EDUCATION COUNCIL Year-End Report

2006/2007

Prepared by: Kyla Morgan, Administrative Coordinator, Education Council & Curriculum Committee

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EDUCATION COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

Students Colin Creado Cody Hedman Doug Thurber James Bowen

Staff

Catherine Racioppa Janet King

Catherine Deutscher

Faculty Nona Brack, At Large

Alexander Pevec, Management Pamela Speight, Arts & Humanities

John Black, Social Sciences Chris Foote, Science & Technology

Dean Cadieux, Trades & Applied Technology Jean Tonski, Education

Varley Weisman, Health & Human Services Craig McGuigan, Non-Instructional

Jean Maltesen, Adult & Continuing Education/ESL

Administration David Drakeford, Dean, Science & Technology

Steve Lane, Dean, Arts & Humanities Fred MacDonald, Dean, Trades & Applied Technology Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas, Dean, International Education

Non-Voting Members

David Thomas, Vice President Academic, Board Appointee Rich Johnston, 2006 President, Ex-Officio Ralph Nilson, 2007 President, Ex-Officio

Fred Jacklin, Director of Enrollment Management and Registrar, Secretary

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A WORD FROM THE CHAIR

Education Council’s year began with a determination to increase the level of participation in

discussion of the many important proposals comings its way, and to this end the retreat in

August 2006 included a mock debate on university designation. Although the exercise was

initially intended in a spirit of playfulness, it grew into a discussion which some participants

described as the best they had taken part in on the subject.

And indeed the spirit of debate proved alive and well as the year continued, and as the

prospect of university designation grew ever closer. Many of those who contributed most to

Education Council this year will not be returning next year, and I should like to thank Janet

King, Catherine Deutscher, Nona Brack, Alexander Pevec, Dean Cadieux, Craig McGuigan,

David Drakeford, and David Thomas for their involvement. Nona deserves special gratitude

for her generosity in taking over as Acting Chair during my recent teaching assignment in

Italy. I also wish the retiring (in one sense!) David Thomas a fond farewell, with great

appreciation for his sterling achievements on behalf of Malaspina in his role as Vice-President

Academic.

The report of the Campus 2020 commission opens great opportunities for Malaspina, and

Education Council will be busy in the next years in the attempt to turn the report into reality

in a way which speaks to the aspirations of all components of the institution. I’d like to thank

the Council-Elect for approving my nomination as Chair for the first of those years.

Respectfully submitted, from the internet café of Cyriac George, a former Malaspina student

in Florence, Italy, on May 22, 2007.

John Black

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HIGHLIGHTS

Education Council held their annual retreat at Tamagawa Gauken. August 21, 2006

President Rich Johnston’s last meeting December 11, 2006

President Ralph Nilson’s first meeting January 29, 2007

Cody Hedman resigned from Education Council. March 5, 2007

Nona Brack was appointed as second Vice-Chair for backup to the Vice-Chair, as the Chair is away for May and June of 2007.

April 2, 2007

Doug Thurber and Colin Creado resigned from Education Council. April 5, 2007

Janet King stepped down as Vice-Chair to assume her new role in the President’s Office.

April 5, 2007

Education Council members attended the “Building Bridges & Collaboration” event at Milner Gardens.

May 2, 2007

Catherine Deutscher was appointed to Education Council as the CUPE rep for the remainder of the 2006-07 term.

May 7, 2007

Education Council-Elect elected John Black as Chair and Jean Maltesen as Vice-Chair for the 2007/08 term.

May 7, 2007

Education Council members attended the Presidential Installation Ceremony.

June 4, 2007

Education Council Members (including the Chair and Vice-Chair) attended convocation ceremonies.

June 4/5, 2007

David Thomas’ last Education Council meeting. June 11, 2007

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PRESENTATIONS

Edwin Deas presented the proposed new budget model. November 6, 2006

Pam Montgomery presented “Forecasting our Future” –an analysis of the future demographics of the Malaspina University-College region.

January 29, 2007

Judy Southwell presented an in-depth look at the Academic Computing Steering Committee.

March 5, 2007

MISCELLANEOUS APPROVALS Education Council approved/endorsed the following miscellaneous items:

Endorsement of the Campus 2020 document entitled “Moving Forward by Degrees”.

December 11, 2006

Master Meeting Schedule. March 5, 2007

Revisions to the Program Approval Process. April 2, 2007

Advertising programs prior to Education Council approval. April 2, 2007

Endorsement of Malaspina offering credit courses in foreign languages.

April 2, 2007

Endorsement, in principle, the Cowichan Education Plan. June 11, 2007

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NEW PROGRAM APPROVALS A number of new programs were approved by Education Council and the Board as follows:

BA Minor in Computing Science October 2, 2006

BA Major in Philosophy October 2, 2006

BA Major in Interior Design October 2, 2006

Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Hospitality Management October 2, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Media Studies and Production December 11, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Visual Art December 11, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics December 11, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Chemistry December 11, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Earth Science December 11, 2006

Essential Skills for the Workplace: Automotive Service Tech.; Carpentry/Framer Tech.; Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics; Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration; and Power Sports and Marine Tech.

January 29, 2007

Aluminum Boat Building Certificate March 5, 2007

Green Building and Renewable Energy Diploma March 5, 2007

Residential Building Maintenance and Repair Certificate and Essential Skills for the Workplace: Residential Building Maintenance and Repair

March 5, 2007

Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Certificate March 5, 2007

Electrician Certificate March 5, 2007

Early Childhood Education and Care Core Competency Certificate March 5, 2007

Culinary Arts Diploma May 7, 2007

Heavy Equipment Operator Foundation Certificate May 7, 2007

Bachelor of Science, Minor in Psychology June 11, 2007

Aboriginal Bridging Certificate Program June 11, 2007

Road Building and Heavy Construction Operator Certificate June 11, 2007

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A number of policies and procedures were forwarded to Education Council for advice, recommendation, or approval as follows:

Policy and Procedure Regarding Credential Partnership Agreements Approved by Education Council – October 2,

2006

Draft Policy and Procedure Regarding Postdoctoral Fellowships No advice to the Board

Policy and Procedures Regarding Honorary Credentials Revisions Approved by Education Council – December 11, 2006

Policy and Procedure Regarding Granting Recognition for Non-Credit Courses and Programs

Revisions Approved by Education Council – December 11, 2006

Policy and Procedure Regarding Waiver of Tuition Fees for University-College Employees Enrolling in Credit Courses

Reviewed by Education Council – December 11,

2006

Policy and Procedure Regarding Research Involving Human Subjects Reviewed by Education Council – December 11,

2006

Procedure Regarding Emergency Closure or Cancellation of Classes Reviewed by Education Council – April 2, 2007

Draft Policy and Procedure Regarding Appointment of President Reviewed by Education Council – May 7, 2007

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OUTSTANDING TOPICS FOR FUTURE EDUCATION COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Breadth and Depth

The Future of Education Council

University Designation

Proposed Policy Regarding Advertising Programs Prior to Approval

Curriculum Committee - Program Management System

Curriculum Committee – Equivalent Courses in the Course Management System

Standards & Admissions Committee - Rescheduling Exams after an Emergency Campus Closure

Standards & Admissions Committee - Proposed Policy Regarding Letter of Permission to Undertake Studies at Another Institution

Standards & Admissions Committee - Policy Regarding Duplicate Essays

Planning & Resources Committee - Program Review/Annual Review of Program Implementation

Ethics & Development Committee - Policy Regarding Faculty Qualifications and Credentials

Ethics & Development Committee - Policy Regarding Human Subjects – Student Projects/Research

Nominations Committee - Criteria for the Selection of Honorary Awards

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HONORARY AWARDS Honorary awards for 2007 were recommended by Education Council (as reviewed and recommended by the Nominations Committee), and approved by the Board as follows:

Outstanding Service Award – Mrs. Patricia Johnston Recommended on January 29, 2007

Alumni Horizon Award – Dr. Aaron Jex Recommended on January 29, 2007

Nominations Committee

Students: Doug Thurber Staff: Catie Racioppa Faculty: Alexander Pevec and Craig McGuigan Administration: Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas Vice-Chair of Education Council: Janet King

Support: Kyla Morgan

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Curriculum Committee

Students: Erin O’Connor. Staff: Bernie Heise. Faculty: Hope Leith; Ilka Thiessen; Rosmy Jean-Louis; Debbie Hearn; Carolyn Bowles; Lynn Redford; Jennifer Allin; Lorna McCrae;

Debbie Shore; and Lorna Millard. Administration: Dennis Silvestrone. Members of Education Council: Colin Creado; Fred MacDonald; and Jean Maltesen. Non-Voting: Roy Bertin; Sheila Swanson; Terry Preston; Jean Blackburn; Leslie Petersen; Terry Dolan; Fred Jacklin; Kathryn

Snow; David Thomas; and John Black. Support: Kyla Morgan.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CURRICULUM COMMITTEE:

Number of New Programs 25

Number of Program Changes 27

Number of New Course/Course Change Proposals 657

Revisions to the Program Approval Process April 2, 2007

Revision to the Master Meeting Schedule May 7, 2007

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Planning and Resources Committee

Students: Tracy Loewen. Staff: Pam Botterill. Faculty: Anna Atkinson; Alan Gilchrist; Barbara Thomas; John Morgan; Lorna Zaback; John Loewen; Mary O’Neill; Heather Sanrud; and Katherine Waller. Regional Campus Rep: Arlette Raaen. Administration: Anne Leavitt.

Members of Education Council: Steve Lane and Nona Brack. Non-Voting: Calvin Wilson; Bob Foley; David Thomas; Edwin Deas; Pam Montgomery; and John Black. Support: Kathryn

Snow.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE:

To approve that the Annual Review of Program Implementation reports go directly to the Planning and Resources Committee rather than be referred to Planning and Resources Committee by Education Council.

October 2, 2006

To approve the Annual Review of Program Implementation Template. November 6, 2006

To approve the recommendations in the Annual Review of Program Implementation report.

May 7, 2007

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Ethics and Development Committee

Students: Cody Hedman. Staff: Susan Farrant. Faculty: Brenda Sully; Pam Shaw; Tom Delamere; Mark Noyon; Shiona Northway; Jacqueline Foster; Lynda Phelan; Eiko Eby; Claire

Marshall; and Patricia Ilagan. Administration: David Drakeford. Members of Education Council: Jean Tonski and Pamela Speight. Non-Voting: Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa; Maria

Gomes; Patrick Ross; and John Black. Support: Catherine Deutscher.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ETHICS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Advice on the draft policy and procedure regarding postdoctoral fellowships.

December 11, 2006

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Standards and Admissions Committee

Students: Jenna Mason. Staff: Mary McLane. Faculty: Dale Wik; Brad Piekkola; Vanessa Oltmann; Alexandra Weissfloch; Glenda Hunter; Dori Miller; Sherry Leifer; Brad Reimer; Janet Hebron; and Terry Preston. Administration: Laureen Styles. Members of Education Council: Chris Foote; James Bowen; and Dean Cadieux. Registrar: Fred Jacklin. Non-Voting: Leslie

Petersen; Sharon Kelly; Karen Stant; Patrick Ross; and John Black. Support: Christine Goddu.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STANDARDS AND ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE:

To approve that Malaspina University-College does not require students to write optional British Columbia provincial exams for courses used to satisfy program requirements or for course prerequisites – effective September 2007.

April 2, 2007