Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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1 Oklahoma Wesleyan University Academic Affairs Committee CFAC/Miller Conference Room January 4, 10:00 a.m. Members present: Bob Myers (Chair), Brett Andrews, Bob Bonner, David Eaton, Julie Fowler (traditional student rep), Gail Richardson, Emile Hawkins, Wendell Thompson, Mark Weeter, Kyle White, Andrea Zepeda (AGS student rep). Members absent: Becky Le (Beth VonBuchwald attended in her place) 1. Registrar Policy Issues Becky Tupper Current practices are making additional work for her office. The Registrar s Office is no longer doing audits for traditional undergraduates until a graduation application is submitted. This task will fall to the advisor. For May graduation, the graduation application is due Sept. 1. SCT requires an actual date for posting. The Registrar s Office is asking for support for posting date as the last day of the month. If degree is posted in December, the graduate must walk in December. They can no longer walk in the following May ceremony. This will affect AGS and Traditional graduates. Spring Break date in the catalog is incorrect. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 25. Becky will send the correct calendar to all faculty. Rosters will still be printed by the Registrar s Office. The office needs help getting forms, etc. to adjunct instructors. For this coming semester, the deans will see to it that the adjunct instructors get the rosters class schedule draft is due from deans today. Registration is Monday, Jan 7 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Advisors also need to be available in the afternoon for walk-ins. 2. Academic Honesty Wording Mark Weeter Motion by Mark Weeter: The following procedure be adopted and added to the catalog. Procedure: Once a professor discovers a case of academic dishonesty, the professor will begin the following process: 1. The professor will respond to the first instance of dishonesty by clarifying academic expectations and endeavoring to help the student grow. The professor has the right to have the student redo the assignment, reduce the grade of the assignment, or fail the assignment. The professor will notify in writing, the Dean of the School in which the Course was offered, the Dean of the School to which the student belongs, and the Office of Academic Affairs outlining the incident and its resolution. 2. Typically, the professor will decide upon disciplinary action for the first infraction of a given student. For the second (and any subsequent infractions) the professor, the Dean School in which course was offered, and the Dean of the School to which the student belongs will make a disciplinary decision while also informing the Office of Academic Affairs. In general, students should expect to fail the assignment for their first offense at OWU, to fail the course for a second offense, to be suspended for a full semester for a third offense, and to be expelled for a fourth offense. If the disciplinary action involves suspension or expulsion the Chief Student Life Officer must also be involved in the decision making process. 3. If a student wishes to appeal s/he may appeal to the Office of Academic Affairs, which is the final appeal _AAC_Minutes.doc 1 of 8

2 4. When plagiarism or cheating is discovered after grades have been assigned, grades will be adjusted as appropriate and disciplinary action can be taken as long as the student is enrolled at OWU. Motion carried. Note: Summative assessment statement has been removed for the time being because the practice is not being carried out in every major. 3. Organizational Management Degree Emile Hawkins Motion by Emile Hawkins: The creation of a new Bachelors of Science degree, Organizational Management (OM). The program will be designed to deliver via the Office of Adult & Graduate Studies either on ground or online or both. (See Addendum #3 for the courses that compose the degree requirements.) Second: Brett Andrews. Motion carried. 4. General Education Proposal Brett Andrews Motion by Brett Andrews: To accept the slate of courses (see Addendum #4) as the general education requirements for the following undergraduate AGS Degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science. It would not apply to the RN-BSN degree requirements. Second: David Eaton. Motion carried. 5. Addition and Deletion of Majors Gail Richardson Motion by Gail Richardson: Delete the following majors Biblical Studies/Worship Arts (0 majors) Church Music (2 majors) Second: David Eaton Pastoral Ministry/Music Ministry (2 majors) Second: Brett Andrews. Motion carried. Motion by Gail Richardson: Add the following major (See Addendum #5) Worship Arts (replaces above majors) The Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts degree will synthesize music, music ministry, and religion in preparation for Christian service. This program includes 63 hours in music and music-related ministry as well as 6 hours in religion. All students pursuing this major must take guitar lessons and participate in an internship through a local church. Second: David Eaton. Motion carried _AAC_Minutes.doc 2 of 8

3 Motion by Gail Richardson: Delete the following majors Music Education/Instrumental Music Composition The Music Education/Instrumental degree has only 3 majors, 2 who are graduating next year. The university cannot afford to set up and maintain this program with full-time faculty as well as top musicians to instruct give instruction in each instrument. Adjuncts become very expensive for only 1 or 2 students and the small numbers result in frustration for anyone directing the band. In addition, the band director has to hire additional players for performances, which depletes the music budget even further. Maintaining and repairing band instruments is also an additional expense. Music Composition has 0 majors and we have no qualified faculty. Second: Bob Bonner. Motion carried. 6. Creation of Philosophy Minor David Eaton Rationale: The minor in philosophy supports our emphasis on apologetics and the fact that in intercultural studies we talk about worldview, which leads directly to cultural philosophy. If we want to know the heart of what a culture believes and holds as truth, we must know its philosophy. It is taking missionary studies to the deepest level. (See Addendum #6.) It will be discussed at a future meeting. Meeting adjourned: 11:05am. Respectively submitted, Cindy Riffe Office of Academic Affairs _AAC_Minutes.doc 3 of 8

4 Addendum #3 Emile Hawkins: Proposal: The School of Business proposes the creation of a new Bachelors of Science degree, Organizational Management (OM). The program will be designed to deliver via the Office of Adult & Graduate Studies either on ground or online or both. The following courses compose the degree requirements. General Education Other Requirements CLAC 3113 Introduction to Adult Studies OR CLAC 1733 Introduction to Online Learning Major Requirements BUSI 3713 Management & Leadership BUSI 4733 Organizational Behavior BUSI 4203 Staffing & Employee Selection BUSI 3413 Marketing Principles BUSI 4333 Compensation & Benefits BUSI 4123 Management of Human Resources BUSI 3783 Business Ethics & Christian Wisdom BUSI 4703 Global Business Environment BUSI 3793 Negotiation Strategy BUSI 4423 Executive Development Electives Total Hours (24 Hours) (3 Hours) (30 Hours) (69 Hours) (126 Hours) _AAC_Minutes.doc 4 of 8

5 Addendum #4 Brett Andrews: Proposal: To accept the following slate of courses as the general education requirements for the following undergraduate AGS Degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science. It would not apply to the RN-BSN degree requirements. General Education Requirements 27 Biblical Literature & Philosophy* 3 Old Testament Survey (CHAL 1613) OR New Testament Survey (CHAL 1733) OR Biblical 3 Perspectives (CHAL 3523) English Composition 6 Written Communication I (ENGL 1613) 3 Written Communication II (ENGL 1813) 3 Humanities or Speech 3 Introduction to Human Communication (COMM 1823) OR Humanities Elective 3 Science or Mathematics 3 Concepts of Math (MATH 1813) OR Science Elective 3 Social Science 9 America in a Changing World (HIST 2833) OR US History 1 or 2 OR World History 1 or 2 3 American Political Foundations (POLS 2723) OR US Government 3 Psychology & the Christian Faith (PSYC 1833) OR General Psychology 3 Christian Liberal Arts Curriculum 3 Formation of the Christian Learner (CLAC 1713) OR Introduction to Online Learning (CLAC ) OR Introduction to Adult Studies (CLAC 3113) ** * These courses must be taken at OWU. ** Course required of all students who are pursuing a degree at OWU _AAC_Minutes.doc 5 of 8

6 Addendum #5 Gail Richardson: Bachelor of Arts Worship Arts General Education Requirements 56 Literature of the Old Testament (BLIT 1103) 3 Literature of the New Testament (BLIT 1203) 3 Philosophy of Christian Thought (PHIL 2303) 3 English Composition I (ENGL 1103) 3 English Composition II (ENGL 1203) 3 Speech Communication (SPCH 1703) 3 Foreign Language 6 Introduction to Literature (LIT 2103) 3 Music History/Literature I (MUSI 3533) 3 Music History/Literature II (MUSI 3643) 3 Physical Education 2 Science & Math 7 US History I (HIST 1213) or II (HIST 1223) 3 US Government (POLS 1103) 3 General Psychology (PSYC 1503) 3 Social Science Elective 3 Formation of the Christian Mind & Person (CLAC 1202) 2 Major Requirements 72 Music Courses 66 Music Theory I (MUSI 2213) 3 Aural Skills I (MUSI 2211) 1 Music Theory II (MUSI 2323) 3 Aural Skills II (MUSI 2321) 1 Music Theory III (MUSI 3213) 3 Aural Skills III (MUSI 3211) 1 Music Theory IV (MUSI 3223) 3 Aural Skills IV (MUSI 3221) 1 Orchestration (MUSI 3363) 3 Survey of Music (MUSI 2303) 3 Basic Conducting (MUSI 4452) 2 Choral Conducting (MUSI ) 2 Class Guitar I (MUSI 2711) 1 Class Guitar II (MUSI 2721) 1 Hymnology/The Church s Song (MUSI 4533) 3 Applied Music (Major Area) 8 Applied Music (Minor area) 4 Chorale/Ensemble 8 Religious Drama & Other Arts/Media in the Church (MUSI 2533) 3 Traditional, Contemporary, and Emerging Music in Worship (MUSI 1463) 3 History of Christian Music (MUSI 3643) 3 Church Music Administration (MUSI 4563) 3 Church Music Internship (MUSI 4803) 3 Religion Courses 6 Christian Worship (PAMI 4413) 3 Christian Spiritual Formation (SFOR 3023) 3 Grand Total _AAC_Minutes.doc 6 of 8

7 Addendum #6 David Eaton: Rationale for a Philosophy minor I think the rationale for the minor in philosophy is that it supports our emphasis on apologetics and the fact that in intercultural studies we talk about worldview, which leads directly to cultural philosophy. If we want to know the heart of what a culture believes and holds as truth, we must know its philosophy. It is taking missionary studies to the deepest level. Courses for Catalogue PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) PHIL 1313: Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credit Hours) A study of problems with which philosophy is concerned. The terminology of the field of philosophy will also be studied. (Fall) PHIL 2303: Philosophy of Christian Thought (3 Credit Hours) A survey and evaluation of the basic beliefs of Christianity. Attention is given to the teachings, ethics, and practices of the Christian life. (Fall & Spring) PHIL 2443: General Ethics (3 Credit Hours) A survey of principal ethical theories and systems with study of the practical application of these principles to the moral and social problems of the day. (Spring 2008) PHIL 2773: Principles of Critical Thinking (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to aid the student in developing skills in deductive and inductive reasoning. The student will also be given opportunity to study various fallacies in reasoning which are not related to structural problems. A study of devices of persuasion and scientific inquiry will also be included. (Infrequent) PHIL 3463: Comparative Religions (3 Credit Hours) A presentation of the major religions of the world. The uniqueness of Christianity is noted in relation to international religions. (Spring 2009) PHIL 4463: Philosophy of Religion (3 Credit Hours) A critical evaluation of the basic problems inherent in the religious view of the world. A survey of the problems of belief in God, freedom, and immortality. (Spring 2009) PHIL ####/PCMI 4433:Christian Apologetics in the Experience of the Persecuted Church (3 Credit Hours) An examination of the various means by which Christians have obeyed the Biblical mandates to defend the faith in the face of persecution, opposition, and false testimony from the time of Justin Martyr to the present day, seeking to find points of comparison and application to apologetics practice in societies with religious freedom. (Fall 2009) PHIL #### Asian Philosophy (3 credit hours) An overview of the main themes and perspectives of Asian philosophy, with reference to northern and southern Asian philosophy (including Indian philosophy), but with special attention to Chinese and Korean philosophy. PHIL 1900, 2900, 3900, 4900: Special Topics _AAC_Minutes.doc 7 of 8 (1 3 Credit Hours)

8 A traditional classroom experience in a course not offered on a regular basis or an individual project that involves research and the analyzing and reporting of that research. (Infrequent) [Philosophy of Science?] Minor in PHILOSOPHY 21 hours (complete 7 of the following 8 courses) PHIL 1313: Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credit Hours) PHIL 2303: Philosophy of Christian Thought (3 Credit Hours) PHIL 2443: General Ethics (3 Credit Hours) PHIL 2773: Principles of Critical Thinking (3 Credit Hours) PHIL 3463: Comparative Religions (3 Credit Hours) PHIL 4463: Philosophy of Religion (3 Credit Hours) PHIL ####/PCMI 4433: Christian Apologetics in (3 Credit Hours) the Experience of the Persecuted Church PHIL ####/ICMI #### Asian Philosophy (3 credit hours) PHIL 1900, 2900, 3900, 4900: Special Topics (1 3 Credit Hours) _AAC_Minutes.doc 8 of 8