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Undergraduate Curriculum Forum (UCF)

Minutes 2/1/01

Present: C. Wieder, J. Stenzel, G. Puerschner, P. Cascella, B. Farley-Lucas, S. DiFrancesco, E. Aboelala, J. Fopiano, J. Tait, C. Coron, B. Steele, B. Achhpal, M. Macomber, M. Shea, M. Fede, D. Soneson, L. Yacher, T. Paddock, F. Harris, N. Disbrow, K. Swenson, M. Hartog, J. Fields, R. Page, M. Spence, D. Chevan, J. Dolan, J. Durwin, P. Hawley, V. Breslin, J. Bloch, A. Kumar, L. Lancor, R. Cretella, L. Kohrn, R. Amenta, R. Gerber, M. Heidmann, K. Mauro

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

II.    Announcements:

  • The Writing Board had a successful two day workshop over the wintersession break.  Representatives from the Writing Board will be meeting with the Faculty Senate, 2/21/01.
  • There is a videotape of the recent seminar titled "Undermining and facilitating students' motivation to learn...", available from the psychology department.
  • The most recent copy of the Strategic Plan incorporated suggestions from UCF, specifically notes compiled by Susan Tiso from the 12/14/00 UCF meeting.
     

III. Approval of Meeting Minutes:

The minutes of the previous UCF meeting (12/14/00) were approved.  Paperwork today included:

     NMC minutes, 1/25/01
 
     NPIC minutes, 1/25/01
 
     UCF 2000-2001 Goals and Concerns, 2/1/01
 

IV. Committee Reports:

New Programs and Innovations:  (see minutes, 1/25/01).  T. Paddock (chair) highlighted this committee's approved minutes.   The minutes were accepted.

Notifications Management:   (see minutes, 1/25/01).  J. Bloch (chair) highlighted this committee's approved minutes.  A brief discussion occurred about MKT 361.  The minutes were accepted.  

University Wide Impact:  F. Harris (chair) announced that this committee needs additional personnel since two members are on sabbatical.

Program Review & Assessment: There was no report from this committee.

Comments from the Chair:  J. Tait introduced the topic of collegial discussion within UCF meetings in light of a recent meeting at the Faculty Senate.  Discussion followed regarding the productive expression of opinions and concerns.    

V. UCF Goals and Concerns: (see UCF 2000-2001 Goals and Concerns, 2/1/01).  J. Tait introduced the topic of the UCF goals by highlighting each item on the list and adding on-line courses as another item.  Discussion followed about the processing time for new programs, courses, revisions, and L courses and the relationship between UCF and school curriculum committees.

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