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CAAC Minutes: 2025-9-16

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Sept. 16, 2025, at 2 p.m.

Student Center 211A – Covestro

Present: John Elliott, Gaby Villanueva, Roshele Friudenberg, Scott M. Bennett, Carl Husband, Dana Woods, Karen Guthmiller, Richard Tunstall, Heather Merrill, Alexa-Marie Ramirez, Christine Miller, Bryant Dyer, Joe Ganakos, Scott Bennett, Jessica Thompson Falls, Sajjad Khan, Javier Ramirez, Sally Reeves, Lara Capson, Regina Barrera, Paul Allen, William Walker, Waldo Collins, Josh Armstrong, Ed Koretz

  1. Call to Order
    Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM
  2. Approval of Minutes
    Karen motioned. John approved.
  3. Officer Reports
    1. CAAC Chair: Alexa-Marie Ramirez
      Welcomes new academic year and faces.
      Alexa discussed brief division chair meeting before convocation
    2. CAAC Vice-Chair: Roshele Friudenberg
      No update
    3. CAAC Secretary: Michael Carson
      Not present
  4. Informational Items — Administration
    1. Provost/SACS Liaison: Douglas Walcerz
    2. AVP of Academic Affairs: Janena Norris
    3. AVP of Student Affairs: Scott Bennett
    4. AVP of Transfer & Educational Partnerships: Marissa Moreno
    5. Director of Advising & Transfer Partnerships: Sarah Tidwell
    6. Director of Guided Pathways: Nicole Tunmire
    7. Registrar: Carl Husband
    8. Academic Honesty Committee: Paul Arrigo
  5. Old Business
    1. Waldo Collins
      1. 2075—Replace Co: ITCC 1414
        Wally clarifies the confusion about the rubric and the replacement of ITCC 1414 with CPMT 1451.
        Wally explains the need to clean up the certificate and look at the analytical degree for consistency.
        CAAC Member mentions the need to include revisions to both the AAS and certificate plans as separate items.
        CAAC Member confirms the replacement course is CPMT 1451 and the current course is ITCC 1414.
        CAAC Member notes the need to correct the certificate program as well.
        Alexa confirms the need for two separate entries, one for the analytical degree and one for the certificate.
        Joe explains the process of voting on motions and the need for two separate entries.
        Wally requests to proceed with the motion to pass the request.
        Alexa confirms the need to replace ITCC 1414 with CPMT 1451.
        Motion passed unanimously
  6. New Business
    1. James Langley
      1. 2089—Change/Update Degree Plan: Horticulture-Prison Education Program (HHT1)
      2. 2090—New Course: HALT 2423 (Horticulture Pest Control)
        Alexa introduces Requests 2089 and 2090, with 2090 being withdrawn.
        CAAC Member requests to table Request 2089 due to the absence of the representative.
    2. Evan Richards
      1. 2091—Miscellaneous: Typos in Course Description for PHYS 1404
      2. 2092—Change/Update Course Requisite: PHYS 1417
        Alexa moves to the next order of business with Requests 2091 and 2092.
        CAAC Member explains the minor changes needed in Request 2091, including typos in course descriptions.
        Alexa moves to vote on Request 2091, which passes unanimously.
        Alexa moves to vote on Request 2092, which also passes unanimously.
    3. Curtis White
      1. 2093—Change/Update Course Requisite: MATH 1350
        Alexa introduces Requests 2093, 2101, and 2102, explaining the need for a consent agenda.
        Joe suggests treating 2093 separately and combining 2101 and 2102.
        Discussion on Consent Agenda and Prerequisite Changes
        Alexa explains the need for a consent agenda to streamline the process.
        Joe emphasizes the importance of vetting the list of affected courses at the divisional level.
        CAAC Member mentions the need for a meeting with Scott and Dr. Walters to ensure all affected courses are identified.
        Alexa suggests collaboration between division chairs to ensure all changes are properly documented.
        Approval of Consent Agenda and Final Requests
        Alexa moves to vote on Requests 2101 and 2102, which pass unanimously.
        Alexa introduces Request 2093, explaining the need to add an option for math 1332 as a prerequisite for math 1350.
        Curtis provides documentation supporting the addition of math 1332 as an option.
        The motion to approve Request 2093 passes unanimously.
        Alexa introduces Request 2094, which is withdrawn due to changes in Lee College's transfer degree policies.
        Alexa explains the new process for creating new concentrations without CAC approval.
  7. Open Forum
  8. Adjournment
    Meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.