EL CAMINO COLLEGE



EL CAMINO COLLEGE

MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

September 12, 2006

Present: L. Alamillo, L. Arroyo, F. Arce, P. Gebert, A. Himsel, L. Kjeseth, Mark Lipe, E. Martinez, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, J. Stewart, J. Young

Ex-Officio Members Present: A. Collette, S. Eggers, M. Hall

Absent (excused): L. Suekawa

Absent (unexcused): S. Rodriquez, R. Smith

Also Present: V. Cafarcia, S. Dever, R. Elton-Collett, S. Nothern , S. Panski, R. Way

CALL TO ORDER

College Curriculum Committee Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.

CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair Young welcomed the CCC to the new academic year then asked everyone to introduce themselves and to identify the division or area they represent. The Chair welcomed Academic Senate President S. Dever to the meeting and then reminded everyone that the CCC is a standing committee of the Senate. Also, J. Young told the committee that at every Senate meeting, she reports the activities and decisions of the CCC.

Continuing, Chair Young introduced S. Panski, a faculty member from the Compton Community Education Center (CCEC). She then informed the committee that she and A. Collette had presented a flex day workshop, which focused on an overview of

El Camino College curriculum processes, to faculty at the Center. The Chair and the Curriculum Advisor also attended a Compton Community Education Center curriculum committee meeting. During this meeting, essential courses that needed to be developed for the spring term, so that the needs of the community will be met, were identified. Chair Young and A. Collette developed a review timeline that will allow the courses to be presented to the CCC in sufficient time for Board approval and, if necessary, System Office approval prior to the beginning of spring registration. J. Young emphasized that the courses being developed must follow El Camino College curriculum procedures and that they will be brought to the respective Division Curriculum Committees for discussion before they are submitted to the CCC for review. After the courses had been identified and the timeline developed, J. Young and A. Collette met with the academic deans to inform them of the needs identified, to finalize which courses will be presented to the CCC this fall, and to discuss the time frame for course submission and review.

J. Young and A. Collette then held a curriculum development workshop at the Center during which they worked one-on-one with CCEC faculty. Concluding her remarks about curriculum for the CCEC, Chair Young stated that it had been a very busy summer, with much “behind-the-scenes” work, strategizing and developing procedures that will allow El Camino College to address the curricular needs of the students attending the Center.

Next, Chair Young announced that L. Kjeseth will serve as the Chair Pro Tempore for this upcoming year. She explained that L. Kjeseth’s responsibility will be to serve as acting Chair at CCC meetings when the Chair cannot be present or needs to relinquish the role of Chair.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS’ REPORT

Vice President Arce addressed the faculty contract’s Appendix D-3, Special Rates of Pay for Faculty, which was in the day’s packet, as well as his proposed compensation plan for measures of curriculum urgency this semester, which he distributed. F. Arce remarked that from his perspective, faculty are not paid to develop curriculum; however, the CCEC curricular needs present unusual circumstances that need to be addressed in order to accommodate students. He stated that he recognizes that additional work for DCC and CCC members will be required and acknowledged that the contract allows for compensation of additional work. Because the El Camino College contract with the Compton Community College District allows for reimbursement expenses, the Vice President developed a compensation plan, which he believed reasonable, that would allow for compensation for faculty DCC members, the CCC Chair, faculty CCC members, and CCC Staff members. S. Dever remarked that during the summer, she,

J. Young, and A. Collette mapped out the approximate time necessary for developing, reviewing, and finalizing a proposal. S. Dever then established a cost per proposal, which was the basis upon which discussion about compensation began. The Senate President remarked that the compensation figures she presented to the Vice President of Academic Affairs were higher than those on F. Arce’s proposed compensation plan.

F. Arce said he arrived at his figures after he had consulted with an experienced dean familiar with curriculum procedures. Vice President Arce then informed everyone that

S. Dever, S. Panski, and J. Young worked very hard to develop a manageable plan for addressing CCEC curriculum.

COURSE REVIEW STATUS

J. Young explained the El Camino College Course Review Status Chart, which indicated 165 of the College’s 1,272 active courses had not been reviewed in ten to thirteen years. Division CCC representatives also received a list of these courses, by division, as well as a Division Course Review Chart, which listed the academic year each course was last reviewed. The Chair reminded the CCC that a course review cycle still needs to be established and that Title 5 states that courses with pre- or co-requisites are to be reviewed every six years. She continued, saying that a ten-year cycle appeared to be more feasible. She then asked Division CCC representatives to help their respective divisions prepare proposals for those courses identified as not having been reviewed in over ten years so that the CCC can review them in the spring. She added that division deans had received the same materials distributed to Division CCC representatives.

F. Arce asked if the College could continue to offer courses that have not been reviewed in a timely manner, and J. Young responded that she saw no conflict inasmuch as Title 5 does not state the courses cannot be offered.

CURRICULUM REVIEW TIMELINE – FALL, 2006

Chair Young briefly outlined the Curriculum Review Timeline, which lists applicable dates for proposal submission and curriculum review. She stated that courses now being developed for the spring term at the CCEC will be on the agenda for the October 10th CCC meeting and asked CCC members to be prepared for an extended meeting on this date. A. Collette explained that in order to offer the courses in the spring term, they must be approved by the Board of Trustees at its November meeting. The October 10th CCC meeting date accommodated the due date for agenda items for the November Board meeting. A. Collette then informed the CCC that the preponderance of the courses from the Center will fall under the credit, not degree applicable, or non-credit categories. These categories require approval of the System Office, after Board approval, before the courses can be offered.

CCC BYLAWS

J. Young informed the CCC that after discussions with the Academic Senate President and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, it was decided that the CCEC should have faculty representation on the College Curriculum Committee. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the CCC’s bylaws so that they reflect that one full-time CCEC faculty member is a voting member of the CCC. A. Collette then read the proposed revisions to Sections 1.1, 1.3, and 4.1 of the bylaws. During the ensuing discussion, both Academic Senate President Dever and Chair Young stressed that the CCEC was part of El Camino College and not a separate entity. Because the goal is to have the Center become a college once again, one of the most sound steps that can be taken toward reaching this goal is for Center faculty to be involved in our exemplary curriculum processes. After the discussion concluded, L. Kjeseth moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the CCC approve the amended bylaws as read. The motion carried with one abstention.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES PROGRAM AND COURSE APPROVAL HANDBOOK

Chair Young announced that the focus of today’s meeting was to provide in-service training, as stipulated by the CCC Bylaws, for committee members. She then turned the meeting over to A. Collette.

The in-service training began with a review of the California Community Colleges Program and Course Approval Handbook. A. Collette informed the CCC that the handbook provides guidance to community college faculty, administrators, and staff responsible for designing or revising programs and courses, as well as for those responsible for submitting programs or courses to the System Office for approval. The committee then discussed some of the more significant regulations and procedural requirements governing review and approval of curriculum. The CCC was reminded that it has the responsibility of ensuring that the College’s curriculum practices and courses are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Next, A. Collette briefly summarized the five approval criteria which must be evident in a program or course approval application submitted to the System Office. These criteria, 1) appropriateness to mission, 2) need, 3) quality, 4) feasibility, and 5) compliance, are also to be considered by the CCC when evaluating proposals.

Review continued with the handbook’s section on credit course approval. Briefly discussed were the categories that allow stand-alone courses to be offered without prior approval from the System Office and the categories which require approval. A. Collette concluded the review by stating that this handbook is a valuable reference for those responsible for developing, reviewing, or approving curriculum.

CURRICULUM HANDBOOK FOR EL CAMINO COLLEGE

A. Collette referred the CCC to the Curriculum Handbook for El Camino College and to its revisions included in the day’s packet. The in-service training continued with review of Section I of the handbook. The discussion centered on information about local standards and practices. The committee also briefly discussed the College Curriculum Committee Development/Review Flow Chart which outlines the progression, from generation by faculty to approval by the Board of Trustees, of curriculum development.

Next, review focused on reference materials contained in Section II. The committee reviewed the lists for Academic Programs and Courses and Vocational Programs and Courses then A. Collette briefly explained the purpose of the Disciplines Lists. Those present were informed that these lists, developed by the System Office in consultation with the statewide Academic Senate, are used in conjunction with faculty minimal qualifications. Continuing, the CCC discussed the General Education criteria for the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. Members were reminded that these criteria are to serve as a guide for faculty proposing courses for general education and for the CCC which ultimately determines if a course is appropriate for general education. The committee concluded its review of Section II with a brief discussion on Title 5, Section 55002, Standards and Criteria for Courses and Classes. It was emphasized that the CCC must know the requirements for categorizing a course as credit, degree applicable, credit, not degree applicable, or non-credit.

Review of the handbook concluded with a brief overview of Sections III and V. J. Young then thanked A. Collette for leading the review and informed everyone that much of the El Camino College handbook was on the CCC website.

CURRICULUM REVIEW

Chair Young announced that in-service training would continue with curriculum review and explained that the Industry and Technology Division agreed to present less-than-perfect proposals so that the in-service training could focus on commonly occurring proposal errors. The Chair remarked that the Industry and Technology division has a well-deserved reputation for presenting excellent curriculum proposals then thanked the division for its help with the training component of the meeting.

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:

Dean Way, while an errata sheet was being distributed, introduced R. Elton-Collett, support staff, V. Cafarchia, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration faculty, and S. Nothern, Fire and Emergency Technology faculty, to the committee. He thanked the CCC for the opportunity to present curriculum proposals at its first meeting then asked that review begin with the proposal for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration major. The dean explained that the changes to the major necessitated a revised catalog program description, which was included on the errata sheet. After review of the description, discussion continued with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Completion. Dean Way informed the CCC that the department was proposing the addition of three low-unit options to the certificate. These options are designed to provide students with skills that should allow them to become more marketable when competing for entry-level jobs. Next, Fire and Emergency Technology 140 and 141 were addressed. R. Way informed the CCC that these courses prepare students for the national exam for Emergency Medical Technicians then thanked J. Stewart for her suggestions for improving the course proposals. During the brief discussion of Fire and Emergency Technology 140, revisions were agreed to for the catalog description and for Sections II, III, IV, V, and VIII of the course outline. Continuing with Fire and Emergency Technology 141, the committee and S. Nothern agreed to revisions for the catalog description and Sections II, IV, V, VI, and VIII of the outline. At the conclusion of the discussion, J. Stewart moved that the Industry and Technology proposals, as revised, be approved. C. Somin seconded the motion, which carried. C. Somin then moved, and

P. Gebert seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The motion carried.

PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

J. Young directed the committee to the justification for the inactivations of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 8 and 9. As there were no questions, L. Kjeseth moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the inactivations be approved. The motion carried.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chair Young announced that much progress has been made with the project to develop an electronic version of the course outline of record, and that it should be available for use in the next one or two months.

At 4:05 p.m., C. Somin moved, and P. Gebert, seconded, that the meeting be adjourned.

The motion carried.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE

COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Proposed Curriculum Changes

September 12, 2006

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

INACTIVATE COURSES

1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 8 – Uniform Mechanical Code – Residential and Light Commercial

2. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 9 – Uniform Mechanical Code – Commercial and Industrial Applications

CHANGES IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION, REPEATABILITY; COURSE REVIEW

1. Fire and Emergency Technology 140 – Emergency Medical Technician

Current Status/Proposed Change

In Tthis course, presents training in the procedures to be used in assisting the sick and injured in the students will study the basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital environment care.

Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Note: Completion of this course and Fire and Emergency Technology 141, both with a grade of C or above, will make the student eligible for certification as an to take the National Registry EMT-1 by the County of Los Angeles exam.

Note: This course is repeatable.

Proposed Final Draft

In this course, students will study the basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital care.

Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Completion of this course and Fire and Emergency Technology 141, both with a grade of C or above, will make the student eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam.

Note: This course is repeatable.

2. Fire and Emergency Technology 141 – Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory

Current Status/Proposed Change

In Tthis is a course, presenting training in the procedures, and especially the skills, to be used in assisting the sick and injured in the students will develop and practice basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, applying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital environment care. Work outside of class includes 8 hours of service in a prescribed hospital emergency room, 8 hours of ambulance procedures training, and 8 hours of service on an active ambulance.

Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Once enrolled, students must undergo a criminal background check to qualify for the required out of class activities. Note: Completion of this course and Fire and Emergency Technology 140, both with a grade of C or above, will make the student eligible for certification as an to take the National Registry EMT-1 by the County of Los Angeles exam.

Note: This course is repeatable.

Proposed Final Draft

In this course, students will develop and practice basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured persons. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, applying appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital care. Work outside of class includes 8 hours of service in a prescribed hospital emergency room, 8 hours of ambulance procedures training, and 8 hours of service on an active ambulance.

Note: Students must show proof of current certification in Health Care Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross at the first class meeting. Once enrolled, students must undergo a criminal background check to qualify for the required out of class activities. Completion of this course and Fire and Emergency Technology 140, both with a grade of C or above, will make the student eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam.

Note: This course is repeatable.

CHANGE IN MAJOR

1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Current Status/Proposed Change

At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34

Recommended electives: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 8, 9, 95abcd, Computer Information Systems 13, Construction Technology 100, Environmental Technology 100, Technical Mathematics 1, Welding 12ab

Total Units: 35

Proposed Final Draft

At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34

Recommended electives: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 95abcd, Computer Information Systems 13, Construction Technology 100, Environmental Technology 100, Technical Mathematics 1

Total Units: 35

CHANGE IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Current Status/Proposed Change

A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the following courses in one of the following options: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration, or Refrigeration with a grade average of C.

At least 50% of the requirements courses for the Certificate of Completion must be completed at El Camino College.

Air Conditioning Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 21, 25, 27, 34

Total Units: 17

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 30, 31, 32, 34

Total Units: 15

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34, Technical Mathematics 1

Total Units: 44 38

Refrigeration Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6, 22, 23, 34

Total Units: 13

Proposed Final Draft

A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the courses in one of the following options: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration, or Refrigeration with a grade average of C.

At least 50% of the courses for the Certificate of Completion must be completed at El Camino College.

Air Conditioning Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 21, 25, 27, 34

Total Units: 17

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 30, 31, 32, 34

Total Units: 15

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5, 6, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34, Technical Mathematics 1

Total Units: 38

Refrigeration Option:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6, 22, 23, 34

Total Units: 13

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