The Academic Programs Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending policies regarding degree requirements, academic programs, and major changes in the University’s curriculum. |
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This 2005-2006 report contains a synopsis of our deliberations and action items submitted to The Association; the status of work in progress, and any issues to be addressed in 2006-2007 or beyond. |
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Deliberations |
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Learning Outcomes: The APC identified resources to assist faculty in the writing of learning outcomes. Links to these resources were added to the supplemental instructions for completing APC forms. |
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Workflow Software for APC: Following up on the workflow software process considered during the 2004 – 05 academic year, Dr. Arturo Sanchez presented a skeleton prototype for the online document workflow system. This system allows faculty to input their program or course information online and track the document throughout the approval process on the Web.
Dr. Sanchez continued to gather feedback needed to maximize the functionality of the system by conducting a meeting of the APC to this end. A budget of $10,000 was requested and approved for beginning work on the system. The project is on hold pending approval by ITS and other appropriate groups. |
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APC forms/Lab Fees: Changes to the lab fee blocks and Supplemental Instructions on the APC 1 and APC 2 were approved . In the APC 1, Section B.5, a pull down menu will allow for the options of yes or no when asked if a lab fee is associated with the course. On the APC 2, Section C.5, the pull down menu will allow for the options of add or remove. The amount block will be removed from both forms. A link to the form is provided in the instructions, not on the APC 1 or APC 2 form. A reminder to complete the lab fee form can be issued to the faculty who submit the form. |
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Form Submission: Blackboard was considered as an option for automating the form submission process. Given the funding approval of the automated system presented by Dr. Sanchez, it was decided to use the current system until a time when the new system is implemented. |
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Action Items
The Total Number of APC Forms Submitted for the Academic Year 2005-2006 was 270 plus 2 new degree proposals including 2 withdrawn, 2 canceled, and 2 returned. There are 40 APC forms and 1 new degree pending approval at the Faculty Association Meeting on September 7, 2006. |
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Submissions by Form Type
APC 1 |
121 |
APC 2 |
75 |
APC 3 |
72 |
New Degrees Proposal |
2 |
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Total Forms Submitted Are 270. Total Forms Approved Are 223.
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Submissions by Colleges
Colleges |
Submit |
Approved |
College of Arts and Sciences |
122 |
91 |
Coggin College of Business |
3 |
2 |
College of Computing Sciences and Engineering |
70 |
69 |
College of Education and Human Services |
27 |
16 |
College of Education and Human Services (1 new degree program) |
Brooks College of Health |
46 |
43 |
Brooks College of Health (1 new degree program) |
Honors Program |
0 |
0 |
Total Forms Submitted |
268 |
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Total Forms Approved |
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221 |
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Issues to be Addressed
The following are suggestions to be deliberated, monitored, or implemented by the FA and APC: |
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1. Continue approval process for development and implementation of the Workflow system.
2. Continue monitoring process for participation of members.
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