The meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m. All departments were in attendance except Interdisciplinary Studies and Nursing.
I. Minutes of previous meeting
II. Proposed Courses and Programs
(2) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
CHEM465: Analytical Chemistry, 4 credits. Proposal to add a W label was approved without dissent.
(3) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
CHEM392: Advanced Laboratory II, 1 credit. Proposal to require CHEM251 a pre-requisite only rather than allow it as a co-requisite was approved without dissent.
III. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson
IV. Report of the Student Senate President
V. Report of the Graduate Student Association
VI. Report of the Administrative Officers
Provost Prabhu invited all faculty to attend graduation ceremonies for graduate students on May 7 and undergraduates on May 8. He also congratulated Ms Wrobel for her strong representation on campus as well on the Board of Governors and welcomed Ms Darling.
The possibility of a graduate student graduation in December was questioned. Dr. Prabhu indicated that there will most likely be only one graduate ceremony in May but still undergraduate ceremonies in both December and May. A question was raised about whether there is any localized list of all online courses available at PASSHE schools. Mr. Stephen Anspacher commented that a centralized website describing all programs in being developed but there is not something similar for individual courses. Dr. Prabhu noted that MU will be working to consolidate a listing of our online courses.
Interdisciplinary Studies Task Force
Dr. Dennis Downey reported on the overall composition, with representation from all schools, and goals of the task force exploring how Millersville might offer some kind of degree in general studies. He noted that a structure and requirement allowing appropriate rigor and flexibility and complementing General Education is under discussion. Dr. Downey indicated some departments might benefit by serving students in this area. He announced that forums will be conducted through the CAE in the fall to gather broader input from faculty. Dr. Prabhu noted that the task force has been charged to draft a letter of intent for PASSHE that will allow two years for development of the exact structure or system to be implemented. He indicated the demand for something like this for degree completion students or those wanting a more general education.
Discussion about the concept focused on how upper-level courses would be integrated and what careers these students would be prepared for through this degree. It was recommended that senators on the task force provide ongoing feedback on progress so that all departments remain informed.
Associate Provost for Academic Administration
Associate Provost Burns reminded faculty of the undergraduate honors and awards ceremony to be held on April 24.
Mr. Stephen Anspacher, Director of Distance Learning & Off-Campus Education, discussed efforts to have summer students prepared for coursework in the D2L platform, highlighting online interactive training tutorials available.
VII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Standing Committees
(1) NEW GRADUATE POLICY
Dual-Numbered Course Policy. Proposal to require a separate syllabus and clear specification of different expectations or assessment relevant for students at the graduate level.
UCPRC
(2) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
THEA 317: London Theater Tour, 3 credits, P. Proposal for a travel course that explores theater as it developed in London, England.
(3) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 422: Pharmacology, 2 credits. Proposal to reduce credits from 3 to 2, change some course content, and teach course in 10 weeks rather than 15.
(4) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 460: Clinical PRACTICE I, 2 credits. Proposal to change course number and add new course content with more clinical practice.
(5) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 461: Clinical Practicum I, 1 credit. Proposal for a course providing 60 hours of supervised clinical experience.
(6) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 462: Clinical Practice II, 2 credits. Proposal for a course with clinical and diagnostic skill labs in critical care therapeutics and patient management followed by a supervised clinical practice rotation.
(7) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 463: Clinical Practicum II, 2 credits. Proposal for a course providing 120 hours of supervised clinical experience.
(8) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 464: Clinical Practicum III, 10 credits. Proposal for a course providing 600 hours of supervised clinical experience devoted to refinement of skills through practice.
(9) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
BIOL 429: Plant Developmental Biology, 3 credits, W. Proposal for course providing an overview of basics and the most recent advances of plant development.
(10) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
BIOL 140: Introductory Ecology, 4 credits, G2, L. Proposal for course studying the interactions of living organisms with the environment.
(11) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS, Allied Health Technology, options in Medical Technology, Nuclear Medicine Pre-Athletic Training. Proposal to align courses with new biology curriculum, reduce credits to meet 120-credit limit, and add minimum grade pre-requisites for BIOL100/101.
(12) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS, Allied Health Technology, option in Respiratory Therapy. Proposal to align courses with new biology curriculum, reduce credits to meet 120-credit limit, and waive the Perspectives requirement.
(13) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS, Biology, option in Respiratory Therapy. Proposal to align the clinical courses with the BS ALHT Respiratory Therapy option.
(14) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS, Biology, option in Medical Technology. Proposal to correct oversight of PHYS131 in approved curriculum revision and reduce biology elective credits from 9 to 8.
(15) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 315: Family and Community: Aspects of Diversity, 3 credits, W, D. Proposal for course focused on collaborative relationship building between home, school, and community that positively impacts child development.
(16) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 345: Social Studies for the Young Learner, 3 credits. Proposal for course to practice application of standards and thematic strands of social studies for PreK-4 developmental level.
(17) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 435: Literature for the Young Child, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for children from birth to age nine.
(18) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MDLV 335: Literature for Children and Young Adults, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare mid-level teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for youth from age 10 to 14.
(19) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students, 3 credits. Proposal for a course where teacher candidates develop skills in creating inclusive educational environments, supporting diverse student needs, and applying behavior intervention plans.
(20) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ENGL 241H: Explorations in World Literature, 3 credits, G1, W. Proposal for a course investigating connections among a selection of literary works from diverse traditions, periods, and cultures to be required for all students entering the University Honors College.
Senator Smith noted that UCPRC proposed a waiver of the two-meeting rule for several courses. The proposal to waive the two-meeting rule for THEA 317, RESP 422, RESP 460, BIOL 429, ERCH 345, ERCH 435, MDLV 335, and SPED 331 was approved without dissent.
Course Approvals
(4) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
THEA 317: London Theater Tour, 3 credits, P. Proposal for a travel course that explores theater as it developed in London, England was approved without dissent.
(5) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 422: Pharmacology, 2 credits. Proposal to reduce credits from 3 to 2, change some course content, and teach course in 10 weeks rather than 15 was approved without dissent.
(6) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 460: Clinical PRACTICE I, 2 credits. Proposal to change course number and add new course content with more clinical practice was approved without dissent.
(7) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
BIOL 429: Plant Developmental Biology, 3 credits, W. Proposal for course providing an overview of basics and the most recent advances of plant development was approved without dissent.
(8) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 345: Social Studies for the Young Learner, 3 credits. Proposal for course to practice application of standards and thematic strands of social studies for PreK-4 developmental level was approved without dissent.
(9) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 435: Literature for the Young Child, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for children from birth to age nine was approved without dissent.
(10) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MDLV 335: Literature for Children and Young Adults, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare mid-level teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for youth from age 10 to 14.
(11) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students, 3 credits. Proposal for a course where teacher candidates develop skills in creating inclusive educational environments, supporting diverse student needs, and applying behavior intervention plans was approved without dissent.
VIII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Special Committees
IX. Faculty Emeritus
A Walsh/Bookmiller motion that Dr. Richard H. Fulmer be granted the honorary title of Professor of Social Work Emeritus was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #2]
An Anderson/Edeh Herr motion that Marjorie V. White-Greenawalt be granted the honorary title of Assistant Professor of Librarianship Emerita was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #3]
X. Changes to Aim for Success/Act 101 program
XI. Elections
XII. Other/New Business
Meeting was adjourned after elections (5:45 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted,
Aimee L. Miller
Secretary of the Senate