DECSC

Minutes 5-20-2004

Time/Location

12pm-1pm;  Room:  DSPS

Members Present

Kathleen Allen, Desmond Chun, Arlene DeLeon, Scott Hildreth, Zarir Marawala (chair), Rick Moniz, Minta Peterson, Steve Piatetsky, Lynn Sandoval, Wanda Wong.

I. Christine Deane's Speech 11 Proposal

Proposed in Fall 2003 but Zarir has still not received the tracking form - possibly due to issues of articulation. Zarir asked, is articulation our job? No, it is the job of the Curriculum Committee. Scott vouched for the hard-working efforts of Christine. Outcome: pending receiving the Checklist & Tracking form, and articulation issues to be resolved within the Curriculum Committee, the DECSC voted to recommend approval for Christine Deane's Speech 11 Proposal.
 

II. Rick Moniz's new history proposal

Rick will be submitting a proposal in the future. He will table for the fall. Rick also suggested that Zarir send out an email during Convocation week about the first DECSC meeting, to emphasize the importance of this committee. Zarir stated that we don't want a single coordinator of DE to replace the committee. Scott suggested that we bring up the issue of streamlining proposals with Ronald Taylor and Cynthia Hicks. Zarir suggested that we have a brainstorming meeting on Flex Day.

III. Marge Maloney's request (History 7 Mickey Huff)

(Background: Mickey Huff is scheduled to teach History 7 online for summer, but due to various reasons such as illness, he has not yet submitted a proposal. So the issue is that is was scheduled to teach a course even before he was approved). The committee does not want to set a precedent. Minta emphasized that the proposal process is important because an instructor may have a lot of experience teaching online, but they may not be familiar with the resources on this campus. Committee reiterated that faculty need to submit their proposal prior to the class being scheduled. Zarir stated that due to circumstances, we should allow for certain exceptions, but there must be some conditions. Rick said that he and Lupe Ortiz will  monitor & mentor Mickey. Minta verified that Mickey has met with Lynn Sandoval, and Minta has setup the Blackboard course site. Steve said we are trying to fix the problem of a class being scheduled too soon. Wanda expressed concerns of canceling a course that already has near-full enrollment. Arlene suggested that there be some of course development checklist for the instructor. Scott suggested that we allow the course to remain in the schedule, and approve with reservations, but on the condition that Rick be compensated for his assistance to Mickey. Rick said that he will talk with Marge. Outcome: committee recommended approval with reservations as long as recommendations are accepted and met.

IV. Followup on Neal Skapura's proposal

Arlene explained circumstances and will follow-up with Neal who will express an apology.

V. Governance

Due to lack of time, the committee will table the governance document to the Flex Day meeting.

VI. New Chair

Zarir stated that he will accept another year.

VII. Good of the order

A committee member expressed the concerns of plagiarism. Scott said that he uses Turnitin which is the 'Rolls Royce' of dealing with plagiarism. It is a great deterrent, even if just for basic searches.

VIII. Adjourn

Minutes taken by Minta.