Ozarka  College
Curriculum Committee
March 27, 2001

Members present:	Rex Whitfield, Joan Stirling, Larry Wilkes, Kay Smith, Mary Ellen 	Hawkins,  Holly Land 

Guests present:	Judy Cannady, Kathryn Langston, Tim Massey, Gin Brown

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

The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion from Joan
and a second from Larry.

Incomplete Grade Contract Recommendation—presented by Rex Whitfield
	The Incomplete Grade Contract recommendation was discussed (see attachments).
	Larry made a motion to accept the recommendation, Joan seconded, and the motion passed on vote.

Proposal to rename Keyboarding Classes—presented by Kathryn Langston
	Kathryn presented a proposal to change the names and course descriptions BUS 1103 to BUS 1023 Keyboarding I, and BUS 1203 to BUS 1033 Keyboarding II—Formatting (see attachments).
	Holly motioned to accept the recommendation, Mary Ellen seconded, and the motion 	passed on vote.

Proposal to change Business Administration and Banking and Finance AAS requirements to 	match the name changes as accepted above—presented by Kathryn Langston
	Kathryn presented a proposal to change the listed requirements in the catalog for the BA 	and B&F AAS to comply with the Keyboarding name changes approved above (see 	attachments).
	Larry motioned to accept the proposal, Joan seconded, and the motion passed on vote.

Proposal to change course descriptions—Kathryn Langston
	Because of the revised name and course description changes of BUS 1023 Keyboarding I 	and BUS 1033 Keyboarding II—Formatting, the Business Technology Department 	recommended revisions to the Ozarka Catalog to match the new descriptions and to 	replace the previous course titles with the new ones (see attachments).
	Mary Ellen motioned to accept the proposal, Joan seconded, and the motion passed on 	vote.

Proposal to change Business Technology electives—Kathryn Langston
	The Business Technology Department presented a proposal with sound rationale for 	changing the wording of the elective requirements for each of the AAS degrees offered 	through the department, and the technical certificate (see attachments).
	Joan motioned to accept the proposal, Larry seconded, and the motion passed on vote.
Proposal to remove the Certificate of Proficiency Program—Kathryn Langston
	Kathryn presented a proposal to remove the Certificate of Proficiency, as offered through 	the Business Technology Department, from the catalog (see attachment).
	Mary Ellen motioned to accept the proposal, Holly seconded, and the motion passed on 	vote.

Proposal to add “Introduction to Computers”—Kathryn Langston
	Kathryn presented a proposal to add  “Introduction to Computers” as a course offered by 	the Business Technology Department (see attachment).  Gin Brown voiced that she 	foresees this course attracting many students as she has had many students request such a 	course. Following discussion, Mary Ellen motioned that the proposal be accepted, and 	Larry seconded.  Motion passed on vote.
	Larry is to determine if such a course would satisfy the computer requirement for the 	AAS in Automotive Service Technology, and Kay to determine if the same is true for the 	AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant, with both to report back to the committee.

The subject of the committee charge was discussed, with the issue tabled and the charge to be reviewed at the next meeting.

The committee did, through discussion, decide to nominate Mary Ellen Hawkins as Vice-Chair, and Susan Beshears as Secretary for the 2001-2002 academic year.  Kay Smith will serve as Chair, as was decided by vote at the last Faculty Council meeting.
	
The next meeting of the Curriculum Committee will be on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 11:05 in M204.

Meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

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		Rex Whitfield						Kay Smith
		      Chair						 Secretary