This report will be taken up by the Faculty Senate at its March 10, 2008 meeting. (Unless otherwise noted, course additions/changes/deletions take effect in Spring 2009; program changes/additions may take effect as early as Fall 2008.

Unfinished Business

Accounting
1c.	Course Addition	AC	421	Accounting for Lean Enterprises	3 Credits, Spring Prereqs: AC 301 with grade of C- or better Description: Replacing traditional accounting with techniques supporting continuous improvement and a lean culture, including value stream performance measurement and costing, features and characteristics costing, and target costing. Linked with AC 521. AC 421 and AC 521 cannot both be taken for credit.
d.	Course Addition	AC	410	Fraud Examination	3 Credits, Irregular Prereqs: AC 211 Description: Principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Topics include: skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements and interviewing witnesses.
Sociology
6a.	Course Addition	SOC	430	Schools, Education and Society	3 Credits, Irregular Prereqs: SOC110 and 3 additional credits in Sociology Description: Examines the role of educational institutions with a particular focus on social processes that create, reproduce, or alleviate various social inequalities. Some of the following topics may be covered: relations between communities and schools; effects of government control and privatization; and interactions between individuals in schooling contexts.

New Business
1. A resolution regarding the undergraduate catalogue:
2. Proposed Course and Program Changes

Physics & Earth Sciences
1a	Course Revision	ESCI	121	Physical Geology	Change description to: Investigation of the major features of the earth and its materials and the interaction of the geologic processes active on the surface and in the interior of the earth. Topics include volcanoes, rivers, glaciers, earthquakes, desert and coastal processes. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. One or more field trips. Study Area IV confirmed
b	Course Addition	ESCI	360	Research Methods in the Earth Sciences	1 Credit, Spring Prereqs: Junior standing and Earth Science Major Description: Investigation of the process of research, from the scientific method through writing a scientific proposal. Research results presented by written report, oral or poster presentation.
c	Course Addition	ESCI	378	Comparative Planetology	3 Credits, Spring(E) Prereqs: ESCI 121 or ESCI 178 Description: Study of the different natures of planets and large satellites of the Solar System with the goal of better understanding the origin and history of the Earth.
d	Course Addition	ESCI	478	Planetary Image Analysis	3 Credits, Spring(O) Prereqs: PHYS 126 Description: Theory and application of image analysis to determine the geologic history of Solar System objects from spacecraft datasets.
e	Course Addition	ESCI	480	Internship in Earth Sciences	1-3 Credits, On demand Prereqs: Senior standing and permission of the student’s advisor. Description: Students serving in the program will serve as interns, obtaining outside industrial and/or research experiences in an environment directly related to their specialization. Internships may be in any area of astronomy, earth science, geology, meteorology, or planetary science. Projects will be supervised by one or more department members. Written report or poster presentation required.
f	Program Addition			Minor in Earth Sciences	Description: 18 credits in Earth Sciences, including ESCI 121, 129, and 178 or 179. The remaining credits will be chosen after consultation with an Earth Sciences advisor.
g	Course Revision	ISCI	118	Women's Contributions to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy	Change Cycling to: On demand Change Title to: Women’s Contributions to the Sciences
Computer Information Technology
2	Program Revision			MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	Change description to: Core Courses (18 credits): CS 501 Foundations of Computer Science CS 502 Computing and Communications Technology MIS 501 Managing the IT Value Proposition MIS 502 Business Payoff of Information Technology and Systems CET 501 Applied Networking Technology CET 533 Digital Telecommunications Specialization (12 credits): Students select 12 credits from one of the two following specializations in consultation with an advisor. Specialization 1 : Computer Science electives: CS 407, 410, 423, 460, 462, 463, 473, 481, 490, 530, 550, 570, 580, 590 Specialization 3 : Networking and Telecommunications Technology electives (Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Department): CET 443, 449, 453, 479, 502, 513, 543, 559; IT 502, 510, 551, 594, 596 Capstone (3 credits): Students may register for the Special Project (Plan C) course upon completion of core requirements and at least three specialization courses. CIT 595 Capstone in CIT Note: A maximum of 6 credits at the 400-level is allowed with prior permission of adviser.
Communication
3a	Course Deletion	COMM	201	Radio Production I	Approved
b	Course Deletion	COMM	202	Radio Production II	Approved
c	Course Deletion	COMM	303	Controversy and Negotiation	Approved
d	Course Revision	COMM	334	Public Relations Strategies and Techniques	Change Description: Public relations strategies and techniques through analysis and practical applications.
e	Course Revision	COMM	336	Media Literacy	Change prereqs to: None
f	Course Revision	COMM	337	Media Campaigns	Change prereqs to: None
g	Course Revision	COMM	338	Analysis of News	Change prereqs to: None
h	Course Revision	COMM	344	Models of Intercultural Communication	Change prereqs to: None
i	Course Revision	COMM	345	News Reporting and Writing for the Electronic Media	Change Prereqs to: COMM 230 with a grade of C- or higher.
j	Course Revision	COMM	382	American Cinema	Change prereqs to: None
k	Course Revision	COMM	384	Nonverbal Communication	Change description to: Research-based class focused on understanding the various forms of nonverbal messages and their impact on perception, individuals, and communication.
l	Course Revision	COMM	416	Gender and Communication	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above
m	Course Revision	COMM	420	Principles of Digital Photography for Journalism	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above
n	Course Revision	COMM	427	Television Programming and Production	Change description to: Study of broadcasting systems. Use of studio television facilities includes investigation of sound, lighting, graphics, production, and on-camera presentation.
o	Course Revision	COMM	428	Advanced TV Production	Change description to: Technique-centered course which focuses on combining TV studio production with field and remote components for broadcast, cable, or corporate application.
p	Course Revision	COMM	430	Comparative Mass Media Systems	Change description to: Philosophies and strategies of mass media operation around the world, emphasizing regional rather than national differences. Identification of basic philosophical orientations and theoretical underpinnings.
q	Course Revision	COMM	434	Campaign Development Methods	Change description to: Objectives and methods of archival, focus group and survey research, analysis of data using SPSS and report writing procedures in the context of designing an actual strategic public communication campaign.
r	Course Revision	COMM	435	Images of Gender in the Media	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above
s	Course Revision	COMM	436	Public Relations and Web Publishing	Change prereqs to: COMM 234 (C- or better).
t	Course Revision	COMM	443	Communication and Social Influence	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above
u	Course Revision	COMM	450	Communication Skills for Training and Development	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above. For graduate students, COMM 500 (may be taken concurrently).
v	Course Revision	COMM	451	Environmental Communication	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above.
w	Course Revision	COMM	453	Organizational Communication	Change description to: Study of communication theory and processes within organizational contexts.
x	Course Revision	COMM	454	Communication and Social Change	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above. For graduate students, COMM 500 (may be taken concurrently).
y	Course Revision	COMM	456	Corporate Communication	Change prereqs to: Junior standing or above.
z	Course Revision	COMM	480	Television Documentary Production	Change description to: Analysis of TV documentary style, techniques and processes with opportunity to build upon TV skills learned in previous TV production courses by producing a TV documentary.
aa	Course Revision	COMM	490	Internship Study	Change description to: Work in approved organization. Series of consultations and assigned readings and a final paper describing practical experiences in relation to theory are required. Majors and Minors only.
ab	Course Revision	COMM	491	Independent Study	Change description to: Reading and research in approved topic under guidance of a faculty member of the Communication Department. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credits. Majors and Minors only.
ac	Course Revision	COMM	492	Legislative Intern Experience	Change description to: To be taken concurrently with COMM 490. Work in the State Legislature. In addition, a series of seminars, assigned readings, and completion of a substantial research project related to work in State Legislature are required. Majors and Minors only.
ad	Course Revision	COMM	495	Special Topics in Communication	Change description to: Study of selected topics in Communication. May be repeated once with a different topic. Majors and Minors only.
Music
4a	Course Revision	MUS	112	Computer Applications to Music	Change Prereqs to: MUS 109
b	Course Revision	MUS	259	Vocal Methods	Change cycling to: On Demand
c	Course Revision	MUS	273	Jazz Theory & Improvisation I	Change title to: Jazz Improvisation I Change description to: Study of jazz theory and performance to develop the basic skills required for improvising. Students will transcribe, perform and analyze solos in various styles while becoming proficient in jazz theory and terminology.
d	Course Revision	MUS	274	Jazz Theory & Improvisation II	Change title to: Jazz Improvisation II Change description to: Study of jazz theory and performance leading to an advanced level of improvising and proficiency in theory and terminology. Students will transcribe, perform and analyze solos containing complex harmony and advanced vocabulary.
e	Course Revision	MUS	140A	Ensemble: University Singers	Change Number to: MUS 148 Change description to: A select small vocal ensemble which studies and performs primarily a capella repertoire including madrigals, motet, chamber music, vocal jazz and world music. Performs several times both on and off campus with occasional concert tours. May be repeated for credit with different content.
f	Course Revision	MUS	140B	Ensemble: Jazz/Combo	Change Number to: MUS 147B Change Title to: Improvisatory Jazz Ensemble Change Description to: Varied instrumentation. May be divided into several groups concentrating on individual development of jazz improvisatory skills. May be repeated for credit with different content.
g	Course Revision	MUS	140G	Ensemble: Jazz Band	Change Number to: MUS 147A Change Title to: Traditional Jazz Ensemble Change Description to: Standard big band instrumentation repertoire that concentrates on ensemble playing while giving the more accomplished musicians improvisatory opportunities.
h	Course Revision	MUS	142A	Band: Wind Symphony	Change Number to: MUS 149 Change Title to: University Chamber Players Change Description to: A select ensemble of musicians exploring their passion for chamber music in all its settings. May be repeated for credit with different content.
i	Program Revision			Minor in Music	Change description to: Students planning to minor in Music must consult the department chair for advisement. Required: 3 Credits as follows MUS 109, MUS 121/115 A. 6 Credits from : MUS 100, 110, 111, 112, 113, 122/116, 214 B. 4-6 Credits from: MUS 114, 250, 251, 264, 350, 351, 273, 274, 380 C. 3-5 Credits from: MUS 140-149, 177
History
5	Course Addition	HIST	571	History of Sex, Gender, and Health in Modern United States	3 Credits, Irregular Description: Examines historical issues concerning the relationship among sex, gender, and modern medicine. Looks at sex as a subject of scientific study, and gender as an analytic category. Explores men’s and women’s interactions with the health sector, the social and gender construction of disease, and the politics of women’s health Graduate Credit
Geography
c	Course Revision	THS	450	Hotel and Lodging Practicum	Change Prereqs to: THS 300
d	Course Revision	THS	455	Conventions and Meeting Planning Practicum	Change Prereqs to: THS 300
e	Course Revision	THS	490	Current Topics in Tourism & Hospitality	Change Prereqs to: THS 300
Special Education
7a	Course Revision	SPED	315	Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities	Change Description to: Overview of growth and development of students with disabilities, including those identified as gifted and talented, and methods for assessing, planning for and working effectively with these students. Meets State of Connecticut requirement for teacher certification (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
b	Course Revision	SPED	501	Education of the Exceptional Learner	Change Description to: Examines growth and development of students with disabilities, including those identified as gifted and talented, and methods for assessing, planning for and working effectively with these students. Meets State of Connecticut requirement for teacher certification (10 hours of off campus field experience required).
c	Course Revision	SPED	511	Behavioral/Emotional Disorders	Change Description to: Examination of behavioral/emotional disorders, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and schizophrenia, with emphasis on current issues, classroom practices, and contemporary research (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
d	Course Revision	SPED	512	Learning Disabilities	Change Description to: Characteristics and identification of students with learning disabilities. Impact on reading, writing, mathematics, oral language, cognition, and other performance dimensions. Implications for instruction (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
e	Course Revision	SPED	513	Developmental Disabilities	Change Description to: Examination of developmental disabilities including students with mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder, cerebral palsy, and other physical disabilities, with emphasis on current issues, classroom practices, and contemporary research (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
f	Course Revision	SPED	514	Cognitive Behavior Management and Social Skill Strategies	Change Description to: Examination of methodologies for evaluation, management of student behavior, program planning, cognitive restructuring, and functional behavior analysis utilized in special education settings (15 hours of off-campus field experience required).
g	Course Revision	SPED	515	Assessment in Special Education	Change Description to: Review of the methods and materials used in the assessing and evaluating the performance of students who may be eligible for special education. Topics include psychometric theory, selecting/administrating tests, scoring, interpreting and communicating test results/findings. (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
h	Course Revision	SPED	516	Instructional Programming for Students with Exceptionalities	Change Description to: Designing the individualized education program (IEP) and subsequent lesson plans in academic and non-academic areas to meet the needs of exceptional students (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
i	Course Revision	SPED	517	Instructional Methods for Students with Special Needs - Elementary	Change Description to: Methods associated with planning and implementing instruction, with emphasis on the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and oral language in the elementary grades (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
j	Course Revision	SPED	518	Instructional Methods for Students with Special Needs - Secondary	Change Description to: Methods associated with planning and implementing instruction in grades 7 through 12. Issues related to academic content, advocacy/self-determination, vocational transitioning, and functional living are also discussed (10 hours of off-campus field experience required).
Modern Languages
	Course Revision	ML	400	Topics in Modern Languages	Change description to: Literary and advanced language topics taught in the target language. May be repeated with different topics and in different languages. May be counted as an elective for a major or minor in a modern language. Graduate Credit