The meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m. All departments were in attendance except Athletics, Government & Political Affairs, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
I. Minutes of previous meeting
II. Proposed Courses and Programs
(1) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH110: Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 3 credits. Proposal for a course that provides an overview of the field of early childhood education was approved without dissent.
(2) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Early Childhood Education major. Proposal outlining the requirements for admission to the Early Childhood Education program was approved without dissent.
(3) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Middle Level Education major. Proposal outlining the requirements for admission to the Early Childhood Education program was approved without dissent.
(4) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
HIST314: The Crusades, 3 credits, G3, D. Proposal for a course that focuses on social, cultural, and political factors before, during and after the crusade events was approved without dissent.
(5) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
CHEM110: Fundamentals of Chemistry. Proposal to add a pre- or co-requisite of MATH101 or MPT of MATH160 or higher was approved without dissent.
(6) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
CHEM111: General Chemistry I. Proposal to change to a pre- or co-requisite of MATH101 or MPT of MATH160 or higher was approved without dissent.
(7) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED311: Assessment for Designing and Implementing Instruction, 3 credits, W. Proposal for a course to help teacher candidates develop competencies in student assessment, instructional design, and classroom analysis was approved without dissent.
(8) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED321: Serving Individuals with Severe & Multiple Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 3 credits, W. Proposal for a course to prepare teacher candidates to effectively teach students with severe and multiple disabilities within an inclusive educational system was approved without dissent.
(9) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED411: Formal and Informal Assessment and the Development of the Individualized Education Program for Students in need of Pervasive and Intensive Supports (Strand I), 3 credits. Proposal for a course to train teacher candidates to administer, score, and interpret a range of formal and informal educational assessments used with students with severe and multiple disabilities was approved without dissent.
(10) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED451: Individualized Educational Planning: Focus on Transition for Students with Multiple/Severe Disabilities (Strand I), 3 credits. Proposal for a course to train teacher candidates to plan, design and deliver instruction focused on integrated lifespan perspectives of students with severe and multiple disabilities was approved without dissent.
(11) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED453: Reflective Practices: Working with Diverse Families of Students with Disabilities (Strands I and II), 3 credits, W, D. Proposal for a course to train teacher candidates to develop cultural sensitivity to work effectively with diverse families and their students with disabilities was approved without dissent.
(12) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
SPED454: Inclusionary Practices within the Least Restrictive Environment; Professional Bloc: Strand I and Strand II, 3 credits. Proposal for a course to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and competencies of inclusionary practices within the least restrictive environment was approved without dissent.
It was noted that the naming of the special education courses specifically address PDE requirements, ensure that the content and purpose of the courses are retained, and are meaningful to students. Credits for these courses fit within the Dual Certification program.
III. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson
Dr. Börger-Greco stated that any proposals for which a two-meeting waiver will be requested should be forwarded with sufficient material and time to allow for adequate consideration by senators and departments prior to approval.
Dr. Börger-Greco shared a PASSHE document outlining Interpretive Guidelines for Academic Degrees from the Board of Governors. [see Attachment #1] Any feedback on how the BOG interprets the policy should be shared with Dr. Börger-Greco by April 24.
Dr. Börger-Greco expressed appreciation for Ms. Sarah Darling’s service as Student Senate President during the past year.
IV. Report of the Student Senate President
Ms. Darling also reported the election of new officers and introduced the new Student Senate President, Ms. Emma Stanton. Ms. Darling congratulated Dr. Luek on her selection as Educator of the Year.
V. Report of the Graduate Student Association
VI. Report of the Administrative Officers
Dr. Bray noted, on behalf of Dr. Prabhu, the significance of faculty attendance at graduate and undergraduate commencements.
General Education Coordinator
Dr. Schneller commented on a correction to the Undergraduate General Education form, quantitative literacy assessment as part of GenEd outcomes, the BAID studies proposal being revised and presented to UCPRC, and consideration with GERC of the impact of the transfer articulation on GenEd.
VII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Standing Committees
First Readings
(1) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ART312/212: Survey of Art. Proposal to change course number from 312 to 212 and make ART212 a pre-requisite course for ART 301, 302, 303, 304, 313, 403, 404, 588, and 589.
(2) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
GEOG305: Geography of Energy. Proposal to change pre-requisites to GEOG202 or GEOG230 or permission of instructor.
(3) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
WSSD390: Athletic Training Techniques and Surface Anatomy. Proposal to change number of credits from 3 to 4 to interface with requirements with West Chester courses for dual-enrolled students.
(4) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS Nursing, major. Proposal to revise course requirements within program, resulting in 30 credits for Associate Degree in Nursing.
(5) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS320: Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing Practice. Proposal to modify objectives and content.
(6) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS322: Health Assessment of the Adult. Proposal to add content.
(7) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS421: Adaptations to Chronic Health Issues in the Community. 4 credits. Proposal for a course focusing on awareness and integration of technology in professional nursing practice and the broader healthcare environment.
(8) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS428: Nursing research. Proposal to add the General Education W label.
(9) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS438: Health Policy and Nursing Issues. Proposal to change the name of the course and to add objectives and content.
(10) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS470: Technology, Informatics and Professional Nursing Practice, 3 credits. Proposal for a course focusing on awareness and integration of technology in professional nursing practice and the broader healthcare environment.
(11) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS478: Transforming Health Care through Leadership in Nursing, 5 credits, W. Proposal for a senior-level capstone course exploring concepts of leadership and management and using clinical experiences to practice as a nurse leader in the community.
Two-meeting Waivers
Wellness requested a waiver of the two-meeting rule so the change in credits for WSSD390 will be in place when the course is offered this summer. A Wushanley/Igyor motion to waive the two-meeting rule for approval of WSSD390 was approved without dissent.
(13) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
WSSD390: Athletic Training Techniques and Surface Anatomy. Proposal to change number of credits from 3 to 4 to interface with requirements with West Chester courses for dual-enrolled students was approved without dissent.
Nursing noted the changes to their curriculum were made in response to accreditation review and requested a waiver of the two-meeting rule for approval. A Kuhns/Dillon motion to waive the two-meeting rule for approval of the BSN curriculum and seven nursing courses was approved without dissent.
(14) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
BS Nursing, major. Proposal to revise course requirements within program, resulting in 30 credits for Associate Degree in Nursing was approved without dissent.
(15) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS320: Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing Practice. Proposal to modify objectives and content was approved without dissent.
(16) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS322: Health Assessment of the Adult. Proposal to add content was approved without dissent.
(17) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS421: Adaptations to Chronic Health Issues in the Community. 4 credits. Proposal for a course focusing on awareness and integration of technology in professional nursing practice and the broader healthcare environment was approved without dissent.
(18) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS428: Nursing research. Proposal to add the General Education W label was approved without dissent.
(19) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS438: Health Policy and Nursing Issues. Proposal to change the name of the course and to add objectives and content was approved without dissent.
(20) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS470: Technology, Informatics and Professional Nursing Practice, 3 credits. Proposal for a course focusing on awareness and integration of technology in professional nursing practice and the broader healthcare environment was approved without dissent.
(21) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
NURS478: Transforming Health Care through Leadership in Nursing, 5 credits, W. Proposal for a senior-level capstone course exploring concepts of leadership and management and using clinical experiences to practice as a nurse leader in the community was approved without dissent.
GCPRC
(12) NEW GRADUATE COURSE
EDCI700: The Mentoring Teacher: Competencies for Mentoring Student Teachers, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare cooperating teachers to observe, analyze, guide, and evaluate teacher candidates during field experiences.
VIII. Reports of the Faculty Senate Special Committees
IX. Faculty Emeritus
X. Other/New Business
XI. Committee Elections
Previous nominations were distributed and the floor opened for additional nominations were accepted from the floor. An A Miller/Hendrick motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for each unopposed candidate was approved without dissent
Meeting was adjourned after elections (4:58 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted,
Aimee L. Miller
Faculty Senate Secretary