MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL ON ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 10-19-00
The October 19, 2000 meeting of the Council on Academic Affairs was held at 2:00 p.m. in the Arcola/Tuscola Room.
Members present: Dr. Bock, Mr. Brinkmeyer, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Methven,
Ms. Ninness, Dr. Owen, Ms. Rutter, Dr. Shonk, Dr. Wall, and Dr. Wohlstein.
Staff present: Ms. Herrington-Perry and Mrs. Chancellor, Academic Affairs.
Guests present: T.Abebe, B.Addison, K.Andrew, G. Aylesworth, A. Baharlou, D. Barker, R. Bates, J. Bruehler, S. Canfield, P. Coulton, D. DiBianco, J. Dilworth, K. Doyle, J. Emmett, B. Fisher, G. Foster, L. Hyder, B. Irwin, M. Izadi, J. Johnson, E. Karbassioon, E. Keiter, M. Kelm, C. Krukenberg, B. Kuykendall, J. Lynch, T. Mason, J. Niziolkiewicz, G. Obia, P. Poulter, L. Prater, H. Price, J. Ryan, K. Sanders, L. Simpson, C. Smith, R. Stoner, J. Tidwell, R. Wandling W. Weber, S. Woods, and J. Zieren.
I. Minutes.
The Minutes of October 12, 2000 were approved as written.
II. Communications.
The following courses were proposed as additions to the General Education Program.
III. Revised Course Proposal, FLE 2061G, German Literature in Translation, 98-59-a.
Dr. Canfield presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. Discussion centered on why the department changed this course from a 3000-level course to a 2000-level course. The motion passed with a vote as follows:
Yes: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Owen, Ms. Rutter, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
No: Mr. Brinkmeyer.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2001:
FLE 2061G, German Literature in Translation. (3-0-3) F, S or SU. Ger Lit in Trans. This course is designed to introduce students to a representative sample of German literature and literary movements from 1750 to 1950. Prerequisites: ENG 1001G and ENG 1002G. (This course replaces FLE 3061.)
Dr. Canfield presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed with a vote as follows:
Yes: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Owen, Ms. Rutter, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
No: Mr. Brinkmeyer.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2001:
FLE 2062G, Hispanic Literature in Translation. (3-0-3) F, S or SU. Hisp Lit in Trans. This course is a survey of representative works of Hispanic Literature in English translation. Prerequisites: ENG 1001G and ENG 1102G. (This course replaces FLE 3062.)
V. New Course Proposal, FLE 2063G, Francophone Literature in Translation, 98-59-c.
Dr. Canfield presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed with vote as follows:
Yes: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Owen, Ms. Rutter, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
No: Mr. Brinkmeyer.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2001:
FLE 2063G, Francophone Literature in Translation. (3-0-3) F, S or SU. Frn Lit in Trans. A survey of representative works, literary movements and their cultural implications from Francophone literature around the world presented in English translation. Prerequisites: ENG 1001G and ENG 1002G.
VI. New Course Proposal, MUS 2555G, Interacting with Music, 98-59-d.
Dr. Stoner and Dr. Poulter presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. Dr. Dietz moved and Dr. Bock seconded the motion to move the previous question. The motion passed unanimously. The motion to add MUS 2555G passed with a vote as follows:
Yes: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Owen, Ms. Rutter, and Dr. Wohlstein.
No: Mr. Brinkmeyer and Dr. Shonk.
This action approves the following to become effective Summer 2001:
MUS 2555 G, Interacting with Music. (3-0-3) F, S. Music Interact. Understanding music for the general student -- listening, responding, and creating music in its cultural context. Prerequisite: Open to Music majors for elective credit only. (This course replaces the current MUS 2555G.)
VII. New Course Proposal, GEL/INT 3300G, Science and Technology; A Promise or Threat?, 98-59-e.
Dr. Baharlou and Dr. Izadi presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion passed unanimously.
This action approves the following to become effective Spring 2001:
GEL/INT 3300 G, Science and Technology-A Promise or a Threat? (3-0-3) F, S, SU. The course will discuss the methods and development of scientific discoveries, their technological applications, and the impact of these activities on cultural, social, political and religious values. The influence of society on scientific research and technological development will be also discussed. Prerequisite: junior standing. (This course replaces the current GEL/INT 3300G.)
98-59-f. Dr. Emmett presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. Dr. Shonk moved and Dr. Dietz seconded the motion to move the previous question. The motion passed unanimously. The motion to add PED 2700G to the General Education package was defeated with a vote as follows:
Yes: Mr. Brinkmeyer, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Owen, and Ms. Rutter.
No: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
IX. New Course Proposal, HST 2600G, Global Health Issues, 98-59-g.
Dr. Doyle, Dr. Woods, and Dr. Bates presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion to add HST 2600G to the General Education package was defeated with a vote as follows:
Yes: Mr. Brinkmeyer, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Owen, and Ms. Rutter.
No: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
X. New Course Proposal, JOU 2001G, Journalism and Democracy, 98-59-h.
Dr. Hyder presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion to add JOU 2001G to the General Education package was defeated with a vote as follows:
Yes: Mr. Brinkmeyer, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Owen, and Ms. Rutter.
No: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
Note: This course will be eliminated from the general education program at the end of the spring semester.
XI. New Course Proposal, FCS 2100G, Nutrition in a Global Society, 98-59-i.
Dr. Prater presented the proposal and answered questions of the Council. The motion to add FCS 2100G to the General Education package was defeated with a vote as follows:
Yes: Mr. Brinkmeyer, Dr. Dietz, Dr. Kory, Dr. Marlow, Dr. Owen, and Ms. Rutter,
No: Dr. Bock, Dr. Cosbey, Dr. Methven, Ms. Ninness, Dr. Shonk, and Dr. Wohlstein.
XII. General Education, 98-59.
The motion passed unanimously.
Courses added to General Education:
ART 2601G, History of Art I
ART 2602G, History of Art II
ART 2691G, History of Art I, Honors
ART 2692G, History of Art II, Honors
BIO 2091G, Human Physiology, Honors.
CHM 1310G, General Chemistry I
CHM 1315G, General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 1390G, General Chemistry I, Honors
CHM 1395G, General Chemistry Laboratory I, Honors
ECN 2801G, Principles of Economics I
ECN 2802G, Principles of Economics II
ECN 2891G, Principles of Economics I, Honors
ECN 2892G, Principles of Economics II, Honors
FLE 2061G, German Literature in Translation
FLE 2062G, Hispanic Literature in Translation
FLE 2063G, Francophone Literature in Translation
GEL/INT 3300G, Science and Technology: A Promise or a Threat?
MAT 1170G, Problem Solving
MUS 2555G, Interacting with Music
MUS 3550G, Survey of American Music
PHY 1151G, Principles of Physics I
PHY 1152G, Principles of Physics I Laboratory
PHY 1351G, General Physics I
PHY 1352G, General Physics I Laboratory
PHY 1391G, General Physics I, Honors
PHY 1392G, General Physics I Laboratory, Honors
SOC 2710G, Introductory Sociology
THA 3755G, African-American Theatre
EIU 4101G, Spaceship Earth: The Present State
EIU 4103G, Physical Activity and Mental Wellness
EIU 4104G, World Film: Language & Culture in Film
EIU 4106G, War Stories
EIU 4107G, The Idea of a University: Yesterday and Today
EIU 4108G, The Changing World of Women
EIU 4123G, Social Movements, Crowds, and Violence
EIU 4125G, Cultural Diversity in the United States
EIU 4155G, The European Witchhunts
EIU 4158G, Freedom of Expression: Dissent, Hate, and Heresy
EIU 4161G, Theatre as a Soapbox
EIU 4162G, Women's Voices: Women in the Theatre
EIU 4165G, Journalistic Media in Society
EIU 4167G, The Meaning of Life
EIU 4170G, History on Film
EIU 4193G, The Holocaust, Honors
EIU 4195G, The European Witchhunts, Honors
EIU 4196G, Journalistic Media in Society, Honors
EIU 4197G, Freedom of Expression: Dissent, Hate, and Heresy, Honors
Change ESC 3450G, Oceanography to ESC 2450G, Oceanography
Courses not included in General Education:
AFR 1000G, Introduction to African-American Studies
AFR 2000G, African-American Experience
ANT 2290G, The Anthropological Perspective, Honors.
ART 2010G, Arts Omnibus
ART 2390G, Introduction to Art, Honors
ART 2650G, Images and Ideas
ART 2690G, Images and Ideas, Honors
ART 3620G, The Historical Context of Art Production
ART 3690G, The Historical Context of Art Production, Honors
CHM 1410G, General Chemistry II
CHM 1415G, General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 1510G, General Chemistry II
CHM 1515G, General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 1590G, General Chemistry II, Honors
CHM 1595G, General Chemistry Laboratory II, Honors
CHM 3040G, Developments in Science and Technology
ESC 3015G, Environmental Science Laboratory
FCS 2100G, Nutrition in a Global Society
FCS 2190G, Nutrition in a Global Society, Honors
FLE 3050G, Culture & Languages in the French Speaking World
GEL 3015G, Environmental Science Laboratory
HST 1600G, Health and Human Behavior
HST 2600G, Global Health Issues
JOU 2001G, Journalism and Democracy
JOU 2091G, Journalism and Democracy, Honors
LST 3000G, Personal and Social Impact of Leisure
MAT 1180G, The Historical Development of Mathematics
MAT 1491G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, Honors
MUS 2556G, Experiencing Music with the Music of African Americans
PED 2700G, Dimensions of Physical Performance
PHY 1161G, Principles of Physics II
PHY 1162G, Principles of Physics II Laboratory
PHY 1361G, General Physics II
PHY 1362G, General Physics II Laboratory
The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Kathy Chancellor, Recording Secretary.
All Council Minutes and Agenda are available on the Web at http://www.eiu.edu/~eiucaa/wel99-00.htm. In addition, an electronic course library is being developed at http://www.eiu.edu/acaffair/courselibrary.htm.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 2 p.m.
Arcola/Tuscola Room
Agenda:
00-33 Proposed Revision of Political Science Major.