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Curriculum and Academic Affairs Committee (CAAC) Minutes
2008- 2009

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Michael Murphy, Chair
2008-2009
October 14, 2008


CAAC#4
Approved November 11,  2008
October 14, 2008 Minutes

Indiana State University
Faculty Senate 2008-09

Members Present: F. Lai, D. Malooley, V. Muyumba, M. Murphy, R. Peters, L. Rosenhein, C. Stemmans, D. Worley

Student members:
Ex-officio: S. Gick, H. Hudson, L. Maule, B. McLaren, J. Ozmun
Executive Committee Liaison:
Absent: T. Allen: Conference
Guests: R. Stafford, J. Latimer

M. Murphy called the meeting to order at 3:33 PM.

1. A motion to approve the minutes as amended of meeting #3, 9-30-08, was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Peters/Lai).

2. The proposal from Geography, Geology, and Anthropology for the addition of GEOL 110 as a new General Education Course was presented by R. Stafford and J. Latimer. There was some discussion as to the status of GEOL 160/L and it was determined to be in a phase out state to be replaced by 110/L.

3. The proposal from Geography, Geology, and Anthropology for the addition of GEOL 110L as a new General Education Lab to accompany GEOL 110 was presented by R. Stafford and J. Latimer.

4. The proposal from History for the addition of HIST 113 as a General Education Course was reviewed.

5. A motion to suspend the rules to allow immediate voting on the proposals was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Peters/Lai).

6. A motion to approve the proposal from Geography, Geology, and Anthropology for the addition of GEOL 110 as a new General Education Course was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Worley/Stemmans).

7. A motion to approve the proposal from Geography, Geology, and Anthropology for the addition of GEOL 110L as a new General Education Lab to accompany GEOL 110 was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Worley/Stemmans).

8. A motion to approve the proposal from History for the addition of HIST 113 as a General Education Course was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Rosenhein/Lai).

9. A motion to remove from the table the previously tabled motion: that a Department desiring to submit a Proposal with no modifications other than the name change to a “Concentration,” shall submit only the F2 and F3, with included DARS and Registrar reports, to the Dean for signature and then Academic Affairs for CAAC review for an expedited movement through the approval process. was made and passed, 8-0-0, (Rosenhein/Worley).

10. Discussion ensued on the procedures and especially the implications in BANNER. BANNER only has the term “Concentrations” that it can track and allow a student transcript to actually show the area of study in the graduation record. It was discussed this option should be open to any major desiring this change for this purpose. The program would have to be a minimum of 9 credits, but less than 30 credits. If a program has 30 or more credits, it must go through the Commission for approval of any change. Tracks, emphasis, areas, endorsements, specializations, options, etc., should all consider this option. Coordination with the Grad Council will also be necessary.

11. The motion was changed and then passed that a Department desiring to submit a Proposal for a program of nine credits, but less than thirty credits, with no modifications other than the name change to a “Concentration;” shall submit only the F2 and F3, with included DARS and Registrar reports, to the Dean for signature and then to Academic Affairs for CAAC review thereby allowing an expedited movement through the approval process, 8-0-0, (Muyumba/Peters).

12. There was continued discussion concerning the definitions of College, School, and Department. Discussion included the need for a school to have sufficient size, resources, areas of study, Faculty, majors, etc. It should not be just for status or name recognition. It was suggested that several agencies be contacted to determine if accepted definitions exist. These included: NCA, AACRAO, AAUP, and the CHE. It is requested members do research prior to the next meeting.

13. Executive Committee Report: None.

14. General Education Council Report: None.

15. General Education Task Force Report: The open forum was excellent with good attendance and participation in healthy and beneficial discussion. Departments deemed the Task Force was being attentive and responsive to concerns. The next step will be the completion of the proposal for presentation. It is anticipated this will occur late this semester or early in the Spring term.

16. NCA Report: A six month extension has been approved to allow sufficient time to prepare under the new administration.

17. The committee adjourned at 4:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted David J. Malooley, Secretary

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