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Undergraduate Curriculum Forum (UCF)

Minutes 3/18/99

Present: G. Gurka, C. Serchuk, D. Levine, G. Puerschner, P. Cascella, J. Stenzel, B. Farley-Lucas, R. Workman, J. Fopiano, J. Tait, J. Mills, M. Hamilton, J. Ensign, M. Macomber, M. Shea, C. Davis, P. Beals, F. Harris, K. Swenson, M. Bunco, M. Hartog, P. Brandes, M. Tackett, J. Dolan, R. Gelbach, J. Hauselt, P. Gallup, C. Mindell, D. Emmelman, C. McDaniels, L. Lancor, N. DeCrosta, L. Kohrn, R. Amenta, K. Mauro, M. Heidmann, R. Gerber

 
I.    Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by C. Serchuk at 9:35 am.

II.    Announcements:

  • L. Kohrn updated UCF about the online grade system.
  • The next UCF meeting will be held 4/1/99.

III.    Approval of Meeting Minutes: The minutes of the previous UCF meeting (3/4/99) were approved with no revisions. Lisa Lancor was thanked for recording the minutes. Paperwork for today's meeting included:

  • NMC minutes, 3/3/99
  • UWIC Minutes, 3/11/99

IV.    Committee Reports:

Notifications Management: (see minutes, 3/3/99). P. Gallup (chair) reported that forms are corrected and completed. These will be up on the Internet and available for copying to disc. L. Lancor volunteered to help convert the forms for Mac users. The minutes were accepted.

University Wide Impact: (see minutes, 3/11/99). P. Beals (chair) highlighted these minutes and minor typographical changes were noted. The minutes were accepted.

New Programs and Innovations: There was no report from this committee.

Program Review & Assessment: B. Gelbach (chair) reported this committee's agenda, including: review of the program review document; development of supportive materials; assessment of written materials from departments; and participation in meetings between departments and administration regarding outcomes and commitments.

V.    Distance Learning and Online Courses: Dean J.P. Thompson spoke with the forum about online courses, distance learning and technology. Dean Thompson highlighted her role and shared examples of how technology has been used to support the learning process. Dean Thompson also answered previously raised UCF questions.

VI.    Adjournment:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am.

 
Minutes recorded by:

Paul W. Cascella

Department of Communication Disorders