SEHD Impact

MINUTES: Curriculum Committee 10-12-16

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Curriculum Committee Minutes

Oct 3, 2016

Members:

Jarrod Hanson

Heather Johnson

Joni Dunlap

Dennis DeBay

Lisa Forbes

Cristina Gillanders

Staff:     Shakira Anderson – Recorder

GENERAL BUSINESS & REVIEW/DISCUSSIONS:

Discuss adding language to syllabus template about Starfish and sexual and gender diversity.

The following language will be added to the SEHD syllabus template regarding Starfish (use of the language is optional:

  • I am taking part in a student success “early alert” initiative at CU Denver called Starfish Early Alert.  I will make an effort to communicate directly with you about any concerns I have about your performance/learning in this course. Starfish is an additional way to connect you with resources and a network of support. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. You can also login to UCDAccess (ucdenver.edu/UCDAccess) or Canvas and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. I encourage you to act when you receive these emails and information in Starfish. I want you to get the most out of this course!

The Curriculum Committee will reach out to the Diversity Committee for their expertise and input, with respect to adding language about sexual and gender diversity to the SEHD syllabus template.

COURSE PROPOSAL/REVISION REQUESTS:

Status                                   Item(s)                                                                                 Presenter

Approved                        HDFR Bachelor of Science Proposal                              Barbara Seidl

  • Proposing to offer a Bachelor of Science in HDFR, beginning fall 2017.
  • The BS will build upon the current success of the HDFR track, which currently exists within the Education and Human Development (EDHD) BA.
  • This is an applied, vocational degree and offers little flexibility for choices outside of HDFR requirements and concentrations.

Orientation                                                        Dean Kantor & Dean Garrison-Wade

  • Discussion items for the Curriculum Committee
    1. Who is responsible for reviewing course syllabi when a lecturer teaches a course?
    2. Should online course reviews be within the Curriculum Committee, or a separate committee?
    3. Review the curriculum committee role and relationship between Main Campus (D1) and Extended Studies (D2), and expanding Non Credit courses through CPE.
  • Committee Concerns
    1. Some faculty not using the Curriculum Committee resources on Impact.
      • Jarrod will send an email to the program leaders, clarifying the helpful resources on Impact (i.e. SHED syllabus template, helpful hints).
    2. Proposals are submitted to the committee, and the committee is unsure if the proposal is within the Committee Charge.
      • The committee chair can bring any questions to the dean.
    3. GFA approval process and the differentiation of lecturers and graduate or doctoral students (Graduate Part Time Instructor GPTI).

GRADUATE FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:

All appointments approved

OTHER ITEMS/UPDATES

Dean Kantor proposed having the program area get prior permission from the dean in order to bring a new course to the curriculum committee. This is to make certain a new course will fit within the scope of a program, and not duplicate courses already offered.