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John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Curriculum Committee met Dec. 15

John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Curriculum Committee met Dec. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday December 15, 2022. Attending virtually via zoom conference were Mr. Andy Sprague, trustee; Ms. Paula Hawley, trustee; Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg, vice president of instruction; Ms. Kristina Johnson, note taker. Absent, Mr. Mike Elbe, president.

• Biology was discussed as follows:

o The Natural Sciences department has implemented a 10-year limit for the prerequisite to BIO 275, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 276, Human Anatomy and Physiology II. The cutoff point will aide in student success, considerations can be made on an individual basis.

• Computer Science courses were discussed as follows:

o The Fundamentals of Networking course added 1 credit hour to change the course from 2 credit hours to 3. The change was motivated by including additional software that prepares students to test for the NETWORK+, an industry credential.

• Education courses were discussed as follows:

o Adding a prerequisite option to course work provides opportunities for students to take courses during any semester, offering flexibility and removing barriers.

• Degree changes in Radiologic Technology were discussed as follows:

o The Radiologic Technology degree is solely offered as a bachelor’s degree, the AAS degree has been inactivated.

• Health Sciences and Emergency Services discussed as follows:

o Admission criteria change to the Nursing Program will increase student success. The Nursing department suggests completing Biology and Anatomy Physiology I course prior to enrolling in the Nursing Program. However, certain test scores for admission will be considered.

• Other:

o Business item for discussion, CSC 163 lab fee, fee will assist with the payment for the NETWORK+ certification.

o A MACH form has been created for the Lab Fee Recommendation form.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am.

https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#curriculum-committee

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