Undergraduate Curriculum Forum (UCF)

Minutes 9/28/00

 Present:  R. Narumanchi, C. Serchuk, C. Wieder, J. Feng, J. Stenzel, G. Puerschner, P. Cascella, B. Farley-Lucas, S. DiFrancesco, J. Fopiano, E. Aboelala, J. Tait, C. Coron, J. Halstead, B. Achhpal, J. Yang, D. Soneson, L. Yacher, T. Paddock, P. Beals, F. Harris, K. Swenson, N. Disbrow, W. Shyam, M. Hartog, J. Fields, D. Chevan, R. Nandial, B. Gelbach, P. Hawley, C. Durwin, P. Gallup, V. Breslin, J. Bloch, L. Rebeschi, L. Lancor, R. Cretella, L. Kohrn, M. Heidmann, K. Mauro, A. Kumar, C. Stretch, R. Riccardi

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

 II.   Announcements: 

 It was announced that the university strategic plan is being revised and that a copy of the draft document is available.
 
 UCF representatives were encouraged to ask UCF alternates to participate in UCF committee work.
 
  There will be a presentation tomorrow (9/29/00), 12:00-2:30, in the Pinciaro Room titled, "Teaching in the New Millennium."
 

III.    Approval of Meeting Minutes:

The minutes of the previous UCF meeting (9/14/00) were approved with the following corrections:  T. Paddock attended the meeting and K. Swenson was interim chair of UWIC.  Paperwork today included:

 NPIC minutes, 9/21/00
 
 UWIC minutes, 9/21/00
 
 NMC minutes, 9/21/00
 

 IV.   Committee Reports:

 Steering:  J. Tait reported that the steering committee is discussing the responsibilities of NMC and the School Curriculum Committees.  Also, it was reported that proposals can be tracked on the UCF WebPage.   

 Notifications Management:   (see minutes, 9/21/00). J. Bloch (Chair) highlighted the minutes as amended.  The minutes were accepted.

 University Wide Impact: (see minutes, 9/21/00).  F. Harris (Chair) highlighted the minutes.  The minutes were accepted.

 New Programs and Innovations: (see minutes, 9/21/00).  T. Paddock (Chair) highlighted the minutes and a discussion followed regarding financial resources.  The minutes were accepted.

 Program Review & Assessment: C. Coron (Chair) reported that this committee met with E. O'Sullivan to discuss its role.  E. O'Sullivan and R. Gerber will meet with this committee on 10/26/00.

 V.    Writing Board Progress Report:

 M. Heidmann reported recent activities by the writing board, including information about recent faculty workshops, the availability of C. Stretch to assist faculty in developing L courses, and information on the writing board WebPage.  In addition, the process for re-certifying existing L courses in the School of Arts and Sciences was discussed.   

 VI.   Discussion on Banner Issues:

 R. Riccardi provided an update on the Banner system, including the formation of a faculty advisory committee.  Discussion followed about the following topics:  prerequisites, departmental permission, and passwords.

 VII.  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