Southern Connecticut State University
University Wide Impact Committee

Minutes of 2/20/03

Chair:  Shelley Bochain
Attending:  C. Barrett, S. Bochain, S. DiFrancesco, N. Henderson, N. Morano, C. Ogbaa, K.Swenson

Guest:  M. Shea

Proposed Changes for ENG 100 & 101

M. Shea presented the rationale for increasing the credit allocation for the English Comp courses.  The department has seven people dedicated to the revision and improvement of these courses.  Time constraints limit the opportunities for students to progress in their writing.  The committee questioned whether more time would translate to better writing.  It was also suggested that such a broad increase in credit would be a burden to the university.

The rationale for increased credit appears to be faculty driven.  The committee recommends the proposal be resubmitted and include reference to student outcomes and increased contact hours in association with the increased credit.