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President Sipes noted there would need to be a procedure that goes along with the proposed policy. Chair Rye made a motion to accept the policy and have the committee work with Dr. Wheeler’s office and the Registrar to come up with the procedure.
The item passed unanimously.
6. Report of the Curriculum Committee – Ken Andries
CC Vice Chair Wang filled in for Chair Andries.
16-17.31 BA in Sociology
Chair Glass explained that in the past there had been a BA in Sociology that was then revised to a BA in Social Sciences. Since Sociology is often a major chosen late in a student's career, this change would help students get on track earlier.
The item passed unanimously.
16-17.32 Update Cross-list Subject Code for BSS
Changing the code will simplify preparing reports. The request came up during the Chairs' Council. A guest mentioned that this will help simply the complicated problem of cross-listing courses in the division.
The item passed unanimously.
16-17.33 BS in Psychology
This change is similar to Sociology. Dr. Freeman explained that Dr. Roosevelt Shelton had helped in getting the degrees in order. President Sipes asked what makes a degree a BA versus a BS. Dr. Shelton responded that it has to do with the number of elective hours (BA) compared to required courses (BS).
The item passed unanimously.
16-17.34 Certificate in Music and Culture of the African Diaspora
Vice Chair Wang asked Dr. Shelton why this was being called a “short term” certificate, to which he responded that it is due to the fact that 12 hours. Discussion ensued on the point that several certificates had been passed by Senate this year, particularly from AFE, that were also 12 hours but they weren’t termed “short-term.” President Sipes observed that this program would align well with the university strategic plan. A guest asked if the courses in this certificate would substitute for IGS courses. Dr. Shelton said they would.
The item passed unanimously.