Ozarka  College
Curriculum Committee
January 30, 2001
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Members present:	Rex Whitfield, Joan Stirling, Larry Wilkes, Kay Smith, Holly Land, Tom Maddox, Mary Ellen Hawkins, Linda Morgan.

Guests present:	Kim Lovelace, Fern Sherrell, Ruby Johnson, Kathryn Langston, Kena Tyler, Gin Brown, Ron Helm, Scott Pinkston.

Rex Whitfield called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.

Copies of the minutes of the previous meeting were distributed and  a motion was made to accept the minutes as written by Joan and seconded by Mary Ellen.  Motion passed on vote.

Fern and Ruby presented the Nursing Department's recommendation that the Certified Nursing
	Assistant program no longer be offered at Ozarka (copy attached).  After discussion a motion to accept the proposal was made by Joan with a second by Mary Ellen.
	Motion passed on vote.  The courses will be deleted from the current catalog.

Kathryn and Kena presented the Business Department's recommendation for a course addition entitled "Introduction to Computers".  Discussion proceeded with Ron Helm stating that he has had numerous requests from students and community members for such a course.  Ron also stated that he estimates such a course would increase Ozarka enrollment by attracting more students to Ozarka initially.  Gin also stated that she has had numerous requests for such a course.  Linda suggested that such a course would serve as the required computer course for the Automotive program, and possibly for the PTA program.  The transfer status of such a course is currently unknown.  Linda also stated that a more concrete rationale for the course is needed.  Rex suggested that a subcommittee look into the matter further.  Kay motioned that a the recommendation be tabled and a subcommittee be formed to exam it closer.  Holly seconded the motion.  Motion passed on vote.  The subcommittee to examine the feasibility of an Introduction to Computers course consists of Kathryn Langston, Tom Maddox, Rex Whitfield, Kay Smith, Ron Helm and Linda Morgan.

Tom presented the Business Department's recommendation to change the prerequisite for BANK2303 (copy attached).  Recommendation was discussed.  Tom made a motion that the recommendation be passed.  Joan seconded the motion.  Motion passed on vote.

Holly and Rex presented the Math Department's recommendation that MATH 1303, Trigonometry, be dropped as a prerequisite of MATH 2XX3, Applied Calculus.  MATH 1303, Trigonometry will still be a required course in the IST program.  Holly stated that she had researched this and found that it is in line with UALR'S guidelines for the IST program, and that the content of the two courses do not overlap sufficiently so as to require the prerequisite.  Holly made the motion to accept the recommendation.  Larry seconded the motion.  Motion passed on vote.

Ron presented his proposal to change the wording of the Social Science requirements and electives section of the catalog.  Ron stated this would clarify several issues that have been of concern to students and would make it possible for our current computer software to better track students and their courses.  Ron also said this change will have to be phased in with the new students.  Motion to accept the proposed changes was made by Kay, with a second by Joan.  Motion passed on vote.

Rex distributed a "Incomplete Grade Contract" to the committee members and suggested that Ozarka consider using something similar when assigning an incomplete grade.  He asked that the members examine the contract, and the issue will be discussed at the next meeting.

Linda distributed a draft of the Curriculum Development Plan to the members and asked that it be reviewed and discussed in a future meeting.

The next committee meeting was set for Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 11:05.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

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Rex Whitfield, Chair				Kay Smith, Secretary