New Programs and Innovations Committee

Minutes of  March 4, 2004

 
Present: L. Bier, C. Dellinger-Pate, R. Eldridge, W. O'Brien (Chair), C. Weider 

The Committee continued the review of the Media Studies program modification proposal. W. O'Brien informed the committee that he had checked with Jim Tait about coversheets, and it was decided that both would be included with an explanation of why both were being included. W. O'Brien also confirmed that the necessary letters of support from other departments are included. After confirming the definition of the term transnational corporate owner, it was moved and seconded that we accept the proposal. All voted in favor. 

The Committee next began the review of the proposal of the new Media Studies minor. C. Dellinger-Pate stated that she had followed the existing model for a minor used by the History and Sociology departments in their recent revisions to their minor programs.

The committee discussed the proposal. One member wanted to know to whom the new minor would be targeted. C. Dellinger-Pate indicated that many students were already inquiring about a minor in Media Studies and that it would be a good complement for many Liberal Studies majors, including Journalism, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. One member questioned whether the appropriate responses had been gathered from other departments/units. C. Dellinger-Pate established that this was required only for minors  that include courses taught in other departments, such as interdisciplinary minors. Minor changes were suggested for the wording and punctuation of the catalog copy, the Summary of Rationale, and the Brief Abstract of Proposal. It was moved and seconded that the committee accept the proposal. All voted in favor.

Motion 1 

Whereas NPIC has voted unanimously to approve the MDS Program

Modification Proposal, NPIC moves that it be approved by UCF.

Motion 2

Whereas NPIC has voted unanimously to approve the MDS Program Minor Proposal, NPIC moves that it be approved by UCF.

Previously Tabled Motion:

To make clear the nature and purpose of Special Topics courses for both students and faculty, New Programs and Innovations Committee moves that the following copy be included on the UCF web page and in the Schedule of Classes booklet as indicated below: 

For inclusion as the first item on the UCF web page for Special Topics Courses: 

Special Topics (X98) courses are offered periodically on an "experimental basis" reflecting faculty interests on topically important subjects.  These are typically courses in the process of development.  Special topics courses are not a permanent part of the curriculum, and may be offered at most three times.

For inclusion in a section on the UCF web page to be headed Procedure for Offering Special Topics Course Sections:

 Initial and subsequent procedures for offering Special Topics X98 course sections follow: 

The faculty member develops the X98 course section and completes the Special Topics Notification Section form, available on the UCF web site.
The proposal is reviewed by the faculty member's DCC.
The completed UCF form (along with any support materials) is submitted to UCF.
A form for a Special Topics X98 course section must be submitted each time the course is to be offered in time for the course to be included in the schedule of classes.  Submission deadlines are included in the Forms section of the UCF web page under Special Topics Course.

For inclusion in the new Special Topics Section of the Schedule of Classes book: 

Special Topics (X98) courses are offered periodically to reflect faculty interests and/or address topically important subjects.  Special Topics courses are not a permanent part of the curriculum, and may be offered, at most, three times.

It is recommended that students consult their academic advisor before registering.

Listed below are the Special Topics courses for the current term, along with a description of each course.

To be added to the end of item 5 of the Special Topics Instructions on the UCF web page.

For specific procedures for offering special topics sections, see Procedure for Offering Special Topics Course Sections.

Minutes recorded by L. Bier