2.     APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Motion: Moved to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2006 meeting.
Made: Warren Hill
Second: Bill Clapp

3.     COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

Curriculum Committee - Kirk Hagen to replace Rock Spencer for his remaining appointment, and Shane Schvaneveldt to replace Steve Russell for Spring Semester.

Motion by the Executive Committee to approve the above committee membership changes.
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

4.     CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – Laine Berghout, Chair

Curriculum Proposals

College of Science - Botany Teaching Major, Biology Composite Teaching Major,

Biology Teaching Minor, Chemistry Teaching Minor, Chemistry Teaching Major, Earth Science Teaching Major (B.S. or B.A.), Earth Science Teaching Minor, Physics Teaching Minor, Physics Teaching Major, Physical Science Composite Teaching Major, and course proposal for Foundations of Science Education 3570 Btny/Chem/Geo/Micro/Phys/Zool

Botany - Program proposal for the Botany Major Tracks A, B, and C. Course proposals for optimism

Evolution - Btny 4113, Portfolio Summative Assessment - Btny 4980

Physics - Course proposal for Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran - Phys 2300

English - Program proposal for ESL/Bilingual Minor/Endorsement. Course proposals for ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices - Engl 4450/6650, Introduction to Linguistics - Engl 5010, Introduction to the Study of Language for Teachers - Eng 5020, Grammar Style, and Usage for Advanced Writing - Engl 5050, World Languages - Meng 6320, Literary and Rhetorical Stylistics - Meng 6330

Telecommunications & Business Education - Program proposal for Business Education Major:  Composite Teaching Emphasis

Computer Science - Course proposal for Bachelor’s Degree Assessment - CS 4899

Automotive Technology - Course change for Cooperative Practicum - ATTC 4880

Sales & Service Technology, Interior Design - Program proposals for Interior Design Technology, Interior Design/Technical Sales B.S. and B.A. degrees. Course proposals for Design Process/Space Planning - IDT 2035, Architectural Detailing - IDT 2040, Codes & Specifications - IDT 2050, Lighting - IDT 3000, Professional Practice - IDT 3025, Residential Design - IDT 3045, Senior Program Development - IDT 4025.

Motion by the Curriculum Committee to approve the above curriculum proposals.
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously.

Next month we will have a packet from the College of Applied Science and Technology proposing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. They are contacting other departments on campus that will be affected by this proposal. Currently we have engineering technology degrees. The Dumke College of Health Professions is working on a Master of Nursing proposal that will work its way to the Faculty Senate in a month or two.

The Senate requested that information on the Curriculum Committee vote be included on the cover sheet of the proposals.

5.    OTHER ITEMS

Legislature - The Provost expressed optimism. It looks like there will be funding to replace Buildings 1 and 2. He indicated that the Legislature is discussing a 5% or more increase for compensation.

ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m.