AGENDA

 

College of Education Council

 

April 26, 2003 

Room 301B, Porter Building

2:00 p.m.

 

1. Call to Order, Martha Kinney Sedgwick, chair

 

Establishment of a Quorum. (There are 14 voting members; eight voting members constitute a quorum.)

 

2. Approval of the minutes of April 9, 2003.These may be found at

 

http://www.emich.edu/coe/governance/COECouncil/minutes/040903m.html

 

(COE Council agenda and minutes, 1992 forward, may be found at http://www.emich.edu/coe/governance/COECouncil/)

 

3. Reports of Committees

 

A. Reports from Standing Committees

 

i. Basic Programs Committee. 

 

According to a draft of the minutes of the Basic Programs Committee of April 17, AHPERD Club sports classes approved en masse. . . .the following HPERD classes approved: Sports Medicine 296, 310, 380, 295, 390, 421, 485; HPERD 130, 375, 380, 480, 481, 482; Dance 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 111; HLED 380, 480, 482. . . . political science changes to the teacher major approved. . . issues were raised. . . .@ No additional information was available at agenda preparation time.(JHR note: many of these courses do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Basic Programs Committee; since they apply to programs other than ones for initial teacher certification, they fall under the jurisdiction of the Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee.)

 

ii. Committee on Advanced Programs

 

No report.

 

iii. Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee

 

The Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee recommends approval of the following items:

 

INDT 441 Foreign and Domestic Terrorism (3) This course provides analysis of historical, current and future acts of foreign and domestic terrorism. The student will analyse [sic] the threat of terrorism on communities both nationally and internationally. The student will also be exposed to weapons of mass destruction and develop response plans for proactive and reactive incidents. Upon successful completion the student will receive certificates as a First Responder to a Terrorist Incident and First Responder to a Terrorist Bombing.

 

INDT 529 Foreign and Domestic Terrorism (3) This course provides analysis of foreign and domestic terrorist acts and the threat of terrorism on communities both nationally and internationally. Students will explore weapons of mass destruction and develop response plans for incidents. Students will be required to complete an applied Research Project on an identified group that demonstrates a comprehension of philosophies and culture. Certificates presented for First Responder to a Terrorist Incident and First Responder to a Terrorist Bombing.

 

INDT 515 Energy Educators Workshop I (1).This course provides students with the background necessary to understand current issues in domestic electric energy production. Students tour the Monroe power plant, the Fermi Nuclear plant training and visitor center, the photocell generation facility in Ann Arbor, and the Ford reactor at the Phoenix lab. A demonstration on power line safety is provided by DTE Energy. Lectures provide historical and theoretical background.

 

INDT 516 Energy Educators Workshop II (2).This course is meant to assist the in-serviced [sic] science or technology teacher to take the materials he or she has learned from INDT 515 Energy Educators Workshop I and integrate them into a unit of study for their [sic] science class.

 

iv. Personnel Committee

 

(Has completed its work for the year.)

 

v. Planning and Finance Committee

 

(No report at agenda preparation time.)

 

B. Reports from COE Council ad hoc committees (None)

 

4. Reports from other College or University Groups

 

A. Faculty Council

 

B. Graduate Council

 

C. Continuing Education Advisory Council

 

D. EMU Research Advisory Council

 

E. COE Program and Policy Advisory Board

 

F. COE Resource Development Board

 

G. COE Human Subjects/Research Advisory Committee

 

H. COE Student Advisory Committee

 

I. ad hoc Technology Advisory Committee

 

J. ad hoc Building Appearance Committee

 

K. ad hoc Diversity Committee

 

L. ad hoc Porter Chair Advisory Committee

 

M. ad hoc Education Alumni Hall of Fame Committee

 

N. Other COE Groups

 

O. COE Departments or Offices

 

P. Porter Building status

 

Q. NCATE/State preparation status

 

R. Dean’s report

 

5. Old business

 

Items tabled at last meeting:

 

A.EDLD 601 Grantwriting and Fundraising for College and School Professionals (2)

 

B. Law 511 Sports Law (3).

 

Item tabled at second previous meeting:

 

C. Law 411 Sports Law (3). 

 

6. New business.

 

7. Adjournment.

 

Next meeting: May 14, 2003, 2:00 p.m., Porter 301 B/C.

 

 

SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGENDA

 

The Committee on Basic Programs recommends the following curricular item:

 

A. Revisions in the political science-teaching major.

 

Change the requirement from

 

One course from the following:

 

PLSC 210 Introduction to Political Analysis

 

PLSC 310 Methods of Political Research

 

To:

 

Both of

 

PLSC 210 Introduction to Political Analysis

 

PLSC 202 State and Local Government

 

Change the requirement from

 

Seven courses from the three groups below, including at least one course from each group. . . 21. . . .

 

To:

 

Six courses from the three groups below, including at least one course from each group. . . 18. . . .

 

Delete PLSC 202 from the Group I courses

 

Add PLSC 310 to the Group III courses

 

B. Although these courses do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Basic Programs Committee (jurisdiction for non-teacher preparation program courses/programs is that of the Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee), it has recommended approval of the following new courses:

 

PEGN ???? [no course number provided on form] Extramural Club Sports (1).The purpose of this course is to promote physical activity by participation in Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department. Students will be required to attend all practices and club organized competitions throughout the semester.

 

PEGN (180 [sic] to 199) Extramural Club Sport-Men’s Tennis (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN (180 to 199) [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Lacrosse (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 180 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Gymnastics (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 180 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Soccer (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Power Lifting (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Men’s Volleyball (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Ice Hockey (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Fencing (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Boxing (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Archery (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

PEGN 277 [sic] Extramural Club Sport-Women’s Volleyball (1).The University believes that participation in sport can contribute to the education of its students. The purpose of this course is to recognize and encourage participation on the part of students and faculty. Extramural Club Sports recognized by Campus Life, and the Rec/Im Department may apply for credit approval to the Physical Education Department.

 

Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee.

 

1. The chair of the Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee has sent this message to the Office of the Dean: “Please don’t send any more [curricular items]. This completes our time for the year. . . . See you in the Fall.”

 

Most of the items transmitted to this committee have originated in other colleges.They are distributed to the other colleges, almost always with “a 60-calendar day deadline for responses. . . . Please note that the lack of response by [the indicated date] will signify a recommendation to approve the proposal.”

 

What disposition is to be made of such proposals that are received in the Dean's office between now and next Fall?

 

2.The Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee recommends approval of the following curricular items:

 

A. Proposed new course ENGL 444 Writing for the World Wide Web (3). An advanced writing course focused on composing documents for publication on the World Wide Web and other electronic spaces, such [sic] interactive CD-ROMs.

 

B. Proposed new courses PLSC 343/344 Model United Nations (3).This course explores the structure and function of the United Nations in a changing global context.The General Assembly, Security Council, and specialized UN agencies will be examined. Course includes an in-depth simulation of varying countries and their positions, aims, and role within the United Nations.

 

C. Proposed new minor in Geographic Information Systems, including the proposed new GEOG 480 Geographic Information Systems Projects and revisions in each of ESSC/GPLN 276 Principles of Geographic Information Systems, ESSC 475 Computer Mapping, GESC 305 Aerial Photograph Interpretation, and GESC 476 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.(Details available at the meeting.)The minor would consist of GEOG/GPLN 276; GEOG 376, 405, 476, and 480; one of GEOG 107, ESSC 108, ESSC 110; and one of GPLN 215, GEOG 361, ESSC 485.

 

D. Proposed new LAW 540 Employment Law (3).This course will focus on the law applicable to employment. Subject topics and laws covered will include: employment at-will, wrongful discharge, equal employment opportunity (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, 42. U.S. 1981, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Elliott-Larsen, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans [sic] Disabilities Act, Michigan Handicapper's Act [sic], Executive Order 11246), health & safety (OSHA, workers' compensation), compensation (ERISA, FLSA), unemployment compensation, personnel records, lie-detector tests, whistle-blower’s protection, labor law (National Labor Relations Act, as amended, etc.), the employment litigation process.