Academic Policies Committee
Minutes
In attendance: Davie Biers, Paul Eloe, Kevin Hallinan, Linda
Hartley, Pat Johnson, Pat Palermo, John Rapp, Joe Saliba
The meeting was called to order at
1.
Report on mission and goals of the first year
experience
Pat
Palermo reported on revised goals for the university first year
experience. The program has improved
since its inception, with two divisions now offering the first year experience
course over a two semester period. The
goals involve six broad categories:
Catholic Mariainst identity, academics, learning in community, moral and
ethical development, building learning skills, and developing talents. The committee was pleased with the progress
experienced with this program.
2.
Report on general education
Pat
Johnson provided a thorough review of various aspects of general education,
especially the thematic clusters. Last
fall the APC agreed to design a plan this semester to evaluate thematic
clusters next year. The current APC,
however, found this unnecessary. Since
Pat is still new in her position, and since she is making what the committee
feels is excellent progress in resolving cluster issues, the committee thought
it best to let Pat continue her progress and make a report at a later
time. The committee was pleased with
what she has accomplished to date.
3.
Select calendar committee proposal
The
committee was pleased with the charge for he select
calendar committee and made only minor wording changes. Membership solicitation for the committee
will now commence.
JR