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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Academic Year 1998-1999 

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: April 1, 1999 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Don Envick, Jim German, Randall Heckman, Allan Jenkins, Sonja Kropp, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Bob Morgan, Kim Schipporeit, and Marguerite Tassi

ABSENT: Mary Daake, and Dick Jussel

VISITORS: Tom Clark

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

  1. The March 4, 1999 minutes were approved via e-mail. 
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    1. WI Designation:
      • FCSC 395 - Individual Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences (S. Davis)
       
    2. CD Designation:
      • ENG 447 - Seminar in Post-World War II American Literature (S. Schneider)
      ***Jim German (Ludeman) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.
     
  3. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Consider Adding WSTD 220 - Introduction to Women's Studies to the Personal Development Category:
      ***Clint Ludeman (Morgan) moved to approve WSTD 220 to the Personal Development Category. Motion carried (5-1).
      This change will take place when the new Undergraduate Catalog is printed (May 2000).
    2. Consider Adding CJUS 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice to the Personal Development Category:
      ***Jim German (Heckman) moved to approve CJUS 101 to the Personal Development Category. Motion carried (6-1).
      This change will take place when the new Undergraduate Catalog is printed (May 2000).
    3. Formal Action on English 101 and 102 Review:
      After reviewing a large sample of syllabi, the Council decided that overall the courses met the General Studies Program criteria. However, the Council expressed a concern that several individual sections did not meet the criteria. The Council directed Jenkins to relay this concern to the English Department.
      ***Jim German (Camp) moved to approve these courses. Motion carried (7-0).
    4. 300 Level Ad Hoc Committee Update:
      SVCAA Roark met with the committee to discuss the issue of expanding the menu of 300 level courses. No formal action was taken.

      The committee will meet again before the end of the semester.

    5. Update on Proposal to Change Total Hours in Personal Development:
      This item has been forwarded to the Ed Policy Committees of the four colleges. No formal vote by any Ed Policy Committee has been taken at this time.
    6. General Studies Program Questionnaire:
      ***Jim German (Ludeman) suggested the Council proceed with some type of Program Assessment. Motion carried.
      Jenkins and Cutler will research the different types of Program Assessment and the Council will proceed in the fall.
     
  4. NEW BUSINESS: 
  5. MISCELLANEOUS:

    ***Peg Camp (Ludeman) moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:15.

  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for August 19, 1999. The time will be determined at a later date. The meeting will be held in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: March 4, 1999 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Mary Daake, Jim German, Randall Heckman, Allan Jenkins, Sonja Kropp, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Bob Morgan, Cyndi Schroeder (for Kim Schipporeit), and Marguerite Tassi

ABSENT: Don Envick, and Dick Jussel

VISITORS: Don Carpenter, Tom Clark, Jim Gilbert, Jerry Fox and Keith Terry

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

  1. The February 4, 1999 minutes were approved via e-mail. 
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    1. WI Designation:
      • ART 303 - Renaissance Art (C. Boeckl)
      • ART 405 - Nineteenth Century Art (C. Boeckl)
      • ECON 314 - Public Finance (A. Jenkins)
      • ECON 350 - Economics of the Agricultural Sector (D. Bridges)
      • PE 468 - Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity (R. Seip)
      • PE 461 - Exercise Physiology (J. Antonio)
      • SOWK 185 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment (N. Panter)
      • SPAN 499-03 - Independent Study (L. Pearson)

      The following course is already approved as WI; however, Jenkins is requesting approval for an additional instructor.

      • PTE 300 - Learning and Evaluation (E. Batenhorst)
      ***Jim German (Ludeman) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.
     
  3. PROCEDURAL ISSUES
    1. Student Related Voting Procedures:
      Jenkins asked the Council what the GS voting procedure should be with a student-related issue when the student is present.
      ***Jim German (Tassi) moved to approve having the student leave the room while the GS Council members discuss and vote. After the GS meeting, Jenkins will write a letter to the student informing them of the GS Council decision. Motion carried.
    2. Course Related Voting Procedures:
      The Council discussed the voting procedure for a course when the colleague is present.
      ***Sonja Kropp (Ludeman) moved to approve having the party leave the room for a portion of the final discussion and return for the voting.
    3. Substitution Policy:
      In some circumstances, the listed GS course may be inappropriate for a student. For example, a senior transfer student who has never taken ENG 101 needs one more composition course.
      ***Jim German (Ludeman) moved to approve when a GS course is deemed inappropriate with a particular student, then the GS Director and the Department Chair will be directed to identify an appropriate substitute for the student. Motion carried.
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Proposal to Change Total Hours in the Personal Development Category:
      Keith Terry proposed the maximum number of credit hours allowed in the Personal Development Category be increased to six hours from the current three credit hours. (See attached).
      ***Clint Ludeman (Camp) moved to approve Terry's above proposal. Motion carried (5-2). Jenkins will convey this information to all four colleges.
    2. General Studies Program Questionnaires:
      Discuss at the next meeting.
    3. 300 Level Ad Hoc Committee Update:
      The committee will meet the week after Spring Break.
     
  5. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Proposal to add CJUS 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice to the Personal Development Category:
      Jim Gilbert proposed that CJUS 101 be added to the Personal Development Category. The Council will visit with colleagues and will take a formal vote at the next GS meeting.
    2. Proposal to add WSTD 200 - Introduction to Women's Studies to the Personal Development Category:
      Tom Clark (representing Carol Lilly) proposed that WSTD 220 be added to the Personal Development Category. WSTD 220 is offered one section a year and has a cap of 20 students. The Council will visit with colleagues and will take a formal vote at the next GS meeting.
     
  6. MISCELLANEOUS:
    1. Jerry Fox would like the Council to consider the Study Abroad program as a waiver for the CD requirements. The Council suggested Fox put together a proposal and present that to the GS Council. There are about 50-60 students a year that this would effect.
      ***Jim German (Camp) moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:45.
     
  7. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for April 1, 1999 at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: February 4, 1999 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Don Envick, Jim German, Amy Huffman (student), Allan Jenkins, Sonja Kropp, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Bob Morgan, Kim Schipporeit, Alex Straatman (student), and Marguerite Tassi

ABSENT: Charlie Bicak, Mary Daake, and Dick Jussel

VISITORS: Don Carpenter, Jane Christensen, Rob Luscher, Martha Kruse, Ed Scantling, Josh Schauer, and Keith Terry

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

  1. The December 3, 1998 minutes were approved via e-mail. 
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:
    Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    1. WI Designation:
      • ITEC 408 - Leadership in Business and Technology (M. Nobe)
      • SOWK 499 - Social Work: Special Studies (S. Cook-Fong)
      ***Jim German (Envick) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.
     
  3. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Josh Schauer - Student Request:
      Josh Schauer presented his extenuating circumstances regarding the GS program. After a discussion of possible alternatives, the Council voted on the following motion:
      ***Clint Ludeman (Tassi) moved to approve the student's request. Motion carried (5-2).
    2. Discussion of English Composition Courses - Robert Luscher and Martha Kruse:
      Rob Luscher and Martha Kruse attended the GS meeting to answer any questions the Council may have concerning the Language and Communication review process.
      No formal action was taken.
    3. Proposal to Change Hours in Personal Development Category - Keith Terry:
      Keith Terry proposed the maximum number of credit hours allowed in the Personal Development category be increased to six credit hours from the current three credit hours.
      Terry is making this request for the following reasons:
      1. the current three-hour maximum is too limiting when compared to other categories;
      2. essentially discounts the value of courses in the section while at the same time it promotes the value of other GS courses;
      3. has proven to be problematic for some students; and
      4. impacts departments that have courses in Personal Development in terms of their abilities to generate SCH.
      Jenkins instructed the Council to visit with colleagues and the GS Council will take formal action at the March meeting. Don Carpenter and Ed Scantling were at the GS meeting in support of Terry's proposal. Terry indicated the other departments with courses in this category were supportive of this proposal.
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Assessment Questionnaire:
      Jenkins asked the Council their thoughts were on this issue. The Council did not express any negative or positive opinions.
    2. 300 Level Ad Hoc Committee Update:
      No update at this time.
    3. Capstone Course Update:
      No update at this time.
     
  5. MISCELLANEOUS:

    ***Don Envick (German) moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:45.

  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for March 4, 1999 at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: December 3, 1998 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Mary Daake, Don Envick, Jim German, Connie Hansen, Allan Jenkins, Sonja Kropp, Clint Ludeman, Kim Schipporeit, Marguerite Tassi

ABSENT: Charlie Bicak, Dick Jussel, John Lillis

VISITORS: Charles Peek

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

***Jim German (Camp) moved to move the visitors to the top of the agenda. Motion carried.

  1. The November 5, 1998 minutes were approved via e-mail.
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:
    Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    WI Designation
    • BMGT 493 - Social Responsibilities of Business: Issues and Ethics (K. Zimmerman)
    • CHEM 469 - Chemistry Seminar (C. Exstrom)
    • FREN 401 - Advanced Composed and Grammar Review (T. York)
    • GERM 304 - Advanced Conversation and Compositions (C. Detsch, D. Detsch)
    • ITEC 485 - Telecommunications Seminar (T. Obermier)
    • JMC 315 - Advanced Reporting (H. Cordry)
    • SPAN 304 - Advanced Conversation and Compositions (H. Craig, L. Pearson)
    • SPCH 456 - The Rhetoric of Western Thought (L. Snyder)
    • THEA 413 - History of Theatre I (J. Garrison)
    • THEA 414 - History of Theatre II (J. Garrison)
    • THEA 415 - History of Theatre III (J. Garrison)
    • THEA 423 - Theatre Production (J. Green)
    • THEA 440 - Performance Studies (J. Green)
    ***Jim German (Ludeman) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.

    Consider Special WI Requirements in Modern Languages:
    The Council discussed reducing the number of words that is required for a WI course in non-native language courses from 5000 words to 4000 words.
    The preceding motion covered the issue.

    Consider Special WI Requirements in Art:
    ***Jim German (Hansen) moved to direct Jenkins to inform John Dinsmore that the Council feels graphic literacy is important, however, it is not what the General Studies Council was addressing with WI. Motion carried.
     
  3. NEW BUSINESS
    Writing Center Advisory Committee - Charles Peek:
    Charles Peek discussed with the Council determining where WI should be housed. Peek stated that WI goes well beyond the General Studies Council. No decisions were made.

    Discuss Formation of GS 300 Level Course Subcommittee:
    Jenkins discussed with the Council forming a subcommitteee to discuss designating some 300 level courses as general studies courses. The following GS members will serve on the ad hoc advisory committee:
    • Jim German
    • Charlie Bicak
    • Kim Schipporeit
    Jenkins stated that either Jim German or himself would contact the various Academic Affairs Committee's to recruit members to serve on the 300 Level Course Subcommittee as well.
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Assessing General Education Questionnaire:
      Will be discussed at the next General Studies meeting.
    2. Update on Language and Communication Review:
      Robert Luscher and Martha Kruse will be at the next General Studies meeting to discuss the review process. Kristi will make copies of the syllabi and distribute to members of the General Studies Council for their review.
    3. Update on Ad Hoc Capstone Course Committee:
      No update at this time.
     
  5. MISCELLANEOUS:

    ***Connie Hansen (Camp) moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:20.

  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for February 4, 1999 at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: November 5, 1998 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Charlie Bicak, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Don Envick, Jim German, Connie Hansen, Allan Jenkins, Dick Jussel, Sonja Kropp, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Kim Schipporeit, Marguerite Tassi

ABSENT: Mary Daake

VISITORS: Jim Roark, Herbert Craig, John Dinsmore, Anita Hart

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

***Charlie Bicak (Envick) moved to move the visitors to the top of the agenda. Motion carried.

  1. The October 1, 1998 minutes were approved via e-mail. 
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    1. WI Designation:
      • ELED 463 - Home, School Community Relations (B. Flaherty)
      • ENG 234 - Reading and Writing About Literature (B. Emrys)
      • ITEC 490 - Industrial Distribution Seminar (J. Miller)
      • JMC 409 - Public Relations Strategies (D. Grubbs)
      • SPCH 4012 - Power (W. Jurma)
      • THEA 499 - Senior Project (J. Green)
       
    2. CD and WI Designation:
      • SPCH 401 - Native American Discourse (M. Mason)
      ***Clint Ludeman (Envick) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.
     
  3. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Discuss GS 300 Level Courses - Jim Roark:
      Jim Roark, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, discussed with the Council having some 300 level courses as general studies courses. Roark discussed four technical reasons a 300 level course should be designated as a general studies course. The four reasons are as follows:
      • Help define the University relationship with Community Colleges
      • Distribution of student credit hours by shifting some students into upper division courses
      • Help students meet 300/400 level institutional requirements
      • Better match with student's ability
      Jenkins suggested forming a committee to work out some of the details.
    2. Discuss Special WI Requirements in Modern Languages and Art - Herbert Craig, Anita Hart, John Dinsmore:
      Herbert Craig, Modern Languages, discussed with the Council the WI guidelines for courses conducted in languages other than English. Craig stated that when students write in their second or third language, it requires more time and effort than when they write in their first language. It takes the student longer to compose a text and the check for the correct grammar, spelling, organization, and style.

      Craig requested that the total number of words for a WI courses be reduced from 5000 to 4000 for French, German, and Spanish courses.

      The Council discussed this issue and suggested Modern Languages put together a proposal and submit it to the Council for a formal decision at the December GS meeting.

      John Dinsmore, Art, proposed an alternative for satisfying the WI requirement by acknowledging linguistic and aesthetic literacy for the Departments of Music & Dance, and Art & Art History. The Department of Art & Art History is proposing the majors in art be permitted to count the successful completion of ART 499, Senior Exhibition, as three of their twelve required hours of WI courses.

      The students in ART 499, Senior Exhibition, are required to exhibit proficiency in both linguistic and aesthetic literacy. Therefore, the students in ART 499, would receive WI credit by expressing themselves in art rather than words.

      After considerable discussion by the Council, Jenkins will inform Dinsmore that the Council is not inclined to approve this type of course for WI designation at this time.

    3. Assessing General Education Questionnaire:
      Jenkins distributed the Assessing General Education Questionnaire to the voting council members. The Council was directed to answer the eighteen questions and bring the questionnaire to the GS meeting in December for review.
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Update on Requirement to Force Students to Take ENG 101 and ENG 102 Prior to Jr. Status - Kim Schipporeit:
      Academic Affairs decided not to make ENG 101 and 102 a requirement prior to the student's junior year. Advisors are recommended to encourage students to take the courses early in their college career.
    2. Consider GS Course Submission Procedure:
      Jim German (Envick) moved to approve the procedure for submitting courses for consideration as new General Studies courses. Motion carried.

      The document is as follows:

      SUBMISSION OF COURSES FOR CONSIDERATION AS NEW GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

      The General Studies Program must respond to changing circumstances yet maintain sufficient stability that students may complete the program without undue confusion. To accommodate change, the General Studies Council will consider the submission of new courses under the following circumstances.

      1. The course must be an active UNK offering.
      2. The department must provide a written explicit description of the course detailing how it meets the established General Studies criteria at both the program and perspective level. The proposal must include the following:
        • Evidence that student objectives are consistent with program and perspective criteria
        • Description of the teaching strategies employed
        • Plan for assessment of student outcomes compatible with the criteria
        • Plan for assessment of the course's achievement of the criteria
         
      3. The submission must include evidence of support from:
        1. The Department
        2. The College Academic Affairs/Educational Policy Committee
        3. The Dean's Office
         
      4. The Chair of the submitting department must meet with their college representatives on the General Studies Council, and the proposal should come forward only with the support of these representatives.
      5. Timing of submissions must be compatible with the printing of the UNK Undergraduate Catalog.
        1. The Council will consider submissions during the Spring semester proceeding the publication year of the Undergraduate Catalog.
        2. Final action by the General Studies Council will be no later than September following the open submission period.
         
       
    3. Update on Language and Communication Review:
      Information will be coming soon.
    4. Update on AD Hoc Capstone Course Committee:
      The committee met, Rick Miller is developing a model capstone course for further discussion.
     
  5. MISCELLANEOUS:

    ***Clint Ludeman (German) moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:55.

  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for December 3, 1998, at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: October 1, 1998 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Charlie Bicak, Mary Daake, Don Envick, Jim German, Allan Jenkins, Dick Jussel, Sonja Kropp, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Kim Schipporeit

ABSENT: Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Connie Hansen, Marguerite Tassi

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

  1. The September 3, 1998 minutes were approved via e-mail. 
  2. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WRITING INTENSIVE SUBMISSIONS:Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council:
    1. WI Designation:
      • FCSC 402 - Selected Readings in Marriage and Family Relation (R. Glotzer)
      • JMC 305 - Feature Writing (H. Cordry)
      • REC 453 - Therapeutic Recreation for Special Populations (M. Moorman)
       
    2. CD and WI Designation:
      • PSCI 490 - Directed Research: Gender and Politics (J. Blauwkamp
        ***Charlie Bicak (German) moved to approve the above recommendations. Motion carried.
       
     
  3. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Discussion of Waiver Policy:
      Jenkins discussed the need to create a defined waiver policy. Students are confused by the language in the catalog, and often ask for a waiver based upon convenience.
      Jenkins asked Council members to discuss with their College what tests or other evidence could be used by a student to demonstrate competency. Schipporeit explained the existing CLEP options. No formal action was taken.
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Adopt Policy for Submission of New General Studies Courses
      The Council considered a draft policy regarding the submission of courses for consideration as a GS course.
      Draft General Studies Course Submission Policy
      The General Studies Program must respond to changing circumstances yet maintain sufficient stability that students may complete the program without undue confusion. To accommodate change the General Studies Council will consider the submission of new courses under the following circumstances.
      1. The course must be an active UNK offering.
      2. The department must provide a written submission detailing how the course meets the established General Studies criteria at both the program and perspective level.
      3. The submission must include evidence of support from:
        1. the Department
        2. the College Academic Affairs/Educational Policy Committee
        3. the Dean's Office
         
      4. The chair of the submitting department must meet with their college representatives on the General Studies Council, and the proposal should come forward only with the support of these representatives.
      5. Timing of submissions must be compatible with the printing of the UNK Undergraduate Catalog.
        1. Submissions will be considered by the Council during the Spring semester preceeding the publication year of the Undergraduate Catalog.
        2. Final action by the General Studies Council will be no later than September following the open submission period.
         
      The Council suggested that additional detail in item two might be useful. Bicak suggested four additional details for item two.
      • Evidence that student objectives are consistent with program and perspective criteria
      • Description of the teaching strategies employed
      • Plan for assessment of student outcomes compatible with the criteria
      • Plan for assessment of the course's achievement of the criteria

      The Council directed Jenkins to incorporate Bicak's suggestions into a final draft. This draft will be sent via e-mail as soon as possible so Council members can make an informed vote in November.

    2. Discuss 1998-99 GS Program Review - Language and Communication Section:
      Jenkins will get the syllabi and the information together for the Council to review. The Council will review the syllabi one month and vote the next month.
    3. Update on Ad Hoc Capstone Course Committee:
      The Ad Hoc Capstone Course Committee has not met this semester.
     
  5. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:

    Kim Schipporeit discussed the Math/English issue currently under discussion by the Academic Affairs Committee. Schipporeit noted that the requirement would require students to complete English 101, English 102 and Math 102, prior to the end of their sophomore year.
    ***Charlie Bicak (German) moved to inform Academic Affairs Committee that the General Studies Council understands and appreciates the intent of the proposed plan. However, the Council has reservations about the implementation and applications of what is intended. Motion carried.

  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for November 5, 1998, at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

GENERAL STUDIES COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting: September 3, 1998 

PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Charlie Bicak, Peg Camp, Jeanne Cutler, Jim German, Connie Hansen, Allan Jenkins, John Lillis, Clint Ludeman, Kim Schipporeit, MargueriteTassi

ABSENT: Mary Daake, Don Envick, Dick Jussel, Sonja Kropp

VISITORS: Mary Barton, Mike Mosher

Chair, Allan Jenkins, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room.

  1. The May 7, 1998 and the August 20, 1998 minutes were submitted to the Council for approval.***Charlie Bicak (Camp) moved to approve both the May and August minutes. Motion carried.
  2. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
    1. Cultural Diversity Subcommittee:
      The following courses were previously approved as CD. Director, Allan Jenkins recommended the following instructors be approved by the Council to teach the course as such.

      • PTE 401 - Multicultural Understanding (Inherently CD)

      • SOC 100H - Introduction to Sociology (D. Wysocki)
       
    2. Writing Intensive Subcommittee:
      Jenkins recommended the following courses be approved by the Council for WI designation:
      • PSCI 370 - American Foreign Policy (J. Scott)
      • PSY 430 - Memory and Cognition (B. Wozniak)

      The following course was previously approved as WI. Jenkins recommended the following instructor be approved by the Council to teach the course as such.

      • PHYS 276GS - General Physics (T. Markes)
      • PHIL 451 - Philosophy in Literature (D. Rozema)
      ***Peg Camp (Hansen) moved to approve the above recommendations as CD and WI. Motion carried.

      Jenkins stated that the Registrar's Office will track the course renumbering process to make sure the CD and WI designation will carry forward with the new course number.

     
  3. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Informational Presentations:
      1. Calibrated Peer Review Writing Program - Mike Mosher:
        Mike Mosher, Chemistry, presented Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) to the GS Council. CPR is a program for networked computers that improves student writing through frequent writing assignments. CPR can reduce the time an instructor spends reading and assessing student writing.

        Mosher indicated that UNK will begin to implement CPR this fall. The following is the implementation plan:

        Phase 1: Setup server and software
        Deadline: September 15, 1998
        Phase 2: Pilot runs of CPR in Chemistry
        Fall semester 1999
        Phase 3: Run CPR in Chemistry
        Spring semester 1999 (All Chemistry courses desiring CPR will use it)
        Phase 4: Faculty workshops
        Summer 1999
        Phase 5: Run CPR at UNK
        1999-2000 school year (Campus-wide)
        Phase 6: Pilot, then run CPR area-wide
        Summer 1999 and '99 school year
      2. Information Literacy- Mary Barton:
        Mary Barton, Library, presented the "Information Literacy" goal to the GS council. Information Literacy is a set of minimum standards of general information literacy as well as a standard of information literacy appropriate to each student's major and require that all graduates meet these standards. Information literacy is defined as "the ability to locate, evaluate and use information to become independent lifelong learners."

        Barton also stated that this goal was a result of the Wake Forrest Team and the Informational Technology Planning Committee. There are eight goals in the plan.

        Jenkins suggested that General Studies member serve on the Information Technology Planning Committee.

      3. Six-Trait Writing Rubric - Dennis Potthoff:
        Will be discussed at a later General Studies meeting.
       
     
  4. OLD BUSINESS:
    1. Discuss Policy for Submission of New General Studies Courses:
      Council directed Jenkins and Cutler to develop a schedule based upon the printed catalog. The policy will be finalized at the October meeting.
    2. Discuss 1998-99 GS Program Review - Language and Communication Section:
      Due to the lack of time, this was tabled until the next General Studies meeting.
     
  5. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: 
  6. NEXT MEETING:

    The next General Studies meeting is scheduled for October 1, 1998, at 3:30 p.m., in the Academic Affairs Conference Room, Founders Hall, Room 2122.

 

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