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COLLEGE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 WOLFSON CAMPUS, ROOM 2106, 1:30 P.M. MINUTES CHAIR: Carol Tulikangas for Donna Fishkin, CASSC Chair 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Valda Adeyiga Toribio Matamoros Theresa Albury Kim McGinnis Vanessa Bird Arizmendi Allen McPhee Ana Maria Bradley-Hess Ana Maria Morris Michelle Cintron Joe Okungbowa Kimberly Coffman Vicky Owles Francisco Coro Joy Perard James Couper Lourdes Perez Raul Escarpio Amy Pettigrew Alicia Giovinazzo James Randolph Wendy Guifarro Michael Reiner Malou Harrison Sherry Rix Karen Hawkins Jorge Salinas Ece Karayalcin Cleveland Taylor Walter Kozloski Jakeisha Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT: Donna Fishkin Sent Notification Wendy Goodwin Billy Jones Richard White Julia Larocca Nahome Mirville Mattie Roig-Watnik Efrain Venezuela Jeffery Thomas Randy Kauffman Clark Zen Elizabeth Buchholz PRESENTERS: Paul Kiley Oneyda Paneque Frank Quebbemann Richard White Jim Yu RESOURCE: Mollie DeHart Sebastian Gomez Herrera Michael Reiner Gina Victoria GUEST (S): Gloria Leon Tiffani Malvin Rehana Seepersad RECORDER: Henri Roberts

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COLLEGE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013

WOLFSON CAMPUS, ROOM 2106, 1:30 P.M.

MINUTES

CHAIR: Carol Tulikangas for Donna Fishkin, CASSC Chair 2012

MEMBERS PRESENT: Valda Adeyiga Toribio Matamoros

Theresa Albury Kim McGinnis

Vanessa Bird Arizmendi Allen McPhee

Ana Maria Bradley-Hess Ana Maria Morris

Michelle Cintron Joe Okungbowa

Kimberly Coffman Vicky Owles

Francisco Coro Joy Perard

James Couper Lourdes Perez

Raul Escarpio Amy Pettigrew

Alicia Giovinazzo James Randolph

Wendy Guifarro Michael Reiner

Malou Harrison Sherry Rix

Karen Hawkins Jorge Salinas

Ece Karayalcin Cleveland Taylor

Walter Kozloski Jakeisha Thompson

MEMBERS ABSENT: Donna Fishkin Sent Notification

Wendy Goodwin

Billy Jones Richard White

Julia Larocca

Nahome Mirville

Mattie Roig-Watnik Efrain Venezuela

Jeffery Thomas Randy Kauffman

Clark Zen Elizabeth Buchholz

PRESENTERS: Paul Kiley

Oneyda Paneque

Frank Quebbemann

Richard White

Jim Yu

RESOURCE: Mollie DeHart

Sebastian Gomez Herrera

Michael Reiner

Gina Victoria

GUEST (S): Gloria Leon

Tiffani Malvin

Rehana Seepersad

RECORDER: Henri Roberts

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1. Call to Order

Carol Tulikangas called the meeting to order.

2. Approval of the December 11, 2012 CASSC Minutes

The minutes of the December 11, 2012 CASSC Meeting were approved as submitted.

3. Welcome

On behalf of the College Provost, Michael Reiner welcomed College CASSC members and

wished them a prosperous New Year and a productive spring semester.

Curriculum Requiring Approval

4. School of Justice

Fee Modifications –

Efrain Venezuela introduced Paul Kiley who presented fee modifications request for the V.C.C.

program in Basic Law Enforcement Training courses. These courses are governed by both Florida

State Statute (FSS) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Even with the

increase in fees, this program will remain less expensive than the City of Miami Police Academy.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term CJK0020 CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations 1.6 1 2012-2

Current Fee: $324.00

Proposed Fee: $623.00

Rationale/Justification: The School of Justice is requesting a fee increase from $324 to $623. This

is due to the rising costs of maintenance, fuel, and materials experiencing

an increase in 2013. Note: The course description, unit hours, and

competencies will not experience a change.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term CJK0040 CMS Criminal Justice Firearm 2.66 1 2012-2

Current Fee: $1,003.00

Proposed Fee: $1,574.00

Rationale/Justification: Request course user fee increase due to rising cost of ammunition and

range rentals. From $803 to $1,003. Please note: No other changes are

being requested (description and/or competency remain the same).

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term CJK0051 CMS Criminal Justice Defense Tactics 2.66 1 2012-2

Current Fee: $315.00

Proposed Fee: $355.00

Rationale/Justification: The School of Justice is requesting a fee increase from $315 to $335. This

is due to new and updated safety equipment required for proper

instruction. Also, the materials have experienced an increase in costs (i.e.

equipment). Note: The course description, unit hours, and competencies

will not undergo a change.

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UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

34 IN FAVOR

0 OPPOSED

5. School of Education

Course Modifications

Carol Tulikangas introduced Oneyda Paneque who presented a request for course modifications to

five ESOL courses. The requested changes will align the courses to the new standards adopted by

the State of Florida in 2010. These courses are no longer part of the baccalaureate program in

Exceptional Student Education (ESE). They are specifically for teachers with a teaching

certification needing the ESOL endorsement.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term TSL3240 Applied Linguistics 3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: The student will learn to analyze linguistic theories for first and second

language acquisition and literacy development as well as the study of language as a system and its

structure. The student will apply this knowledge to enhance instruction for culturally and

linguistically diverse learners. This is one of five courses required for the Florida Add-on ESOL

endorsement. (3 hr. lecture) Recommended Preparation: Bachelor's degree and School of

Education Approval.

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updates: SLO and Competencies to align with 2010 ESOL

standards.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term TSL3520C Cultural Dimensions of ESOL 3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: The student will learn to apply the theories related to the effect of culture in

language learning and school achievement for English Language Learners (ELL) from diverse

backgrounds. This course is one of five required for the Florida Add-on ESOL endorsement. (15

hours of clinical experience are required). (3 hr. lecture) Recommended Preparation: Bachelor's

degree and School of Education Approval.

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updates: SLO, Competencies, and clinical hrs. Changes made to

align with 2010 ESOL Standards.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term TSL4140C TESOL Curriculum & Materials 3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: The student will learn to apply concepts, research, principles, best practices,

and evidence-based strategies to plan classroom instruction in a English Language Learners

supportive learning environment for ELLs'. The student will analyze, plan, design, and evaluate

curriculum and materials appropriate for ELLs'. This course is one of five required for Florida Add-

on ESOL Endorsement. (15 hours of clinical experience required). (3 hr. lecture) Recommended

Preparation: Bachelor’s degree and School of Education Approval.

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updates: SLO, Competencies, and clinical hrs.

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Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term TSL4340C TESOL Methods 3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: The student will learn to apply TESOL theories, principles, and current

research in the use of instructional techniques and methodologies appropriate for teaching ELL. This

course is one of five required for Florida Add-on ESOL Endorsement. (15 hours of clinical

experience required). (3 hr. lecture) Recommended Preparation: Bachelor’s degree

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updates: SLO, Competencies, and clinical hrs.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term TSL4441C ESOL Teaching & Evaluation 3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: The student will learn about the selection, development, and adaptation of

assessment instruments/evaluation materials appropriate for English Language Learners, including

issues related to cultural and linguistic bias, testing in two languages and the study of the impact of

standardized tests, performance-based assessment, and other issues related to student outcomes. This

course is one of five required for the Florida Add-on ESOL Endorsement. (15 hours of clinical

experience is required.) (3 hr. lecture) Recommended Preparation: Bachelor's degree

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updates: SLO, Competencies, and clinical hrs. to align course with

2010 ESOL standards.

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

34 IN FAVOR

0 OPPOSED

6. School of Engineering & Technology

Course Modifications

Carol Tulikangas introduced Richard White who presented a request for course modifications to

reflect pre-requisites for two Android Application Development courses. Malou Harrison

recommended submitting any innovative projects developed in previous courses to the League for

Innovation Student Technology Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, February 5,

2013.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term COP2660 Android Application Development 1 4 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: This course teaches the principles of Android application development for

majors in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and related disciplines. Students will

learn how to create mobile applications for deployment to Android smartphones, tablets or

simulators utilizing open source software (Java, Eclipse IDE, Android Plug-In and Android SDK)

for development. Emphasis will be placed on the underlying Android framework to create quality

applications. (3 hr. lecture 2 hr. lab) Pre-requisites: COP1334.

Curriculum Action Rationale: EnTec discipline faculty recommends changing the course

prerequisite from COP2800 Introduction to Java Programming to COP1334 Introduction to C++.

The Introduction to C++ programming gives students a strong enough foundation in programming

principles and practices to be successful in the Android (COP2660) course. Best academic practices

combine an introduction to C++ programming instruction with Android development. Introducing

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students to C++ prior to Android promotes an interest for students to learn about the underlying

principles of object oriented programming, motivating them to take future mobile applications

development courses. Note: No other changes requested (i.e. course description, competencies,

Learning Outcomes, and course user fee remains the same).

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term COP2662 Android Application Development 2 4 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: This course for majors in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems,

and related disciplines teaches how to develop advanced Android applications. Students will learn

how to create applications utilizing the advanced capabilities of Android smartphones, including

interfacing the application to the device’s content providers’ databases, GPS and location based

services, notifications, background threads, audio, video, SMS, motion sensors and network

connectivity. Laboratory fee. (3 hr. lecture 2 hr. lab) Pre-requisites: COP2800, COP2660,

Curriculum Action Rationale: Change the course prerequisite from only COP2660 to include both

COP2660 (Android Application Development I) AND COP2800 (Java). This will ensure that the

students will acquire the needed Android and Java skills before pursuing the second Android course.

No other changes are being requested (i.e. course description, competencies, Learning Outcomes,

and student fee remain the same).

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

34 IN FAVOR

0 OPPOSED

Add New Course

Richard White presented a request to add a new course EGS1XXX – Applied Research Methods

required by the Broadening Participation in Computing – Levering, Scaling or Adapting (BPC-LSA)

grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The course number is pending approval

from the State.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term EGS1XXX Applied Research Methods 1-3 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: This course is designed for STEM majors. Students will learn basic research

practices: research methods, experimentation, validation, technical writing, and presentations. Using

the Affinity Research Group model, students will work in groups to conduct theory-based STEM

research, develop poster presentations, and write conference and journal publications. (1 – 3 hr.

lecture)

Curriculum Action Rationale: Students in STEM disciplines (such as Computer Engineering

Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology) require the ability to perform research that

can be applied in the real world. This cross-disciplinary course provides the principles, tools, and

techniques to equip STEM students with the skills needed in the work environment. The course

satisfies a requirement of the NSF BPC-LSA: Scaling and Adapting CAHSI Initiatives

(CNS#0940575) grant.

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

34 IN FAVOR

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7. Foreign Languages

Add New Courses

Ana Maria Bradley-Hess introduced Frank Quebbemann who presented the request to add two new

Chinese courses. These courses are the continuation of CHI11120 and CHI1121. They are 4 credits

each which students are able to take if they have not met their foreign language requirement. The

proposal is the result of a number of requests from students who wish to improve their Chinese

language skills. Courses will be offered at all the campuses except for Medical Campus and MDC –

West.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term CHI2220 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese 1 4 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: A continuation of CHI 1121. Students will learn Chinese language and culture

through a systematic review of reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral as well as written

presentations. Students will also learn the use of Chinese radicals and characters rather than pinyin.

(4 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: CHI1121.

Curriculum Action Rationale: There is student interest in continuing study of Chinese at an

Intermediate level. It ties in with the additional offerings through the Confucius Institute and the

study abroad programs through CI in China. There is an existing program of elementary Chinese in

area high schools, whose students would like to continue their study of Chinese at the intermediate

level.

Proposed Fee: $15.00

Rationale/Justification: Course user fees will be used to purchase Chinese software programs for

student use in labs and programs that allow students to write using Simplified Chinese characters. It

will also be used to hire lab staff with knowledge of the Chinese language to assist students.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term CHI2221 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese 2 4 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 2012-3

Course Description: A continuation of CHI2220. Students will learn advanced grammar,

together with the introduction of more complex reading materials and an increase in the

number of radicals and characters. Students will also be exposed to cross-cultural

awareness. (4 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: CHI2220. Curriculum Action Rationale: There is student interest in continuing study of Chinese at an

Intermediate level. It ties in with the additional offerings through the Confucius Institute and the

study abroad programs through CI in China. There is an existing program of elementary Chinese in

area high schools, whose students would like to continue their study of Chinese at the intermediate

level.

Proposed Fee: $15.00

Rationale/Justification: Course user fees will be used to purchase Chinese software programs for

student use in labs and programs that allow students to write using Simplified Chinese characters. It

will also be used to hire lab staff with knowledge of the Chinese language to assist students.

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

34 IN FAVOR

0 OPPOSED

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Informational Items

8. MDC State General Education Focus Team: Charging & Timeline

Carol Tulikangas introduced Michael Reiner who provided updates on the State General

Education and the MDC’s State General Education Focus Team. Michael Reiner invited

Mollie DeHart to the podium to provide clarification on the foreign language requirement.

HB 7135 indicates that if a student comes in from high school or another area without the

foreign language competency, the student must complete requirement by the time he/she

graduates with an Associates of Arts degree from one of the state institutions. The

baccalaureate states that if a student for whatever reason does not come in with the foreign

language requirement he/she must complete it by the time they graduate. The foreign

language requirement is 8 hours of consecutive sequential language to our requirements at

the Associates level that was added to HB 7135. A student may meet that requirement by

other means other than taking courses. They can meet the requirement with high school

competency or by having English as a second language, CLEP/AP. Sign language has

been included to the list of foreign language requirement.

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9. Confucius Institute Presentation

Carol Tulikangas introduced Michael Reiner and Jim Yu who provided updates on the

MDC – Confucius Institute. This is a project in collaboration with Jiangsu Normal

University & Hanban – a Chinese government agency. The MDC- Confucius Institute was

established in 2010. Hanban has established 300 Confucius Institutes around the world.

There are 70 CI’s in the U.S. mostly at major research universities. Michael Reiner

introduced Jim Yu, Executive Director, Confucius Institute. Jim Yu reported that the CI

has partnered with the foreign languages departments to provide Chinese language courses

level 1 and II. The instructors are all from China from the Jiangsu Normal University and

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certified by Hanban. Jim Yu also reported that in addition to Chinese courses, the CI hosts

a series of seminars, conferences and workshops on various topics related to China. The

MDC- CI has granted full scholarship to 20 students to study in China. In conjunction with

the Miami Film Festival (MIFF) the Confucius Institute will be showcasing certain Chinese

films during the week-long event - March 1 – March 10, 2013.

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10. Announcements

Next College CASSC meeting will be on February 12, 2013, 1:30 p.m., Room 2601 at the Wolfson

Campus.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.