Agenda

---

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

 

Memorandum

TO:                         Curriculum and General Education Committee

1. Bandy, M. Mayfield, T. Mendoza, J. Rangel-Escobedo, D. Garza, T. Payne, M. Campos, B. Devine, A. Bledsoe, ASO Representative, and PTK Representative

 

FROM:                  Dr. Vicki Jacobi, Senate Co-Chairperson

                                Dr. Leslie Minor, V.P. of Instruction, Co-Chairperson

 

DATE:                   August 19, 2024

 

SUBJECT:             Next Meeting’s Agenda

 

The next meeting of the Curriculum and General Education Committee will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 1:10 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA

 

1. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the May 19, 2024, Curriculum & General Education meeting

 

• TRAINING

1. Changes in Title 5 language
2. 55060-55062, 55063, 55001, 55001.5, 55002
3. Cal-GETC Standards 1.2
4. COR template form from Chancellor’s Office
5. Decolonizing language
6. Strategic Enrollment Management

 

1. COURSE REVISIONS

 

1. Allied Health/Applied Technologies
2. HLED 1600       Paramedic I
3. HLED 1601       Paramedic I Laboratory

• HLED 1602       Advanced Paramedic

1. MEDA 1101       Introduction to Health Careers
2. MEDA 1102       Communication in Healthcare
3. MEDA 1103       Medical Law, Ethics, and IT Security

• MEDA 1104       Electronic Health Record              
• MEDA 1105       Medical Office Procedures          

1. MEDA 1106       Basic Medical Insurance and Billing
2. MEDA 1107       Basic ICD and CPT Coding             
3. MEDA 1108       Medication Administration for Medical Assisting

• MEDA 1109       Clinical Medical Assisting with Laboratory I
• MEDA 1110       Clinical Medical Assisting II with Laboratory
• MEDA 1201       Administrative Medical Assistant Externship

1. MEDA 1301       Clinical Medical Assistant Externship

 

1. Social Science Division

PSYC 2205 – Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences

 

1. Math/Science Division

COSC 2400 - Computer Architecture and Organization

 

1. Distance Ed./Learning Proposals
2. UDGE 3005       Research Methodology and Composition
3. UDGE 3010       Critical Thinking for Health Professionals

• DNTL 3015       Multicultural Awareness within Healthcare

1. DNTL 3020       Modifying Oral Health Behavior
2. DNTL 3025       Current Topics in Oral Health
3. DNTL 4030       Foundation of Interpersonal Health Care Practice

• UDGE 4035       Education, Psychology, and Adult Learning
• DNTL 4040       Health Education Methods and Programs

1. DNTL 4045       Public Health Education and Programs
2. DNTL 4050       Healthcare Management and Administration
3. DNTL 3075       Dental Health Careers & Research

• DNTL 4075       Capstone Course: Teaching in Dental Hygiene Programs
• UDGE 4080       Capstone Course: Healthcare Management

 

1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. List of OER courses
3. CCN AB 1111 rollout of 6 courses
4. AB 928 deadlines
5. AB 1705 impact of Calculus I (MATH 2100)
6. Program sheets-Program Mapper Program
7. Credit for Prior Learning procedures
8. Environmental Justice Green Leaf
9. Charter Update
10. Flexible course hours on Course Outline of Record
11. Submission to the Board of Trustees
12. Division update

 

 

• INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. AI Academy in February

 

• NEXT MEETING: September 2024 TBA

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

 

1. Adjournment

Minutes

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

 

Minutes of the Curriculum and General Education Committee Meeting August 22, 2024

 

Present:               K. Bandy, A. Bledsoe, B. Devine, D. Garza, V. Jacobi, J. Lopez, M. Mayfield, T. Mendoza, L. Minor, M. Oja, T. Payne, J. Rangel-Escobedo, K. Smith

 

Absent:                 D. Daugherty, J. Farmer, K. Richards

 

Recorder:             N. Lopez

 

Guest:                   J. Lopez, K. Smith

MINUTES

 

1. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: From the May 19, 2024, Curriculum & General Education meeting

On a motion by K. Bandy, seconded by J. Rangel-Escobedo and unanimously carried by all, the May 19 minutes were approved.

 

• TRAINING

1. Changes in Title 5 language
2. 55060-55062, 55063, 55001, 55001.5, 55002

Vicki gave the annual required training. Training included Title V updates. A brief discussion was had regarding the difference between Ed. Code & Title V. V. Jacobi shared that Ed. Code is State-wide whereas Title V is at the campus level.

 

1. Cal-GETC Standards 1.2

The group discussed the most current version of the CalGETC. The minor change is the COMM number going from 1507 & 1511 to 1607 & 1611. One of the most significant changes is Area E no longer part of the pattern. New courses will be coming through this semester. Division Chairs will consider reviewing their curriculum during comprehensive program review.

 

1. COR template form from Chancellor’s Office

An update on the AB 1111 common course template was given. The committee discussed various parts of the new common course process. Vicki shared a couple of examples as well as the timeline provided by the State. The first batch is due to the Chancellors Office by December 2, 2024.

 

1. Decolonizing language

Vicki shared a presentation regarding decolonizing language in curriculum. Vicki presented this topic at previous meetings and is working on a process. She hopes to share it with the committee at a future meeting.

1. Strategic Enrollment Management

 

1. COURSE REVISIONS

 

1. Allied Health/Applied Technologies
2. HLED 1600       Paramedic I
3. HLED 1601       Paramedic I Laboratory

• HLED 1602       Advanced Paramedic

1. MEDA 1101       Introduction to Health Careers
2. MEDA 1102       Communication in Healthcare
3. MEDA 1103       Medical Law, Ethics, and IT Security

• MEDA 1104       Electronic Health Record              
• MEDA 1105       Medical Office Procedures          

1. MEDA 1106       Basic Medical Insurance and Billing
2. MEDA 1107       Basic ICD and CPT Coding             
3. MEDA 1108       Medication Administration for Medical Assisting

• MEDA 1109       Clinical Medical Assisting with Laboratory I
• MEDA 1110       Clinical Medical Assisting II with Laboratory
• MEDA 1201       Administrative Medical Assistant Externship

1. MEDA 1301       Clinical Medical Assistant Externship

The committee reviewed the new Health Education & Medical Assisting curriculum. The items were approved by the TC Board on June 12, 2024.

 

1. Social Science Division

PSYC 2205 – Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences

On a motion by B. Devine, seconded by K. Bandy and unanimously carried by all, the course revision was approved.

 

1. Math/Science Division

COSC 2400 - Computer Architecture and Organization

On a motion by B. Devine, seconded by K. Bandy and unanimously carried by all, the course revision was approved.

 

1. Distance Ed./Learning Proposals
2. UDGE 3005       Research Methodology and Composition
3. UDGE 3010       Critical Thinking for Health Professionals

• DNTL 3015       Multicultural Awareness within Healthcare

1. DNTL 3020       Modifying Oral Health Behavior
2. DNTL 3025       Current Topics in Oral Health
3. DNTL 4030       Foundation of Interpersonal Health Care Practice

• UDGE 4035       Education, Psychology, and Adult Learning
• DNTL 4040       Health Education Methods and Programs

1. DNTL 4045       Public Health Education and Programs
2. DNTL 4050       Healthcare Management and Administration
3. DNTL 3075       Dental Health Careers & Research

• DNTL 4075       Capstone Course: Teaching in Dental Hygiene Programs
• UDGE 4080       Capstone Course: Healthcare Management

No action was taken on the Distance Ed./Learning proposals. They were approved by the Board on June 12, 2024.

 

1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. List of OER courses
3. Oja shared copies of Ed. Code 66406. She briefly discussed the Ed. Code requirements and asked, what role the C & GE committee plays in the OER process. K. Bandy explained that textbook changes do not have to come through curriculum. The cost of textbooks was briefly discussed. Students may hold back from enrolling in certain courses because of the cost of textbooks.

 

1. CCN AB 1111 rollout of 6 courses

A brief update on AB 1111 was given. September is Common Course numbering month.

 

1. AB 928 deadlines

Vicki gave an update on the various AB 928 deadlines. Among those deadlines is June 1^st, 2025 where colleges must certify that their ADTs are updated with CalGETC.

 

1. AB 1705 impact of Calculus I (MATH 2100)

The MATH department is working on updating their curriculum.

 

1. Program sheets-Program Mapper Program
2. Lopez briefly shared the campus’ progress on Strategic Enrollment Management.

 

1. Credit for Prior Learning procedures

The Faculty Association is currently working on the process. Information will be shared as it becomes available.

1. Environmental Justice Green Leaf

Vicki briefly shared the Environmental Green Leaf project with the committee. The project identifies “Green” courses by putting a green leaf by the catalog description. TC will consider doing the same.

 

1. Charter Update

The C & GE Charter will discussed at the September C & GE meeting.

 

1. Flexible course hours on Course Outline of Record

Flexible hours on courses was briefly discussed. Vicki told the committee that most of the California Community Colleges have flexible hours on their course outlines. Having flexible hours would give faculty members the option to teach a three-unit course in 48 or 54 hours. Vicki asked the Chairs to discuss it in their division meetings to see what kind of feedback they get. It will be discussed at a future meeting.

 

1. Submission to the Board of Trustees

This item was not discussed.

 

1. Division update

This item was not discussed.

 

• INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. AI Academy in February

N/A

• NEXT MEETING: September 2024 TBA

1. Program Status, please see the table below:

* New Program

 

1. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.