Skyline College
Ed Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2003
Present: Robert Henry, Soodie Zamani, Tadashi Tsuchida, Gary Nichol, Paul Spakowski, Sherri Hancock, Ilka Barcala and Jennifer Hughes
Chair: Evelyn Seth
Recorder: Megan Ton
1. Approval of November meeting minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
Evelyn announced that Megans last day of employment with the College would be Dec. 12th. The committee thanked Megan for her organizational and recording skills and wished her well in her new endeavors.
2. Student Grievance and Appeals Form
Additional recommended changes were made to the final draft of the form. These suggestions will be incorporated into the current form by Jennifer for final review and approval at our February meeting.
3. Credit by Exam
a. Each committee member/division representative reported on the status of courses to be offered Credit by Exam.
Business Division CAOT 104, 105, 214, 215, 222, 2225, 226,230, 231, 301, 400, 403, 404, 410, 411
Social Sciences & Creative Arts Division Phil 200, Introduction to Logic. The Art Department is in the process of deciding.
Language Arts Division Several language courses are being considered.
SMT Division The math faculty are discussing this topic. Soodi will give an update on the Science Department at the next meeting.
b. Credit by Exam Process Based on discussions and ideas from the November meeting a draft of the Credit by Exam process was developed and presented to the committee. A number of changes were recommended. Evelyn will send a copy of the revised draft to all committee members for review at the February, 2004, meeting.
c. Credit by Exam Petition The committee reviewed the current draft and made suggestions for modifications. Evelyn will update the draft and send a copy to all committee members for review at the February, 2004, meeting.
d. The committee asked for information about the maximum number of credit by exam units a student has received and if there is a limit to the number of credit by exam units for transfer. Char and Jennifer will provide the group with answers to these questions at the next meeting.
4. Status of Revising Matriculation Exemptions No update
5. Computerized Prerequisite Enforcement
Evelyn made a presentation to the Math Department regarding the current status of computerized prerequisite enforcement, policies and procedures. Rick will be talking with colleagues at CSM and Canada.
6. Probation 2 Holds
Jacquie and Jennifer will meet with Dean & Marsha regarding this proposal.
Happy Holidays to all. Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.