The meeting was called to order at 4:09 p.m. All departments were in attendance except Athletics, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
I. Minutes of previous meeting
II. Proposed Courses and Programs
(1) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
PHYS471: Quantum Mechanics, 3 credits. Proposal to add MATH 365 as a pre-requisite was approved without dissent.
(2) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH465: Science for the Young Learner, 3 credits. Proposal to offer a course to provide an overview of the content and processes included in an early childhood (Pre K-Grade 4) science program and methodology appropriate for the school setting was approved without dissent.
(3) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MDLV466: Teaching of Science: An Inquiry Approach, 3 credits. Proposal to offer a course focused on the teaching of science through inquiry in the middle grades to build student understanding of the nature of science through active involvement was approved without dissent.
(4) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Middle Level Certification: Science Concentration. Proposal for a program to develop competencies in chemistry, earth science, biology, and physics was approved without dissent.
(5) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Middle Level Certification: Social Studies Concentration. Proposal for a program to develop competencies in economics, geography, government, and history was approved without dissent.
III. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson
Dr. Börger-Greco also commented that she is drafting a letter outlining the impact of the BOG Academic Degree Policy revisions approved in July 2010. Senators A. Miller and Hutchens noted significant implications for degrees in the School of Science and Math and Dean Smith’s involvement in discussing this with Provost Prabhu. Associate Provost Phillips indicated that this change does not seem to be posted yet on the BOG website. Another issue raised was concern about the process and why there wasn’t an opportunity for input. Dr. Börger-Greco will contact APSCUF and Dr. Ellis about that aspect.
IV. Report of the Student Senate President
V. Report of the Graduate Student Association
VI. Report of the Administrative Officers
VII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Standing Committees
First Readings
(1) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MATH464: Real Analysis I, 3 credits. Proposal to modify pre-requisites.
(2) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ESCI221: Physical Geology, 4 credits, G2. Proposal to add a math pre-requisite.
(3) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ESCI421: Advanced Geology, 3 credits, W. Proposal to offer a capstone course for geology majors to explore current geological advances, interpret pertinent research, and synthesize and integrate knowledge in written and discussion formats.
(4) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH485: Teaching Young English Language Learners, 3 credits. Proposal to offer a course to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to understand the social and linguistic foundations for first and second language development in the early years.
VIII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Special Committees
IX. Faculty Emeritus
X. Elections
XI. Other/New Business
Meeting was adjourned after elections (4:26 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted,
Aimee L. Miller
Faculty Senate Secretary