Actions: Council on General Education
Actions of the Council on General Education
June 21, 2006
Georgia State University
10 am - 2 pm
Present: Jackie Thornberry, Robert Haney, Jack Morrell, George Stanton, Joe Crim, John Gaston, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Bill Fritz, James Burran, Tonya Lam, Dorothy Zinsmeister
Absent: Howard Shealy, Cathie Hudson, Pete Silver
| Institution | Course Subject & Number | Course Title | Area | Lec-Lab-Credit hrs | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | CLAS 2110 | Reacting to the Past: Athens and China | E | 3-0-3 | Approved; course not open to students with credit in CLAS 2113. |
| CLAS 2113 | Reacting to the Past: Athens and Revolution in France | E | 3-0-3 | Approved: course not open to students with credit in CLAS 2110. | |
| HIST 2011 | Reacting to the Past in American History | E | 3-0-3 | Approved | |
| Georgia Perimeter College | SURB 1105 | Survey of the Business Enterprise | B | 3-0-3 | Approved: Council recommends that Learning Support English and Reading be prerequisite for the course. |
| FRSC 2100 | Survey of Forensic Science | D | 3-0-3 | Not Approved: course not appropriate for the Core | |
| Atlanta Metropolitan College | BIOL 1104 | Introduction to Environmental Science | D | 3-0-3 | Approved |
| HIST 1114 | Introduction to African History | E | 3-0-3 | Approved | |
| ANTH 2204 | Language and Culture | E | 3-0-3 | Not Approved: course description refers to specific majors; need to align course description with course content. | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | CHEM 1100 | Chemical Discoveries in History | D | 3-0-3 | Not Approved: course content more aligned to history than to chemistry; error in course number. |
| Columbus State | ANTH 1107 | Discovering Archaeology | E | 3-0-3 | Approved |
| University of West Georgia | CS 1300 | Introduction to Computer Science | D(2) | 3-2-4 | Not Approved: no lab syllabus submitted with course proposal. |
| GC&SU | MATH 1115 | Integrated Calculus IA | A & D | 4-0-4 | Approved as a 3-year ** pilot for Areas A & D |
| MATH 1116 | Integrated Calculus IB | D | 4-0-4 | Approved as a 3-year ** pilot for Area D |
** Because of the transferability issues inherent in the content of MATH 1115 in particular, the Council approved the MATH 1115-1116 sequence on a pilot basis for Georgia College & State University only. The institution was requested to keep detailed records on student success in both courses over the 3-year pilot window. It was further requested that the institution maintain detailed records on transferability issues that may arise for students completing one or both courses at GC&SU and then transferring to another institution. The Council requested a report at the conclusion of the 2008-09 academic year so that a determination could be made regarding the continued approval of these courses and the possibility of approving this sequence for other System institutions.
Other business
- The Council agreed to consider the following eCore issues at the Fall meeting:
- Method for approval: on campus, in the eCore committee, and in the CGE
- Assessment of learning outcomes
- Examination of transfer issues—May an institution refuse to accept eCore credit?
In order to facilitate communication across the System, the Council recommended that Council Actions be posted on the Core Curriculum web page. Dorothy will follow through on that request.
The Council congratulated Dr. Elizabeth Ragsdale on her retirement and thanked her for her many years of service to the System, to Darton College and to the Council.
The Council acknowledged the leadership of President James Burran for serving as chair of the Council for six glorious years. He will step down as chair as of July 2006.
Dr. Dorothy Zinsmeister announced that Dr. Virginia Carson, VPAA at Georgia Highlands College, has agreed to chair the Council for the next millennium.
Dr. Pete Silver was recognized for his service on the Council. His insights and experience will be missed.
The Council thanked Dr. Bill Fritz for hosting the meeting at Georgia State University. The next meeting is scheduled for Fall 2006, its location TBA.
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm.