Professor Marzotto called
the first meeting of the University Curriculum Committee to order at 3:35
p.m. in the Towson Room of Cook Library.
She explained
that she was chair last year and asked the committee members to
introduce themselves. She
reviewed the organization of the committee and its Subcommittee on
Course Approvals. Gail Gasparich was elected chair of the Subcommittee on
Course Approval.
By acclamation, Professor Buchbinder was elected chair for the 2004-2005
committee year. Professor
Marzotto volunteered to continue to update the web page and Ms. Hofstetter
will continue as Secretary.
Professor Moore was present to explain the change in name for the “Theory
and Criticism” track to “Film and Media Studies”.
The motion to approve the name change was made by Professor Marzotto
and seconded by Professor Sarhangi. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Reuling reported on new requirements for proposing new programs to MHEC.
Deans should sign a Declaration of Intent From and a budget must be
provided. He said this form
would be posted on the Provost’s Office website.
He also mentioned that the Deans would like to sign off on Approval
Forms. He will seek
clarification on that.
Florence Newman attended the meeting and spoke about the change in the Latin
American Track and the change in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Professor King moved and Professor Marzotto seconded a motion to approve the
Latin American track changes. The
motion carried unanimously.
Professor Kubitz moved and Professor Crawford seconded a motion to approve
the changes in the Medieval and Renaissance Studies major and minor. The motion carried unanimously.
The
2003-2004 Annual Report was received.
The
meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Eleanore
O. Hofstetter
University
Curriculum Committee Secretary
