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Academic Senate of

MERCED COLLEGE

3600 M Street, Merced, California 95348-2898

(209) 384-6331

TO: Academic Senators and Staff

Area 1, Cohort A Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos Stop #42 Area 5, Cohort A Brent Saich Stop #35

Area 1, Cohort A Caroline Dawson Stop #42 Area 5, Cohort B Carin Heidelbach Stop #32

Area 1, Cohort B Carl Estrella Stop #42 Area 5, Cohort C Travis Hicks Stop #35

Area 1, Cohort B Edward Modafferi Stop #42 Counseling Isabel Cambridge Stop #10

Area 2, Cohort A Martina Marquez-Ramirez Stop #46 Counseling Enriqué Renteria Stop #12

Area 2, Cohort B Pam Huntington Stop #34 Los Banos Scott Coahran Stop #53

Area 2, Cohort B Candace Taylor Stop #34 Los Banos Dee Sigismond Stop #53

Area 3, Cohort A Nikki Maddux Stop #38 At Large Steve Clark Stop #12

Area 3, Cohort A James Thornburgh Stop #38 At Large Megan Igo Stop #42

Area 3, Cohort B Scott McCall Stop #33 At Large Mai Meidinger Stop #42

Area 4, Cohort A Kitty Cazares Stop #37 At Large Gregory Soto Stop #19

Area 4, Cohort A Wanda Schindler Stop #37 Part-Time Faculty Kathleen Brantley-Gutierrez Stop #47

Area 4, Cohort B/C Susan Kline Stop #24 Part-Time Faculty Chris Gaugler Stop #45

Area 4, Cohort B/C Michelle Pecchenino Stop #24 LRC Dee Near Stop #47

Area 5, Cohort A Ralph Morris Stop #35 Curriculum Chair Myshel Pimentel Stop #34

IPRSLOAC Edward Modafferi Stop #42 Recorder Gabriela Garcia Stop #06

ASMC Jasmine Reeves-Thomas Stop #55

CC: Susan Walsh Stop #01 Joanne Schultz Stop #04

Brian Ellison Stop #06 Doug Kain Stop #42

Chris Vitelli Stop #05 John Albano Stop #35

Jim Andersen Stop #38 Vince Piro Stop #34

Bobby Anderson Stop #37 Michael McCandless Stop #59

Shelly Conner Stop #08 Arlis Bortner Stop #40

Brenda Latham Stop #53 Nancy Golz Stop #47

Angela Tos Stop #12 Raul Alcala Stop #12

Sylvia Ruano Stop #10 Patrick Mitchell Stop #42

FROM: Julie Clark (x6331)

SUBJECT: Academic Senate Meeting

DATE: Thursday December 1, 2016

ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING THURSDAY December 8, 2016; 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Student Union Meeting Room – 137 and Los Banos – A138 AGENDA:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (An item may be pulled, but not added unless in compliance with Brown Act)

3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF November 10, 2016 pg. 4-8

6. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Curriculum Committee – Myshel Pimentel B. IPRSLOAC – Edward Modafferi C. FLEX – Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos and Mai Meidinger D. Student Success – Carl Estrella

7. SENATE PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Julie Clark 8. ACTION AGENDA

A. Resolution 9-16 2+2 Articulation Agreement and AP 4235 – Myshel Pimentel pg. 9-19

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. 1st Reading: Resolution 1-17 Program Investigation on International Studies – Julie Clark pg. 20-27

B. 1st Reading: Resolution 2-17 Elimination of the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement – Julie Clark pg. 28-32

C. 1st Reading: Resolution 3-17 ENGL-85 Level Advisories/Prerequisites – Denise Rempel pg. 33

D. Discussion: Course Retention, Persistence, and Completion – Brian Ellison E. Information: English Curriculum Changes and the Basic Skills and Student Outcomes

Transformation (BSSOT) Grant – Pam Huntington F. Information: Tutoring Referral Button – Tomasia Drummond and Michael

McCandless G. Information: AB 801 Bloom: Homeless Youth Higher Education Act – Michael

McCandless

10. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Susan Walsh 11. STUDENT’S REPORT – Jasmine Reeves-Thomas

Academic Senate Agenda 12-08-16

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12. ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPEN FORUM A. Announcements B. Call for agenda items on the next agenda Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Items are due Wednesday, January 18, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.

13. ADJOURNMENT


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Academic Senate of Merced College MINUTES

UNAPPROVED Thursday, November 10, 2016

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., SU-137

MEMBERS:

Area 1, Cohort A Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos Present Area 5, Cohort A Brent Saich Absent

Area 1, Cohort A Caroline Dawson Present Area 5, Cohort B Carin Heidelbach Present

Area 1, Cohort B Carl Estrella Present Area 5, Cohort C Travis Hicks Present

Area 1, Cohort B Edward Modafferi Present Counseling Isabel Cambridge Tony Lewis (Alternate)

Present

Area 2, Cohort A Martina Marquez-Ramirez Present Counseling Enriqué Renteria Raul Alcala (Alternate)

Present

Area 2, Cohort B Pam Huntington Present Los Banos Scott Coahran Present

Area 2, Cohort B Candace Taylor Present Los Banos Dee Sigismond Present

Area 3, Cohort A Nikki Maddux Present At Large Steve Clark Absent

Area 3, Cohort A James Thornburgh Absent At Large Megan Igo Present

Area 3, Cohort B Scott McCall Absent At Large Mai Meidinger Present

Area 4, Cohort A Kitty Cazares Present At Large Gregory Soto Absent

Area 4, Cohort A Wanda Schindler Present Part-Time Faculty Kathleen Brantley-Gutierrez Absent

Area 4, Cohort B/C Susan Kline Present Part-Time Faculty Chris Gaugler Absent

Area 4, Cohort B/C Michelle Pecchenino Davis Noblett (Alternate)

Present LRC Dee Near Karrie Bullock (Alternate)

Present

Area 5, Cohort A Ralph Morris Present Curriculum Chair Myshel Pimentel Present

STAFF:

IPRSLOAC Edward Modafferi Present Recorder Gabriela Garcia Present

ASMC Jasmine Reeves-Thomas Absent

GUESTS:

Jim Andersen, Dean of Area 3 Victor Smith, English Professor

Doug Kain, Dean of Area 1

1. CALL TO ORDER

Julie Clark called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (An item may be pulled, but not added unless in compliance with Brown Act)

Approve the agenda

M: S. Coahran S: R. Morris Y: 23 N: 0 A: 0

3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

GUESTS:

Jim Andersen Victor Smith

Alternates:

David Noblett – Michelle Pecchenino Anthony Lewis – Isabel Cambridge

Karrie Bullock – Dee Near Raul Alcala – Enrique Renteria

Academic Senate Minutes 11-10-16 (Unapproved)

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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

No public comments.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF October 27, 2016

Approve the minutes October 27, 2016.

M: S. Coahran S: K. Cazares Y: 22 N: 0 A: 1 C. Dawson

6. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Curriculum Committee – Myshel Pimentel The CILC resolution was tabled until after the taskforce meets again. Things are

starting to move forward at the Chancellor’s Office. Although the narratives were correct at the time programs were submitted, since it took them so long to review they are now being sent back because they are on the old narrative. The Chancellor’s Office is now requiring that all the courses in a program have C-ID approval before the program can be submitted.

B. IPRSLOAC – Edward Modafferi

All programs in instruction have completed a program review. Valerie Albano has drop in hours to work on SLO assessments.

C. FLEX – Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos and Mai Meidinger

At the last meeting the committee went over the evaluations for the fall workshops; overall they were received well. There are 25 workshops planned for the spring. FLEX coordinators are still needed.

D. Student Success – Carl Estrella

87% of educational plans have been completed for the athletes. There will be a tutoring button coming soon. Every year there is an attrition study done to find out some of the reasons students drop all their classes. Some of the reasons that they gave were reliable transportation to the college, health issues, family healthcare, textbook issues, and work schedule. 78% of students plan to reenroll at some point.

7. SENATE PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Julie Clark

A lot of resolutions were passed at the fall plenary. Some of the CTE ones were not passed because more discussion needs to occur with faculty. Julie is still looking for one more person to serve on the child development director hiring committee. Julie is also looking for people to serve on the minimum quals and equivalency taskforce.


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8. Action Agenda A. Resolution 6-16 Merced College 2016 Accreditation Self-Study – Julie Clark

http://www.mccd.edu/about/accreditation.html There is still enough time to do changes. It will get a first reading at the next board

meeting. The Board will officially approve and adopt it in December. The site visit will be March 6-9.

Approve Resolution 6-16 Merced College 2016 Accreditation Self-Study

M: S. Coahran S: K. Cazares Y: 23 N: 0 A: 0

B. Resolution 7-16 AP 4260 Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Petition Process

Revisions – Kristi Rieg Approve Resolution 7-16 AP 4260 Prerequisite/Corequisite

M: C. Estrella S: S. Coahran Y: 23 N: 0 A: 0

C. Resolution 8-16 AP 2431 CEO Selection – Marie Bruley

Julie will wait until the new president is hired to take this forward. Approve Resolution 8-16 AP 2431 CEO Selection

M: S. Coahran S: M. Meidinger Y: 23 N: 0 A: 0

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. 1st Reading: Resolution 9-16 2+2 Articulation Agreement and AP 4235 – Myshel Pimentel The district doesn’t make money on 2+2, it actually cost money considering the

staffing required to do the transcriptions. There was discussion about the details of the resolution and different situations that could happen. Senators expressed concerns about different faculty requesting different number of hours to complete the work necessary for the same or very similar 2+2. The compensation part of the resolution will be edited.

B. AB 801 Bloom: Homeless Youth Higher Education Act – Michael McCandless

10. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Susan Walsh

No Report 11. STUDENT’S REPORT – Jasmine Reeves-Thomas

No Report


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12. ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPEN FORUM A. Announcements

The library is having a family story time Wednesday November 16 at 3:00 p.m. Children with parent or guardian ages 2 to 5 are welcome to attend.

Cram nights will be December 5-8, library will be open until 11:00 p.m. A Streetcar Named Desire opens tonight at the theatre. The Veteran’s Club is having a BBQ sandwich fundraiser today. The closing

ceremony for the field of honors is tomorrow. Susan Kline announced that she is retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 Academic

Year. B. Call for agenda items on the next agenda Thursday, December 8, 2016.

Items are due Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m.


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A B C D E

Cohort 1A Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 1A Caroline Dawson Y A Y Y Y

Cohort 1B Carl Estrella Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 1B Edward Modafferi Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 2A Martina Marquez-Ramirez Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 2B Pam Huntington Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 2B Candace Taylor Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 3A Nikki Maddux Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 3A James Thornburgh

Cohort 3B Scott McCall

Cohort 4A Kitty Cazares Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 4A Wanda Schindler Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 4B/C Susan Kline Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 4B/C Davis Noblett (Alternate) Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 5A Ralph Morris Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 5A Brent Saich

Cohort 5B Carin Heidelbach Y Y Y Y Y

Cohort 5C Travis Hicks Y Y Y Y Y

Counseling Tony Lewis (Alternate) Y Y Y Y Y

Counseling Raul Alcala (Alternate) Y Y Y Y Y

Los Banos Scott Coahran Y Y Y Y Y

Los Banos Dee Sigismond Y Y Y Y Y

At Large Steve Clark

At Large Megan Igo Y Y Y Y Y

At Large Mai Meidinger Y Y Y Y Y

At Large Gregory Soto

Part-Time Faculty Kathleen Brantley-Gutierrez

Part-Time Faculty Chris Gaugler

LRC Karrie Bullock (Alternate) Y Y Y Y Y

Curriculum Chair Myshel Pimentel Y Y Y Y Y

A: Approval of Agenda

B: Approval of Minutes 2016.10.27

C: Approval of Resolution 6-16 Y Yea

D: Approval of Resolution 7-16 N Nay

E: Approval of Resolution 8-16 A Abstain

Absent

Voting Records Academic Senate

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Academic Senate of

MERCED COLLEGE

3600 M Street Merced, CA 95348-2898

Telephone (209) 384-6095

RESOLUTION

First Reading: November 10, 2016

Second Reading/Action (Date): December 8, 2016 Pass/Fail

RESOLUTION NO. 9-16

Subject: 2+2 Articulation Agreement and AP 4235

Mover: Myshel Pimentel Division/Area: Area 2: Liberal Studies

Seconder: Toni Pirtle Division/Area: Area 4: Business

Whereas, the Merced Community College District has adopted BP/AP 4235 partially in order to

establish a process for developing 2+2 articulation agreements between local area high schools

and the College in an effort to create seamless pathways for students entering the College from

local area high schools,

Whereas, the Merced Community College District values its partnerships with local area high

schools and is committed to facilitating a smooth transition for students from one course,

program, or educational level to the next while minimizing or eliminating course repetition,

Whereas, the current 2+2 articulation fee of $50 is a barrier for some high school students, and

Whereas, the current $50 fee paid by students is transferred to the faculty proctoring the exam

regardless of the amount of time spent proctoring and grading the exam.

Therefore be it resolved, that the Academic Senate of Merced College recommends waiving the

$50 fee required for the 2+2 articulation agreements, and

Be it further resolved, that the Academic Senate recommends that the changes to

Administrative Procedure 4235 be sent forward to the Board of Trustees for adoption. (See

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BOARD POLICY 4235 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Reference: Title 5, Section 55050

Credit may be earned by students who satisfactorily pass authorized examinations. The Superintendent/President shall establish administrative procedures to implement this policy.

See Administrative Procedure 4235

Adopted 8/6/02 Revised 8/3/10 Revised 6/19/12


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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 4235 - Credit by Examination Reference: Title 5, Section 55050 and Title 5, Section 55051

Forms of Credit by Examination Credit by Examination will be given only to courses offered by Merced College or are considered equivalent. Credit by Examination may be obtained in several ways, including

1. Advanced Placement (AP) Program administered by the College Entrance

Examination Board. Scores must be three or higher. a. All courses listed in the CSU System-wide Credit for External

Examinations document most recently published qualify for credit by exam.

2. International Baccalaureate (IB)

a. All courses listed in the CSU System-wide Credit for External Examinations document most recently published qualify for credit by exam.

3. College Level Examination Program (CLEP), also administered by the College

Entrance Examination Board. The score must qualify for credit by examination as established by the College Entrance Examination Board. Not all CLEP exams are eligible for credit at Merced College.

a. All courses listed in the CSU System-wide Credit for External Examinations document most recently published qualify for credit by exam.

4. Internal Credit by Examination (ICE) tests are available for some courses at

Merced College that are approved by the Academic Senate.

5. 2+2 Credit by Examination (2CE) (Title 5, Section 55051)

6. Military Training and Experience. Veterans may earn up to two physical education and ten general education credits based on their military experience.

Determination of Eligibility to Earn Internal Credit by Examination

• A student must be in good standing and enrolled at Merced College. • A maximum of thirty (30) units may be earned in total, including AP, IB,

CLEP, Internal Credit by Examination, 2+2 Credit by Examination, or Military Training and Experience.

• No credit by examination will be offered if a student has previously taken the class and received any grade other than a “W”.

• Credits acquired by examination shall not be counted in determining the twelve (12) semester hours of credit in residence required for an Associate Degree.


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• Credits acquired by examination are not applicable to meeting of such unit load requirements as Selective Service deferment, Veteran’s or Social Security.

• The process for obtaining Credit by Examination varies. The processes below outline the procedures. In all cases, students must be enrolled at Merced College. The maximum number of units to be earned in total shall not exceed thirty (30).

• Credit by examination is not allowed for courses previously taken in an institution of higher education or courses that are considered pre-collegiate. Students may be asked to supply a high school and/or other college transcript when applying for a credit by examination.

o Recency issues will be considered by counseling in approving credit by external exams.

• The grade obtained through credit by examination will be recorded on the transcript with a descriptor CE (Credit by Examination). If the student fails the exam, it must be noted on the transcript.

• Credits will be granted toward Merced College AA breadth consistent with CSU and IGETC breadth credits listed in the CSU System-wide Credit for External Examinations document (http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/codedmemos/AA- 2011-12.pdf , http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/codedmemos/ ). Although the University of California and the California State University and Colleges accept, with certain limitations, appropriate credits obtained by examination, there is no guarantee by Merced College that other institutions will do so.

• As is the current practice, Advanced Placement, C.L.E.P., and I.B. external exams may not count toward a Merced College degree major. Students are encouraged to consult with their counselors. Advanced Placement, C.L.E.P., I.B, and Military Credits may be counted toward satisfaction of prerequisite courses with the advice and consent of counselors.

• A list of currently offered CLEP exams is available at (http://www.collegeboard.org/clep). Information regarding the acceptance of C.L.E.P. scores and earned credit is published annually in the Merced College catalog.

• Students will pay a Credit by Examination fee (for ICE) equal to the enrollment fee required if registering for the course; the fee must be paid prior to completing the examination.

• Credit by exams (for ICE) must be taken within the first six weeks of a regular semester and the first four weeks of summer.

2+2 ARTICULATION POLICY Merced Community College The Merced Community College District (MCCD) is committed to working in partnership with local high schools and Merced County Office of Education Regional Occupational Programs (MCOE ROP) to develop links between secondary and post- secondary career and technical education programs. 2+2 Course Articulation is a planned process that links the educational institutions together to facilitate a smooth transition for students from one course, program, or educational level to the next while


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minimizing or eliminating course repetition.

Guidelines for the development of 2+2 Articulations 1. Articulation agreement decisions are faculty to faculty. The college faculty

prescribes the parameters of all articulation agreements and work with high school faculty on how their course can meet the prescribed parameters. This includes all 2+2 Credit by Exam (2CE) Procedures.

2. High school faculty makes revisions as needed to align the high school course

with the parallel college course. College faculty, within the discipline of the proposed course articulation, determines if the secondary institution’s course is a match and can move through the articulation process.

3. Articulation agreements undergo formal review every three years and informal review every year.

4. Course outlines and final exams must be re-articulated if any of the following

occur: a. Revisions are made in high school or college outlines which affect the

course objectives. b. Either college or high school faculty member that develops an articulated

course agreement leaves the employment of their school. c. Agreements are three years old.

5. Students must be earning a B grade or better in all articulated high school

courses before they are eligible to enter into the 2+2 credit by exam (2CE) process. If a pre- requisite exists for the Merced College course, a pre- requisite challenge form must be completed and approved by Merced College faculty or dean prior to the student taking the credit by exam.

6. The (2CE) process will be prescribed by the college discipline faculty member

and outlined within the course articulation agreement. The appropriate grade will be awarded by the college faculty member upon completion of the 2CE process.

7. The fee paid by secondary students that qualify to take part in the 2CE process will be equivalent to the compensation the MCCD Faculty receives for issuing the credit by exam. 8. 7. MCCD Faculty giving the 2CE exam will be remunerated at the equivalent rate as the college Credit by Exam process provides. of their hourly overload

pay rate for the time allotted to prep and proctor and grade the exam.

Determination of Eligibility to Earn 2+2 Credit by Examination • A student must be enrolled in an articulated 2+2 high school course earning a B

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• The student will be permitted to take a credit by examination for the enrolled course once certified by the instructor of the course that the student meets the requirements. The examination process and date of exam will be determined by the faculty at Merced College.

• The course must be part of the established 2+2 courses as approved by the

Curriculum Committee of Merced College. If a pre-requisite exists for the Merced College course, a pre-requisite challenge form must be completed and approved by Merced College faculty prior to the student taking the credit by exam.

• The student must complete a Merced College credit application. Students who are determined to be CA resident students will have their 2+2 grade posted to their record. Students determined to be non-resident will have their 2+2 grade held until they either prove CA residency or enroll in regular credit courses at Merced College.

• The grade obtained through 2CE (2+2 Credit by examination) will be recorded

on the transcript with a descriptor 2CE (2+2 Credit by examination.) If the student fails the 2CE exam, it must be noted on the transcript.

Procedure for Applying for Credit by Examination: • The college instructor, in consultation with the high school instructor,

determines the type, time, and location of the exam. The Merced College faculty will proctor and grade the exam. The course must be part of the established 2+2 courses as approved by the Curriculum Committee of Merced College. If a pre-requisite exists for the Merced College course, a pre-requisite challenge form must be completed and approved by Merced College faculty prior to the student taking the credit by exam.

• The fee paid by secondary students 2CE (2+2 Credit by examination) that qualify to take a credit by examination. will be equivalent to the compensation the MCCD faculty receives for issuing the credit by examination.

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Internal Procedures for Credit by Examination Petition If you are a student registered at the college and in good standing you are eligible to apply for Credit by Examination. Credit by Examination (CBE) must be completed by the end of the sixth week of a regular semester, or by the end of the fourth week of a summer session. The grade must be turned in, by the professor, by the end of the appropriate week.

Although University of California and the California State University and Colleges accept, with certain limitations, appropriate credits obtained by examination, there is no guarantee by Merced College that other institutions will do so.

Students need to follow these steps, in this order:

1. The student must initiate a petition for CBE from the Admissions and Records (A&R) office for verification of registration at Merced College and be in good academic standing and enrolled at Merced College. These units do not count toward the residency requirement.

2. No Credit by Examination will be offered if a student has previously taken the

class and received any grade other than a “W”. A student may be asked to supply a high school and other college transcripts when applying for a Credit by Examination.

3. A maximum of thirty (30) units may be earned in total including AP, IB, CLEP,

local Credit by Examination, 2+2 Credit by Examination, or Military Training and Experience.

4. Credits earned by examination are not applicable to meeting of such unit load requirements as Selective Service deferment, Veteran’s or Social Security benefits.

5. If the student is currently enrolled in the class, they must drop the class before

the petition is signed by the A&R representative.

6. The petition is referred to the appropriate Area Dean for recommending a professor for the examination. The Area Dean arranges a meeting between the student and the professor to arrange the testing details. The test is NOT given at this first meeting. You may have the number of courses available for Credit by Examination limited by the discipline faculty. Information about course availability may be obtained in the Guidance Area or with the Area Dean for the program each semester.

7. The petition is signed by the appropriate professor agreeing to administer the

exam.

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9. The petition is given to the professor by the student and the test is administered.

10. The professor signs the petition and enters the grade on the petition and returns it to the A&R office. THE PETITION IS NOT TO BE RETURNED BY THE STUDENT.

11. The grade is recorded in Datatel and will now show on the student’s transcripts.

A copy of the petition will be mailed to the student. The grade obtained through Credit by Examination will be recorded on the transcript as CE. Credit by Examination grades are part of a student’s permanent record and once recorded cannot be removed. If a student fails the exam, it must be noted on the transcript.

12. If the student selected the “Pass/No Pass” option, it is the responsibility of the

student to change to the letter grade by the end of the following semester, if they choose to.

13. Although the University of California, the California State University and

Colleges accept, with certain limitations, appropriate credits earned by examination, there is no guarantee by Merced College that other institutions will do so.

Internal Procedures for (2+2) ARTICULATION CREDIT BY EXAM 2CE Process and Procedures The college instructor, in consultation with the high school instructor, determines the type, time, and location of the exam. The Merced College faculty will proctor and grade the exam. The course must be part of the established 2+2 courses as approved by the Curriculum Committee of Merced College. If a pre-requisite exists for the Merced College course, a pre-requisite challenge form must be completed and approved by Merced College faculty prior to the student taking the credit by exam.

• Student completes the paper Credit Application for Admission Form • Student completes the Petition for (2+2) Credit by Exam Form (See attached

Form). • The instructor of the 2+2 course will obtain the appropriate forms from

Admissions and Records to provide to students wishing to take the exam. • Student attaches a money order or check for the 2+2 Credit by Exam (2CE)

fee to Petition for (2+2) Credit by Exam Form. • After proctoring and grading the 2CE the college instructor will post the earned

grade to the Petition for (2+2) Credit by Exam Form, print their name and sign the form, and then take all forms and monies to Student Fees for fees to the registrar for processing.

• If the student selected the “Pass/No Pass” option, it is the responsibility of the student to change to the letter grade by the end of the following semester, if they choose to.

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• The student will receive a copy of the, Petition for (2+2) Credit by Exam Form from Admission and Records upon posting of the (2+2) Credit by Exam to their student record, which will verify their grade and completion of process.


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Proposal for Grant Funded Stipend

2+2 Articulation Activities

Examples

Face to face articulation meetings with high school faculty

Train the Trainer events

Program course articulation coordination

Faculty Name__________________________ Program________________________________

Course(s)_______________________________

Summary of proposed 2+2 Articulation activities (Excluding articulation exam proctoring.)

1.

Number of proposed Hours.

2.


3.


4.


Faculty Signature

Area Dean Signature

CTE Dean Signature

For grant reporting purposes, please complete the attached sign in sheet for each activity and submit a

copy to your Area Dean and the Merced College Dean of CTE.


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Sign in Sheet for Grant Funded Stipend

2+2 Articulation Activities

Date Start Time End Time

Faculty Name Program

Course(s)

Title of activity

Attendee Information

Name School Signature


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Academic Senate of

MERCED COLLEGE


Telephone (209) 384-6095

RESOLUTION

First Reading: December 8, 2016

Second Reading/Action (Date): January 26, 2017 Pass/Fail

RESOLUTION NO. 1-17

Subject: Program Investigation on International Studies

Mover: Julie Clark Division/Area: Area 1: Mathematics

Seconder: Debbie Morimoto Division/Area: Area 5: Geography

Whereas, a “Program Investigation of International Studies” was initiated by Area 5 faculty in the 2016-2017 academic year, and,

Whereas, the Merced College Academic Senate agreed to investigate the International Studies

program using the procedures set forth in Administrative Procedure 4021- Program

Discontinuance, and,

Whereas, the Program Investigation Committee for International Studies has made a

recommendation and approved the attached report,

Therefore be it resolved, that the Merced College Academic Senate recommends that the

Academic Senate approve the recommendations of the Program Investigation Committee for

International Studies report to discontinue the International Studies program and present the

findings to the Board of Trustees, and

Be it further resolved, that the Curriculum Committee be given the directive to move forward

on approving the discontinuance of the International Studies program, and

Be it further resolved, that the Program Investigation Committee for International Studies

would like to recommend the Political Science faculty consider adopting the Associate of Arts

for Transfer degree in Political Science.


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MERCED COLLEGE PROGRAM INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE The process for the assessment of programs adheres to Title 5, Sections 55130 and 51022. Section 55130 indicates “The development, establishment and evaluation of an education program shall include representative faculty involvement.” Section 51022 references occupational programs and states “College districts are required by current regulation and statute to develop a process for program discontinuance and minimum criteria for the discontinuance of occupational programs.” Additionally, Education Code §78016 stipulates that every vocational and occupational program shall meet certain requirements prior to termination. The Program Investigatory process serves as the mechanism for the assessment of programs that have been identified as “at risk.” Investigation to assess Program viability is a component of campus planning that leads to increased quality of instruction, service and better use of existing resources. The process is an extension of Program Review and is intended to be an objective assessment of an at-risk program. Quantitative and qualitative data are used to review a program’s academic health and ensure the program reflects the College Mission and accomplishes college, Area, and program goals. There are three potential recommendations that may result from the Program Investigation process. A program may be recommended to continue as is, to continue with qualifications, or to discontinue a program.

Name of Program: International Studies Area: 5 Discipline: Interdisciplinary Program Investigation Committee members Co-Chairs Academic Senate President: Julie Clark Vice President of Instruction Designee: Brian Ellison Members Dean Area 5: John Albano Community: Noah Lor Student : Juan Hernandez Faculty Lead: Natalie Sobalvarro Discipline Faculty: Debbie Morimoto Discipline Faculty: Carin Heidelbach Curriculum Chair: Myshel Pimentel Counselor: Tatiana Khoubiar Resources: Researcher: Andrea Hall-Cuccia Administrative Assistant: Kristi Wolf


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I. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM (Data resources may include: Merced College Course Catalogue; history;

department records; Program Review, Strategic Plan; Educational Master Plan; Institutional or program SLOs;

District sources; additional sources deemed appropriate by review committee)

Describe the program history, including its relation to the college’s strategic plan, educational master plan and other programs in the District.

The International Studies program was first approved by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) in 2008. It allowed students to experience a variety of international studies courses such as foreign languages, global and cultural understanding, and history and philosophy before deciding which to focus on.

II REASON(S) FOR THE INVESTIGATION (Summarize the reason(s) for the initiation of the investigation)

The program investigation of International Studies was initiated by Area 5 because the degree has no core and students who graduate with this degree graduate with multiple degrees. In fact, of the 63 graduates of the program in the last five years, 47 of these students have received multiple degrees. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) reports that only 12 of the students who received the degree, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 9 different majors. The program review has not continued to be completed since it is a major that includes several disciplines and therefore does not lend itself to ownership. Continuing to write a program review of the International Studies program is an inefficient use of faculty time for a program that is underutilized. It is felt that the degree does not provide a needed skill set. There are no unique courses to the program and therefore no course inactivations are necessary.

III QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS AND ANALYSIS (Data resources may include: Educational Master

Plan; Core Program and Student Success Indicators; additional data provided by Office of Grants & Institutional Research; previous Program Review and Planning reports; department records; assessment of student learning outcomes; additional sources deemed appropriate by review committee) A. List the quantitative information used in the program analysis. (Submit the data itself as an

appendix to this report.)

1. Productivity

a. Full-Time Equivalent Faculty (FTEF)

Full-time Equivalent Faculty count was not identified for this program

because there are no unique courses to the program.

b. Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES)

Full-Time Equivalent Students count was not identified for this program

because there are no unique courses to the program.


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c. Enrollment

i. Total Enrollment

Enrollment data was not identified for this program because there are

no unique courses to the program.

ii. Retention

Retention data was not identified for this program because there are no

unique courses to the program.

iii. Success

Success data was not identified for this program because there are no


iv. Persistence

Persistence data was not identified for this program because are no


d. Frequency of course offerings

The International Studies program has no unique courses. All courses

required for the degree are taught on a regular basis by the involved

constituency.

e. Student Demographics

i. Age

Age Demographics data was not identified for this program because

there are no unique courses to the program.

ii. Ethnicity

Ethnicity data was not identified for this program because there are no


iii. Gender

Gender data was not identified for this program because there are no


2. Program Interest and Graduate


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As of August 31, 2016, 94 students had International Studies as their current

program. According to MCCD Datatel, the district’s data warehouse, 63 students

received International Studies degrees from 2011-12 to 2015-16. In 2015-16,

International Studies ranked 16th out of 52 programs in which degrees (AA/AS)

were awarded. Awards per year are inconsistent. A total of 19 awards were

conferred in 2012-13 and 17 in 2015-16, but 10 or fewer were conferred in the other

years.

3. Comparable programs

According to the CCCCO, three of the 14 colleges in the Central Valley offer

International Studies degrees: Merced College, Bakersfield College, and Solano

College. However, only Merced College conferred degrees in all five years; Solano

college only awarded two degrees in 2011-2012, and Bakersfield College award one

degree in 2012-2013 and two degrees in 2013-2014. A total of 166 degrees in this

subject were awarded by California community colleges during this time. Merced

College accounted for over a third (37.95%) of all degrees awarded in California.

4. Demand

The International Studies degree from Merced College allows students the ability to

explore possibilities before committing themselves to a career or transferring to a

four year university. An International Studies degree prepares recipients for

employment in a variety of occupations. The following occupation was examined:

Interpreters and Translators (Standard Occupational Code (SOC) 27-3091):

According to the 2010 SOC definitions, people in this occupation “…convert the

spoken or written words and expressions of one language into another.”

Employment in this occupation may require education beyond an Associate’s

degree.

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) predicts employment

for interpreters and translators will grow by approximately one-third statewide and

in Fresno, Merced, and San Joaquin counties. Employment in Stanislaus County is

expected to grow at a slightly slower rate, by approximately one-fourth. Outlook

statewide is for 2014-2024; outlook for counties is for 2012-2022. Employment

prospects in this occupation appear robust.

5. State and/or County Licensing

International Studies, in general, does not have any required examinations, credentials, or certifications. However, interpreters and translators, especially


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court interpreters, may be subject to state and/or federal licensing, examinations, and/or certification.

B. Evaluate the results of the quantitative sources listed in the box above. The evaluation should include the anticipated effect of any recent or planned programmatic changes, how effectively the program addresses students’ needs, student success rates, and employment (labor market). Identify and discuss any unmet student needs. None of the International Studies core courses are unique to the program. Because there are no unique courses to the program, discontinuing the program will result in no class cancellations or inactivations. Students that have expressed interest in the degree will be able to complete the degree due to catalog rights as all core courses are offered on a regular basis.

C. Analyze the productivity of this program. Identify trends; determine and evaluate the (anticipated) effect of any recent or planned programmatic changes. Discuss the number of full-time and adjunct faculty, overload and reassigned FTEF, and the effect of these factors on the efficiency and sustainability of the program. The International Studies program is a major program with no unique courses and therefore discontinuing the program will not result in any class cancellations or inactivations. The number of full-time and adjunct faculty, overload and reassigned FTEF are not available due to the interdisciplinary aspect of the program.

D. Evaluate if the program addresses students’ needs with respect to equity in terms of diversity, age, and gender. Evaluate the impact of programmatic changes or other measures that have been implemented in order to improve student success or address unmet needs with respect to equity. The International Studies program is a major program with no unique courses and therefore diversity, age and gender data is not available.

IV QUALITATIVE INDICATORS AND DISCUSSION (Data resources may include: Office of Grants &

Institutional Research reports, Program Investigation Committee research, discussions with faculty, students, and community; open forums, additional sources deemed appropriate by review committee.)

A. Provide a list of the qualitative information used in the program analysis. Submit

the data itself as an appendix to this report. (Submit the data itself as an appendix to this

report.)

ACCJC Standard II.A.13 Focus of Study states: “All degree programs include focused study in at least one area of inquiry or in an established interdisciplinary core. The identification of specialized courses in an area of inquiry or interdisciplinary core is based upon student learning outcomes and competencies, and include mastery, at the


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appropriate degree level, of key theories and practices within the field of study.” The International Studies program does not have a core, students are open to taking courses in a wide range of disciplines.

A.A.-T. in Global Studies https://c-id.net/docs/NewTMCs/Global_Studies_TMC_Final_9.24.2015R.doc While the program is similar, it would require the addition of the 2 core courses in the program.

Transfer Programs and Pathways with UC Merced, CSU Fresno, and CSU Stanislaus In reviewing all 3 universities catalogs and the ASSIST databases, there was no consistency. UC Merced has Arts, but not International Studies. UC Merced’s Transfer pathways do not show Global or International Studies. CSU Stanislaus and CSU Fresno both have more of an ethnic focus and Political Science focus, but no Global or International Studies.

B. Evaluate the results of the qualitative sources listed in the box above The

evaluation should include a summary of the qualitative information and discussion regarding how the information should be used in conjunction with the quantitative data in the previous section to provide a complete picture of the program

The program courses were open to all students and taught on a regular basis. The lack of interest among students and faculty to maintain the program and the fact that it is not specific enough of a course of study was the reason to initiate the program investigation.

V SWOT ANALYSIS OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA

Summarize the quantitative and qualitative data regarding the program’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

A. Program Strengths

Offers students an opportunity to earn an AA degree in a broad area of study.

Allows students to explore possibilities before committing themselves to a career or transferring to a four-year university.

B. Program Weaknesses

Of the 63 students who have graduated in the program in the last 5 years only 12 received a degree at a four-year university, in 9 different majors.

Although 63 students have received the International Studies, 47 of the students received multiple degrees.

No faculty are interested in maintaining program.


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https://c-id.net/docs/NewTMCs/Global_Studies_TMC_Final_9.24.2015R.doc


C. Program Opportunities

Program allows for students to receive a broad, basic degree.

D. Program Threats

Job possibilities are minimal with this degree.

No faculty interested in maintaining the program.

VI RECOMMENDATION

The Program Investigation Committee for International Studies determined that the International Studies program currently offered should be discontinued. Taking into account the lack of specificity in the degree, the job possibilities are minimal with this degree, and lack of faculty interest of the program the program is not considered viable. During the review of the data of the International Studies degree, the committee observed and agreed that a Political Science degree would be beneficial. The Program Investigation Committee for International Studies would like to recommend the Political Science faculty consider adopting the Associate of Arts for Transfer degree in Political Science.

Date of Program Investigation report submitted by:

_______________________ ____________________________ _________ Program Investigation co chair (print name) Program Investigation co chair (signature) Date _______________________ ____________________________ _________ Program Investigation co chair (print name) Program Investigation co chair (signature) Date

ADDENDA (Attach)


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Academic Senate of

MERCED COLLEGE


Telephone (209) 384-6095

RESOLUTION



RESOLUTION NO. 2-17

Subject: Elimination of the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement

Mover: Julie Clark Division/Area: Area 1: Mathematics

Seconder: Greg Soto Division/Area: Counseling

Whereas, Merced College instituted a competency in Computer and Information Literacy in fall

2000. To meet the competency required in Computer and Information Literacy, a student must

receive a grade of “C” or better in courses which meet each of the competency requirements A

through G listed below.

A. Name and describe the typical digital computer components and their functions;

B. Describe common computer applications and related social and ethical problems/impact;

C. Learn fundamental operation and concepts of word processing, spreadsheet, and/or

database software applications;

D. Understand the difference between information and knowledge;

E. Understand the links among information centers and the access points available through

technology and reference sources;

F. Understand the basic structure of electronic databases and the strategies used to access

them;

G. Recognize the different levels, types, and formats of information including but not

limited to primary vs. secondary, and popular vs. scholarly.

Whereas, Title 5 §55063 states a student must demonstrated competence in reading, in written

expression, and in mathematics only,

Whereas, Administrative Procedure 4100 states a student must demonstrate competence in

reading, in written expression, in mathematics, and in computer and information literacy,

Whereas, Accreditation Standard IIA.11 states that the institution includes in all of its programs,

student learning outcomes, appropriate to the program level, in communication competency,


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information competency, quantitative competency, analytic inquiry skills, ethical reasoning, the

ability to engage diverse perspectives, and other program-specific learning outcomes,

Whereas, every student fulfilling any associate degree must successfully complete College

Composition and Reading, ENGL-01A, which has been approved to fulfill section G Information

Literacy,

Whereas, the CSU System adopted information literacy as part of the AAC&U LEAP essential

outcomes (CSU Executive Order 1033) in 2008, and

Whereas, the Curriculum Committee in Spring 2016 formed a taskforce to look at Title 5

language, administrative procedure 4100, and our current Computer and Information Literacy

Competency requirement and possibly bringing forward a suggestion for change.

Therefore be it resolved, the Academic Senate endorses the recommendation by the Curriculum

Committee and the Associate Degree Breadth Requirement Taskforce to eliminate the Computer

and Information Literacy Competency requirement,

Be it further resolved, that the Academic Senate recommends that the changes to

Administrative Procedure 4100 be sent forward to the Board of Trustees for adoption (See

Attachment), and

Be it further resolved, that the Curriculum Committee and Academic Senate recommends that

the Library faculty assist in the development and instruction of a First Year Experience course

which will integrate information literacy, critical thinking components as well as college success

skills to ensure that all Merced College students become information literate whether pursuing an

AA or AS degree, AA-T or AS-T degree or certificate of achievement.


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Book Board Policies

Section 4000 - Academic Affairs

Title Graduation RequriementsRequirements for Degrees and Certificates

Number 4100

Status Active

Legal Title 5, Sections 55063, et seq

Education Code Section 70902(b)(3).

Adopted May 7, 2002

Last Revised April 1, 2014

The District grants the degrees of Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T), Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T), Associate of Arts,

and Associate of Science to those students who have completed the subject requirements for graduation and who have maintained

a 2.0 average in subjects attempted. Students must also complete the general education, residency, and competency requirements

set forth in Title 5 regulations.

Students may be awarded a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of courses of study or curriculum for which the

District offers a certificate. The District has designed certificate programs to upgrade and develop occupational and vocational

proficiency.

The Superintendent/President shall establish procedures to determine degree and certificate requirements and to assure that

graduation requirements are published in the District’s catalog and included in other resources that are convenient for students.

See Administrative Procedure 4100


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Book Administrative Procedures

Section 4000 - Academic Affairs

Title Graduation requriementsRequirements for Degrees and Certificates

Number 4100

Status Active

Legal Title 5, Sections 55063 et seq

Accreditation Standards IIA2.1, 4.A and B

Adopted May 7, 2002

Last Revised April 1, 2014

For the Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degree:

1. Student must demonstrate competence in reading, in written expression, and in mathematics, and in computer and information literacy.

2. The student must satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of college work.

3. The work must include the college’s general education/breadth requirements and at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in

a major listed in the Community Colleges “axonomy of Programs.”

4. Effective for all students admitted to a community college in Fall 2009 and thereafter, all courses that count towards the associate

degree area of emphasis must be “satisfactorily completed” with grades A, B, C, or P (pass). All degree requirements, including

general education, must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.

5. The work must include at least 12 semester units of study in residence; exceptions to the residence requirement can be made by

the Board when an injustice or undue hardship would result.

• For the Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree:

a. The student must satisfactorily complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California

State University.

b. The work must include the appropriate Inter segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State

University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

c. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college

district.

d. All courses that count towards the major or area of emphasis must be “satisfactorily completed” with grades A, B, or C.

e. All degree requirements, including general education, must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.

f. Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements (e.g., PE and Computer and Information

Literacy courses).

g. The work must include at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of study in residence; exceptions to the residence

requirement can be made by the Board when an injustice or undue hardship would result.

• Ethnic studies must be offered.

• For a certificate of achievement, a student must successfully complete a course of study or curriculum as specified.

• A definition of “college work” that provides that courses acceptable toward the associate degree include those that have

been properly approved pursuant to Title


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5, Section 55002(a), or, if completed at other than a California community college, would reasonably be expected to meet the

standards of that section.

District policies and procedures regarding general education and degree requirements are published in the college catalog

and are on file with the State Chancellor's Office.


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Academic Senate of

MERCED COLLEGE


Telephone (209) 384-6095

RESOLUTION



RESOLUTION NO. 3-17

Subject: ENGL-85 Level Advisories/Prerequisites

Mover: Denise Rempel Division/Area: Area 2: English

Seconder: Dee Near Division/Area: Library

Whereas, English faculty, with the approval of the Merced College Curriculum Committee,

have revised the ENGL-85 course one-level-below transfer to reflect three distinct learning

pathways,

Whereas, three ENGL courses, ENGL-85A, ENGL-85E, and ENGL-85AC will replace ENGL-

85 but have similar outcomes and will provide students with the same level of academic ability

and preparedness, and

Whereas, Merced College is committed to student success and equity.

Therefore be it resolved, Merced College courses noted with ENGL-85 as either an advisory or

a prerequisite shall accept ENGL-85A, ENGL-85AC, or ENGL-85E as equal fulfillment of the

ENGL-85 advisory or prerequisite.


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