the independent study as detailed in the CBA		Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
new grad course	EDUC	4/15/03; 4/29/03 (grad comm) 5/1/03; 5/1/03 (dept curric)	5/1/03; 5/1/03	5/8/03; 5/8/03		6/10/03; 8/27/03	9/2/03; 9/16/03	9/24/2003	WSSD 699: Thesis	3 credits, pre-reqs-WSSD 698 recommended. FacLoad: Faculty will receive compensation for advising the thesis as detailed in the CBA		Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	SP04	n/a	n/a
program change							2/4/2003		Change in Departmental Name for Developmental Studies Department	New Departmental Name: THE DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. More accurately reflects the dept's services provided.		Administrative Approval	12/5/2003	n/a	n/a	n/a
Category	SCHL	Dept or Grad Curric Comm	Acad Dept	TEC Comm	Schl Curric Comm	UCPRC-GCPRC-APC mtgs.	Faculty Senate mtg	DARS & Curric. Office	Faculty Senate Action	Analysis/Implications/Notes	DC Agenda	Action	Admin. Approval Memo	Effective Date	Notify State System	State System Approval
		date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	date rcvd; approved	received

Abbreviations Key
APC=Academic Policies Committee
DARS=Degree Audit Review System
DC=Deans' Council
EDUC=School of Education
GCPRC=Graduate Course and Program Review Committee
HMSS=School of Humanities and Social Sciences
SCMA=School of Science and Mathematics
SCHL=School
TEC=Teacher Education Council
UCPRC=Undergraduate Course and Program Review Committee

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