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COLLEGE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT COUNCIL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014

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

MINUTES

CHAIR: Kim Coffman

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jaime Bestard Kim McGinnis

Vanessa Bird Arizmendi Vicky Owles

Ana Maria Bradley-Hess Jackie Peña

Pauline Chohonis Georgette Perez

Michelle Cintron Lourdes Perez

Marcaisse Douyon Amy Pettigrew

Manny Duasso Rosa Polanco-Paula

Raul Escarpio Stewart Pulley

Alicia Giovinazzo Stephen Quinzi

Wendy Goodwin James Randolph

Wendy Guifarro James Rosado

Billy Jones Cleveland Taylor

Kelly Kennedy Jeffery Thomas

Morris Knapp Carol Tulikangas

MEMBERS ABSENT: Maria Casado

James Couper

Geoffrey Danzig Sent Notification

Brenda Diaz Lehman

Nikki Howard

Beverly Moore-Garcia Mollie DeHart

Joe Okungbowa Curtis McKinney

Pilar Pardo

Joy-Ann Perard Bienela Herrera

Anita Pittman

RESOURCE: Denisse Cabrera

Julian Chiu

Lenore Rodicio

PRESENTERS: Teddie Laing

Joaquin Martinez

Christina Muelle

Susan Neimand

RECORDER: Henri Roberts

College CASSC Meeting

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Call to Order

Kim Coffman called the meeting to order.

1. Approval of the January 21, 2014 CASSC Minutes

The minutes of the January 21, 2014 CASSC Meeting were approved as submitted.

2. Comments by the Provost Academic & Student Affairs

Professional Development Day

On Friday, March 7, 2014, the professional and development day for academic and student affairs

personnel will be held at the Kendall Campus – “Strengthening our Roots: Enhancing Quality,

Opportunity and Success.” The focus is on the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which will be

submitted in early September of this year. The event is composed of six different themes:

Theme 1: Opportunity and Success

Theme 2: Supporting Student Plan and Progression

Theme 3: Challenging and Empowering Students

Theme 4: A Culture of Inquiry and Evidence

Theme 5: Educational Excellence

Theme 6: Quality Enhancement Plan

Professor Ece Karayalcin, QEP committee chair, has been making the rounds at the various campuses,

and will provide more information on the progress of the QEP on that day. Dr. Richard Prentiss,

Director of QEP, will oversee the remainder of the planning process and implementation.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Compliance Certification report is being finalized and will be sent out to the site visit committee

members within the next few weeks.

Miami International Film Festival (MIFF)

The 31st edition of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) will be from Friday, March 7, 2014 to

Sunday, March 16, 2014.

Legislative Matters

Local Referendum Bill

The bill is making its rounds through committees of both the House and the Senate to meet the

deadline and be heard early in the legislative session.

K-12 Bill

Prior to graduation, high school students are required to complete Algebra I and must meet certain

criteria on their end-of-course (EOC) assessment.

Establishment of Collegiate High School Senior Year

Institutions will be required to allow dual enrollment students to complete one year toward an industry

certification or an associate’s degree during their senior year.


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Curriculum Requiring Approval

3. School of Business

Program Deletion

Alicia Giovinazzo introduced Teddie Laing who presented the request to delete the A.S. in Court

Reporting Technology program. The program has been offered at the College for a number of years, but

recently enrollment has declined. After extensive discussion the item was tabled due to additional

information requested.

Program Deletion

Program Title: Court Reporting Technology

Program Code: 25024

Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)

Effective Term: Summer 2013-3

Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North, MDC-West, and

Wolfson

NOTE: Item was tabled due to additional information requested.

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

31 IN FAVOR

OPPOSED


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4. School of Education

Carol Tulikangas introduced Susan Neimand who presented the request to add a new course EME2XXX

Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st Century. Susan Neimand introduced Iris

Strachan, Chair, Early Childhood Education and Professor Christina Muelle. Professor Muelle provided

more information on the course. This course is to teach students how to use technology in

developmentally appropriate ways with young children. Course may be taken as an elective in any of

the associate programs, used as recertification for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential

(FCCPC) or to receive 18 hours to become a child care worker.

Add New Course

Eff.

Course No. Course Title Credits Campus Term EME2XXX Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st Century 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 2013-3

Course Description: This course provides an overview of technology and interactive media in early

childhood. The student will learn ways in which to optimize opportunities for young children's

cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development by using technology and media in

ways that are grounded in principles of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate

practices. The students will learn how to make informed decisions regarding the intentional use of

technology and media in ways that support children's learning and development. (3 hr. lecture).

Recommended Preparation: Departmental permission.

Curriculum Action Rationale: New course for early childhood educators in technology for young

children; can be used for FCCPC renewal or FLDOE teaching certificate renewal.

Proposed Fee: $25.00

Rationale/Justification: To purchase technology (Smart Board and 5 Ipads/tablets) and library

subscriptions.

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

31 IN FAVOR

OPPOSED


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Susan Neimand also presented the request to modify the Early Childhood Education program. The first

request is to remove EEC2407 Facilitating Social Development from major course electives (area 9),

and add it to the major course requirements (area 8). The second request is to add the new course

EME2XXX Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st Century in the major course

electives (area 9).

Program Modifications

Program Title: Early Childhood Education – Program Options

Program Code: Preschool (27031), Infant Toddler (27032), Administrator (27033),

General Track (27014)

Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)

Effective Term: Summer 2013-3

Affected Campuses: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, North, MDC-West, and

Wolfson

Rationale: Program updates

Modifications:

1. Preschool (27031)

Major Course Requirements (Area 8):

Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)

Major Course Electives (Area 9):

Add new course: EME 2XXX - Educating Young Children for Digital Literacy in the 21st

Century (3 credits)

Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)

2. Infant Toddler (27032)



Century (3 credits)

3. Administrator (27033)

Major Course Requirements (Area 8):

Add Existing Course: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)



Century (3 credits)

Remove from area: EEC 2407 - Facilitating Social Development (3 credits)


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4. General Track (27014)



Century (3 credits)

UNANIMOUS

APPROVAL

31 IN FAVOR

OPPOSED


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Informational Items

5. Student Achievement Initiatives (SAI) Updates –

Kim Coffman introduced Joaquin Martinez, Associate Provost, Student Achievement Initiatives (SAI),

who introduced himself, and expressed his excitement to be working with everyone at the College in his

new position. He announced visits to all the campuses to provide an overview of the accomplishments

and future direction of SAI. So far, three campuses have been visited, North and Homestead, and

Hialeah via video stream.

6. Announcements –

Community Health Fair

Kim McGinnis invited College CASSC members to the Community Health Fair hosted by the Medical

Campus on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Spring Fling Carnival

Vicky Owles invited College CASSC members to attend the annual Spring Fling Carnival at the Kendall

Campus on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Admission is $1.00 per person. All proceeds will be donated to

the United Way.

Health and Safety Children Fair

Lourdes Perez invited College CASSC members to attend the annual Health and Safety Children Fair at

InterAmerican Campus on Saturday, March 8, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

New World School of the Arts (NWSA)

Professor James Randolph invited College CASSC members to attend the production of “Into the

Woods” at the Miami Beach Colony Theater. Shows are scheduled on the following dates:

Friday, February 28, 2014

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Sunday, March 2, 2014

For information on MDC employee’s admission please contact the Theater Division office at (305) 237-

3541.

March and April College CASSC Meetings

Lenore Rodicio announced that while she is on maternity leave, Beverly Moore-Garcia, Associate

Provost, Academic Affair, will represent her at the March and April College CASSC meetings.

Charles Darwin’s Birthday

Professor Curtis McKinney who will be attending the meetings on behalf Professor Joe Okungbowa,

invited College CASSC members to celebrate Darwin’s birthday on Wednesday, February 12, in the

Science Building at the North Campus.

Next College CASSC Meeting

Kim Coffman reminded the council members that the next College CASSC meeting will be on March

11, 2014, 1:30 p.m., Room 2106 at the Wolfson Campus.


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College CASSC Agenda

Kim Coffman announced that the College CASSC agenda format will be changing. These changes will

facilitate the process of reviewing, understanding and voting of curriculum items. These changes will be

reflected on the March agenda.

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

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