| Academic
Affairs (P. Junius)
1. Course change: COM 3303, Television
and Radio Announcing
Department: Communication and Theatre
Purpose and nature of change: Elimination of two prerequisites for
COM 3303
Old Course Title: Television and Radio Announcing
New Course Title: Television and Radio Announcing
Prerequisites: Delete COM 3301 and COM 3270 as prerequisites
2. New course: COM 3309, Special Topics
in Mass Media
Department: Communication and Theatre
Purpose and Nature of the Course: This changing topic course will introduce
students to various aspects of Mass Communication study of current interest.
Two sample course syllabi are provided.
Prefix: COM
Number: 3309
Course Title: Special Topics in Mass Media
Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)
Credit(s) 3.0 Undergraduate
Course Description for Catalog: Specialized study of a topic of current
interest in mass media.
Prerequisites: NA__________
Co-requisites: NA___________
Discussion: why no prerequisite? It was a conscious decision NOT
to have a prerequisite. Then, why is this different than a 200 level
course? What does this have to do with the profession? Should it read:…
of current interest to mass media professionals?
PASSED (1 opposed, 1 abstain)
3. Course Change, FIN 3301
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: Deletion of Prerequisites: The necessary
statistical tools will be incorporated into the finance course. Therefore,
there is no need for an additional MA 1125 course. There are no other
changes.
Old Prefix: FIN Old Number: 3301
New Prefix: FIN New Number: 3301
Old Course Title: Introduction to Finance
New Course Title: Introduction to Finance
OLD Credit(s) ___3__ Undergraduate
NEW Credit(s) ___3__ Undergraduate
Course Description for Catalog:
No change. However, “Prerequisite: MA 1125,” has to be deleted.
Prerequisites: ECO 1101
Discussion: there is concern that there should be a need for statistical
tools. A high degree of statistics is necessary for capital management.
These may be included in another already existing course. Need more
info.
MOTION to table this (Keeth/D’Ortana)
TABLED
4. Course Change: BUS 4490
Department: Business and Economics
Purpose and nature of change: Change the title of BUS 4490 from Business
Policy to Strategic Management and Business Policy. The new title is
consistent with the new trend among business schools accredited by the
AACSB, and reflects the true nature of the course. The course deals
with the set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the
long-run performance of a firm. It involves environmental analysis,
strategy formulation, strategy implementation and evaluation and control.
Add prerequisites and co-requisites to authorize admittance for students
who have sufficient background for the course.
Old Prefix: BUS Old Number: 4490
New Prefix: BUS New Number: 4490
Old Course Title: Business Policy
New Course Title: Strategic Management and Business Policy
Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces
Strtgc Mgt & Bus Pol
Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences): This capstone
course integrates the concepts students have been learned in the various
business functional areas. It includes environmental scanning, strategy
formulation, strategy implementation and evaluation and control. The
course deals with the critical managerial issues and decisions that
determine the long-run performance of an organization.
Prerequisites (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this
course): 75 earned credits; ECO 1101; ACC 1111 or equivalent
(DELETED BY AAC)
Co-requisites: (Courses which must be taken prior to or simultaneously
with): BUS 3330; BUS 3349 or equivalent (DELETED BY AAC)
Request that Course be considered for General Education
Credit. Please check all
applicable boxes.
a. _____ Satisfy a Group Requirement – specify Group
_________
b. __X___ Satisfy Global Awareness Requirement
c. __X__ Satisfy Information Literacy Requirement
d. _____ Satisfy a “Professional Course” for Block 6
Provide Support for this request.
Discussion: BT: any mention of Gen Ed credit should be made
after the course is approved.
MOTION to delete 6 lines above (see strike) –
PASSED
PASSED
5. Course Change, Business and Economics,
BUS 3330/MKT 3330
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: NEW BUSINESS CURRICULUM - Prefix &
prerequisite Change REVISED prerequisites only. Prefix change already
approved.
Old Prefix: BUS Old Number: 3330
New Prefix: MKT New Number: 3330
Old Course Title: Marketing
New Course Title: Marketing
Prerequisites: drop ECO 1101 or 1102; add: must have completed 35 credits
including current enrollment
6. Course Change: BUS4421/MKT 4421
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: NEW BUSINESS CURRICULUM - TITLE AND PREFIX
CHANGE
REVISED: ADD: Prerequisite. Title and Prefix change already approved.
Old Prefix: BUS Old Number: 4421 Old CIP:_______________
New Prefix: MKT New Number: 4421 New CIP:______________
Old Course Title: Topical Seminar: Marketing Channels of Distribution
New Course Title: Marketing Channels
Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces
M A R K E T I N G C H A N N E L S
Prerequisites: MKT 3330
7. Course Change: BUS 4423/MKT 4423
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: NEW BUSINESS CURRICULUM - TITLE AND PREFIX
CHANGE
REVISED: Add: prerequisite Title and prefix change already approved.
Old Prefix: BUS Old Number: 4423
New Prefix: MKT New Number: 4423
Old Course Title: Topical Seminar: Industrial Marketing
New Course Title: Business-to-Business Marketing
Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces
B U S - TO - B U S M A R K E T I N G
Prerequisites: MKT 3330
8. Course Change: TRT 3300
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: ADD prerequisite.
Old Prefix: TRT Old Number: 3300
New Prefix: New Number
Old Course Title: Travel Consumer
New Course Title:
Prerequisites: add: must have completed 35 credits including current
enrollment
9. Course Change: TRT 3350
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: ADD prerequisite.
Old Prefix: TRT Old Number: 3350
New Prefix: New Number:
Old Course Title: Hotel Resort Management and Operations
Prerequisites: add: must have completed 35 credits including current
enrollment
10. Course Change: TRT 4430
Department: Business & Economics
Purpose and nature of change: ADD prerequisite.
Old Prefix: TRT Old Number: 4430
New Prefix: New Number:
Old Course Title: Tour Suppliers and Wholesalers
Prerequisites: add: must have completed 35 credits including current
enrollment
PASSED (5-10 Above)
11. Program Change: BSBA
Department: Business & Economics
Rationale for change: PSY 3315 and PSY 3316 were approved by the department
as courses allowed as business electives in the new program. The courses
were inadvertently omitted from the paperwork which was submitted to
Academic Program Committee. It is being added now to be effective for
Fall 2008, as it should have been.
List all changes:
Psy 3315 Human Resource Management I and Psy 3316 Human Resource Management
II are included as courses allowed as Business Electives in the new
business program effective Fall 2008.
Program Description for Catalog:
Business Electives for new business program
ACC 3310 Intermediate I
ACC 3311 Intermediate II
ACC 3390 Intro to Federal Income Tax
ACC 3350 Cost Accounting I
ACC 3320 Advanced Accounting
ACC 4400 Auditing [Summer only]
ACC 3370 Fraud Examination [Summer only]
ACC 3314 Automated Accounting [Summer only]
Marketing:
MKT 3334 Marketing Research
MKT 3370 Salesmanship
MKT 4422 International Marketing
MKT 4423 Business-to-Business Marketing
MKT 4426 e-Marketing
BUS 3310 Managing Diversity
MKT 4421 Marketing Channels and Distribution [summer only]
BUS 3260 Entrepreneurship [summer only]
Management:
MGT 3325 Business Leadership
MGT 3360 International Management
MGT 4451 Managing Organizational Behavior
MGT 3302 Managerial Decision-Making [summer only]
Economics / finance:
ECO 3301 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 4485 Managerial Economics
ECO 3311 Money & Banking
ECO 3333 International Economics
FIN 3301 Introduction to Finance
FIN 3333 International Finance
FIN 4435 Investment Theory
FIN 3312 Financial Markets & Institutions
TRAVEL:
TRT 3300 The Travel Consumer
TRT 4430 Tour Suppliers and Wholesalers
TRT 3350 Hotel Resort Mgmt & Operations
Changes in Business Electives:
Other courses accepted as business electives:
PSY 3315 Human Resource Management I
PSY 3316 Human Resource Management II
Other electives: 11 credit hours
Total 120 credit hours [most courses are 3 credits]
PASSED
12. Program Change: Minor in Business
Administration
Department: Business & Economics
Rationale for change:
The purpose of the change is to list as a requirement for the minor
a prerequisite for BUS 3301, Introduction to Finance, ECO 1101. An introduction
to the economy is also a critical element of understanding business.
Old Degree and Program Title : Minor in Business Administration
New Degree and Program Title : Minor in Business Administration
List all changes:
i. Replace “3 credits by Advisement” with ECO 1101 Macroeconomics.
ii. Update course prefixes consistent with the new business program.
Program Description for Catalog (if changed):
The minor in business administration provides an overview of business
concepts for students not majoring in business administration. A business
minor provides valuable insight regarding business to students who will
conduct themselves in a business environment.
Requested Date to be Offered: Fall 2008
Old: Minor in Business Administration [18 credits]
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 1130 Intro to Business & Management
BUS 2230 Management Principles
BUS 3301 Intro to Finance
BUS 3330 Marketing
3 credit hours by Advisement
New: Minor in Business Administration [18 credits]
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting I
ECO 1101 Macroeconomics
BUS 1130 Intro to Business & Management
MGT 2230 Management Principles
FIN 3301 Intro to Finance
MKT 3330 Marketing
PASSED
13. Program Change: Minor in Economics/
Minor in Economics & Finance
Department: Business & Economics
Rationale for change:
Since the Economics major will be eliminated many of the course offerings
will be eliminated as well. This will make it impossible to complete
the ECO minor as it now stands. This redesigned minor also explicitly
recognizes the natural combination of Economics & Finance.
Old Degree and Program Title: Minor in Economics
New Degree and Program Title: Minor in Economics & Finance
List all changes:
i) Replace ECO 3302 Intermediate Microeconomics with ECO 4485 Managerial
Economics
ii) Add FIN 3312 Financial Markets & Institutions as a required
course.
iii) Add a choice of ECO 3333 International Economics or FIN 3333 International
Finance
iv) Change the electives from 9 credits of ECO electives to 6 credits
of 3xxx or higher ECO or FIN electives
v) Increase total credits from 18 s.h. to 21 s.h.
vi) Update course prefixes to be consistent with the new Business Program
Program Description for Catalog (if changed):
The Department of Business & Economics offers a minor in Economics
and Finance to all students who complete the requirements. The minor,
while not a degree program, is designed to broaden and expand student
understanding of Economics and Finance. These topics provide very marketable
skills in any business or business-related program of study.
Program Objectives (if changed):
Expand and deepen student understanding of economics and finance in
a global economy.
Requested Date to be Offered: Fall 2008
Old: Minor in Economics 18 s.h.
ECO 1101 – Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 1102 – Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 3301 – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
or
ECO 3302 – Intermediate Microeconomics
Plus 9 credits electives from ECO
New: Minor in Economics & Finance 21 s.h.
ECO 1101 – Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 1102 – Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 3312 – Financial Markets and Institutions
ECO 3301 – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Or
ECO 4485 – Managerial Economics
ECO 3333 – International Economics
Or
FIN 3333 – International Finance
Plus 6 credits of 3xxx or higher electives from ECO or FIN
Discussion: the phrase about minor has to do with accreditation.
PASSED
14. Program Change: Minor in Management
Department: Business and Economics
Rationale for change: Changing the Prefix of the business courses
Old Degree and Program Title: Minor in Management
New Degree and Program Title: Minor in Management
List all changes: The following Prefixes changed
BUS2230, BUS3325, BUS3360, BUS4451
The Changes are MGT2230, MGT3325, MGT3360, MGT4451
Program Description for Catalog (if changed): The need for management
has been recognized since the early days of civilization. Organizations
cannot succeed without good management. This minor is based on appreciating
the role of managers today and in the future by focusing on a solid
understanding of the skills and competencies needed to manage.
A minor in management develops student’s managerial skills including
awareness of global realities of cultural diversity.
This minor develops understanding, skills, insights, judgment and intuition
that enable students to become effective managers. Students actively
learn and engage in acquiring management competencies by providing comprehensive
coverage of contemporary management theories, techniques and practices.
Program Objectives (if changed): a) introducing the student to the
world of professional management. b) Familiarize the student with the
contemporary challenges and issues facing organizations and managers
such as managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility, corporate
governance, and international management. c) Presenting new and creative
managerial approaches to meet the new competitive global environment.
d) Challenging students to develop a set of managerial skills and competencies
in the areas of decision-making, leadership, motivation and ethics.
e) Encourage students to be sensitive to key cultural, political and
economic differences among nations and the consequences of these differences
for organizations and managers. f) Provide students with opportunities
to diagnose problems facing organizations and managers.
Old: Minor in Management (18 Credit Hours)
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting
BUS 2230 Management Principles
BUS 3325 Business Leadership
BUS 3360 International Management
BUS 4451 Managing Organizational Behavior
And 3 Credit Hours by Advisement
New: Minor in Management (18 Credit Hours)
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting
MGT 2230 Management Principles
MGT 3325 Business Leadership
MGT 3360 International Management
MGT 4451 Managing Organizational Behavior
And 3 Credit Hours by Advisement
PASSED
15. Program Change: Minor in Marketing
Department: Business & Economics
Rationale for change:
Since some of the marketing courses are eliminated and some new ones
added, the new minor is designed to be in line with the current course
offerings.
Old Degree and Program Title: Minor in marketing
New Degree and Program Title: Minor in marketing
List all changes:
Delete the following elective courses:
Eco 1101 Principles of Macroeconomics; ECO 1102 Microeconomics.
Marketing Electives: Bus 3332 Promotion in Marketing; Bus 4420 Marketing
For Non-profit
Organizations; Bus 4424 Sales Force Management and Bus 4425 Current
Marketing Problems.
Change the following course prefixes from Bus to Mkt:
Required Courses: Mkt 3330 Marketing; Mkt 3370 Salesmanship;
Elective Courses: Mkt 3334 Marketing Research; Mkt 4421 Marketing
Channels; Mkt 4422 International Marketing; Mkt 4423 Business to Business
Marketing; Mkt 4426 E-Marketing.
Trt 3300 The Travel Consumer; Com 2210 Intro to Public Relations
Program Description for Catalog (if changed):
All organizations, including not-for-profit, use marketing strategies.
The Marketing Minor is designed to supplement many disciplines including
Art, Communication/Public Relations, Computer Science/CIS, Criminal
Justice Administration, Music Business/Music, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Political Science, Psychology and other disciplines. The minor provides
opportunity for students to broaden their skills and enhance their career
opportunities. Students may choose courses in the minor to best fit
their choice of disciplines. The minor advisor can help students in
the selection of courses in achieving their goals.
Program Objectives (if changed):
To expand students’ knowledge of marketing-related concepts and
enhance their career opportunities.
Requested Date to be Offered: Fall 2008
Old: Minor in Marketing
Required Courses:
Bus 3330 Marketing
Bus 4415 Marketing Management
Eco 1101 Principles of Macroeconomics OR Eco 1102 Principles of Microeconomics
9 Credits of the following electives:
Com 2210 Intro to PR Bus 3332 Promotion in Marketing
Bus 3334 Marketing Research Bus 3370 Salesmanship
Bus 4420 Marketing For-Non Profit Organizations
Bus 4421 Marketing Channels of Distribution
Bus 4422 International Marketing Bus 4423 Industrial Marketing
Bus 4424 Sales Force Management Bus 4425 Current marketing problems
New: Minor in Marketing
Required Courses:
Mkt 3330 Marketing
Mkt 3370 Salesmanship
12 Credit hours of electives from the following courses:
Com 2210 Intro to Public Relations
TRT 3300 The Travel Consumer
Mkt 3334 Marketing Research
Mkt 4421 Marketing Channels
Mkt 4422 International Marketing
Mkt 4423 Business to Business Marketing
Mkt 4426 E-Marketing
PASSED
16. Program Change: Minor in Travel &
Tourism
Department: Business & Economics
Rationale for change:
Since the Travel & Tourism emphasis will be eliminated many of the
course offerings will be eliminated as well. This will make it impossible
to complete the TRT minor as it now stands.
Old Degree and Program Title: Minor in Travel & Tourism
New Degree and Program Title: Minor in Travel & Tourism
List all changes:
Delete TRT 4480 Contemporary Issues in Travel & Tourism
Delete 9 credits by Advisement
Add: BUS/MKT 3330 Marketing, TRT 3300 Travel Consumer, TRT 3350 Hotel
Resort Management and Operations, TRT 4430 Tour Suppliers & Wholesale
Requested Date to be Offered: Fall 2008
MINOR EVALUATION RECORD
(Effective F-98)
Name / Student ID Number / Date
TRAVEL & TOURISM 15 SH Grade QP Date
TRT 1102 Intro to Travel-Tourism 3
TRT 4480 Cont Issues Travel & Tourism 3
TRT ELECTIVES – 9 SH by advisement
3
3
3
MINOR EVALUATION RECORD
(Proposed)
Name / Student ID Number / Date
Travel & Tourism 15 SH Grade QP Date
TRT 1102 Intro to Travel & Tourism 3
BUS/MKT 3330 Marketing 3
TRT 3300 Travel Consumer 3
TRT 3350 Hotel Resort Mgmt & Operations 3
TRT 4430 Tour Suppliers & Wholesalers 3
PASSED
17. Course Change: NUR 5510 Teaching
and Learning for Nurse Educators
Department: Health Sciences and Physical Activities
Purpose and nature of change: To bring course description more in line
with the course.
The only change is the course description. All other items are blank
because there are no changes.
Old Prefix: _NUR 5510
Course Description for Catalog :
In this course, students explore the role of the teacher as well
as the faculty role. As part of exploring the role of the teacher,
students appraise the philosophical foundations of nursing education,
analyze and apply learning theories to individual learning styles
and types of learning. Epistemological differences between andragogy
and pedagogy are explored. Exploration of the role of faculty in higher
education includes specific topics such as tenure, promotion, self-governance,
and scholarship expectations.
PASSED
18. New Course: NUR 1120
Department: Health Sciences
Purpose and Nature of Course: This course introduces first year students
to some of the core public health topics such as: biostatistics; epidemiology;
environmental and occupational health; behavioral health; health policy
and administration; maternal and child health and ethics. It will meet
most students wellness elective credits (except for nutrition or nursing
majors), and is a course recommended by the American Association of
Colleges and Universities for all students in their general education
curriculum (see AACU document at the following site http://www.aacu.org/search/searchresults.cfm).
This course does not meet the wellness credits for nursing or nutrition,
and it cannot be used for nursing electives.
Prefix: NUR_________ Number: _1120_______________ CIP:__________________
Course Title: __Public Health & Social Justice_________________________________________
Credits __3__ Undergraduate
Clock Hours: Lecture __3___ Recitation _____ Lab _____
Contract Hours: Lecture __3__ Recitation _____Lab _____
Course Description for Catalog:
This course is designed to provide an overview of public health with
an emphasis on the population perspective and the cross-cutting ecological
nature of public health including the population impacts of healthcare
systems. Discussions will integrate social justice issues, epidemiology
and other public health concepts, with discussions primarily limited
to the United States and occasional references to global implications.
This course does not meet wellness credits or upper level nursing elective
requirements for nutrition or nursing majors.Prerequisites: __None___
Estimated Frequency of Offering: ___________every fall________________________________
List 1 – 3 sample textbooks for this course:
________no textbooks used, this course utilizes online resources only,
see syllabus____________________
Describe any student enrollment restrictions (limited to majors in program
XXX, restricted from majors in program XXX, etc.)- First year students
preferred, but upper level students will be allowed with instructor
permission.
Request that Course be considered for General Education Credit.
a. __X___ Satisfy a Group Requirement – specify Group _____Wellness____
b. _____ Satisfy Global Awareness Requirement
c. _____ Satisfy Information Literacy Requirement
d. _____ Satisfy a “Professional Course” for Block 6
Strikethrough approved by senate
PASSED
19. Program Change: Honors Program
Department: Honors Program
Rationale for change:
A/I ==>> This procedure allows for an appeals process.
The Honors Program also includes honorable conduct. Plagiarism is also
against University policy.
Old Degree and Program Title : Honors Program
New Degree and Program Title :
List all changes:
Academic Integrity: Any Honors Program student who is enrolled
in a class denoted as HON or cross-listed with the Honors Program and
commits plagiarism or similar offense as denoted by the policies of
the class instructor and in accordance with university
policy on academic integrity will be removed from the Honors
Program. Removal from the Honors Program may be appealed to Honors Council.
Pass/Fail: Courses taken P/F (pass/fail) cannot be counted for Honors
credit.
Program Description for Catalog (if changed):
The Honors Program at Mansfield University is a 24-credit multi disciplinary
academic program which features innovative course work, challenging
subjects and opportunities for cultural enrichment. This Program is
designed for students with a consistent record of academic achievement
and a desire for new and exciting learning experiences which allows
for students to apply their knowledge across academic disciplines. It
is the goal of the Honors Program to provide students with the skills
and opportunities to achieve their full potential during their academic
career at Mansfield University. Honors students are expected to make
continual progress each semester in completing their Honors Program
to remain in Good Standing. Mansfield University is a member of
the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Northeast Region
National Collegiate Honors council (NE-NCHC).
The Honors Program offers a dynamic learning environment that includes
unique courses, collaborative and individual research projects and field-based
educational experiences. All Honors Program students are required to
complete five specially designed core courses, two honors electives,
and one Senior Honors Research Presentation. The electives, representing
a cross-section of the liberal arts and sciences, change each semester.
Enrollment in the Honors Program is accomplished in three ways: 1)
Students who demonstrate superior high school achievement as reflected
on their GPA, SAT scores and high class rank are invited to accept early
admission into the Honors Program during Freshman Orientation; 2) Freshman
who exhibit strong academic potential during their first semester are
invited to join the program on the basis of faculty recommendation;
and 3) Students who have completed their freshmen year and demonstrate
strong academic achievement can forward a written request to the Honors
Program Director to be considered for admission.
Honors students must maintain a 3.0 in both their Honors courses and
overall QPA. A student who falls below 3.0 will be placed on Honors
Probation. The student is given one semester to improve their Quality
Point Average and/or Honors course grades. Should the QPA not be raised
to 3.0 by the following semester, the student will be dismissed from
the Program. A student may appeal a dismissal by the Honors Program
Director to the Honors Council. There are two REQUIRED meetings during
the Academic year: one during fall semester and one during spring semester.
After a student is admitted they are assigned to an Honors Advisor
who will assist with progress in the Program. The Honors Advisor also
helps with the student’s General Education program so that it
is challenging and relevant to the student’s interests. The Honors
Program is compatible with all Mansfield University departmental majors
without requiring “extra” courses. Almost all Honors courses
count in fulfilling the General Education Block Requirements dependent
upon content. If a student leaves the Honors Program they would not
lose any of the credits earned. All credits would still appear on the
student transcript and count as fulfilling your General Education requirements.
Academic Integrity: Any Honors Program student who is enrolled
in a class denoted as HON or cross-listed with the Honors Program and
commits plagiarism or similar offense as denoted by the policies of
the class instructor will be removed from the Honors Program. Removal
from the Honors Program may be appealed to Honors Council.
Pass/Fail: Courses taken P/F (pass/fail) cannot be counted for Honors
credit.
Benefits of the Honors Program include: Priority scheduling, scholarship
awards including M.U. Foundation Awards, Highest QPA by Class Book Awards
and full scholarships to attend the five-week Summer Honors Program
of the State System of Higher Education which earns each participant
six University Honors credits. In addition, Honors students are recognized
at the University Scholar Reception, are presented with Honors medallions,
receive an Honors Sweater, have their own study area, and attend Senior
Honor Research Project Presentations. Graduating Honors student transcripts
list their Honors accomplishments. Students in the following majors
have the option of choosing either the Standard Honors Program requirements
or a Specialized Sequence in Nursing, Music, Elementary Education or
Special Education
Clarification: if someone is taking an honors class. This
gives honors program advisors some control as to what goes on in the
class. P/F cannot be counted because students must maintain 3.0 or better.
PASSED
20. Program Change: M. Ed.
Department: School Library & Information Technologies
Rationale for change: Residency (LSC5563) is no longer a requirement
for PA certification therefore, the learning activities, presented during
residency, will be added to a redesigned Seminar course (LSC5564). The
existing Seminar in School Librarianship course (LSC5561) will be deleted
and the culminating Seminar course (LSC5564) will change from a one
credit to a two credit course. The new Seminar course will be comprised
of content and authentic learning activities from the “old”
Seminar In School Librarianship course as well as from the Residency
course.
An Introductory Seminar one credit course (LSC5500) will also be added.
This course is designed for new students so that they develop the core
technical and critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in
the online graduate program.
The addition of these credits will increase the program requirement
for the M.Ed. from 31 to 33 credits.
Old Degree and Program Title: M.Ed, School Library & Information
Technologies
New Degree and Program Title: M.Ed, School Library & Information
Technologies
List all changes:
Course deletions:
LSC5561 Seminar in School Librarianship
LSC5563 Residency
The deletion of LSC 5561 and LSC 5563 should
be deferred until Fall 2012 to ensure that a student may still complete
the “old” program.
Course additions:
LSC5564 Seminar (Change credits from 1 to 2)
LSC5500 Introductory Seminar (1 credit)
Program credits moves to 31-33 credits.
Program Description for Catalog (if changed): (changes are in red font)
SCHOOL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Online Master of Education (M.Ed.), School Library and Information Technologies
The mission of the School Library & Information Technologies graduate
program is to empower school library media specialists with the skills
and knowledge to assume an essential leadership role in their schools
as teachers, instructional partners, information specialists, and program
managers of library and information services. In developing the program
three core documents guided curriculum design: Information Power,
the national standards; the Standards for Pennsylvania School Library
Certification and Practice, the state school library association
standards; and the Pennsylvania Department of Education Library
Science Standards for the Preparation of Public School Educators.
These guidelines represent the best thinking in the profession and reflect
the emerging role of the school library media specialist as a critical
educational leader.
To be successful, a school library media specialist will: 1) provide
leadership in planning and managing the use of electronic technologies
and information retrieval, 2) teach students to access, apply, and evaluate
information to solve problems, 3) partner with teachers to design, implement,
and assess curriculum and instruction to meet academic standards, 4)
select and manage resources to meet the literacy and information needs
of students and the curriculum, and 5) build and oversee a school library
program that promotes literacy and information literacy as keys to authentic,
lifelong learning for students.
Our online program emphasizes practice-oriented outcomes and offers
the learner four significant advantages:
- Close bonds with faculty who are committed to sharing their many
years of practical experience and leadership in the school library
community
- Convenience of online courses designed for working adults who can
not attend a traditional library school
- Close collaboration with practitioners and leaders in the school
library community who provide advice in course development
- Authentic assessment of practical, standards-based skills to enhance
the learning experience
The 33-35 semester hours of course work
serve as an add-on certification program leading to recommendation for
library science K-12 certification. Students who are already certified
school librarians complete ten 3-credit courses, a
1-credit Introductory Seminar and a 2-credit Seminar for a total of
33 semester hours. Students without library experience complete
the required courses, plus a 100-hour practicum,
a 2-credit course for a total of 35semester hours. Depending on specific
requirements by the student's state department of education, the practicum
requirement may be waived.
Course Listing (# of SH follows each)
The program consists of the following courses:
LSC 5500 Introductory Seminar 1
LSC 5501 Instructional Collaboration 3
LSC 5505 Core Resources for the School Library 3
LSC 5510 Electronic Delivery Systems 3
LSC 5515 Collection Management in the Electronic Age 3
LSC 5520 Cataloging and Classification in an Electronic Environment
3
LSC 5525 Strategic Library Management 3
LSC 5530 Library Advocacy 3
LSC 5535 Information Literacy and Academic Standards 3
LSC 5540 Information Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation Strategies
3
LSC 5545 Access and Legal Issues in the Information Age 3
LSC 5562 Practicum in School Librarianship 2
LSC 5564 Seminar 2
Most students can complete the online master’s program in two
to three years. A one year completion is possible but not recommended
for students holding a job. Students are allowed up to five years to
complete the program. Every course is offered at least twice each year,
including summer. For additional information, refer to the website:
http://library.mansfield.edu
Previous Course Listing
Course Listing SH
The program consists of the following courses:
LSC 5501 Instructional Collaboration 3
LSC 5505 Core Resources for the School Library 3
LSC 5510 Electronic Delivery Systems 3
LSC 5515 Collection Management in the Electronic Age 3
LSC 5520 Cataloging and Classification in an Electronic Environment
3
LSC 5525 Strategic Library Management 3
LSC 5530 Library Advocacy 3
LSC 5535 Information Literacy and Academic Standards 3
LSC 5540 Information Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation Strategies
3
LSC 5545 Access and Legal Issues in the Information Age 3
LSC 5561 Seminar in School Librarianship 1
LSC 5562 Practicum in School Librarianship 2
LSC 5563 Residency 1 Total credits 31- 33
Proposed Course Listing
Course Listing – changes highlighted in
green (followed by # of SH)
The program consists of the following courses:
LSC 5500 Introductory Seminar 1
LSC 5501 Instructional Collaboration 3
LSC 5505 Core Resources for the School Library 3
LSC 5510 Electronic Delivery Systems 3
LSC 5515 Collection Management in the Electronic Age 3
LSC 5520 Cataloging and Classification in an Electronic Environment
3
LSC 5525 Strategic Library Management 3
LSC 5530 Library Advocacy 3
LSC 5535 Information Literacy and Academic Standards 3
LSC 5540 Information Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation Strategies
3
LSC 5545 Access and Legal Issues in the Information Age 3
LSC 5562 Practicum in School Librarianship 2
LSC 5564 Seminar 2
Total credits 33-35
New Course Descriptions
LSC5500 Introductory Seminar
New students of the School Library & Information Technologies program
will develop core technical and critical thinking skills necessary to
progress through the online graduate program. The one-credit course
will begin with a tutorial on Blackboard and proceed with various self-assessments
and exercises to improve skills and dispositions related to technology,
reflective writing, critical thinking, and online communication needed
in a modern school library media center. As needed, the instructor will
provide coaching, advising and writing assessments to prepare students
for successful program completion.
LSC5564 Seminar
Seminar serves as the capstone of the Master's degree program in School
Library & Information Technologies. The goal of the course is for
students to reflect on past course work in order to complete authentic
learning experiences and a research project. The course is required
of all students and consists of ten modules that span ten-weeks. Coursework
includes readings, research, and forum discussions.
PASSED
21. Course Change: MA 1125
Department: Mathematics and CIS
Purpose and nature of change: Change title only
Old Prefix: MA Old Number: 1125 Old CIP:27.0501
New Prefix: MA New Number: 1125 New CIP:27.0501
Old Course Title: Introductory Statistics I
New Course Title: Introductory Statistics
Prerequisites: None
22. Course Change: MA 1126
Department: Mathematics and CIS
Purpose and nature of change: Remove prerequisite, change title and
alter course topics to a small extent
Old Prefix: MA Old Number: 1126 Old CIP: 27.0501
New Prefix: MA New Number: 1126 New CIP:27.0501
Old Course Title: Introductory Statistics II
New Course Title: Inferential Statistics and Probability
Course Description for Catalog:
This is an introductory level statistics class with a primary focus
on probability, inferential statistics, and regression analysis. Inferential
statistics topics include confidence intervals and hypothesis tests
for regression parameters, goodness of fit tests, ANOVA, and non-parametric
tests. There is no prerequisite for this class.
Prerequisites: None
List all programs that require this course. Provide support from affected
departments.
__Statistics Minor__________
PASSED (21 and 22 above)
23. New Course: MU 1103
Department: Music
Purpose and nature of change: Change credit hours and course
description
Rationale for Course Change Request: For the last two summers the music
department has offered a one-credit, online class entitled “Introduction
to Music Fundamentals” using the exploratory course number MU
2255. The enrollment for each summer was over 20 students. This class
is targeted to incoming music majors who have limited exposure to music
theory to help prepare them for the fast pace of the Basic Music I class
(MU 2211).
The three-credit MU 1102 (Fundamentals of Music) has been in the catalog
for many years but has not been taught since the mid 1990’s. By
altering the number of credit hours and the course description for this
existing course, this course MU 1103 may be used in lieu of the 2255
course number. The amount of work required to complete the online course
is not excessive and falls within the time limits of a one-credit course.
Old Prefix: MU Old Number: 1102
New Prefix: ___MU____________ New Number: _______1103_______
Old Course Title: Fundamentals of Music
New Course Title: ______NA_____
Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces NA
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Complete only items below being changed
Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)
OLD Credit(s) _3__ Undergraduate
NEW Credit(s) _1__ Undergraduate
OLD Credit(s) __NA__ Graduate
NEW Credit(s) __NA__ Graduate
For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____ Maximum Credits _____
OLD Clock Hours: Lecture _3__ Recitation _____ Lab _____
NEW Clock Hours: Lecture _1__ Recitation _____ Lab _____
OLD Contract Hours: Lecture __3_ Recitation _____
Lab _____
NEW Contract Hours: Lecture _1__ Recitation _____ Lab _____
Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):
An overview of music theory fundamentals, including notes, key
signatures, scales, intervals, triads, Mm seventh chords, and rhythm.
Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking
this course) no
Estimated Frequency of Offering: Summers
MOTION made to tidy this up (Murphy/Iseri) to send back to
make sure that it is clear. APPROVED (to SEND BACK)
24. Course Change: MU 4481
MU 4481 Survey of Music Business
Department: Music
Purpose and nature of change: Update course description for the course
catalog in order to better reflect the actual content and needs of the
revised music industry program (B.Mus., Music Industry)
Course Description for Catalog :
An overview of the global music industry as practiced in the United
States, this course will provide insights into a number of key areas
of business related to music. Students will also explore a diversity
of music industry career paths in areas such as arts management, music
products & merchandizing, public relations, music production &
recording, publishing, and online music distribution.
Attach a topical outline.
Music publishing: copyright; licensing; print and online distribution
Music products merchandizing and retail: manufacturers; distributers;
retailers; markets
Arts management: non-profit organizations; individual artists; concert
promotion; unions & guilds
The recording industry: traditional production and distribution models;
online music
Music broadcasting: traditional outlets and structures; online and
other emerging models
Career options: finding an internship; finding a job; building a career
Describe Evaluative Techniques
Students will give oral presentations on various aspects and sectors
of the music industry. Written assignments will include a résumé
and sample cover letters, company profiles, and a short paper on a
company or music industry sector of special interest to the student.
A midterm exam will cover fundamental concepts such as copyright,
industry terminology and roles played by various types of businesses
and organizations.
PASSED
25. Program Change: Music
Department: Music
Rationale for change:
The MU music industry program’s music business track was designed
to follow the lead of the business department in assembling a coherent
and focused course of study in one of three possible areas of concentration:
marketing, management, or business administration. The 18-credit block
of business electives required for the B. Mus degree in music industry
business track is therefore pegged to the business department requirements
for an approved minor in one of the three areas mentioned above. This
program proposal simply brings the music industry program and catalog
listings in line with the changes recently made by the business department.
List all changes:
No music courses or requirements will be changed at this time.
Changes reflect only recent adjustments made to select Minors in Business:
- CHANGES in the B.MUS in Music Industry, music business
track: Marketing
- The Business department submitted a program change form on 10/27/07,
stating: “Since some of the marketing courses are eliminated
and some new ones added, the new minor is designed to be in line
with the current course offerings.”
- DROP required courses: ECO 1101/1102 (option of either macro-
or microeconomics, no longer required)
- DROP Marketing Management (BUS 4415) as a required course
- UPDATE course listings to reflect new business department prefixes
and course numbers
- New: Music Industry Marketing Concentration (18 credits)
- Required Courses:
- MKT 3330 Marketing
- MKT 3370 Salesmanship
- 12 Credit hours of electives from the following courses:
- COM 2210 Intro to Public Relations
- TRT 3300 The Travel Consumer
- MKT 3334 Marketing Research
- MKT 4421 Marketing Channels
- MKT 4422 International Marketing
- MKT 4423 Business to Business Marketing
- MKT 4426 E-Marketing
- CHANGES in the B.MUS in Music Industry, music business
track: Business Administration
- ADD ECO 1101 Macroeconomics (previously a pre-requisite for
BUS 3301)
- REMOVE “3 credit hours by advisement”
- New: Minor in Business Administration [18 credits]
- ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting I
- ECO 1101 Macroeconomics
- BUS 1130 Intro to Business & Management
- MGT 2230 Management Principles
- FIN 3301 Intro to Finance
- MKT 3330 Marketing
- CHANGES in the B.MUS in Music Industry, music business
track: Management
- UPDATE course listings to reflect new business department prefixes
and course numbers
- New: Minor in Management (18 Credit Hours)
- ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting
- MGT 2230 Management Principles
- MGT 3325 Business Leadership
- MGT 3360 International Management
- MGT 4451 Managing Organizational Behavior
- And 3 Credit Hours by Advisement
Program Description for Catalog (if changed): no change
Program Objectives (if changed): no change
Impact on other programs (if any): no change
PASSED
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