Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020
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Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020 COMMITTEE NAME: Curriculum Committee MEETING DATE: October 15, 2020 PERSON PRESIDING: Alana Baker (C) Faculty, English Members in Attendance: Celeste Allis Dean of Arts and Sciences/Professor, Mathematics Alana Baker (C) Faculty, English Chandra Caple Director, Educational Partnerships Benjamin Crouch Faculty, Music Anita Manning Program Director, Nursing Carla Moore Registrar/Director of Records Lori Murphy Department Chair, Math & Learning Support Services/Assistant Professor, Mathematics Gretchen Parrish Associate VP for Technology & Institutional Effectiveness Margaret Peele (S) Program Accountability Specialist (Credit) Carol Perry Director, Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs Beth Pulliam Director, Enterprise Resource Planning & Information Security Sheila Regan (CS) Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne Marie Ross Associate Professor, Psychology Deanna Saffold Professor, Mathematics Derick Satterfield Director, Enrollment Services Donata Worrell Department Chair, Humanities & Social Sciences/Associate Professor, Communication Members not in Attendance: Kris Brooks Dean, Workforce Development/Assistant Professor, Computer-Integrated Machining John Ayers Faculty, Agribusiness Technology Jon Cruise Faculty, Applied Technologies Vickie Chitwood Dean, Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies Others in Attendance: N/A Reminder: Approved Minutes Have Been Posted ACTIONS OF MEETING Agenda Item: 1) Credit for Prior Learning Sheila Regan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, reminded the Committee that they approved several credits for prior learning approvals at the October 15, 2020, meeting. Regan shared that some clarifications and contact/credit hours revisions were required for the credit for prior learning articulation agreements for Emergency Medical Science (EMS) and Basic Law Enforcement Technology (BLET). EMS Revision S. Regan noted the following changes in contact hours: EMS Initial - Change from 660 to 288 hours Paramedic Initial – Change from 660 to 1,200 hours Carla Moore, Registrar/Director of Records, clarified that RCC awards EMS credit based on certification and not from the completion of a continuing education non-credit class. She noted students must complete the class in order to earn the state certification exam. The articulation agreement documentation on page 2 was revised to highlight that credit hours are earned based on the workforce certification earned. BLET Revision C. Moore also shared a required revision for the BLET articulation agreement on page 3. The following changes are required: CJC 100, 19 credit hour – Change to CJC 110, 20 credit hour course. Dr. Baker opened the floor for questions or more clarification. There were no questions about the EMS and BLET revisions and clarifications. Motion to Approve: Benjamin Crouch Update Credit for Prior Learning Articulation Agreement(s) Second: Donata Worrell The committee approved. 2) Cosmetology Program S. Regan shared and highlighted several statements from the program closure form for Cosmetology. She explained the program is located in the center of the SCI Building and the space has not been renovated since the mid 1990s. A cost analysis to provide a “face-lift” [asbestos removal, new lighting, paint, relocate washer/dryer, replace workstations, and equipment] to the current space is approximately $300,000 - $500,000. Also, to meet the competencies to test for the North Carolina Cosmetic Arts exam, students must complete coursework and perform a minimum level of services. The program relies on patrons from the community to come to the Cosmetology space to receive services. Due to its current location, the space is not readily accessible. S. Regan explained that the location of the program is not ideal for the patrons and the lack of renovations to the space over time has hindered the program from expanding and adding new elements to the program such as manicuring and aesthetician services. Further, the NC Cosmetic Arts guidelines and standard for Cosmetology schools changed the standards in 2016. RCC’s program was unable to meet those standards but is approved to operate the program under the old standards. The cost of renovating the current space to meet the new guidelines is cost prohibitive. S. Regan shared that an alternative location to house the program was investigated in Fall 2019 based upon the transition of programs and staff on the first floor of Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center [BLLC] to the Center for Workforce Development building. The quote to move the Cosmetology program to the first floor of BLLC was $870,000 to $1,200,000. Currently, a BLLC renovation is cost prohibitive; however, within the next year or two there may be another state bond or funding opportunity for the College. The renovation of BLLC would create flexible space to offer manicuring, esthetician, and barbering workforce pathways. Currently, the College cannot expand or change the Cosmetology space. S. Regan also shared enrollment and completion data for degrees, diplomas and certificates for the past five fall terms. She highlighted the low enrollment and poor completion rate over five years. C. Moore shared one of the factors contributing to the low completion rate is that many Cosmetology students are enrolling in the program with a goal to complete the minimum hours and performances to take the NC Cosmetic Arts state licensure/certification exam to become a licensed cosmetologist. Once students earn 1,500 hours, they leave the program without a credential because they can take the exam and enter the workforce. Gretchen Parrish, Associate VP for Technology & Institutional Effectiveness, reported the number of students who took the NC Cosmetic Arts state certification was so low for the most recent performance measure calculation that results could not be reported. S. Regan shared those new students were not admitted in Fall 2020 due to helping students complete a credential when the program had to stop face to face instruction in March 2020 due to COVID- 19. NC Cosmetic Arts Board did not allow remote learning. Cosmetology students enrolled in the Spring 2020 completed course work in Summer 2020, Summer 2020 coursework was rescheduled for Fall 2020, and Fall 2020 coursework will be scheduled Spring 2021. The students will be able to earn a certificate or meet the required 1,500 hours to take the licensure exam for employment. Dr. Baker opened the floor for questions or more clarification. There were no questions about closure of the Cosmetology program effective Fall 2021. 2) Program of Study Submission Timeframe S. Regan reminded the committee of the timeline for program of study submissions. She thanked the program areas submitted their Programs of Study (POS) to Margaret Peele, Program Accountability Specialist, that require no changes. For programs with no course changes but have catalog edits, edits would be shared with Curriculum Committee. A document will be created to track the programs of study by change and no change. Celeste Allis, Dean Arts and Sciences, requested confirmation of the date for POS with changes. Programs of Study that require changes should be submitted to M. Peele by October 26, 2020. The following programs of study have submitted “No Change” documentation: - Received Surgical Technology A45740, D45470, and A10300ST - Received Basic Law Enforcement C55120 -Received Respiratory Therapy A45720 and A10300RT -Received Nursing A45110, A45110L, A1030N, D45660, and P1032C The floor was open for questions and discussions. There were not questions about the timeline for program of study submissions. S. Regan recalled that the previous plan in place for POS submission was the fourth Monday of October. The purpose of this previously agreed date is to allow the Program Accountability Specialist to build the POS in November and get approval from the System Office. The goal for all programs of study to be keyed and approved by the North Carolina Community College System is February 2021. S. Regan also stated that she is aware that some program changes will require discussion at the department’s program advisory committee but all departments who have program changes should strive to meet the October 26, 2020, deadline. 3) Other Business As a matter of information, S. Regan shared that she and Vickie Chitwood, Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies, and City of Reidsville representatives requested permission to offer a 12-credit hour certificate in criminal justice at Rockingham County Schools (RCS) Board of Education meeting. The RCS Board of Education approved RCC offering the CJC Technology Generalist Certificate on the campus of Rockingham County High School for 2021 Fall semester. The prospectus is complete and ready to submit to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on October 23, 2020. 4) Next Meeting: TBA Motion to Adjourn: Benjamin Crouch Adjourn meeting Second: Derick Satterfield The committee approved. .