Undergraduate
Academic Affairs Council (UAAC)
Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2007
RSC 112
2:30 PM
Present: Chuck Reichert (Chair), Ella Cross, Gary Keveles, Deborah Schlacks, Tim Cleary (for Kim Borst), Gary Johnson, Brent Notbohm, Erin Aldridge, Steven Rosenberg, Jeff Engstrom, Jim Lane, Joel Sipress, Gail Craig, Barb Erickson, Dorothy Anway.
Absent: Jeff Schuldt
Guests: Sue Holm
I.
Call to
Order, 2:30 PM
II.
Approval of
minutes: Rosenberg/Craig (m/s).
Minutes approved as amended.
III.
Reports:
a. Chair: None
b. Secretary: None
c. General Education Subcommittee: None
d. Registrar: Reminded Council members that the way we see degree audits as done by DARS will be substantially different in the version of PeopleSoft.
e. Other Announcements: None
IV. Old Business:
a. Award of Credit for Prior Learning – referral from Senate. Following discussion, motion was made and seconded that Ron Harshman and Peter Nordgren be asked to consider that as an alternative to forming a faculty committee, they prepare a set of recommendations for any changes in the procedures in our present Award of Credit for Prior Learning and present this to the Council (Sipress/Erickson). Motion carried. It was also suggested that R. Harshman and P. Nordgren solicit input from the Council and Department Chairs during this process
V. New Business:
a. First Year Seminars-Phase II. Sue Holm was present to bring forward the proposals. The Council accepted for discussion: First Year Seminar Requirement Proposal and Proposal for FYS 100. The Council decided to take no action on approving these proposals at this time. The proposals will be on the agenda for discussion at first meeting of the UAAC in the fall of 2007. It was recommended that Department Chairs bring these proposals forward for discussion at department meetings before the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Council’s first fall meeting. Extensive discussion followed on value of the First Year Seminar and assessment procedures. Questions arose as to whether a literature review had been done and what prior research has shown on the value of the First Year Seminar. Comment that the proposals will include a substantial investment of resources. Council members who were on Action Team spoke to the history of the First Year Seminars and that the UAAC and Faculty Senate had approved in principle. The First Year Seminar Action Team was charged with working out the specifics. S. Holm spoke to the assessment process. Two national survey instruments have been identified that may be used, along with the use of a pretest and a posttest, and use of Focus Groups. Question arose as to whether one could see solid evidence of student success from the First Year Seminars. It was reported that very few studies exist that specifically address student success in terms of the First Year Seminars. There is extensive research that looks at factors contribute to student engagement and success in college during the student’s first year. Question arose as to how Seminar would be funded. If the Seminar becomes a requirement, monetary issues and faculty commitment is necessary. There is a need to gage interest in each department. It was suggested that Council members direct any questions on the seminars to Sue Holm via email, and that these emails be shared with the entire Council so that we would know what questions were being asked. Council members need to bring the discussion back to their respective departments. Suggestion to send Chairs an email, asking that they add discussion of the First Year Seminar to their department agendas. A retreat is planned for May 23, 2007, for faculty teaching a seminar in the fall of 2007.
b. Proposal to Discontinue use of DP grade. Cleary/Schlacks (M/S): Move to discontinue use of DP grade. Motion carried.
c. First Year Seminar Course Proposal: Making “aha!” happen. Sue Holm suggested that this be brought forward next fall. Anway/Lane: (M/S) Move to table Proposal for FYS 100 course: Making “aha!” happen until next fall. Motion carried.
d. Service Learning Proposal: Engstrom/Keveles (M/S): Move to approve HHP 399/499, Professional Service Learning, for a zero credit professional experience. Extensive discussion of zero credit courses ensued. Question as to when this requirement would become effective. Friendly amendment offered to motion: Sipress/Cleary: Move that HHP 399/499 requirement would be effective for Fall 2008. Motion to amend carried. Call for vote on original motion: To approve HHP 399/499, Professional Service Learning, to be effective Fall 2008. Motion failed.
e. Articulation
Agreement. Cleary/Erickson (M/S): To
approve the 2007 Articulation Agreement Between Fond du Lac Tribal and
Community College and the
f. Art – Revision of major: Cleary/Notbohm (M/S): To approve discontinuation of Art 291: Sophomore Portfolio Review (0 Credits) as a requirement for BFA and BA/BS majors effective Fall 2007. Motion carried.
VI. Meeting Adjourned, 4 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ella Cross, Secretary