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PAGE 8 SECTION B HE T aily astErn Ews Friday,D December 4, 2015 E“TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” n VOL. 100 | NO. 69 CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF COVERAGE 1915-2015 WWW.DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM CAA discusses classes for fall semester By Adam Shay Staff Reporter | @DEN_News The Council on Academic Affairs had a meet- ing that discussed new education and computer courses for the next academic year. The 11 people on the council were given the right to pass or veto the new or revised courses. There were eight courses, which were the main topic of discussion. Five of them could be re- vised. The three remaining were new courses. The first class that was discussed was a new course called education psychology: foundations for teachers. Richard Roberts, department chair of counseling and student development, said this class would be most beneficial for students that are pursuing a secondary education degree. “(The class would be) better suited at the sophomore level,” Roberts said. The course was unanimously passed. Another new course the CAA passed is com- puter programming in technology. The purpose JOSH SAXTON | DAILY EASTERN NEWS of the course would be an introduction for com- Comedian Adam Grabowski performs a stand up act in 7th Street Underground Thursday at the University Board’s last comedy show of the puter programming for technological applica- semester. Grabowski said he travels to universities throughout the year and his last tour went for three months with him being at home for 15 tions. However, this class would be restricted days. “It’s all for the laughter,” Grabowski said. to freshman. Computer database in technology is the last new course, which was passed. The class will in- Comedian brings laughter to Eastern troduce database management systems in tech- nology, where students will learn configuration, By T’Nerra Butler a conference where universities go to looking to necting as people and we’re making new connec- security management, etc. Multicultural Editor | @DEN_News book different types of entertainment. tions with things in our brains.” The major, which was discussed for revision, The association sends a survey to different col- Based upon his feel of the audience is how was the finance major. The main objectives for Traveling around 45 states to universities hop- leges to find out which performance were enter- Grabowski said he picks his jokes. He said it could this class are to become a hybrid, both online ing to teach through laughter is the goal of come- tainment. also be based upon his emotions, what he wants and face-to-face, and to make it a general educa- dian Adam Grabowski. Grabowski’s stand act found its way to Eastern to convey to the audience and what type of audi- tion class. After a long discussion, all 11 council Grabowski said it all started with his indecisive- Thursday in 7th Street Underground. ence he has. members passed the revisions. ness in college when it came to the next steps of One of his topics involved Disney movies and During his act he told the audience about a Along with the finance major, the course fo- life. He said he got a degree in psychology, but he how he perceives them. The crowd crackled with show he has where he knew a priest was at. He said cus on diabetes also has the option to become did not know what to go to graduate school for at laughter at his singing a song from “The Little he had to make the atmosphere a little bit more hybrid. It is only a one-credit class that is taken the University of Illinois. Mermaid,” and connecting it back to the female appropriate than what he would at a college. on weekends. The council was in favor again for “I always wanted to do comedy and you know anatomy. When a crowd is not receptive, or not laughing trying out the hybrid method. when you’re a senior and you do the senior year Grabowski said laughter shows acceptance of as much, Grabowski said he switches the script. For the course nutrition for physical perfor- freak out? So I decided to dabble in comedy,” a new truth. He said laughter from the audience During his performance he asked the crowd mance, the revision for the course would be to Grabowski said. means that they are on the same page, and it shows whether they wanted a scripted show, or a show only offer it online. Grabowski has been doing stand up comedy for understanding from what he brought up. with randomness. It is also an elective for anyone to take as long the last seven years and won the 2015 Association “We laugh sometimes because of something as they have the prerequisites, however, the class for the Promotion of Campus Activities, which is new,” Grabowski. “For me it means that we’re con- COMEDIAN, page 6 would remain a requirement for exercise science majors. The council was all in favor for offering the course only online. University Board to fill vacancies The course adult weight management had a proposed revision to also make it an only on- By Luis Martinez “We just held a round of interviews, in which “The timing of the UB opening is often less line course. Entertainment Editor | @LPMartinez20 we filled several positions,” Elliot said. “We will than ideal; however, student priorities and inter- Debra Reid, a history professor, said she continue to mark the positions and hopefully re- ests change which requires UB to have flexibili- found proposal for the course ironic. The University Board has suffered its fair ceive a pool of qualified and creative students ty in when they position openings as they occur “It’s ironic that it’s now going to be sitting share of unfortunate vacancies this semester; interested in the remaining positions to select throughout the year,” Brinker said. “Although, at the computer and taking a course on adult however, these same vacancies have not had from for next semester.” the position openings were untimely, UB had, weight management,” Reid said. much of a negative impact as the board is look- Elliot said the remaining vacancies would in a majority of the positions, advanced notice An idea that stemmed from this revision is ing forward to filling in these spots. continue to make things difficult for the remain- of the pending departure of UB Coordinators.” the possibility that it could increase enrollment. Tylen Elliot, the chair of the University ing events the UB still has scheduled for the rest Brinker said these vacancies have not slowed The only course that was postponed until Board, said the vacancies have made it challeng- of the fall semester. down anything the University Board has had next week is consumers in the marketplace. The ing to put forth good content from the Univer- “The two remaining vacancies will remain planned so far. reason for its postponement is that the council sity Board. open until the spring semester, when we have “The current opening have not hindered UB members needed more time to think about the “Not having these positions filled has chal- another round of interviews,” Elliot said. “The from completing its programming plans for the idea of freshman taking the course. It is a criti- lenged graduate advisers and the chairs to take vacancies will continue to challenge the board Spring 2016, as the planning in these areas is cal-thinking class that is registered as a 3000 lev- on the responsibilities of these, as far as planning to work together as a team to make sure all of completed by the current UB Chairs and UB el course. By next week, the council hopes to and executing events,” Elliot said. “Currently, our events are as successful as possible next se- Graduate Student Advisors for each UB position come to a decision. UB is looking to hire a new Comedy and Ideas mester.” opened,” Brinker said. “Hence, UB Spring 2016 & Issues coordinator.” Ceci Brinker, director of student life, said planning will be completed by the end of fall se- Adam Shay can be Elliot said the UB has already begun the pro- some of the reasons for the vacancies in the UB mester.” reached at 581-2812 cess of looking for students to fill into these va- deal from graduation, students leaving Eastern, or [email protected]. cant positions. and various other personal reasons. 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