New Programs and Innovations Committee Minutes 

April 14, 2011

Called to order at 9:35 a.m.

Present: G. Adams (Chair), G. Kowalczyk, K. McGill, K. McNamara, E. West

I. New Business
A. Notification of 2 special topic sections were presented and logged.

Course #  Transcript Title Semester Times taught
NUR 498   Palliative End-of-Life Care Fall 2011 1
SPA 398 Musical Cultures Caribbean Fall 2011 1

Description of logged courses with full titles

NUR 498 - Palliative and End-of-Life Care Colloquium
In this course, students will develop knowledge in the specialized field of palliative and end-of-life nursing care for patience across the lifespan and their families.  Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families will be explored, using the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) modules as a conceptual framework.

SPA 398 - Musical Cultures of the Caribbean
History of the musical cultures of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, from the beginnings to the most contemporary trends.  Students will be able to distinguish between different musical styles and observe the impact of music in the social, political, and linguistic development of Spanish speaking countries and peoples of the Caribbean.

B. Updated forms for new minor program proposals are attached for both departmental minors and interdisciplinary minors.  A new form is attached for making revisions in minor programs and programs with 18 or fewer required credits.

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by: Gregory Adams