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LUNCHEON BUFFET MEETING
DATE: Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
TIME: 12:15 P.M.
PLACE: Talon Room, Osprey Commons Bldg 16, 4th Floor
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FACULTY ASSOCIATION MEETING AGENDA
December 3, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – November 5, 2015 (2 minutes)
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS (5 minutes)
IV. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS & NEXT MEETING (2 minutes per report)
Academic Programs Committee – Michael Bovenzi (Thurs, 12/3@10 AM – OFE/FA Conf Rm)
Academic Standards Committee – Steven Williamson (No Meeting Scheduled)
Adjunct Affairs Committee – Elizabeth Gregg (No Meeting Scheduled)
Budget Advisory Committee – Richard Patterson/Alan Harris (No Meeting Scheduled)
Campus Technology Committee – Donna Mohr (No Meeting Scheduled)
Faculty Affairs Committee – David Fenner/Gordon Rakita (Thurs, 12/10 @12:15 PM – OFE/FA Conf Rm)
Faculty Enhancement Committee – Paul Eason (Wed, 12/2 @10 AM –OFE/FA Conf Rm)
Nominations and Elections Committee – Pingying Zhang (TBD)
Research Council – Aisha Johnson (TBD)
Strategic Planning Advisory Committee –Pali Sen (Tues, 12/1@12:15 PM – cancelled)
Support Services Committee – Luke Cornelius (No Meeting Scheduled)
Executive Committee –Scott Hochwald (Tues, 12/8 @12:15 PM – OFE/FA Conf Rm)
V. SPECIAL REPORTS (10 minutes)
UNF President – John Delaney
Legislative Liaison Report – Janet Owen
United Faculty of Florida – John White
VI. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD (10 minutes)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
(There is no consent agenda item for December Faculty Association Meeting.)
VIII. LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR (5 minutes to reorder list) (20 minutes to act immediately on or remove item)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item# 1 –FA 15-42: Submitted By the Faculty Affairs Committee
Faculty Affairs Committee Charge Update Proposal
Faculty Association Bylaws Amendment: SECOND READING
Faculty Affairs Committee Charge Update Proposal
The committee voted to amend its charge to reflect name changes in the Faculty Commons (to Faculty
Lounge) and removes BOR/UFF by adding Collective Bargaining.
ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES
Section 4. – F.
The Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) shall review and recommend policies and practices with regard
to faculty assignments and released time, faculty evaluation, promotion and tenure, ethics, affirmative
action, academic freedom and teaching issues; the organization and/or re-organization of academic
units; the use of the Faculty CommonsFaculty Lounge; and such other matters that customarily concern
the regular faculty. The Committee shall approve all proposed recipients of honorary degrees from the
University. The Committee shall also review, on request, unresolved differences between regular faculty
members and the administration and make appropriate recommendations, except in instances that are
clear violations of the BOR/UFFCollective Bargaining Agreement and are addressable through the
grievance process.
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Agenda Item # 2 -FA 15-46: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
College of Arts and Sciences
(Undergraduate)
Log Number: 201501-19 Art and Design – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts Major Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Concentration
Summary of the Changes: This change is a minor adjustment to the Panting II class from a 2000 level class to a 3000 level class. This will
correct a class order issue and a conflict with Art Education that came up after a recent major POS change. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Painting II ART Sophomore
(2xxx)
501 C
Issues resulted from a recent change to the PDP program of study. This included the addition of a new class
Painting II which should have been designated a 3000 level class. It was designated a 2000 level class causing
issues with the clarity of class order and within Art Education. This change will rectify both issues. This change
will also add a missing Prerequisite: ART 2500C Painting I
New Course Description:
Students in this class will continue to investigate painting methods, mediums and techniques, with an emphasis
on the development of personal vision. Students will continue to develop knowledge of composition, scale, and
spatial perception and the theoretical and practical aspects of color and its application to painting mediums.
Through these processes, students will become more independent and self-directed in developing ideas and
concepts, processes, and the critical structure for their paintings. (A materials fee will be assessed.)
Prerequisite: ART 2500C Painting I
Log Number: 201505-4 Art and Design – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Arts – Art History Major
Summary of the Changes: The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) requires for accreditation purposes the
requirement of one upper level non-western Art History course in Art History majors. Students will have to select
one course from nonwestern offerings including ARH 3583 Tribal Arts and ARH 3930 Special Topics in Non-
Western Art. This proposed change results in an addition of three hours to Major Requirements (from 19 to 22)
and a change to Major Electives (from 12 to 9). (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-47 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Terminate an existing course Bioorganic Chemistry BCH Junior (3xxx) 023 C
This request will terminate 4-credit BCH3023C Bioorganic Chemistry, and this course will be split into
separate 3-credit lecture and 1-credit laboratory courses. There are three major rationales for this change: (1)
Different instructors often teach the lecture and laboratory sections of this course, making tracking of student
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progress cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the lab but fail the lecture,
and vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting the course into
separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed rather than
being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories are already
offered as two separate courses. Thus, this action will make all Departmental offerings consistent with one
another. A letter of support has been provided by Brooks College of Health.
Add a new course Bioorganic Chemistry (3 crs) BCH Junior (3xxx) 023
Prerequisites: ("CHM1025: Introduction to Chemistry"
AND "CHM1025L: Intro Chem Lab")
OR ("CHM2045: General Chemistry I"
AND "CHM2045L: General Chemistry I Laboratory")
Co-requisites: "BCH3023L: Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory"
New Course Description: This course examines the carbon chemistry of biological substances, the structure and function of biological
molecules, and elementary metabolism. Prerequisites: CHM1025: Introduction to Chemistry and CHM1025L:
Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory or CHM2045: General Chemistry I and CHM2045L: General Chemistry
I Laboratory. Corequisites: BCH3023L: Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory.
Add a new course Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
(1 cr)
BCH Junior (3xxx) 023 L
Prerequisites: ("CHM1025: Introduction to Chemistry"
AND "CHM1025L: Intro Chem Lab")
OR ("CHM2045: General Chemistry I"
AND "CHM2045L: General Chemistry I Laboratory")
Co-requisites: "BCH 3023: Bioorganic Chemistry"
New Course Description: This course examines the experimental methods related to the study of the carbon chemistry of biological
substances, the structure and function of biological molecules, and elementary metabolism. Prerequisites:
CHM1025: Introduction to Chemistry and CHM1025L: Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory, or CHM 2045:
General Chemistry I and CHM 2045L: General Chemistry I laboratory. Corequisites: BCH3023: Bioorganic
Chemistry
Log Number: 201508-73 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Major General Concentration
Summary of the Changes: Current Chemistry programs of study include four "C" courses, in which students receive a single grade for a 4-
credit lecture and laboratory course. The proposed change will terminate all "C" courses and replace them with
separate 3-credit lecture and 1-credit laboratory courses. There are three major rationales for this change: (1)
Different instructors often teach the lecture and laboratory sections of current "C" courses, making tracking of
student progress cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the "C" course lab but
fail the lecture, or vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting "C"
courses into separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed rather
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than being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories are already
offered as two separate courses. Thus, splitting these "C" courses will make all Department offerings consistent
with one another. This package will also remove the Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (CHM 3120) prerequisite
for Biochemistry (BCH 4033). This change will make UNF's prerequisites more aligned with those common among
other SUS schools. Finally, this request will update the program of study by deleting previously terminated courses
(i.e. CHM4260C from major electives and PHI4400 from free electives) and including recently added courses (i.e.
BCH4034/L and CHM3260) as options for major electives. This revised POS includes a total of 120 credit hours,
which is unchanged from the previous POS. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Terminate an existing course Modern Analytical Chemistry CHM Senior (4xxx) 130 C
Modern Analytical Chemistry (CHM 4130C) will be terminated and replaced with separate lecture and
laboratory courses (CHM 4130; CHM 4130L). There are three major rationales for this change: (1) Different
instructors typically teach the lecture and laboratory sections of current "C" courses, making tracking of student
progress cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the "C" course lab and fail
the lecture, and vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting "C"
courses into separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed
rather than being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories
are already offered as two separate courses. Thus, splitting these "C" courses will make all Departmental
offerings consistent with one another.
Terminate an existing course Physical Chemistry I CHM Senior (4xxx) 410 C
Physical Chemistry I (CHM 4410C) will be terminated and replaced with separate lecture and laboratory
courses (CHM 4410; CHM 4410L). There are three major rationales for this change: (1) Different instructors
typically teach the lecture and laboratory sections of current "C" courses, making tracking of student progress
cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the "C" course lab and fail the
lecture, and vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting "C"
courses into separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed
rather than being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories
are already offered as two separate courses. Thus, splitting these "C" courses will make all Departmental
offerings consistent with one another.
Terminate an existing course Physical Chemistry II CHM Senior (4xxx) 411 C
Physical Chemistry II (CHM 4411C) will be terminated and replaced with separate lecture and laboratory
courses (CHM 4411; CHM 4411L). There are three major rationales for this change: (1) Different instructors
typically teach the lecture and laboratory sections of current "C" courses, making tracking of student progress
cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the "C" course lab and fail the
lecture, and vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting "C"
courses into separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed
rather than being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories
are already offered as two separate courses. Thus, splitting these "C" courses will make all Departmental
offerings consistent with one another.
Terminate an existing course Quantitative Analytical Chemis CHM Junior (3xxx) 120 C
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (CHM 3120C) will be terminated and replaced with separate lecture and
laboratory courses (CHM 3120; CHM 3120L). There are three major rationales for this change: (1) Different
instructors typically teach the lecture and laboratory sections of current "C" courses, making tracking of student
progress cumbersome; (2) A significant number of students perform satisfactorily in the "C" course lab and fail
the lecture, and vice versa. As a result, students must repeat both the lecture and laboratory. By splitting "C"
courses into separate lecture and laboratory courses, students will need only repeat the course that they failed
rather than being required to repeat both; and, (3) Most Chemistry lectures and their corresponding laboratories
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are already offered as two separate courses. Thus, splitting these "C" courses will make all Departmental
offerings consistent with one another.
Change an existing course Biochemistry BCH Senior (4xxx) 033
This request will remove the Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (CHM3120) prerequisite for Biochemistry
(BCH4033); the Organic Chemistry II lecture and laboratory prerequisite (CHM2211/L) remains unchanged.
Removal of the CHM3120 prerequisite will more closely align UNF's prerequisites with those of other SUS
schools, and will facilitate students in completing Chemistry major coursework in a timely manner. We have
also updated the course description to be more specific about the classes of biomolecules that are focused on in
this course.
New Course Description: This course examines fundamental biochemistry concepts including the properties of proteins, nucleotides,
carbohydrates, and enzymes. This class also explores how these molecules interact in various pathways to
promote biological processes and sustain life, as well as experimental techniques used to study these molecules.
Prerequisites: CHM 2211: Organic Chemistry II, CHM 2211L: Organic Chemistry II Laboratory.
Change an existing course Inorganic Chemistry CHM Junior (3xxx) 610
Inorganic Chemistry (CHM3610) currently includes Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (CHM3120C) as a
prerequisite. Since CHM3120C will be split into separate lecture and laboratory courses (CHM3120 and
CHM3120L), the prerequisite for CHM3610 shall be altered to reflect splitting of the "C" course. Minor
wording revisions have been made to the course description, and do not impact the content of the course.
New Course Description: This course provides coverage of topics including atomic orbitals, molecular orbital theory, nuclear properties,
molecular symmetry, group theory, vibrational spectroscopy, valence bond theory, coordination chemistry, and
ligand field stabilization energy. Prerequisites: CHM 2211: Organic Chemistry II, CHM 3120: Quantitative
Analytical Chemistry, CHM 3120L: Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Change an existing course Biochemistry Lab BCH Senior (4xxx) 033 L
Biochemistry Lab (BCH4033L) currently includes Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (CHM3120C) as a
prerequisite. Since CHM3120C will be split into separate lecture and laboratory courses (CHM3120 and
CHM3120L), the prerequisite for BCH4033L shall be altered to reflect splitting of the "C" course.
New Course Description: This laboratory course is an introduction to biochemical properties of biological systems and basic
biochemistry/molecular biology procedures. Prerequisites: CHM 3120L: Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Laboratory. Co-requisite: BCH 4033: Biochemistry.
Add a new course Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry (3 crs)
CHM Junior (3xxx) 120
Prerequisites: "CHM2046: General Chemistry II"
AND "CHM2046L: Gen Chem II Lab"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course examines the principles of analytical chemistry and quantitative analysis with emphasis on
gravimetric and titrimetric methods. Prerequisites: CHM2046 General Chemistry II and CHM2046L General
Chemistry II Laboratory.
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Add a new course Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)
CHM Junior (3xxx) 120 L
Prerequisites: "CHM2046: General Chemistry II"
AND "CHM2046L: Gen Chem II Lab"
Co-requisites: "CHM3120: Quantitative Analytical Chemistry"
New Course Description: This course examines the practice of quantitative analysis with emphasis on gravimetric and titrimetric
methods. Experiments include calibration of analytical glass, gravimetric measurements, and titrations against
known and unknown samples. Prerequisites: CHM2046 General Chemistry II and CHM2046L General
Chemistry II Laboratory. Co-requisites: CHM3120: Quantitative Analytical Chemistry.
Add a new course Physical Chemistry I (3 crs) CHM Senior (4xxx) 410
Prerequisites: "MAC2312: (GM) Calculus II"
AND "CHM2046: General Chemistry II"
AND "CHM2046L: Gen Chem II Lab"
AND "PHY2049: Calculus-Based Physics II"
OR "PHY2054: Algebra-Based Physics II"
AND "PHY2049L: Calculus-Based Physics II Lab"
OR "PHY2054L: Algebra-Based Physics II Lab"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course examines the theories and experiments of classical thermodynamics. Topics include the laws of
thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, and solutions. Prerequisites: MAC 2312: Calculus II,
Physics II (If chemistry major, must be the calculus based 2049/2049L, otherwise algebra-based 2054/2054L),
CHM 2046: General Chemistry II, CHM 2046L: General Chemistry II Lab.
Add a new course Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
(1 cr)
CHM Senior (4xxx) 410 L
Prerequisites: "MAC2312: (GM) Calculus II"
AND "CHM2046: General Chemistry II"
AND "CHM2046L: Gen Chem II Lab"
AND "PHY2049: Calculus-Based Physics II"
OR "PHY2054: Algebra-Based Physics II"
AND "PHY2049L: Calculus-Based Physics II Lab"
OR "PHY2054L: Algebra-Based Physics II Lab"
Co-requisites: "CHM4410: Physical Chemistry I"
New Course Description: This course provides an experimental basis for the topics of thermodynamics covered in CHM 4410: Physical
Chemistry I. There is an emphasis on designing an experimental approach to test or demonstrate the laws of
thermodynamics, which involves measurement of macroscopic variables and derivation of thermodynamic
relationships. Prerequisites: MAC 2312: Calculus II, Physics II (If chemistry major, must be the calculus based
2049/2049L, otherwise algebra-based 2054/2054L), CHM 2046: General Chemistry II, CHM 2046L: General
Chemistry II Lab. Co-requisite: CHM 4410: Physical Chemistry I.
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Add a new course Physical Chemistry II (3 crs) CHM Senior (4xxx) 411
Prerequisites: "CHM4410: Physical Chemistry I"
AND "CHM4410: Physical Chemistry I Laboratory"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course examines the theories and experiments of kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Topics
include rate laws, reaction mechanisms, the Schrödinger equation, molecular orbital theory, the chemical bond,
electronic structure, and spectroscopic methods. Prerequisites: CHM 4410: Physical Chemistry I, CHM 4410L:
Physical Chemistry I Laboratory.
Add a new course Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
(1 cr)
CHM Senior (4xxx) 411 L
Prerequisites: "CHM4410: Physical Chemistry I"
AND "CHM4410: Physical Chemistry I Laboratory"
Co-requisites: "CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II"
New Course Description: This course provides an experimental basis for the topics of kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy
covered in CHM 4411: Physical Chemistry II. Modern instrumentation will be used to investigate these topics
by measuring atomic and molecular quantities that demonstrate the quantum nature of matter. Prerequisites:
CHM 4410: Physical Chemistry I, CHM 4410L: Physical Chemistry I Laboratory. Co-requisite: CHM 4411:
Physical Chemistry II.
Add a new course Modern Analytical Chemistry
(3 crs)
CHM Senior (4xxx) 130
Prerequisites: "CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II"
AND "CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II Laboratory"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course examines the modern instrumental methods of analytical investigation including atomic
spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, potentiometry, electrogravimetry, nuclear magnetic spectroscopy,
chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisites: CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II and CHM4411L:
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory.
Add a new course Modern Analytical Chemistry
Laboratory (1 cr)
CHM Senior (4xxx) 130 L
Prerequisites: "CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II"
AND "CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II Laboratory"
Co-requisites: "CHM4130: Modern Analytical Chemistry"
New Course Description: This course examines the modern analytical instruments used for chemical analysis, with an emphasis on the
statistical analysis of data for preparation of scientific publications.
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Experiments include ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, and mass
spectrometry. Prerequisites: CHM4411: Physical Chemistry II and CHM4411L: Physical Chemistry II
Laboratory. Corequisites: CHM4130L: Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Log Number: 201508-74 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Change an existing minor
Chemistry Minor
Summary of the Changes: Currently, two different options are offered within the Chemistry minor. One option is "Minor: Chemistry Minor for
Biology Majors for 15 Hours" and the other is "Minor: Chemistry for 20 credits." To better align with minor
requirements at most other SUS institutions, we request to expand the 20-credit Chemistry minor to 23-credits and
to terminate the Biology option. The 23-credit minor will be available to students of all majors, including Biology.
Requested modifications to the minor will provide students with exposure to all of the major subfields of chemistry.
This request also updates the Chemistry minor program of study to reflect splitting all "C" courses into separate
lecture and laboratory courses (as requested in log #201508-73), and provides students with a broader list of elective
courses to facilitate students in timely completion of the minor. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-75 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Major Materials Chemistry Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The revised Materials Chemistry program of study will reflect splitting of all "C" courses into separate lectures and
laboratories. The rationale for this action is provided in our APC package for modifications to the General
Chemistry B.S. concentration (log #201508-73). (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-76 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Major Pre-Medical Professions Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The revised Chemistry Pre-Medical Professions program of study will reflect splitting of all "C" courses into
separate lectures and laboratories. The rationale for this action is provided in our APC package for modifications to
the General Chemistry B.S. concentration (log #201508-73). This request will also update the program of study to
offer Biochemistry II lecture and laboratory (BCH4034/L) as electives, since these course offerings were recently
added. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-77 Chemistry – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Major Biochemistry Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The revised Biochemistry program of study will reflect termination of all "C" courses and implementation of
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separate lectures and laboratories for these courses. The rationale for this action is provided in our APC package for
modifications to the General Chemistry B.S. concentration (log #201508-73). We have also updated the POS to
reflect previous changes to Chemistry course offerings; CHM4260C (Advanced Organic Chemistry) was terminated
and replaced with CHM3260 (Advanced Organic Chemistry) in package #201101-25, so this has been updated in
the POS. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-45 Communication – Undergraduate
Add a new course Advertising & PR Research
(3 crs)
MMC Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "MMC1004: Media Literacy"
AND "MMC3105: Advanced Writing For The Media"
AND "ADV3008: Principles of Advertising"
OR "PUR3000: Principles of Pub Relations"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisite: MMC 1004 and MMC 3105 and ADV3008 or PUR3000
Description: This case-based course involves the acquisition, evaluation, and analysis of information for
strategic communication such as advertising and public relations. Primary and secondary research projects are
designed, executed, analyzed and presented by students. Emphasis is given to six primary areas: understanding
the scientific method for answering brand- and marketing communications-based questions; developing explicit
and measurable research objectives; developing adequate research plans to solve those objectives; selecting and
implementing appropriate methodologies to answer the questions proposed by the objectives, analyzing data;
and preparing the reports that communicate the results of the research.
Log Number: 201508-46 Communication – Undergraduate
Add a new course Social Media for Communication
(3 crs)
MMC Junior (3xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "MMC3105: Advanced Writing For The Media"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisites: MMC3105 or permission of instructor
The objective of this course is to introduce students to methods of utilizing social media as a tool for
researching and presenting information, such as news stories or persuasive messages. In addition, students will
gain an understanding of how to use analytics to ascertain how well their social media efforts are succeeding.
Finally, students will then use that knowledge and skill to create and disseminate messages via social media
platforms to the public.
Log Number: 201508-80 Communication – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Communication Major Advertising Concentration
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Summary of the Changes: 1. We ask to make MMC1004 Media Literacy and MMC3105 Advanced Writing for the Media co-requisites
because it will allow students to take them at the same time and advance to take the concentration-required
courses faster.
2. We ask to make MMC4XXX Advertising & PR Research a substitute for MMC 4420 Mass Communication
Research for both PR and advertising students because it will give Advertising and PR students more research-
based course options.
3. We ask to make MMC3XXX Social Media for Communication a major elective for Advertising students so
that students get better prepared for emerging social media technology.
The total number of credit hours is not being changed. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-81 Communication – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Communication Major Public Relations Concentration
Summary of the Changes: 1. We ask to make MMC1004 Media Literacy and MMC 3105 Advanced Writing for the Media co-requisites
because it will allow students to take them at the same time and advance to take the concentration-required
courses faster.
2. We ask to make MMC 4XXX Advertising & PR Research a substitute for MMC 4420 Mass Communication
Research for both PR and advertising students to give Advertising and PR students more research-based course
options.
3. We ask to make MMC3XXX Social Media for Communication a major elective for PR students so that
students get better prepared for emerging social media technology.
4. We ask to make RTV 3234 Announcing & Performance a major elective for PR students so that students learn
public speaking skills on camera for PR career.
The total number of credit hours is not being changed. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-87 Communication – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Communication Major Multimedia Journ. & Production Concentration
Summary of the Changes: 1. We ask to make MMC1004 Media Literacy and MMC3105 Advanced Writing for the Media corequisites. This
will allow students to take them at the same time and advance to take the concentration-required courses faster.
2. We ask to add MMC4420 Mass Communication Research in the prerequisites to MMC4975 Internship Senior
Project. This will make students better prepared for research skills for their internship.
3. We ask to make JOU 3109 Multimedia Reporting and JOU 3332 Multimedia Storytelling prerequisites to
MMC4975 Internship Senior Project for Multimedia Journalism track students. These courses will get students
well prepared for the required skills for the internship.
4. We ask to make RTV 3234 Announcing & Performance a major elective for the Production track so students
improve announcing skills on camera.
Total number of credit hours do not change. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
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Log Number: 201508-40 History – Undergraduate
Add a new course The French Revolution and
Napoleon (3 crs)
EUH Junior (3xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course will focus on the history of the French Revolution and its legacy worldwide. It will revolve around
three questions fundamental to scholarship on the topic: (1) What were the origins of the French Revolution?
(2) Why did the Revolution turn radical (or Why the Terror)? And (3) Should Napoleon Bonaparte be
considered a part of the Revolution or the author of the Revolution’s demise? By following these questions, we
will come to an understanding of the Revolution’s main actors, events, and institutions as well as the most
important trends in scholarship on the subject.
Log Number: 201508-42 Mathematics and Statistics – Undergraduate
Add a new concentration to an existing program
Bachelor of Science – Statistics Major Actuarial Science Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics proposes to create an Actuarial Science concentration under the
Bachelor of Science in Statistics.
Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of an event such as death,
sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property. Actuaries also address financial questions, including those
involving the level of pension contributions required to produce a certain retirement income level and the way in
which a company should invest resources to maximize return on investments in light of potential risk. Using their
broad knowledge of statistics, mathematics, and finance, actuaries help design insurance policies, pension plans,
and other financial strategies in a manner which will help ensure that the plans are maintained on a sound
financial basis. A career in actuarial science is one of the best options that a student with talents and interests in
statistics and mathematics can pursue. The job market has growing demand for actuaries, and high-paying entry
jobs are available in the insurance, consulting, and financial services industries.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has been offering MAP3170 Financial Mathematics for Actuarial
Science for consecutive three years. The main purpose of this course is to prepare students for one of the actuarial
exams. The enrollment in the course has steadily increased from the first time it was offered in Fall 2012 (22
enrolled) to the next time in Fall 2014 (27 enrolled) to today in Fall 2015 (30 enrolled). We have also attracted the
attention of the Florida Blue actuarial department and they have visited UNF to give presentation and interview
potential interns for three years.
We think a new concentration specifically designed for actuarial science is necessary. The coursework for the
proposed concentration is selected to provide sufficient background to enable students to take and pass the
Probability (P/1) exam and the Financial Mathematics (FM/2) exam offered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA)
and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) before they graduate from the program. The program also includes
courses that serve as preparation for subsequent actuarial exams and as satisfaction of the Validation by
Educational Experience (VEE) requirement from SOA. This will prepare them to pursue a career in actuarial
science upon graduation.
The proposed concentration also provides the graduate with numerous alternatives if he/she decides to pursue a
graduate degree. The student has the background to pursue an M.S. in Actuarial Science, an M.S. in Statistics,
M.S. in Finance, or an MBA degree. In the latter two areas, the graduate will have the advantage of taking many
upper level mathematics and statistics courses that may enhance the work in their own areas.
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This concentration under B. S. in Statistics requires a minimum of 120 total hours with 48 upper (3000/4000)
level hours. No new courses or additional resources are required for this new concentration. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-70 Mathematics and Statistics – Undergraduate
Add a new concentration to an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Major Applied Mathematics Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics proposes to create an Applied Mathematics concentration under the
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Applied mathematics deals with the use of mathematical concepts and techniques in various fields of science and
engineering. Historically, mathematics was first applied with great success in astronomy and mechanics. Then it
developed into a main tool of physics, other physical sciences, and engineering. It is now important in the
biological, geological, and social sciences. With the coming of age of the computer, applied mathematics has
transcended its traditional style and now assumes an even greater importance and a new vitality.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has a mix of faculty specializing in applied analysis, computational
mathematics, biomathematics, and stochastics. The targeted track in applied mathematics will offer courses to cover
these areas, and emphasize necessary skills, such as numerical analysis and mathematical modeling, for the modern
applied mathematics. It will attract mathematically trained students entering UNF with specific interests in applied
mathematics and students from other application areas. Establishment of this new concentration will also lead to
increased awareness and visibility among both faculty and students of the extensive expertise and educational
opportunities in mathematics that exist in our campus.
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Student Chapter housed in the department will provide
students opportunities to explore intriguing aspects of applied mathematics and computational science, share ideas
and enthusiasm with fellow students and faculty, and search career opportunities.
Students under this program have ample opportunity to assemble a portfolio of courses and research experiences
that will satisfy both intellectual needs and career preparation. They will be prepared for careers in government labs
and agencies, banks, consulting firms, electronics and computer manufacturers, logistics companies, transportation
service providers, and more.
Two new courses are proposed to strengthen the concentration, namely MAP 4XXX Mathematical Modeling and
MAP 4XXX Dynamical Systems. Under this new proposal, two credits are added for major requirements, which are
compensated from the free elective credits. These two new courses will also be added to the major electives of the
regular B. S. in Mathematics, B. A. in Mathematics, and Minor in Mathematical Science programs. No additional
resources are required.
This degree requires a minimum of 120 total hours with 48 upper (3000/4000) level hours. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Mathematical Modeling (3 crs) MAP Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "MAC2313: (GM) Calculus III"
AND "MAP2302: (GM) Ordinary Differ Equations"
AND "MAS3105: (GM) Linear Algebra"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course covers the formulation, construction, and analysis of mathematical models arising in engineering,
physical sciences, biological sciences, environmental studies or social sciences. The prerequisites are:
MAC2313 Calculus III, MAP2302 Ordinary Differential Equations, and MAS3105 Linear Algebra.
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Add a new course Dynamical Systems (3 crs) MAP Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "MAC2313: (GM) Calculus III"
AND "MAP2302: (GM) Ordinary Differ Equations"
AND "MAS3105: (GM) Linear Algebra"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of dynamical systems in (continuous time) nonlinear ODEs and in
(discrete time) nonlinear maps. Topics include phase portraits, periodic points, trajectories,
sources/sinks/saddles, stability, bifurcations, chaotic attractor, iteration, fixed points, and Lyapunov exponents.
Applications will be drawn from biology, physics, or engineering. The prerequisites are: MAC2313 Calculus
III, MAP2302 Ordinary Differential Equations, and MAS3105 Linear Algebra.
Log Number: 201508-44 Political Science and Public Administration – Undergraduate
Add a new minor
Political Campaigns and Advocacy Minor
Summary of the Changes: In response to demand from students and potential employers, the Department of Political Science and Public
Administration is partnering with the Department of Communication to offer a new minor in Political Campaigns
and Advocacy. The minor will be 15 credits, including 9 credits of required courses and 6 credits of electives. The
required courses are POS 3444 Parties, Campaigns, and Elections (3 credits); POS 4740 Survey Research (3
credits); and POS 4945 Internship/Field Experience (3 credits). Electives are selected from a list of 16 courses, 8 of
which are in the Department of Communication and 8 in the Department of Political Science and Public
Administration. No new resources are required, as this minor uses existing courses. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Agenda Item # 3 -FA 15-47: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
College of Arts and Sciences
(Graduate)
Log Number: 201508-72 Mathematics and Statistics – Graduate
Add a new course Mathematical Biology (3 crs) MAP Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "MAP2302: (GM) Ordinary Differ Equations"
AND "MAS3105: (GM) Linear Algebra"
AND "MAA4211: (GM) Advanced Calculus I"
Co-requisites: None
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Course Description: Prerequisites: MAP2302 Ordinary Differential Equations, MAS3105 Linear Algebra, and MAA4211 Advanced
Calculus I or permission of instructor
This course covers basics of mathematical models which are used to study population dynamics, diseases, and
cells. Techniques covered include ordinary differential equations, and discrete and continuous dynamical
systems. Analytical and numerical tools suitable for analysis and visualization of the solutions of these
problems are presented.
Log Number: 201408-67 Political Science and Public Administration – Graduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Master of Public Admin. - Public Administration Major Non-Profit Management Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The UNF Department of Political Science and Public Administration requests revisions to the program of study for
the Nonprofit Management concentration of the Master of Public Administration degree program. These changes
are consistent with commitments that our department made during our recent re-accreditation. First, we are
requesting revisions to language related to our statistics prerequisites, due to a change from a single required class
(POS3733 Political Inquiry and Analysis) to a two class sequence (POS3733 Research Design for Political
Scientists (3 credit hours), and POS3734 Research Analysis for Political Scientists (3 Credits)). Second, we are
requesting the removal of language regarding financial hardship waivers. Third, we have simplified language
regarding the Elective course in the Major Requirements. These changes do not affect the number of hours required
for the degree and should not affect the time students need to complete the degree program. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201408-68 Political Science and Public Administration – Graduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Master of Public Admin. - Public Administration Major Local Government Policy & Adm
Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The UNF Department of Political Science and Public Administration is requesting revisions to the program of study
for the Local Government Policy & Administration concentration of the Master of Public Administration degree
program. These changes are consistent with commitments that our department made during our recent re-
accreditation. First, we are requesting revisions to language related to our statistics prerequisites, due to a change
from a single required class (POS3733 Political Inquiry and Analysis) two a two class sequence (POS3733
Research Design for Political Scientists (3 credit hours), and POS3734 Research Analysis for Political Scientists (3
Credits)). Second, we request the removal of language regarding financial hardship waivers. Third, we have
simplified the language for the Major Requirement Elective course. These changes do not affect the number of
hours required for the degree and should not affect the time students need to complete the degree program. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201408-69 Political Science and Public Administration – Graduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Master of Public Admin. - Public Administration Major Public Policy Concentration
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Summary of the Changes: The UNF Department of Political Science and Public Administration requests revisions to the program of study for
the Public Policy concentration of the Master of Public Administration degree program. These changes are
consistent with commitments that our department made during our recent re-accreditation. First, we request
revisions to language related to our statistics prerequisites, due to a change from a single required class (POS3733
Political Inquiry and Analysis) to a two class sequence (POS3733 Research Design for Political Scientists (3 credit
hours), and POS3734 Research Analysis for Political Scientists (3 Credits)). Second, we request the removal of
language regarding financial hardship waivers. These changes do not affect the number of hours required for the
degree and should not affect the time students need to complete the degree program. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201408-70 Political Science and Public Administration – Graduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Master of Public Admin. - Public Administration Major Health Administration Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The UNF Department of Political Science and Public Administration is requesting revisions to the program of study
for the Health Administration concentration of the Master of Public Administration degree program. These changes
are consistent with commitments that our department made during our recent re-accreditation. First, we are
requesting revisions to language related to our statistics prerequisites, due to a change from a single required class
(POS3733 Political Inquiry and Analysis) two a two class sequence (POS3733 Research Design for Political
Scientists (3 credit hours), and POS3734 Research Analysis for Political Scientists (3 Credits)). Second, we are
requesting the removal of language regarding financial hardship waivers. These changes do not affect the number of
hours required for the degree and should not affect the time students need to complete the degree program. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201408-71 Political Science and Public Administration – Graduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Master of Public Admin. - Public Administration Major General Administration Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The UNF Department of Political Science and Public Administration requests revisions to the program of study for
the General Administration concentration (which we propose to rename the Generalist Option) of the Master of
Public Administration degree program. These changes are consistent with commitments that our department made
during our recent re-accreditation. First, we request revisions to language related to our statistics prerequisites, due
to a change from a single required class (POS3733 Political Inquiry and Analysis) to a two class sequence
(POS3733 Research Design for Political Scientists (3 credit hours), and POS3734 Research Analysis for Political
Scientists (3 Credits)). Second, we request to change 18 credit hours of major requirements to major electives.
Third, we request the removal of language regarding financial hardship waivers. Finally, we propose to change the
name of this concentration from General Administration to Generalist Option, to clarify that this option is for
generalists in Public Administration, and so does not concentrate on a specific sub-field. These changes do not
affect the number of hours required for the degree and should not affect the time students need to complete the
degree program. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201505-0 Psychology – Graduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Master of Arts - General Psychology Major
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Summary of the Changes: The request to change the existing degree title from Master of Arts to Master of Science is to better reflect the
current course content as it includes all of the features of a Master of Science:
1) It involves thesis work as a requirement for degree completion.
2) There is a strong concentration on research.
3) There is a focus on scientific topics such as statistics and research design, and learning and cognitive psychology. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Agenda Item # 4 -FA 15-48: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
Coggin College of Business
(Undergraduate)
Log Number: 201508-25 Economics and Geography – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Directed Individual Study GEO Senior (4xxx) 905
Old title: GEO 4905 "Directed Individual Study"
New title: GEO 4905 "Directed Independent Study"
The new title will make this course consistent with all other independent study designations in the Department
of Economics and Geography and in the Coggin College of Business.
Log Number: 201508-26 Economics and Geography – Undergraduate
Change an existing minor
Economics Minor
Summary of the Changes: There are two changes. First, courses with a GEO prefix (Geography) will not count toward the minor in
Economics. There are now sufficient ECO/ECP/ECS electives available to students to make this unnecessary.
Second, ECO 3701 CD-Contemporary International Economic Issues and ECP 3703 Managerial Economics will
not count toward the minor in Economics. These courses are designed specifically as stand-alone classes for
students in other programs - they have no prerequisites and do not lead to advanced study in economics. There is
no change in the total credit hours requirement. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-28 Economics and Geography – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Economics Major
Summary of the Changes: There are two changes. First, remove all references to ECO 3632. This course does not appear in the catalog, and
no member of the department recognizes the designation or teaches this class. Second, the only Geography course
that is eligible to count toward the major in Economics is GEO 3502 Economic Geography. Students in this
course apply and examine economics principles and methodology within the context of geographic study, making
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it suitable as an upper-division economics elective. Other courses with the GEO prefix do not meet this criteria.
There is no change in the total semester hours requirement (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-41 International Business – Undergraduate
Add a new minor
International Business for Non-Business Majors Minor
Summary of the Changes: This minor will allow non-business majors to become acquainted with business in the global economy. Students
will gain an appreciation of how cultural differences, foreign languages, intercultural training, regional differences
and international business provide the fundamental skills needed to successfully understand and be part of the
global economy. This minor will be an excellent complement to a diverse group of non-business focused majors and
will enhance students’ awareness of how their specific skills set can be applied in an international business
environment. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-32 Marketing and Logistics – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Principles of Marketing MAR Junior (3xxx) 023
Remove the two prerequisites of the Principles of Marketing (MAR3023) course: ECO2013 Macroeconomic
and ECO2023 Microeconomic. Rationale: both courses are already listed under the prerequisites for the
marketing majors. MAR3023 is a general course that covers various aspects of marketing. Therefore,
academically, the students taking MAR3023 will not be impacted by this change. This removal will permit
introduction of MAR3023 Principles of Marketing earlier in the business major’s program of study and,
thereby, encourage their enrollment in other marketing electives. It’ll also encourage enrollments by non-
business majors.
Log Number: 201508-33 Marketing and Logistics – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Marketing Research Information MAR Senior (4xxx) 613
Removal of Eco3411 Business and Economic Statistics as a prerequisite to MAR4613 Marketing Research
Information. Rationale: ECO3411 is not needed as a prerequisite given it is already required of our business
majors including marketing majors. Although ECO3411 Business & Economic Statistics equips business
students with quantitative skills before they graduate (Or MAN4550 Introduction to Management Science,
which was offered in the past as an alternative to ECO3411 in order to serve the same purpose); it is not needed
academically as a prerequisite specifically for the MAR4613 Marketing Research Information.
Log Number: 201508-34 Marketing and Logistics – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Marketing Major
Summary of the Changes: Remove ECO3411 Business and Economic Statistics from Major Requirements and placing it in the Required
Business courses where students can "select one: ECO3411 Business and Economic Statistics OR MAN4550
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Introduction to Management Science.” This will change the credit hours "Major Requirements" from 21 to 18
credits AND the "Required Business" from 15 to 18. Rationale: Placing the ECO3411 Business and Economic
Statistics course out of the major requirements and in the business requirements is more academically sound. All
the courses listed under Major Requirements are marketing-related while all those listed under Required Business
are business-related, which makes this latter category a better fit for including the ECO3411 Business and
Economic Statistics. The addition of MAN4550 Introduction to Management Science as an alternative to
ECO3411 was done successfully in the past since each of these two courses equips the students with the
quantitative skills needed. The use of the “Select one of the two courses” format allows for students' flexibility in
scheduling and facilitates our students graduating on time. Total credit hours of the program will not change. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-35 Marketing and Logistics – Undergraduate
Add a new minor
Minor in Marketing for Business Majors
Summary of the Changes: Adding Undergraduate minor in marketing for business majors to include MAR4503 Consumer Behavior (3
Credits), MAR 4613 Marketing Research (3 Credits), and two 3000 - 4000 level Marketing courses with a MAR
prefix. No changes, additions, or removal of courses needed. Rationale: There currently does not exist a minor in
marketing for our business majors. There are minors in nearly all other disciplines in the college. Input from student
services and Career Management Services indicates the marketing minor would be well received. This new minor
will allow us to meet students’ and employers’ demand in this area. This minor in marketing for business majors has
a total of 12 credit hours. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-36 Marketing and Logistics – Undergraduate
Add a new minor
Minor in marketing for non-business majors
Summary of the Changes: Adding Undergraduate minor in marketing for non-business majors to include MAR3023 Principles of Marketing (3
Credits); MAR4503 Consumer Behavior (3 Credits); SELECT two 3000 - 4000 level Marketing courses with a
MAR prefix (6 Credits). Rationale: There currently does not exist a non-business minor in marketing. This will
allow students in other Colleges with elective hours to have the opportunity to meet the requirements for the minor.
Input from student services and Career Management Services indicates that students in other Colleges and around
our UNF campus as well as employers have demanded this minor for a long time. This minor in marketing for
nonbusiness majors has a total of 12 credit hours. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Agenda Item # 5 -FA 15-49: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
Coggin College of Business
(Graduate)
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Log Number: 201508-31 Management – Graduate
Add a new course Corporate Legal Environment
(3 crs)
BUL Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Law concerns the relations of individuals with one another and business entities. It reflects the social,
economic, political, religious, and, moral philosophy of society. It permits, forbids and/or regulates almost all
business activities. Those interested in engaging in business activities must understand how the domestic
regulations of the United States impact those activities. In an international business environment practitioners
must have a basic understanding of international law and its impact on business relations outside the United
States. This course will cover business regulations both domestically and internationally.
Log Number: 201508-39 Marketing and Logistics – Graduate
Add a new concentration to an existing program
Master of Business Admin. - General Business Major Marketing Concentration
Summary of the Changes: Currently, we do not offer an MBA concentration in marketing. There are concentrations in nearly all other
disciplines in the college. Adding the concentration provides opportunities for students to specialize in marketing.
Input from student services (Paul Schreier) and Career Management Services (Shannon Italia) indicates the need
for a marketing concentration in our MBA program. Total credit hours of the program will not change. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Consumer Behavior (3 crs) MAR Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course provides an analysis of the behavioral factors affecting demand. Consideration is given to the
purchasing behavior of the industrial buyer and the ultimate consumer.
Add a new course Marketing Research (3 crs) MAR Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "ECO6415: Making Decisions with Data"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course is a study of research methods and information-gathering techniques which are applicable to
problem solving in the field of marketing. Consideration is given to interpretation and use of information
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available.
Agenda Item # 6 -FA 15-50: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction
(Undergraduate)
Log Number: 201508-55 Construction Management – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Soils and Foundations BCN Junior (3xxx) 223
The Construction Management department is adding a C lab component to the BCN3223 soils and foundations
class to incorporate a lab in the class making the class number BCN3223c. The class is conducted with a lecture
portion and a lab section dedicated to soils testing and identification. The class will remain a total of 3 credits
combined. There will NOT be a separate lab section. This will allow our students to be instructed in more
hands-on learning.
Log Number: 201508-48 School of Engineering/Civil Engineering – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: The Civil Engineering faculty have determined that the calculus knowledge needed for Civil Engineering
Geomatics (CGN 3322C) can be obtained from MAC 2311 - Calculus I. Currently, MAC 2312 - Calculus II is the
prerequisite for CGN 3322C - Civil Engineering Geomatics. The Civil Engineering faculty are requesting MAC
2311 - Calculus I to replace MAC 2312 - Calculus II as a prerequisite for CGN 3322C - Civil Engineering
Geomatics. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Civil Engineering Geomatics CGN Junior (3xxx) 322 C
The Civil Engineering faculty have determined that the calculus knowledge needed for Civil Engineering
Geomatics (CGN 3322C) can be obtained from MAC 2311 - Calculus I. Currently, MAC 2312 - Calculus II is
the prerequisite for CGN 3322C - Civil Engineering Geomatics. The Civil Engineering faculty are requesting
MAC 2311 - Calculus I to replace MAC 2312 as a prerequisite for CGN 3322C - Civil Engineering Geomatics.
Log Number: 201508-49 School of Engineering/Civil Engineering – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: This APC request is to modify the course description and prerequisites for the course CGN3501C Civil
Engineering Materials (3 credit hours). The current course description is "This course offers knowledge, skills and
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national certification opportunities in the testing of traditional civil engineering materials. Students will learn to
conduct standard laboratory tests, analyze the results, and properly report the data as required for civil engineering
design and quality assurance/quality control purposes (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed)." The current
prerequisite is CHM2045+L (4 credit hours). The new course description will be "This course is an introduction
to the behaviors, properties, and testing of commonly used civil engineering materials such as aggregates,
Portland cement, concrete, asphalt cement concrete, masonry, steel, and timber. The laboratory portion of the
course will focus on characterization of materials for Portland cement concrete mix design, and testing of both
fresh and hardened concrete. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed)." The new prerequisite will be EGN3311
Statics (3 credit hours). (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Civil Engineering Materials CGN Junior (3xxx) 501 C
This APC request is to modify the course description and prerequisite for CGN3501C Civil Engineering
Materials to better reflect the subject are topics covered during the lecture portions of the course and the
characterization activities covered during the laboratory portion of the course. The course will now focus on the
behaviors, properties and testing civil engineering materials rather than only focusing on the testing of civil
engineering materials. As a result, the prerequisite for the course must be changed to reflect the background
knowledge required for students to successfully complete the course. The old prerequisite, CHM 2015C
(General Chemistry) will be replaced by EGN 3311 (Statics).
New Course Description: Prerequisite EGN3311 Statics (3 credit hours). This course is an introduction to the behaviors, properties, and
testing of commonly used civil engineering materials such as aggregates, Portland cement, concrete, asphalt
cement concrete, masonry, steel, and timber. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on characterization
of materials for Portland cement concrete mix design, and testing of both fresh and hardened concrete. (A
laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed).
Log Number: 201508-50 School of Engineering/Civil of Engineering – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: This APC requests adding two new technical electives to the BS in Civil Engineering degree program. The two
new electives will allow students to obtain a greater level of understanding and expertise for the analysis and
design of foundation systems and earth retaining structures. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Analysis and Design of
Foundation Systems (3 crs)
CEG Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "CEG3011C: Geotechnical Engineering"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisite CEG3011C Geotechnical Engineering (4 credit hours). This course provides a comprehensive
coverage of the principles for geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Course
topics include geotechnical site characterization, bearing capacity, settlement, group effects, and lateral load
capacity of the various foundation systems.
Add a new course Analysis and Design of Earth
Retaining Systems (3 crs)
CEG Senior (4xxx) XXX
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Prerequisites: "CEG3011C: Geotechnical Engineering"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisite CEG3011C Geotechnical Engineering (4 credit hours). This course provides a comprehensive
coverage of the principles for geotechnical analysis and design of earth retaining systems. Course topics include
earth pressure theories, design of rigid and flexible retaining structures, design of braced and anchored shoring
systems, design of reinforced earth walls, and stability analyses for earth slopes.
Log Number: 201508-65 School of Engineering/Civil Engineering – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Environmental Engineering ENV Junior (3xxx) 001 C
Currently course has as pre-requisite PHY2049 - Calculus based Physics. Faculty will like to eliminate this pre-
requisite as it does not contribute to outcome of the course. The only pre-requistes should be CHM2045 -
General Chemistry I and CHM2045L - General Chemistry Lab.
Log Number: 201508-66 School of Engineering/Civil Engineering – Undergraduate
Change an existing course Design of Reinforced Concrete CES Senior (4xxx) 702 C
Add pre-requisite course CGN3501C - Civil Engineering Materials to course. Students will work with
reinforced concrete and need to have knowledge of the different materials that comprise it.
Log Number: 201508-52 School of Engineering/Electrical Engineering – Undergraduate
Terminate an existing minor
Electrical Engineering Minor
Summary of the Changes: Since 2010, only 1 student has completed an Electrical Engineering Minor. Because the Electrical Engineering
Curriculum is extremely prescribed, with many credit hours of mathematics and physics courses required to be
able to take any electrical engineering courses, very few students on campus have the ability to complete this
minor. Electrical Engineering is also the only program in the School of Engineering that currently offers a minor.
Based on this information, the Electrical Engineering faculty voted unanimously to eliminate the minor. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Log Number: 201508-58 School of Engineering/Mechanical Engineering – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: 1. Adding EGN 4042 (Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Methods in Engineering) as approved
technical elective for ME students. This course has been regularly approved as technical elective in the past, but
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not included on the list of technical electives in the catalog.
2. Adding EML 4XXX (Internal Combustion Engine) as approved technical elective for ME students. This course
has been offered as a special topics course in the past and regularly approved as technical elective, but not
included on the list in the catalog.
3. Adding MAS 3105 Linear Algebra as approved technical elective for ME students. This course has been
approved on an ad-hoc bases in the past and the ME faculty have voted to add it as an official technical elective.
4. Adding graduate level mechanical engineering courses as technical elective courses for the BSME degree. As
indicated in the proposed program of study, students wishing to take graduate level courses will need approval
from the School of Engineering Director. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Internal Combustion Engines
(3 crs)
EML Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: "EML3101: Thermodynamics II"
Course Description: Co-requisite: EML 3101 - Thermodynamics. This course provides a broad introduction to all aspects of Internal
Combustion Engine theory, modeling and design, with strong emphasis on operation of engine sub-systems,
advanced technology, combustion and thermodynamics.
Agenda Item # 7 -FA 15-51: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction
(Graduate)
Log Number: 201508-51 School of Engineering/Electrical Engineering – Graduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
MS in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: The MSEE program requirements are being modified to create a program with a research emphasis to better align
with the mission and vision of the School of Engineering. These changes are:
1. Elimination of the non-thesis track, which will require all MSEE students to complete a Master's Thesis
2. Removal of EGN6456 (Advanced Engineering Analysis) as a required course
3. Removal of EGN6457 (Advanced Research Methods for Engineers) as a required course
4. Add EEL 6xxx (Master's Thesis Proposal Development) as a required course
5. Add EEL 6xxx (Master's Thesis Proposal Defense) as a required course
6. Change EEL6972 (Master's Thesis) to a credit hour requirement of 12 credit hours.
7. Change the prerequisite for EEL6972 (Master's Thesis) to include the new Master's Thesis Proposal Sequence
of courses.
8. Modify the course description of EEL6972 (Master's Thesis) to reflect program changes.
9. Terminate EEE5316L (Advanced Electronics)
10. Terminate EEL 5060 (High Tech Entrepreneurship)
11. Terminate EEL 5500 (Digital Communications)
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12. Terminate EEL 5500L (Digital Communications Lab)
13. Terminate EEL 5511 (Communication Systems)
14. Terminate EEL 6521L (Advanced Digital Communications Lab)
15. Terminate EEL 6591 (Wireless/Mobile Communications)
16. Terminate EEL 6735 (Computer System Design)
17. Terminate EEL 6749 (Embedded Systems Design)
18. Terminate EEL 6825 (Pattern Recognition)
19. Terminate EEL6900 (Supervised Graduate Research)
20. Change EEL 6521 (Advanced Digital Communications)
The changes in this MSEE APC Package do not change the 30.0 credit hour requirement for the degree.
All of the changes in this MSEE APC Package were voted on and unanimously approved at an Electrical
Engineering Program Meeting. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Terminate an existing course Advanced Electronics EEE Beginning
graduate
(5xxx)
316 L
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course High Tech Entrepreneurship EEL Beginning
graduate
(5xxx)
060
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Digital Communications EEL Beginning
graduate
(5xxx)
500
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Digital Comm Lab EEL Beginning
graduate
(5xxx)
500 L
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Communication Systems EEL Beginning
graduate
(5xxx)
511
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
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Terminate an existing course Adv Digital Comm Lab EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
521 L
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Wireless/Mobile Communications EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
591
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Computer System Design EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
735
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Embedded Systems Design EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
749
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Pattern Recognition EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
825
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Terminate an existing course Supervised Graduate Research EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
900
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. This creates a list of
elective courses that can actually be offered by the EE program.
Change an existing course Adv Digital Communications EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
521
Under the new MSEE Thesis only track, all MSEE required elective courses were reviewed by the EE faculty
and only those courses that align with current departmental expertise have been retained. It was decided to
retain this course, and the course description and title is being updated to reflect the content that will be
delivered in the course. The new course title will be "Advanced Topics in Communications"
New Course Description: Prerequisite: EEL4514 (Communication Systems)
Description: This course will discuss advanced communications topics including source coding, channel
coding, error performance, communications link analysis, and synchronization. Selected applications in modern
communications will include microwave, mobile, satellite, cellular, and both local and personal network
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communications.
Change an existing course Master's Thesis EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
972
This course (EEL6972 - Master's Thesis) is being updated to match the new research-based MSEE curriculum.
The course will now have a prerequisite of EEL6xxx (Master's Thesis Proposal Defense). The course will now
be 1-6 credit hours repeated up to 12 credit hours. The course will now also require continuous enrollment once
a student first enrolls in the course. The course description has been updated to reflect these changes.
New Course Description: Prerequisite: EEL6xxx (Master's Thesis Proposal Defense)
Description: This course is an individual research course involving investigations on a topic decided upon by a
student and their faculty thesis advisor during the students Master’s Thesis Proposal courses. Student is
required to submit a written Master’s Thesis and to conduct an oral defense at the conclusion of their final
semester of enrollment. Continuous enrollment in EEL 6972 is required until all thesis requirements are met.
This course can be repeated for up to 12 credit hours.
Add a new course Master's Thesis Proposal
Development (3 crs)
EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course is an individual research course involving investigations on a topic relevant to electrical
engineering. The topic is to be chosen by the student and his/her faculty thesis advisor.
Add a new course Master's Thesis Proposal Defense
(3 crs)
EEL Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "EEL6xxx: Master's Thesis Proposal Development"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisite: EEL 6xxx (Master's Thesis Proposal Development)
Description: This course is the second part of an individual research course involving investigations on a topic
relevant to electrical engineering. The topic is to be chosen by the student and his/her faculty thesis advisor. At
the conclusion of this course, a student is required to submit a written Master’s Thesis Proposal and conduct an
oral defense of their Master’s Thesis Proposal.
Log Number: 201508-59 School of Engineering/Mechanical Engineering ––Graduate
Change a degree-major of an existing program
MS in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Major
Summary of the Changes: Graduate Credit Hours Completed Prior to Admission into MSME Program:
Up to 9 credit hours of graduate level course work completed while in undergraduate status at UNF may be used
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towards the MSME degree. A grade of B or higher in the course(s) must be earned if the course(s) is to count
towards the graduate program of study. Undergraduate students require approval by the School of Engineering
Director prior to registering for graduate level course(s). (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Agenda Item # 8 -FA 15-52: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
College of Education and Human Services
(Undergraduate)
Log Number: 201508-14 Childhood Education, Literacy, and TESOL – Undergraduate
Change an existing minor
Early Childhood Education Minor
Summary of the Changes: This package updates the Early Childhood Minor POS for the following: 1) Correct the total credit hours of the
minor from 17 to 18 credits. The package adds 2) existing courses EEC4213 (6 credits) Teaching Beginning
Reading and Writing, EDG4905 (3 credits) Individual Investigation & Study as electives. A new course
EEC3XXX (3 credits) Early Childhood Leadership in Community Service (log-201508-15) is also added as an
elective. 3) The package changes the title of from EEC3266 (3 credits) Program Planning for Infants & Toddlers
to EEC3266 (3 credits) Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children to more accurately reflect
the content of the course. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Infants and Toddlers EEC Junior (3xxx) 266
Change the title of EEC3266 from Program Planning: Infants & Toddlers to Program Planning: Infants,
Toddlers, and Young Children to more accurately reflect the course content.
Log Number: 201508-100 Exceptional, Deaf, and Interpreter Education – Undergraduate
Add a new degree-major program
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Education of the Deaf Major
Summary of the Changes: The new degree proposal for the BAE in Education of the Deaf was approved by the Board of Trustees on June 9,
2015. This package is to present the program of study for the new BAE. The total semester hours for the program
is 120 credits. In the program of study there are 8 new courses as well as one course title change. The course title
change is needed because of the updated course requirements and outcomes mandated by the Florida Department
of Education, the accrediting body of the new BAE in Deaf Education. This title change reflects the assessment of
language and literacy that has been added to the course as a result of the new degree offering. The title change is
FROM EHD 4245 (3 credits) Language Development and Literacy Instruction for the Deaf TO "EHD 4245 (3
credits)Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for students who are Deaf." (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Deaf Education Field Practicum EHD Senior (4xxx) 940
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EHD4940 Deaf Education Field Practicum (2 credits) will become the co-requisite to EHD 4XXX (3 credits)
Reading Instruction and Assessment for the Deaf and Hard of hearing. The existing course name "Deaf
Education Field Practicum" will change to "Deaf Education Field Practicum II" to reflect that is is the second
practicum course in the program of study.
Change an existing course Lang Develop Deaf/Hard of Hear EHD Senior (4xxx) 245
The title change for this course is FROM EHD 4245(3 credits)Language Development for the Deaf TO "EHD
4245 (3 credits)Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for students who are Deaf." The title change
reflects the updated requirements and outcomes mandated by the Florida Department of Education, the
accrediting body of the new BAE in Deaf Education. This title change reflects the assessment of language and
literacy that has been added to the course as a result of the new degree offering.
Add a new course Math, Science, Social Studies
Curriculum & Instruction for
Students who are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing (3 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "EHD 4311: Psychology & Education Deaf"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course is designed to give learners the opportunity to learn about pedagogy and curriculum as related to
educating students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Learners completing this course satisfactorily will be able
to plan yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily lessons using a variety of formats. Learners will be introduced to
instructional skills in the areas of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, learners
will be able to practice many of the technical skills needed to prepare instructional materials for the classroom.
The learner will also be introduced to the development and adaptation of curriculum materials and instructional
procedures in mathematics, science, and social studies to fit the special educational needs of students who are
deaf or hard of hearing. EHD 4311: Psychology and Education of the Deaf is a prerequisite to this course.
Add a new course Auditory/Oral Strategies for
Students who are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing (3 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "EHD4261: Audiology Speech Science"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge base to understand instructional methods
of teaching speech. The areas to be covered include the anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms,
practical orthographic representations of speech, introductory phonetics and phonology, functional descriptions
of speech sound production, and basic speech acoustics. Learners will also be trained in the assessment of
speech at the phonetic and phonologic level, a teaching sequence of speech skills and specific strategies for the
elicitation, development, transfer and maintenance of all the phonemes of English and of suprasegmentals.
EHD4261: Audiology Speech Science is a prerequisite to this course.
Add a new course Reading Instruction and
Assessment for Students who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing (3 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
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Prerequisites: "EHD 4245: Lang Develop Deaf/Hard of Hear"
Co-requisites: "EHD4940: Deaf Education Field Practicum"
New Course Description: The course will provide learners with both a theoretical foundation of teaching reading to students with hearing
loss and practice experiences. The reading, discussions, and guest lectures will provide learners with practical
strategies. Learners will engage in reading instruction with K-12 students to practice skills learned in the
university classroom. In this course learners will be able to describe the foundations of reading (i.e., cognition
and language development) and implement assessments, including reading inventories. The learners will be
able to describe current reading theories and models of reading, describe literacy development of students with
hearing loss and plan and implement a literacy program for deaf students. EHD 4245: Language Development
for the DHH is a prerequisite to this course. EHD 4940: Deaf Education Field Practicum is a co-requisite to this
course.
Add a new course Deaf Education Field Practicum I
(2 crs)
EHD Junior (3xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "EHD4311: Psychology & Education Deaf"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course will provide deaf education majors an opportunity to observe and instruct students who are deaf or
hard of hearing in inclusive classroom settings and/or those settings where students are served by an itinerant
teacher of the deaf. Deaf education majors will interact with students and observe both their culture and use of
language. This course will consist of periodic meetings to process the observation and field experiences. Course
may be repeated for credit. Placements may take place in public, private, and charter schools with qualified
personnel. EHD4311 Psychology and Education of the Deaf is a prerequisite to this course.
Add a new course Service Learning Practicum in
Deaf Education (2 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "EHD3000: Deaf Ed Prac I"
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This course will provide Deaf Education majors an opportunity to observe, assist, and teach students who are
deaf and hard of hearing in an educational place setting outside of Florida. Students will be expected to
complete 50 hours in settings with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and observe their culture and
participate in the use of the students’ mode of communication, be it oral or signed languages. This course will
consist of periodic meetings to process the observation and field experiences. Placements may take place in
public, private, and charter schools with qualified personnel. This course has fees associated with the cost of
travel, accommodations, and cultural and historical activities. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4
credits. EHD3XXX Deaf Education Practicum I is a prerequisite to this course.
Add a new course Teaching Students who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing that Use
Advanced Hearing Technologies
(2 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites:
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"EHD4261: Audiology Speech Science"
AND "EHD4245: Lang Develop Deaf/Hard of Hear"
Co-requisites: "EHD4000: Auditory/Oral Strategies for Students who are DHH"
New Course Description: This course focuses on working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and use advanced hearing
technologies in both self-contained and inclusive settings. Issues and trends related to teaching students with
cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, bone-conduction hearing aids, advanced FM systems, and speech to text
devices will be discussed. The importance of differentiated instruction and other instructional strategies will be
presented. EHD 4261 Audiology Speech Science and EHD 4245 Language and Literacy Assessment &
Instruction for deaf/hard of hearing are prerequisites to this course. EHD4000: Auditory/Oral Strategies for
students who are deaf/hard of hearing is a co-requisite.
Add a new course Advanced ASL Conversational
Skills (3 crs)
ASL Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
New Course Description: This is designed to continue development of conversational skills in American Sign Language. Students will
use the vocabulary and the skills that they learned in ASL-III and IV as support to communicate with
individuals who are Deaf and to refine the grammatical and linguistic structure of ASL. This course is also a
preparatory course for internship. The content of the course will focus on two parts: conversation with Deaf and
culture of the Deaf. The course requires a mandatory field experience at the Florida School for the Deaf and
Blind. This course also focuses on the educational application of the principles of sign communication.
Procedures and strategies for effective communication in the educational setting are discussed. Feedback on
communicative effectiveness is provided. During the class, time will be devoted to both skill development and
an understanding of current research and literature concerning sign language in education.
Add a new course Deaf Education Internship
(12 crs)
EHD Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "EHD4245: Lang Develop Deaf/Hard of Hear"
AND "EHD4261: Audiology Speech Science"
AND "EHD4311: Psychology & Education Deaf"
AND "EEX3202: Psych/Soc Learners Exceptional"
AND "EEX4281: Car Dev/Trans Learners Excep"
AND "EEX3250: Read Mthds:Learners Exception"
AND "TSL3080: Principles and Issues in TESOL"
AND "TSL4340: TESOL Methods and Curriculum"
AND "LAE3210: Foundations of Literacy"
AND "EHD3000: Deaf Ed Prac. I"
AND "EHD4940: Deaf Education Field Practicum"
AND "EHD4000: Auditory/Oral Strategies"
AND "EHD4000: Adv. ASL Conversation"
AND "EHD4000: Read Ins and Assess DHH"
AND "EHD4000: Math, Sci, SS Curr for DHH"
Co-requisites: None
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New Course Description: This course will provide students with the opportunity to teach students who are deaf and hard of hearing in a
classroom. Students are expected to demonstrate teaching competencies under the observation of a cooperating
master teacher of the deaf and their college internship supervisor. Students must complete all of the courses in
the program of study prior to enrolling in EDH4XXX Deaf Education Internship (12 credits)in order to
complete the degree requirements.
Agenda Item # 9 -FA 15-53: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
Brooks College of Health
(Undergraduate)
Log Number: 201508-105 Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences – Undergraduate
Change a degree-major-concentration of an existing program
Bachelor of Science in Health - Health Science Major Exercise Science Concentration
Summary of the Changes: The Exercise Science program is requesting program changes which will increase the Major Requirements from
51 credits to 53 credits and reduce the Free Elective credits from 9 credits to 7 credits. The overall program credit
requirement of 60 credits will not change.
The changes include adding three courses, deleting one course from the program and changing credit hours on
two courses:
1. Add HSC 4XXX Advanced Exercise Physiology for Health Sciences (3 Credits)
2. Add APK4XXX Exercise Prescription (3 credits)
3. Add APK 4XXX Exercise Physiology Practice (3 Credits)
4. Remove APK 3115C Practical Skills in Strength and Conditioning (3 credits) from the program
5. Change HSC 4615L Lab Methods in Exercise Physiology for Health Science (3 credits) to 1 credit
6. Change PET 4550L Physical Fitness Assessment (3 credits) to 1 Credit.
These changes are based on recommendations made by the external site visit team during a recent program
accreditation visit. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Change an existing course Lab Meth Ex Phys Hlth Sci HSC Senior (4xxx) 615 L
HSC 4615L Lab Methods in Exercise Physiology for Health Science (3 credits) is being changed from a 3
credit course to a 1 credit course. This change is being made to better align the program with accreditation
standards and faculty resources.
Change an existing course Physical Fitness Assessment PET Senior (4xxx) 550
PET 4550 Physical Fitness Assessment (3 credits) is being changed from 3 credits to 1 credit to better align
with accreditation standards and faculty resources.
Add a new course Advanced Exercise Physiology for
Health Science (3 crs)
HSC Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: "HSC4612: Exercise Physio For Health Sci"
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Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course will build on the concepts of Exercise Physiology learned in HSC 4612 and focus on the
physiologic adaptations to acute and chronic exercise at the cellular, tissue, organ and system level.
Prerequisite: HSC 4612 Exercise Physiology for Health Science.
Add a new course Exercise Prescription (3 crs) APK Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course will prepare students to develop individualized exercise prescriptions based on a clients health
status and goals.
Add a new course Exercise Physiology Practice
(3 crs)
APK Senior (4xxx) XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This capstone course has been designed to integrate the information students have learned throughout the
Exercise Science curriculum and focus on the application of this information in becoming a health care
professional.
Log Number: 201508-38 School of Nursing – Undergraduate
Terminate a degree-major of an existing program
Bachelor of Science - Radiography Major
Summary of the Changes: The B.S. in Radiography required approval by SACSCOC. During the SACSCOC review a few issues were
raised that were insurmountable. As a result, UNF has decided to not pursue the B.S. in Radiography further with
SACSCOC and requests the program be terminated. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Agenda Item # 10-FA 15-54: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
Brooks College of Health
(Graduate)
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Log Number: 201508-2 Nutrition and Dietetics – Graduate
Add a new non-degree program
Certificate – Graduate Interprofessional HIT Certificate
Summary of the Changes: This 12 graduate credit interprofessional certificate in healthcare informatics was developed by an
interdisciplinary faculty group responding to community need identified by focus groups for professionals trained
in HIT. It is designed for information professionals, clinical personnel and other health care personnel who want
to increase their knowledge of information technology and management of the complex and organizational issues
which are present in healthcare at the graduate level. The objective of this program is to expose students to
modern health IT, including data acquisition and analysis, systems design and decision processing. This program
focuses on electronic medical data generated and stored in health care organizations and its application. APC Log
#201508-111 is the new course request for the CCEC Computing course,CIS 6XXX Data Analytics. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course HIT Certificate Capstone (3 crs) NGR Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "HSA6114: Health Organization/Delivery"
AND "ISM6021: Mgmt Information Technology"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisites: HSA 6114 Health Organization/Delivery; ISM 6021 Mgmt Information Technology
This course will serve as the capstone for the Graduate Interprofessional HIT Certificate Program and will
provide a culminating project to include the following: identification of a relevant problem related to the
theory or the practice of health informatics; conduct a literature review related to the identified problem and
formulate a valid solution either in the form of a testable hypothesis or other form of scholarly activity; collect
empirical data applicable to the problem; and complete a data-based study or other comparable scholarly
activity.
Log Number: 201508-3 Nutrition and Dietetics – Graduate
Add a new non-degree program
Certificate – Graduate Certificate in Global Health
Summary of the Changes: The new program will be a Graduate Certificate Program in Global Health which requires 12 graduate credits. It
was developed over the past year with a strong interdisciplinary faculty group who designed the curriculum to
meet the needs for global health competencies set forth by several of the BCH accrediting bodies. Global health is
an interdisciplinary field that relies on a broad knowledge base to create innovative solutions to challenging health
problems in resource poor settings. This program will provide graduate health students an opportunity to do at
least one international study abroad course, two required graduate courses in global health, with one which
includes working with a refugee population in North Florida, and one elective course which may be an additional
study abroad or a discipline specific course related to international or global health issues. Understanding issues
related to global health is central to preparation for working on emerging global issues such as sustainability of
food and water resources, disease transmission and management, epidemics, and health care delivery in
compromised settings. The development of the certificate program was supported by a grant from Student Affairs
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to promote more study abroad opportunities at UNF. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Global Health (3 crs) HSC Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course will examine the principles, current trends and practical applications of key global health
strategies. This is an interdisciplinary study designed for students who are looking to gain real life skills and
insights that can be translated directly into practice.
Add a new course Nutrition and Health in Refugee
Populations (3 crs)
DIE Graduate
(6xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course provides students with real life skills and experiences in the community working with refugee
families that can be translated directly into practice in other communities. Students will work in
multidisciplinary teams to address an identified need of a given refugee population and formulate solutions
from a variety of health perspectives.
Agenda Item # 11 -FA 15-55: Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee
Brooks College of Health
(Doctorate)
Log Number: 201508-5 Nutrition and Dietetics – Doctorate
Add a new degree-major-concentration program
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition - Clinical Nutrition Major Advanced Practice Concentration
Summary of the Changes: This request is for establishment of an online Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition that will prepare advanced level
nutrition and dietetics practitioners to serve as leaders in the industry and contribute to the advancement of
national health goals. This Advanced Practice Doctoral program will be available to master's prepared individuals
who are currently credentialed or licensed to lead, supervise, evaluate and practice in the field of nutrition and
dietetics. This program was developed to meet a documented regional, state and national workforce demand for
advanced practice nutrition professionals related to projected increases in health problems associated with aging,
diabetes, and obesity.
This proposed doctoral degree in Clinical Nutrition will be 54 credits post masters. Individuals completing the
degree will have the advanced clinical scholar training required to work with other health professionals on
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complex medical problems and with clients with multiple co-morbidities and contribute to research in the area of
nutrition and dietetics.
The flexibility of distance learning will provide these professionals who have a need for advanced level
knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietetics the option of obtaining the advanced practice competencies without
leaving their geographical area and enable them to implement evidence based outcome studies in their work
settings. UNF will be the second university in the country to both offer this type of advanced practice degree
program, and to offer it in a distant leaning format.
The proposed dietetics degree program is part of the UNF Master Plan and is included in the current SUS
Strategic Plan List of Academic Degree Programs for Exploration. In addition, it meets all Programmatic
Strategic Emphasis Areas: critical needs (education and health professions), economic development (regional
workforce demand), and STEM.
The Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition was approved by the SUS of Florida Board of Governors on March 19th,
2015, effective Fall 2016. (Visit our website: www.unf.edu/unffa/ for the program of study)
Add a new course Advanced Topics in Nutrition
Science (3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to review and evaluate current and emerging topics in nutrition science. Topics
and assignments will vary according to the latest research.
Add a new course Advanced Concepts in Nutrition
and Wellness (3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to review and analyze nutrition research related to prevention and wellness and its
application to practice.
Add a new course Advanced Nutrition Leadership
and Public Policy (3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Students examine their own leadership qualities and evaluate skills needed for leadership roles in nutrition and
dietetics. The management and leadership principles presented are examined in the context of current public
policy issues.
Add a new course Advanced Nutrition Counseling
(3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
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Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: This course provides an overview, analysis, and application of counseling theories and techniques to complex
situations related to nutrition and dietetics within the context of the nutrition care process. Students examine
different and emerging approaches to nutrition counseling and develop techniques for varied populations.
Add a new course Pre-Doctoral Project (3 crs) HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: "NGR7843: Stat Interp for Adv Prac"
Course Description: Co-requisite: NGR7843: Stat Interp for Adv Prac
This course will prepare advanced level nutrition and dietetics practitioners to conduct outcomes based research
related to nutrition and dietetics practice.
Add a new course Doctoral Project (v. 3-9 crs) HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "HUN7XXX: Pre-doctoral"
AND "NGR7843: Stat Interp for Adv Prac"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisites:HUN 7xxx - Pre-Doctoral Project and NGR 7843 - Statistical Interpretation for Advanced
Practice. Students work with their faculty mentor to begin and complete their outcomes study. Students must
register for a total of 9 credits during the program.
Add a new course Advanced Concepts in Clinical
Nutrition (3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to evaluate the status of current practice in clinical nutrition. Students examine
current issues surrounding evidence-based clinical practice and analyze their implications for patient care.
Add a new course Grant Development (3 crs) HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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Course Description: The course will cover elements involved in the development, preparation, submission and review of grant
applications to a variety of funding sources including public institutions and private foundations.
Add a new course Advanced Practice Residency
(v. 3-9 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: The DCN Advanced Practice Residency will provide comprehensive, evidence-based didactic and experiential
education that develops the student’s advanced practice skills in a specific focus area. Students must register for
a total of 9 credits during the program.
Add a new course Doctoral Seminar in Nutrition
(3 crs)
HUN Doctorate
(7xxx)
XXX
Prerequisites: "HUN7xxx: Doctoral Project"
Co-requisites: None
Course Description: Prerequisite: HUN7xxx Doctoral Project.
In this course students develop a presentation based on the findings from their doctoral research project and
present that information at a professional conference or health care research colloquium.
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QUESTIONS FORWARDED PENDING RESPONSES
QUESTIONER-I: DATE ASKED: WRITTEN RESPONSES:
Anonymous
November 5, 2015 Shari Shuman, Vice President
Administration & Finance
QUESTION SYNOPSIS -I: Why are we considering renovations to the arena when we have a swim team that doesn’t even have
a pool to practice in?
QUESTIONER-II: DATE ASKED: WRITTEN RESPONSES:
Pali Sen
November 5, 2015
Earle Traynham
Provost & Vice President
Academic Affairs
QUESTION SYNOPSIS -II:
Can Academic Affairs make the survey for graduating students mandatory?
WRITTEN RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
QUESTIONER-I: DATE ASKED: WRITTEN RESPONSES:
Anonymous
September 3, 2015
Shari Shuman, Vice President
Administration & Finance
QUESTION SYNOPSIS -I: A concern was expressed about the steps in building 14.
WRITTEN RESPONSE- I: Question in Building 14 – the Steps
Response from Shari Shuman, Vice President Administration & Finance
From: Shuman, Shari
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 5:32 PM
To: Klostermeyer, William; Lai-Chin, Fong Chuen
Subject: Faculty Question
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UNF
Question: A concern was expressed about the steps in Building 14.
Response: Physical Facilities reviewed the steps and did determine that the metal stair treads, that
covered the edge of the stairs, needed to be replaced. The work should be completed within two weeks.
Shari Shuman
VP, Administration and Finance
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, Fl 32224
904-620-4727
QUESTIONER-II: DATE ASKED: WRITTEN RESPONSES:
Anonymous
October 1, 2015
Earle Traynham
Provost & Vice President
Academic Affairs
QUESTION SYNOPSIS -II: Why do we have retention votes for Deans if the results are not going to be honored?
WRITTEN RESPONSE - II: Question in Retention Votes for Dean
Response from Earle Traynham, Provost, Academic Affairs
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST 7 VICE PRESIDENT
Academic Affairs
UNIVERSITYof
NORTH FLORIDA_
Date: October 29, 2015
To:
From:
Subject:
Chip Klostermeyer, President
Faculty Association
Earle Traynham, Provost
Academic Affairs
Anonymous Question - October 1, 2015
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Question Synopsis: Why do we have retention votes for Deans if the results are not going to be
Honored?
Response: In the penultimate year of a dean's appointment, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted
as a part of the decision process to reappoint or non-reappoint the dean to a subsequent term. One
required element of that comprehensive evaluation is a retention vote by the faculty under the dean's
leadership. The result of the retention vote is an important element of this evaluation. The UNF
Constitution addresses the matter of the retention vote in Article 5, section 4:
"At the end of the College Dean's term, if retention is an option, the College faculty shall individually vote by anonymous ballot on the question of retaining the College Dean. In that case, the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall receive the vote and report the result to the College faculty. In the event the result is negative, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will meet with the College faculty and explain any action other than replacement of the College Dean."
Additionally, in the same section, the Constitution provides for the faculty to request a retention vote
at any time during a dean's tenure.
"Academic Affairs to conduct an anonymous retention vote by the College faculty prior to the end of
the Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the authority of the faculty of the College or the Vice President
for College Dean’s term."
During the comprehensive review, annual performance appraisals, additional feedback from the faculty,
feedback from external constituents, feedback from other university personnel, and other information
are combined with the outcome of the retention vote to form the basis for a decision on reappointment
or non-reappointment. In this sense, the retention vote is very important but advisory to the overall
process. If the retention vote were to be binding, it would not be necessary, or even useful, to perform
a comprehensive evaluation.
In cases where the faculty call for a retention vote, the results are absent a more comprehensive review
and, therefore, while it is important to recognize the facu lty vote and related feedback, and discuss with
them any concerns with college leadership, it would be irresponsible to act on one single event such as
an out-of-cycle retention vote.
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QUESTIONER-III: DATE ASKED: WRITTEN RESPONSES:
Anonymous
September 3, 2015
Earle Traynham Provost & Vice President
Academic Affairs
QUESTION SYNOPSIS -III:
UNF has a mandatory residency requirement for First Time In College (FTIC) students. Academic
Affairs also wants to make sure that students can meet their General Education requirements through DL
courses. Unfortunately not all disciplines are well-suited for DL. Exactly what population of students
needs a DL path through General Education? Surely, we are not talking about the residents of the dorms.
Also, how many students are in that population?
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UNF
WRITTEN RESPONSE - III:
Question in General Education requirements through DL courses.
Response from Earle Traynham, Provost, Academic Affairs
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST 7 VICE PRESIDENT
Academic Affairs
UNIVERSITYof
NORTH FLORIDA_
Date: October 29, 2015
To: Chip Klostermeyer, President
Faculty Association
From: Earle Traynham, Provost
Academic Affairs
Subject: Anonymous Question- September 3, 2015
Question Synopsis: UNF has a mandatory residency requirement for First Time in College (FTIC)
Students. Academic Affairs also wants to make sure that students can meet their General Education
requirements through DL courses. Unfortunately not all disciplines are well-suited for DL. Exactly
what population of students needs a DL path through General Education? Surely, we are not talking
about the residents of the dorms. Also, how many students are in that population?
Response : I am not aware of any statement or policy or directive from Academic Affairs indicating
a desire "to make sure that students can meet their General Education requirements through DL
courses." I thought that possibly the Gen Ed Council had addressed this issue, and asked the
chairperson of the council. His response is as follow s:
"The General Education Council has not discussed the possibility of establishing one or more DL
pathways through our many gen ed curricular offerings. However, as of spring 2016, the general
education curriculum will include DL versions of at least one course in each of the five state-
mandated "Common Core" areas as well as in the four competency areas of that part of the gen ed
curriculum specific to UNF. A small group of Gen Ed Task Force members have had one meeting
with Len Roberson and Deb Miller to discuss how we can support those facu lty who do wish to
develop and offer new DL versions of gen ed courses and those faculty who have already developed
and/or are offering such courses."
While I do not believe that Academic Affairs has stated that it wants to make sure that we offer
General Education courses on-line, I would encourage the faculty to consider the advantages of
doing so. First, Gen Ed courses are taken by more than FTICs, and students who are not living in our
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residence halls may prefer to take one or more Gen Ed courses on- line. Secondly, eve n students who
live in UNF's residence halls may, as a matter of convenience, prefer to take one or more Gen Ed
courses on-line. I do not know how many students might fall into these groups. Other SUS schools,
e.g. UF On-line, offer Gen Ed courses on-line. If UNF does not, we run the risk of having our
students opt to take these courses at another SUS university and transfer the credits to UNF. I
would much prefer that we do not simply concede this market.
I am well aware and appreciate that "all disciplines are not well-suited for DL." The decision as to
which courses we might offer on-line, and whether to offer a course on-line remains a faculty
decision at UNF. Barring state mandates or BOG mandates, I anticipate that will continue to be the
ca se.
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Please check all the written responses under “Questions and Responses” on the
Faculty Association website: www.unf.edu/groups/unffa.
&
Please check the Faculty Association minutes website
for Questions answered during the meeting:
http://www.unf.edu/unffa/minutes/Faculty_Association/Faculty_Association_Minutes_Index.aspx
INFORMATION ITEMS
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Disapproval of Legislative Calendar # FA 15-44, ISQ Timing
Result of Election for the Nominations and Elections Committee
Graduate Rate
Observations on UNF Data
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Information Item# 1 – Memo from the Provost , Office of Academic Affairs:
Disapproval of Legislative Calendar #FA 15-44, ISQ Timing
Date: November 12, 2015
To: Chip Klostermeyer, President
Faculty Association
From: Earle Traynham, Provost
Academic Affairs
Subject: Explanation of Disapproval of FA 15-44, ISQ Timing
The Faculty Affairs Committee raised the issue of the timing of ISQ administration during the summer
terms and made the following recommendation:
The Faculty Affairs Committee proposed adjusting the time. ISQs are open to be completed from
the day after the withdrawal date to prior to the last day of class. Further it was recommended that if
the language in the new CBA is an impediment, then that language be amended.
This resolution was approved as Item FA 15-44, ISQ Timing at the November 5, 2015 meeting of the
Faculty Association, and was forwarded to me for approval or disapproval. While I am sympathetic to
the issue raised by the Faculty Affairs Committee, on the advice of UNF’s Chief Negotiator, Leonard
Carson, I must disapprove this action. Quoting directly from Mr. Carson:
By law, UFF has been certified as the exclusive bargaining agent for the faculty on wages, hours,
and terms and conditions of employment. This means that management cannot deal directly with
the faculty on those subjects, but must negotiate through the bargaining agent….. If management
deals with FA on those subjects, UFF can charge management with an unfair labor practice for the
reason that management’s action undermines the exclusive role of the bargaining agent. This is
further complicated because the president of FA is also a member of the BOT, the ultimate
management entity.
Since the administration of ISQs is an issue covered by the CBA, any changes to the language must be
resolved through collective bargaining.
Ref:
http://www.unf.edu/unffa/LegislativeCalendar/2015-2016/November/FA_15-44__ISQ_Timing.aspx
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Information Item# 2 -Submitted by the Nominations and Elections Committee
Result of Election for the Nominations and Elections Committee
TWO-YEAR TERMS
(January 2016 to January 2018)
College of Arts and Sciences: Heather Truelove (Elected) (Psychology) College of Education and Human Services: Sophie Maxis (Leadership, School Counseling, and Sport Management) Library: Jeremy Hall (Elected) At-Large (this position will hold vice-chair during 2016 and chair for 2017): Dana Hart (CCB – Accounting and Finance)
Attached is the link for the Nominations & Elections membership of January 2016 through January 2018.
http://www.unf.edu/unffa/Committees/Standing_committees/2015-2016.aspx#NEC
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Information item# 3 -Submitted by the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee:
Determinant of the Six‐Year Graduation Rate:
Findings from a Multi-Year Study by Yu, Fen and Powell, Rick
Result is based on FTIC students for 2003 – 2013 at UNF using a Logistic Regression Model.
High School Academic Variables Beta Coefficient P-‐value Odds Ratio
High School GPA -.017 .548 .983
AP Courses .066 .010 * 1.068
Honors Courses -.051 .139 .951
Math Courses -.001 .988 .999
ACT/SAT -.182 .000 * .834
College Variables
College GPA 3 or above 1.777 .000 * 5.914
Averaged 12 Hours .428 .000 * 1.535
Honors Program .480 .000 * 1.616
Lived on campus .023 .624 1.023
Residency (FL or not) .580 .000 * 1.786
Financial Aid Variables
Need based Scholarship .295 .000 * 1.344
Non-Need based Scholarship .260 .000 * 1.297
Work Study .402 .000 * 1.495
All the * ‘s mean the variables are significant in the result.
Interpretation of the result: For cohort tracking 2003 to 2013 for six- year graduation, a logistic prediction model identifies high
school academic variables, such as GPA, honors or math courses are not at all significant but ACT/SAT
score is significant with a negative coefficient, meaning high school credentials are not impacting much
the graduation rates except AP courses taken at school. The question is now what does. The data shows
that the college variables, college GPA 3.0 or above, average 12 or more credit hours taken, Honors
program, FL residency status, scholarship given (need or non- need), and Work Study are all highly
significant. Whether the student lived on campus was not a significant variable.
December 3, 2015
Information Item #4: Submitted by the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee:
Observations on UNF Data From the FA Strategic Planning Committee
Second year retention rate FTIC has decreased slightly for on campus students from 2013 to 2014 from 83% to 80% and for off campus students from 87% to 82%. On campus housing may not be a predictor variable for retention. For cohort tracking from 2003 to 2013 for six- year graduation rate, a logistic prediction model identifies high school academic variables, such as GPA, honors or math courses are not significant, but ACT/SAT score is significant with a negative coefficient, meaning high school credentials are not impacting graduation rates much. The question is now ‘what does’? The variables
1. College GPA 3.0 or above 2. Average 12 or more credit hours taken 3. Honors program 4. FL student residency status 5. Scholarship given (Need based or Non-need based) 6. Work Study 7. High school AP courses
are all highly significant. Living on campus was not a significant variable.
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Final Exam Schedule
Exam Schedule for Summer Classes
There is no final exam schedule for the summer term. A final exam may be given during the last
scheduled class meeting.
Exam Schedule for Fall Classes
December 7-11, 2015
Note: Professors are not obligated to give final examinations in courses where they deem such exams
are unnecessary. However, they must inform students at least one week prior to the withdrawal date if
a final exam will not be given. If a final exam is not required, the final exam meeting time should be
used for other course-related activities.
A.M.
If class begins: Exam will be:
P.M.
If class begins Exam will be:
7:00-7:59 MW(F) 7:00-8:50 M 2:00-2:59
MW(F) 1:00-2:50 W
7:00-7:59 TR 7:00-8:50 T 2:00-2:59 TR 1:00-2:50 R
8:00-8:59 MW(F) 7:00-8:50 W 3:00-3:59
MW(F) 3:00-4:50 M
8:00-8:59 TR 7:00-8:50 R 3:00-3:59 TR 3:00-4:50 T
9:00-9:59 MW(F) 9:00-10:50 M 4:00-4:59
MW(F) 3:00-4:50 W
9:00-9:59 TR 9:00-10:50 T 4:00-4:59 TR 3:00-4:50 R
10:00-10:59
MW(F) 9:00-10:50 W
5:00-5:59
MW(F) 5:00-6:50 W
10:00-10:59 TR 9:00-10:50 R 5:00-5:59 TR 5:00-6:50 R
11:00-11:59
MW(F) 11:00-12:50 M
6:00-6:59
MW(F) 6:00-7:50 M
11:00-11:59 TR 11:00-12:50 T 6:00-6:59 TR 6:00-7:50 T
P.M. 12:00-12:59
MW(F) 11:00-12:50 W
7:00-7:59
MW(F) 7:30-9:20 W
12:00-12:59 TR 11:00-12:50 R 7:00-7:59 TR 7:30-9:20 R
1:00-1:59 MW(F) 1:00-2:50 M 8:00-8:59
MW(F) 8:00-9:50 M
1:00-1:59 TR 1:00-2:50 T 8:00-8:59 TR 8:00-9:50 T
Note: R=Thursday Classes that meet only on Fridays, once a week, or on Saturdays will have their final exam at the same
hour and in the same place as the regularly scheduled class during final exam week. The final exam
will be 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Individual conflicts should be resolved between the student and the instructor.