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COLLEGE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015

WOLFSON CAMPUS, ROOM 2106, 1:30 P.M.

MINUTES

CHAIR: Morris Knapp

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jaime Anzalotta Kathy Maalouf

Jaime Bestard Isabel Martinez

Elizabeth Bonet Beverly Moore-Garcia

Ana Maria Bradley-Hess Vicky Owles

Maria Casado Georgette Perez

Pauline Chohonis Amy Pettigrew

Minca Davis-Branley Rosa Polanco-Paula

Nelson De La Rosa Stewart Pulley

Douyon Marcaisse Steve Quinzi

Andrew Frados James Rosado

Alicia Giovinazzo Kristen Rosen-Gonzalez

Taurie Gittings Margaret Shippey

Harry Hoffman Sourmia Souchak

Nikki Howard Michelle Thomas

Kelly Kennedy Carol Tulikangas

Dorothy Koffler

MEMBERS ABSENT: Marva Adams Sent Notification

Geoffrey Danzig Sent Notification

Sol Gonzalez Julio Fernandez de Cueto

Henry Lares Sent Notification

Kim McGinnis Sent Notification

Pilar Pardo Vincent Bates

Jackie Peña Efrain Venezuela

PRESENTERS: Loretta Adoghe Susan Neimand

Heather Belmont Jose Orta

Pauline Chohonis Steven Ritter

Larry Frolich Silvio Rodriguez

Jorge Guerra Iris Strachan

Diane King Shanika Taylor

RESOURCE: Julian Chiu

Gloria Leon

Lenore Rodicio

Michaela Tomova

RECORDER: Henri Roberts

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1. Call to Order Morris Knapp called the meeting to order.

2. Comments by the Provost, Academic & Student Affairs

Congratulatory Notes –

Dean Ana Maria Bradley-Hess was awarded the Distinguished College Administrator Award by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors

Society (PTK). This award is given each year to college vice presidents, deans, or leaders for their exceptional support during

the academic year.

Dean Amy Pettigrew was appointed to the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation

(NLN CNEA) Board of Commissioners. She will serve from March 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016.

Legislative Matters –

College Affordability –

There is a chance that sales tax for textbooks may be removed. The Board of Governors and State Board of Education have

been charged to identify other ways to reduce college costs.

Performance Funding –

The State University System (SUS) began discussions on performance funding plan last year. The set of proposed measures

by which colleges and university will be measured, is currently making the motion through the College System.

Guns on Campus –

Bill is up again for voting. If it passes, individuals with a concealed weapon license will be allowed to carry their weapon on

campus.

Council for Instructional Affairs (CIA) –

Baccalaureate moratorium may be lifted at the end of the legislative session. There are ongoing discussions on creating more

rules and regulations around baccalaureate proposal preparation and submission process. Final recommendations are

unknown.


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Detailed Agenda

Informational Item (s)

3. Workforce Education

Morris Knapp introduced Jorge Guerra, Executive Director, Workforce Education who provided an overview of The Fullbridge

Program. The program began this past January in which students from North and Kendall campuses participated. MDC is one of

the first colleges in Florida to implement this program. The Fullbridge program is from Massachusetts and normally offered at Ivy

League schools and universities around the country to prepare students for internships and workforce.


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4. Approval of Minutes February 10, 2015

The minutes of the February 10, 2015, CASSC meeting were approved as submitted.

Curriculum Requiring Approval

1. School of Education

Carol Tulikangas introduced Susan Neimand, Director, School of Education who introduced Professor Dorothy Koffler and Shanika

Taylor, Director, Center for Professional Development who presented the proposed request for course modifications and the addition

of a new course. All modifications are being made to assist and support students in completing their degree or certificate of study.

Existing Course Modifications

Effective Term: Summer 2014-3

Affected Campus (es): North, Wolfson, Kendall, Homestead, InterAmerican, Hialeah, MDC-West,

Centers, all off campus sites, at Honors level and through Distance Education.

Administrator (s): Carol Tulikangas/Susan Neimand/Shanika Taylor

Faculty: Iris Strachan

Motion: Approve 7 revised courses that include: course description and competencies updates, and

requisites to comply with industry standards and requirements.

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term

EDG2943 Education Service Field Work 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: The student will learn to compile the necessary documents and complete the process of obtaining a state

and/or national early childhood credential. The student must complete the four courses in either the Infant/Toddler Specialization

or the Preschool Specialization in order to take this course. (1 – 3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: EEC1000, and EEC1200, and

EEC1311, and EEC2202, or EEC1001, and EEC1522, and EEC2201, and EEC2407,

Curriculum Action Rationale: Updating course content to comply with industry standards and requirements. This course is an

elective in the AS - Early Childhood Education degree program and its options.

Eff.


EEX4232 Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: The student will learn assessment instruments and strategies used for the referral, diagnosis, and remediation

of academic and behavioral difficulties of students with autism spectrum disorders. The student will learn to utilize assessment

instruments for instructional planning and evaluating learning outcomes. Six hours of clinical experience are required. Special fee.

(3 hr. lecture)

Curriculum Action Rationale: This course is utilized for Teacher Re-certification. Course prerequisites were revised to provide

access to: 1) teachers holding certification in areas beside Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and 2) non-teaching professionals

(ex: speech and language pathologists and mental health workers). Addition of EEX 4094 as a prerequisite.

VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

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Eff.


EEX4761 Assistive Technology and Communication Systems for 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Course Description: The student will learn about assistive technology (AT) strategies including its use for improving the

communication and functional capabilities of students with autism spectrum disorders. The student will learn about instructional

and assistive technology devices used to support students with autism spectrum disorders. Six hours of clinical experience are

required. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture) (3 hr. lecture) Co-requisites: EEX4094, and Recommended Preparation: Professional Teaching

certificate and experience working with students with exceptionalities or Bachelor’s degree and experience working with individuals

with exceptionalities

Curriculum Action Rationale: This course is intended for teachers who wish to add the Autism Spectrum Disorders endorsement

to their current list of certifications. In addition, course prerequisites were revised to provide access to: 1) teachers holding

certification in areas beside Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and 2) non-teaching professionals (ex: speech and language

pathologists and mental health workers). Addition of EEX 4094 as a co-prerequisite.

Eff.


EGI4230 Curriculum and Educational Strategies for the Gifted 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: This course focuses on the implementation of research-based strategies, differentiated curriculum planning,

and instructional design for the education of gifted students. Students will learn a variety of enrichment and acceleration approaches

and techniques for use in the organization of the learning environment to promote student achievement. (3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites:

EGI4050, or

Curriculum Action Rationale: Course description, requisite and competency updates. This course is part of the Teacher

Recertification /Gifted Endorsement courses.

Eff.


EGI4244 Educating Special Populations of Gifted Students 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: This course emphasizes the socio-cultural and educational similarities and differences of gifted students.

Students will learn the instructional strategies, resources, and materials necessary for the implementation of an equitable system of

instruction. (3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: EGI4050, or Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of a Miami Dade County

Public Schools professional development course equivalent to EGI 4050 (Nature and Needs of Gifted Students)

Curriculum Action Rationale: This course is part of the Teacher Recertification /Gifted Endorsement courses. Course is

undergoing description, requisite and competency updates.

Eff.


EGI4301 Theory and Development of Creativity 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: This course focuses on practical applications of the psychological, environmental, and socio-cultural aspects

of creativity. Students will learn effective teaching and assessment strategies to manifest and nurture creative thinking and

expression are modeled and practiced. (3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: EGI4050, or



Eff.


EGI4410 Guidance and Counseling of Gifted Students 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: This course focuses on psychological, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the affective growth

and development of gifted students. Students will learn guidance, mentoring, and counseling interventions that address the unique

needs of gifted students. (3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: EGI4050, or




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Add New Course

Effective Term: Summer 2014-3



Administrator (s): Carol Tulikangas/Susan Neimand/Shanika Taylor

Faculty:

Motion: Approve proposed new course for teacher recertification and upgrading skills.

Eff.


EEX4XXX Introduction to Brain-Based Teaching Strategies 1 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: The student will learn how the brain processes information and how to best engage the brain during learning.

In this overview course, the student will acquire research-based, brain-friendly strategies that focus on students with disabilities,

English language learners, reading, and mathematics. (1 hr. lecture) Recommended Preparation: Bachelor's degree.

Curriculum Action Rationale: Course being developed for Teacher Recertification and Upgrading teacher skills. This course also

responds to community request.


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2. School of Engineering and Technology

Michelle Thomas introduced Professor Pauline Chohonis and Diane King who presented the request to add COP2270 and COP1334

as alternative pre-requisites to COP2800.


Effective Term: Fall 2015-1

Affected Campus (es): North, Wolfson, Kendall, Homestead, InterAmerican, Hialeah, MDC-West, Centers, all off

campus sites, at Honors level and through Distance Education.

Administrator (s): Michelle Thomas/Diane King

Faculty: Pauline Chohonis

Motion: Approve proposed request to add COP2270 C for Engineers as an alternative prerequisite

and COP1334 Introduction to C++ to COP2800.

Eff.


COP2800 JAVA Programming 4 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: This is an intermediate level programming course using the Java computer language, recommended for

Computer Science and Computer Information systems majors. Students will learn to code, compile, and execute programs while

learning advanced programming concepts and object oriented programming and design concepts and principles.

Curriculum Action Rationale: NO CHANGE TO EXISTING DESCRIPTION. Add COP2270 C for Engineers as an alternate

prerequisite to COP1334 Intro to C++ (either/or)


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Professor Chohonis also presented the request to add a new College Credit Certificate – Help Desk Support Technician. Framework

is part of the State program inventory. All courses attached to the C.C.C. are part of the MDC course offerings. Certificate also

leads to an industry A+ certification.

Add New College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.)

Program Title: Help Desk Support Technician

Degree Type: College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.)


Program Description: The Help Desk Support Technician College Credit Certificate is designed to prepare students with

the technical knowledge and skills for employment as entry-level computer help desk and support

technicians in commercial, industrial and government institutions. Graduates are also prepared for

industry A+ certification.



Motion: Approve proposed new College Credit Certificate – Help Desk Support Technician

Administrator (s): Michelle Thomas/Diane King

Faculty: Pauline Chohonis


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3. School of Science

Biology

Heather Belmont introduced Professor Larry Frolich who presented requested changes to course descriptions and competencies for

four Human Anatomy & Physiology courses and corresponding laboratory. The revised course descriptions and competencies

include terminology that reflect critical thinking and deeper analysis of the material taught in class.





Motion: Approve request to update course description and competencies.

Administrator (s): Heath Belmont

Faculty: Larry Frolich

Eff.


BSC2085 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: In this course students will learn the structure and function of the systems of the human body, emphasizing

those aspects most pertinent to students in the Health Sciences programs. Students are strongly recommended to complete

CHM1033/1033L prior to enrolling in this course. (3 hr. lecture) Co-requisites: BSC2085L

Curriculum Action Rationale: Update course description and course competencies.

Eff.


BSC2085L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 1 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: In this laboratory course, student will learn to apply the concepts covered in BSC2085 as it pertains to

structure and function of the human body from an experiential approach. (2 hr. lab) Co-requisites: BSC2085


Eff.


BSC2086 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: Building on concepts learned in BSC2085, students will learn the structure, function, and physiology of the

human body, with an emphasis on the Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive

Systems. (3 hr. lecture) Pre-requisites: BSC2085, Co-requisites: BSC2086L,


Eff.


BSC2086L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 1 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: In this laboratory course, students will learn to apply the concepts covered in BSC2086, which include the

structure and function of the Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

and development, from an experiential approach. (2 hr. lab) Pre-requisites: BSC2085, and BSC2085L, Co-requisites: BSC2086,



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New EVR Laboratory

Heather Belmont introduced Professor Steven Ritter who presented the request to add a new EVR1001L Introduction to

Environmental Science Lab. The lecture course has been approved by the State as one of the natural science core options. The

request to add the lab, is in response to local high schools’ query to offer a lab component for the EVR course, as it is required for

dual enrollment at the high school level to be approved.

Administrator (s): Heather Belmont

Faculty: Steven Ritter

Motion: Approve proposed new lab for environmental science majors to obtain lab experience

necessary for their field.

Eff.


EVR1001L Introduction to Environmental Science Lab 1 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2014-3

Course Description: This course is the laboratory component for EVR1001 - Introduction to Environmental Science. Students

will learn how the human and physical/biological worlds affect global climate change, including human/non-human interactions

with minerals and mining, landscape ecology, petroleum depletion, and alternative fuels with the understanding of the earth's

environment. (2 hr. lab) Pre/Co-requisites: EVR1001

Curriculum Action Rationale: This course is needed for environmental science majors to obtain lab experience necessary for

their field. This course is to be included in the AA 24 hour block.


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New General Education Core Requirement Course

Heather Belmont introduced Professor Jose Orta who presented the request to add a new general education course PHY1020

General Education Physics for non-science majors. This course is part of the FLDOE general education core requirements

changes effective Fall 2015-1 (HB7135).

Eff.


PHY1020 General Education Physics 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: This is a general education course for non-science majors. The students will learn the fundamentals laws of

physics at an introductory level. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (3 hr. lecture)

Curriculum Action Rationale: FLDOE course option to be developed and included in the State mandated 15 general education

core requirements.

Administrator (s): Heather Belmont

Faculty: Jose Alejandro Orta

Motion: Approve FLDOE course option to be developed and included in the State mandated 15 general

education core requirements.


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4. Social Science

Morris Knapp introduced Carol Tulikangas who presented the request to add a new general education course ANT2000

Introduction to Anthropology. This course is part of the FLDOE general education core requirements changes effective Fall 2015-

1 (HB7135).

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Administrator (s): Carol Tulikangas

Faculty:

Motion: Approve FLDOE course option to be developed and included in the State mandated 15

general education core requirements.

Eff.


ANT2000 Introduction to Anthropology 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7/Ctr. 2015-1

Course Description: This course covers the theoretical and conceptual fundamentals for understanding the human species through

an integrated study of the cultural, biological, evolutionary and linguistic aspects of our kind. Students will learn about human

origins as well as human cultural diversity from antiquity to the present. (3 hr. lecture)

Curriculum Action Rationale: FLDOE course option to be developed and included in the State mandated 15 general education

core requirements.


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5. Testing

MDC Computer Competency Requirement Exemption

Morris Knapp introduced Silvio Rodriguez who presented an overview of the new exemption for the computer competency

requirement. For additional information visit www.mdc.edu/main/tesing/criteria/computer_competency.aspx.

Effective Term: Upon College CASSC Approval



Administrator (s): Silvio Rodriguez

Motion: Approve revised computer competency requirement to include testing exemption.


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http://www.mdc.edu/main/tesing/criteria/computer_competency.aspx


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6. Announcements

April College CASSC Meeting

Next College CASSC meeting is on April 14, 2015, at the Wolfson Campus, Room 2106. CASSC members were reminded that if

they are unable to attend the meeting, to send a substitute to represent them at the meeting. It is important to meet quorum for voting

purposes.

Dorothy Koffler invited College CASSC members to participate in the following event hosted by the Homestead Campus and the

School of Education:

Day of the Young Child Event

Homestead Campus

Saturday, April 11,, 2015

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Spring Fling 2015 Carnival For Kids

Vicky Owles thanked everyone who came and participated in the Spring Fling Carnival For Kids at the Kendall Campus on Saturday,

March 7th. She also shared that over 2,200 people were in attendance. All proceeds from the event went to the United Way.

7. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

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