CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORlliRI[X;E
September 18, 1987
gxJCATIONAL IDLICIES COMMITI'EE
MINUTES OF MEEI'ING:
September 16, 1987
SUbmitted to Exec. Comm. _ _ _ _ _ __
Submitted to Acad. Sen. - - - - - - Policy Items:
Approved by Corrnuittee 9 I 3 0 I 8 7
Approved by Exec. Comm. - - - - - Approved by Acad. Sen. _ _ _ _ __
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
G. Dixon, J. Dole, W. Eadie, J. Furman, F. Hallcom, P. Kirk,
G. I.obb, R. Madison, P. Nichelson (Chair), L. Rymsza,
E. Berry (Executive Secretary); E. O'Brien
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
L. Hedwall
GUESTS PRESENT:
A.
P.
R.
D.
I.
Burden (SUndial), C. Douglas, D. Escobar, W. Furumoto,
Handler, w. Jennings, J. Lindsay, c. Navarro, M. Nieto,
Noguchi, D. Philibosian, R. Potter, M;' Reid, G. Resendez,
Schwartz, C. Spotts, W. Toutant, R. Vicero
Approval of Minutes of September 2, 1987
After discussion, items I.H. (addition of second sentence that deals with
EPC' s commitment to hearing all parties concerned with tacit agenda items
placed on the substantive list at the request of an EPC member--see #7 of
EPC's 1987-88 Standard Operating Policies), VI. (deletion of the words
"and agreed to" referring to EPC's summer review of possible 1987-88
agenda items) and VIII. (reference to EPC's review of CSU policies that
define the differences between B.A. B.S. degrees) were amended. The
Committee voted unanimously to incorporate items I.H. (as amended) and
(letter) I into the 1987-88 Standard Operating Policies of EPC. By
unanimous consent, the Corrnuittee then approved the minutes of the
September 2, 1987 meeting.
II.
Announcements
A.
All present welcomed the return of Associate Dean John Lindsay.
B.
Associate Vice President Berry reminded the Associate Deans that
st:m1IllarY statements for new undergraduate programs proposed for the
1988-89 through 1993-94 Academic Master Plan are due in the Office of
Academic Programs by Friday, September 18, 1987.
C.
Course syllabi for HIST 150, 151, and 271 were distributed to
committee members.
D.
committee members were infonned that consultation concerning
curricultnn between departments should be assmned if the departments
in question are housed within the same School.
E.
The procedure for sending written objections concerning undergraduate
curricultnn was discussed. Committee members should address their
concerns to the appropriate Associate Dean, and copy the Associate
Vice President of Academic Programs and the Chair of EPC.
F.
It was requested that items IV.B.l.k. and l. be considered before
item IV. B.l. a. of the current agenda.
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III.
G.
It was announced that JAPA 102/102C had been mistakenly omitted from
the current agenda and would be included as item IV.B.3.k. The "old"
items IV.B.3.k.-s. 1 therefore, would become items IV.B.3.1.-t.
accordingly.
H.
Because the approval of items IV.B.3.a., b., c., h., i., j., (new) k.
(see item II. G. of this agenda), (new) 1., (new) m., (new) n., (new)
o., and (new) p. of the current agenda (all tacitly approved School
of Humanities course proposals) would be contingent upon approval of
CHIN 103, 104, HEBR lOlA, JAPA 103, 104, SPAN 103 and 104 (new
courses proposed for inclusion in General Education), it was
announced that the aforementioned tacitly approved items would be
removed from the current agenda and placed on the Comuittee' s October
21, 1987 General Education agenda. The twelve items will retain
their tacitly approved status.
I.
It was announced that items IV.B.2.a.-i. of the current agenda (items
proposed by the Chicano Studies department for inclusion in Sections
A and B of the Multicultural Requirement for Teaching Credential
Candidates) would be postponed for a future meeting. The Comuittee
agreed to hold a discussion with guests later in the current meeting
in order to address questions raised by the Multicultural proposals.
J.
Associate Vice President Berry announced that a colloquilllll on
Mainstreaming Women in Music Into the University Curricullllll,
sponsored by the International Institute for the Study of Women in
Music, will be held Saturday, October 10, in Music 158. The
colloquilllll will begin at 9:00 a.m., and conclude with The Mask of
Eleanor, a chamber opera composed by Beverly Grigsby. Participation
is open to all CSU faculty.
K.
Pat Nichelson, Chair of EPC, announced that William Hoffman's
award-winning Broadway play As Is will hold its IDs Angeles premiere
on Friday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the CSUN campus Theatre. The
story of an AIOO victim is presented with candor and compassion, and
promises to be both an artistic and educational event. CSUN faculty
and staff are asked to support the play, and to inform students of
the play's im};x:>rtance.
L.
It was
Thomas
Rhodes
Review
M.
A memorandlllll from Chair Pat Nichelson to the Comuittee members
outlining the fo:rnation of an EPC latin American Studies Major
subcomnittee was distributed. lawrence Littwin, Political Science,
will serve as Chair of the EPC subcorrnnittee.
announced that Faculty President Edda Spielmann has appointed
Bader (Histo:ry), Jody Myers (Religious Studies), and Barbara
(Pan African Studies) as members of the General Education
Comuittee.
Old Business
A.
Correction of Grade Procedure
The word "preceding" in paragraph two, line three of the proposed
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procedure was amended to read "of" by the Committee.
Discussion
then dealt with 'Whether the sealing of transcripts {60 days after the
official date of gJ;O.duation) and the correction of grades should be
included in the same procedure. The Committee agreed to postpone
consideration of the Grade Correction procedure pending further
consultation with Admission & Records.
B.
Definition of B.A./B.S. Degrees:
Proposed Interim Policy
The proposed definitions were reviewed by the Committee. It was
agreed to amend the first sentence of the Bachelor of Science Degree
definition to the following: "The Bachelor of Science degree has the
same primary objective as the Bachelor of Arts degree, but is either
grounded in the principles and methodology of natural science, or
emphasizes technical/professional components." After further
discussion, it was
MSP
to approve the definitions of the Bachelor of Arts degree and
Bachelor of Science degree, as amended.
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IV.
New Business:
A.
9 YFS)
Non G.E. CUrriculum Proposals
Non G.E. CUrriculum Proposals Submitted by the School of Science and
Mathematics
1.
Program Modifications SUbmitted by the School of Science and
Mathematics
a.
Honors Program in Biology
MSP
to approve the Honors Program in. Biology
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b.
Bachelor of Science in Biology (includes core and three
options) : Listing recommended General Education courses in
the university catalog was debated by members and guests.
The department of Biology will consult with the Office of
Academic Programs regarding appropriate catalog copy.
MSP
to approve the Bachelor of Science degree program in
Biology with the understanding that the Reconnnended
General Education Electives section will be reviewed for
appropriateness.
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c.
8 YFS)
Geological Sciences Option I:
48 to 52 units
MSP
change u.d. requirements from
to approve the unit mcx:lification proposed for Geological
Sciences Option I
{VOlE:
d.
8 YFS)
8 YFS)
Geological Sciences Option II:
31-32 to 34-35 units
change u.d. requirements from
I
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MSP
e.
Mathematics B.A. Option I: add MA'IH 326; delete 3 u.d.
elective units; delete MATH 373 (as an optional course)
MSP
f.
delete PHYS 492 from the Honors
to approve deletion of PHYS 492 from the Physics Honors
Program requirements
(VarE: 9 YES)
add COMP 101
&
105FOR as l.d.
to approve the addition of COMP 101 & 105FOR to the l.d.
core requirements of the four Physics Options
(VarE: 9 YES)
Physics, all four Options:
MSP
1.
to approve the proposed restructuring of Mathematics
B.S. Option III
(VarE: 9 YES)
Physics, all four Options:
core requirements
MSP
k.
change u. d. requirements
to approve the unit change in u.d. requirements proposed
for Mathematics B.S. Option II
(VarE: 9 YES)
Physics Honors Program:
Program requirements
MSP
j.
to approve the unit change in core requirements proposed
for Mathematics B.A. Option II
(VarE: 9 YES)
Mathematics B.S. Option III
MSP
i.
change core requirements from 31
Mathematics B.S. Option Option II:
from 30 to 33 units
MSP
h.
to approve the modifications proposed for Mathematics
B.A. Option I
(VarE: 9 YES)
Mathematics B.A. Option II:
to 28 units
MSP
g.
to approve the unit modification proposed for Geological
Sciences Option II
(VarE: 9 YES)
change PHYS 311 from 3 to 4 units
to approve the additional unit for PHYS 311 to the four
Physics Options (NarE: PHYS 311's unit modification
approved as item IV.A.2.h. of these minutes)
(VarE: 9 YES)
Physics Option
372; provide a
elective units
and 3 units in
II: delete I E 227, ME 309 and 390; add PHYS
choice of PHYS 330 or M E 370; increase
from 9 to 12, with at least 3 units in Physics
Engineering
;
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MSP
2.
SUbstantive School of Science and Mathematics Course Proposals
a.
BIOL 385
course
MSP
3.
Principles of Neurophysiology (3 units at C2}:
new
to approve BIOL 385 as proposed
(VOI'E: 9 YFS)
b.
BIOL 427 Biology of Pelagic Organisms (2 units at C4, 1 unit
at C16}: new course (NOI'E: BIOL 427 moved to the School's
tacitly approved course list as item IV.A.3.h.)
c.
BIOL 492L Field Studies of Pelagic Organisms (1 unit at
S36}: new course (NOI'E: BIOL 492L moved to the School's
tacitly approved course list as item IV.A.3.i.)
d.
BIOL 220 Human Ecology: change course number to 320; change
unit total from 2 to 3; change prerequisites; maintain course
in Section B.1 of General Education (NOI'E: BIOL 220 moved
to the School's tacitly approved course list as item
IV.A.3 .j.}
e.
GEOL 345 Geology of california: change prerequisites;
maintain course in Section B. 2 of General Education (NOI'E:
GEOL 345 postponed--to be considered at El?C' s 10/21/87
General Education meeting)
f.
MA'lli 340 Introducto:ry Probability: change catalog
description (NOI'E: MA'IH 340 moved to the School's tacitly
approved course list as item IV.A.3.k.)
g.
MA'lli 364 Elementary Modern Algebra: change prerequisites
(NOI'E: MA'IH 364 moved to the School's tacitly approved
course list as item IV.A.3.1.)
h.
HIYS 311 Electromagnetism: change unit value from 3 to 4;
change catalog description (NOI'E: HIYS 311 moved to the
School's tacitly approved course list as item IV.A.3.m.)
Tacitly Approved Courses submitted by the School of Science and
Mathematics
MSP
B.
to approve the modifications proposed for Physics Option
II
(VOI'E: 9 YFS)
to ratify all tacitly approved course proposals submitted by
the School of Science and Mathematics with the understanding
that the words "lecture on" will be deleted from BIOL 341's
course description
(VOI'E: 9 YFS)
Non G.E. curriculum Proposals Submitted by the School of Humanities
1.
Program Modifications Submitted by the School of Humanities
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(As requested, items IV.B.lk. and 1. were considered first.)
k.
Linguistics Major: change core requirements from 12 to 15
units; change u.d. requirements from 18 to 15 units in Option
A; delete subcategorization in elective course list
1.
Linguistics Minor: change core requirements from 12 to 15
units; change u. d. requirements from 6 to 3 units in
electives
MSP
to approve the modifications proposed for the
Linguisitcs Major and Minor
(VarE:
a.
ESL Minor and Certificate Program Modification: add CH S 433
or LING 306 as a new requirement in language aquisition;
delete CH S 433 from current categorization; delete l.d.
introducto:ry literature requirement; add ENGL 403 as an
alternative to ENGL 302
MSP
to approve the ESL Minor and Certificate Program
Modification as proposed
vam:
b.
Gennan
MSP
to approve deletion of the Gennan Major Option I
Literature Track
9 YES)
Major: change core requirements from 18 to 21 units;
change u. d. requirements from 30 to 33 units; restructure
core and elective requirements; change total units required
(3 additional)
to approve the modifications proposed for the German
Major
(VarE:
9 YES)
Major Option III Single Subject Teaching Credential:
allow the restructured Gennan Major to satisfy the
requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential
Gennan
MSP
to approve the Gennan Major Option III Single Subject
Teaching Credential modification as proposed
(VarE:
e.
delete program
Gennan
MSP
d.
9 YES)
Major Option I Literature Track:
(VarE:
c.
8 YES; 1 PRESENT)
9 YES)
Minor Option I (General): change u.d. requirements
from 12 to 15 units; change total units required in minor (3
additional)
Gennan
MSP
to approve the modifications proposed for the German
Minor Option I
(VarE:
9 YES)
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f.
Spanish Major Option I (Literature): change u.d.
requirements from 30 to 33; change total units required (3
additional).
MSP
to approve the modifications proposed for the Spanish
Major Option I
(VOlE:
g.
Spanish Major Option II:
MSP
to approve the modification proposed for the Humanities
Program Major
(VOlE:
to approve the modification proposed for the Jewish
studies minor
(VOlE:
9 YES)
Religious Studies Major: require three l.d. core courses;
require one course selected from each of the department's
seven specialized areas; require nine elective units, and a
tutorial; change total units required (6 additional)
MSP
to approve the modifications proposed for the Religious
Studies Major
(VOlE:
n.
9 YES)
Jewish Studies Minor: add R S 379 to a section of the minor
(NOIE: R S 379 approved at current meeting as tacit item
IV.B.3.s.)
MSP
m.
9 YES)
Humanities Program Major: change requirement in u.d. of
major from Humanities 491 to Humanities 498 (NOIE: HUM 498
approved at current meeting--see item IV.B.2.j. of these
minutes)
MSP
j.
replace SPAN 308 with SPAN 306
to approve the modification proposed for the Spanish
Minor Option I
(VOlE:
i.
9 YES)
Spanish Minor Option I:
MSP
replace SPAN 308 with SPAN 306
to approve the modification proposed for the Spanish
Major Option II
(VOlE:
h.
9 YES)
9 YES)
Religious Studies Minor: require three l.d. core courses;
require one course selected from each of the department's
seven specialized areas; change total units required (3
additional)
MSP
to approve the modifications proposed for the Religious
Studies Minor
(VOlE:
9 YES)
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2.
SUbstantive School of Humanities course Proposals
(Items IV.B.2.a.-i. postponed)
j.
HUM 498 Tutorial in Humanities (3 units at S36): new course
(NOIE: HUM 498 moved to the School's tacitly approved list)
k.
PHIL 150 Introduction to Philosophical Thought: change
catalog description (restrict course to lower-division
students)
1.
PHIL 160 Introduction to Philosophy: Society and Values:
change catalog description (restrict course to lower-division
students)
Items IV.B.2.k. and 1. were postponed and will be considered
at EPC's October 21, 1987 General Education meeting.
3.
Tacitly Approved School of Humanities Course Proposals
MSP
to ratify all tacitly approved course proposals submitted by
the School of Humanities with the understanding that CHIN
101/lOlC, 102/102C, 201, HEBR 101/lOlC, 102/102C, JAPA
101/lOlC, 102/102C, 201, SPAN 101/lOlC, 102/102C, 200, and
201 are contingent upon approval of the new General
Education courses CHIN 103, 104, HEBR lOlA, JAPA 103, 104,
SPAN 103 and 104, and will be included in EPC's October 21 1
1987 General Education meeting as tacitly approved items
(VOlE:
4.
9 YFS)
Discussion of the Chicano Studies CUrriculum Proposed for
Sections A and B of the Multicultural Requirement for Teaching
Credential Candidates
At its September 3, 1986 meeting, EPC approved new criteria for
sections A and B of the Multicultural Requirement for Teaching
Credential Candidates. Effective Fall 1988, all courses in
sections A and B must meet the new criteria.
Discussion of the nine Chicano Studies course proposals for
Sections A and B of the Multicultural Requirement dealt primarily
with the Conunittee's inability to discern the appropriateness of
the proposals based on the materials provided by the deparbnent.
It was suggested that the deparbnent revise its paperwork
accordingly and resubmit the same Multicultural course proposals
as soon as possible for consideration by the Conrrnittee during an
October 1987 meeting when all Multicultural Credential courses
will be considered.
Adjournment:
4:30 p.m.
Next meeting:
Wednesday, September 30, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. in Sierra North 317
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