PRAC minutes for March 31, 2011

Attendance: Sue Clerc, Karen Cummings, Charlie Dellinger-Pater, Susan Felsenfeld, Patricia Kahlbaugh, Tricia Lin and Tom Radice

Not Present: Marybeth Fede, Scott Graves

Meeting began at 9:40 a.m. in ASC 229

The department of World Languages and Literature submitted a self-study report to PRAC March 23, 2011. PRAC reviewed this report and exchanged comments prior to the March 31st meeting via myscsu groups. The March 31st meeting began with discussion about the report. Committee members agreed on the exemplary nature of the report, specifically in terms of the careful reflection and evaluation the department provided of their program. The department approached a number of standards in creative and useful ways, particularly standards 1, 16 and 17. Dr. Elena Schmitt joined the meeting at approximately 10:20 and a general discussion of the review ensued. A few suggestions were made and received for the next review cycle. PRAC members asked a few targeted questions about the process (e.g., timeline, workload, etc.). PRAC commends the work represented in this program review and suggests that other departments refer to this work for useful ideas and strategies. There was unanimous agreement among PRAC members that all standards were met. PRAC recommends continuing approval of the World Languages and Literature department.

PRAC plans on meeting with department representatives from Public Health on 4/14/11 in a preliminary meeting to assist the department in developing their expedited review.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:50.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Patricia Kahlbaugh