New Programs and Innovations Committee Minutes 

March 10, 2011

NPIC met by e-mail this week.

Present: G. Adams (Chair), T. Abdulazis, M. Bay, G. Cochenet, G. Kowalczyk, K. McGill, Kelly McNamara, Rachael Vaters-Carr

I. New Business

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

Course #  Transcript Title Semester Times taught
PHI   398   Nature of the Universe Fall 2011 0
COM 498 Current Issues in A&P Fall 2011 1

Description of logged courses with full titles

PHI 398 - Ultimate Nature of the Universe

What is the ultimate nature of the universe?  This course explores answers to this question from philosophers Aristotle, Leibniz, Wiener, Whitehead, Floridi and Bynum (including ideas from contemporary science).

COM 498 - Current Issues in Advertising and Promotions

In-depth examination of current trends and issues in advertising and promotional communication.  This seminar style class emphasizes case study analysis of current and future trends in the field.

B. NPIC has completed guidelines for new minor program proposals, for both departmental minors and interdisciplinary minors.  We also completed a format for revising existing minors that accommodates both departmental and interdisciplinary programs.  We've submitted both forms to the UCF secretary for formatting and posting the UCF website.

Meeting adjourned by e-mail on March 14, 2011

Respectfully submitted by: Gregory Adams