Minutes for Meeting #9 of the General Education Subcommittee of the UCC

Date/Time:March 10, 2008; 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Location:Devos 303C

Present: Andrea Bostrom, Susan Carson, Roy Cole, Phyllis Curtiss, Roger Gilles, “Griff” Griffin, Jann Joseph (Guest – CLAS), Charlie Lowe, Barbara Lubic (Guest – COE), Penney Nichols-Whitehead, Paul Sicilian, Kathryn Waggoner, Frank Ward (Chair), Jonathan White

9.1Approval of Agenda

-Approved

9.2Approval of Minutes

- Approved

9.3Report from Chair

-Chair reports that GES sub-category change forms listed below were approved by UCC.

One additional CCP was also acted upon in this meeting.

-Some discussion on memo delineating course recommendations for the GE Program. Memo needs to go to faculty, professional advisors, and student peer advisors. Griff and Frank to finalize and distribute.

-It was moved and seconded to distribute memo regarding Traverse City Themes. Students in Traverse City are having difficulty completing themes because of low selection, taking non-GE courses, and GED making to many policy decisions regarding substitutions. Griff to finalize memo and chair will distribute.

-The remainder of the meeting focused on new changes/requirements to Michigan education programs. Jann Joseph and Barbara Lubic were our guests to help lead the discussion. Points of discussion revolved around the following issues:

  • Elementary Ed Minor restrictions regarding SCI 225/226
  • Need for social studies types of courses
  • Staffing issues regarding GE and ED courses
  • COE creating new prerequisite course for all ED majors and the fact that it may limit course to only ED majors but will be listed in GE Program (foundations)
  • New course creations for COE to meet new State guidelines
  • The need for more breadth in ED major

9.4Discussion/Action of proposals under consideration

- UCC Log# 6395 – EGR 304 > Innovation (CCP) – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Death and Dying – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Perception – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Ethics – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Earth and Environment – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Freedom and Social Control – APPROVED

- GES Sub-Category Change Form > Civil and Human Rights Movements – APPROVED

9.5Report from Working Groups

-Some quick discussion from Knowledge/Skills/Goals group on their continued work on of aligning GE goals with LEAP goals. FTLC grant was approved. Group to now work on summer forum/retreat for individuals who have taught in GE Program.

9.6Report from General Education Director

-GE Director announced LEAP grant was approved.

-GE Director also discussed/led conversation concerning Traverse City Theme issues and memo to advisors.

9.7New Business

- None

9.8Adjournment

-Motion passed. Next meeting March 24, 2008 > Devos 303C