Quincy Reporter

John Wood Community College Curriculum Committee met March 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023. Attending virtually via zoom conference were Mr. Andy Sprague, trustee; Ms. Paula Hawley, trustee; Dr. Laurel Klinkenberg, vice president of instruction; Dr. Bryan Renfro, president; Ms. Kristina Johnson, note taker.

• Computer Science was discussed as follows:

o New Certificate: Technical Help Desk, 16 credit hours —This certificate will allow students to enter the workforce at an entry level Information Technology position, satisfying the immediate need in the area.

o New Course: CSC 183, Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, will be included in the new Technical Help Desk certificate. After the recommendation of the Advisory council and feedback, Cybersecurity education was an essential need in the area. JWCC has collaborated with WIU, who has received a grant to reduce barriers for students transferring from two-year programs, in developing this course. CSC 283 will be offered in the Fall 2023. Dr. Renfro suggested also connecting with QU as they are working on Cybersecurity training as well.

• Communication, Languages, and Literature was discussed as follows:

o New Course: ENG 220, Introduction to Creative Writing – This course will introduce writers to the exploration and practice of creative writing within a specific genre or across multiple genres.

• Education was discussed as follows:

o New Course: EDU 265, Infant and Toddler Curriculum – This course was added to support the additional Infant Toddler Gateways credential being developed.

• After the annual program review, the Fine Arts faculty revised several courses by adjusting the lab and lecture ratio due to the change in the delivery of instruction. Credit hours were not impacted.

• Other topics discussed were as follows:

o Dr. Renfro is exploring expanding dual credit opportunities and is meeting with QAVTC.

Meeting adjourned at 1100 am.

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