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

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Michael Murphy, Chair
2008-2009
November 11, 2008

CAAC #5
Approved
November 11, 2008, Minutes

Indiana State University
Faculty Senate 2008-09

           

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

            Student members:

           

            Ex-officio: D. Collins, R. English, S. Gick, H. Hudson, B. McLaren, J. Ozmun

            Executive Committee Liaison:

       Absent: T. Allen: Conference, V. Muyumba, D. Worley: Conference

      Guests: Ed Kinley

 

M. Murphy called the meeting to order at 3:34 PM.

 

       1.  A motion to approve the minutes as amended of meeting #4, 10-14-08, was made and passed, 6-0-0, (Peters/Stemmans).

 

        2.  Following discussion, a motion to approve the proposal from African and African American Studies for the revision of the African and African American Studies Major and Minor was made and passed, 6-0-0, (Rosenhein/Lai). Publish as approved in Academic Notes.

 

        3.  Following discussion, a motion to approve the proposal from Mathematics and Computer Science for modification of the pre/co-requisites for MATH 388 in the Middle School Mathematics Endorsement was made and passed, 6-0-0, (Lai / Rosenhein). Publish as approved in Academic Notes.

 

        4.  Following discussion, a motion to approve the proposal from Mathematics and Computer Science for reactivation and modification of the Middle School Mathematics Endorsement increasing credits from 18-22 was made and passed, 6-0-0, (Lai / Stemmans). Publish as approved in Academic Notes.

 

        5.  Ed Kinley discussed the VSA (Voluntary System of Accountability), and ISU needing to select one of three possible evaluation/assessment instruments.   It has been determined by the ISU Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator, former Associate VP Karen Schmid, and several Associate Deans that the MAPP is the best choice.  E. Kinley described the test and the usefulness of the collected data.  One area of concern is the population of Freshmen vs. Seniors taking the exam.  How will the same population be assured? There is a need to minimize the problem with the process.  The time frame of implementation should be next Fall.  The intention will be to pay students for the two hour time required helping assure participation.  Another very important question concerned the results.  Will a score be used or will it be a “Delta” from Freshman to Senior for the same student population?  What are other Universities doing? (E. Kinley said he would attempt to gather that information.)  There should be a recommendation on which instrument and how it is to be used, (methodology).  The University and President are committed to this initiative and have a mandate to participate.   The CAAC will further discuss the matter and make a recommendation.

 

        6.  D. Malooley and H. Hudson discussed the present status of the General Education Task Force.  Following the open for a, it was expressed by many that they were appreciative of the Task Force responsiveness to input from the campus community and modifications that have been made as a result.  The co-chairs are presently working on the document in an effort to coordinate all of the guidelines and structure revised by the Task Force and to prepare the next document for the group to review. The final proposal is anticipated to be ready at the end of this term, or in early January.

 

 

        7.  C. Stemmans questioned whether the required forms from the CAPS Manual needed to make a simple routine editorial modification are the same for a program and a course.  The recommendation would be to use the F-2 and F-3.

 

        8.  Concerning the previous discussion on the definitions of College, School, and Department, M. Murphy stated that the Grad Council will be putting it on the next agenda for their discussion.

 

        9.  The committee adjourned at 5:07 PM.

 

       Respectfully Submitted

       David J. Malooley, Secretary

 

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