Dept/Program

Dept/Program	Date	Program Changes	TEGC Action
Exercise & Sports Science	10/13/07	1. Proposed changes in the Special Physical Education Concentration were presented. · The title of the concentration will be changed from Special Physical Education to Adapted Physical Education. · To be admitted to the concentration, students currently must have a 2.5/4.0 GPA, a grade of C or above in ESS 231, and they do not have to be admitted to PETE. With the proposed changes in admission, students must have a 2.75 GPA, a grade of BC or better, and admission to PETE in order to be admitted to the concentration. · ESS 435 (Sports for Persons with Disabilities, 2 credits) will be dropped from the required concentration coursework and ESS 437 (Teaching Models in Adapted Physical Education, 3 credits) will be added. This curriculum change reflects the need for more coursework and classroom experience to prepare well-qualified teacher candidates in adapted physical education. ESS 435 will not be removed from the UW-L catalog. · The above will result in a change in total credits required (from 14 to 15) to complete the adapted physical education concentration.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Math	12/01/06	Math Program Changes – Jennifer Kosiak: The Mathematics Department is proposing to change the prerequisite for MTH 126, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II, from “MTH 125” to “MTH 051 (or satisfactory mathematics placement test score) and MTH 125.” The course MTH 125, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I, has the prerequisite “MTH 051 or satisfactory placement test score.” This proposed change would help transfer students who may be experiencing difficulty with MTH 125. Numbers directly affected are thought to be about 1-2 transfer students per semester. This change will provide more sustained support for these students.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Art	12/01/06	Art Program Changes – Ryan Shin (for Jennifer Terpstra) The Art Department is proposing the following: Delete ART 434/534: Aesthetics and Art Criticism in the Visual Arts Replace with: One additional 300/400 level studio course (for a total of 21 credits in studio art beyond ART 205, 214, 216, 218, and 221. The course to be deleted hasn’t been taught for the past 4-5 years. Its components are being embedded into a variety of other courses so there is no loss in content knowledge.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Modern Languages	12/01/06	Modern Languages Program Changes – Jean Hindson Spanish Course Numbering Change Change in numbering of Advanced Grammar and Syntax from SPA 430 to SPA 330 This change may encourage students to take this course earlier. It should also have a positive impact on Praxis scores.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Modern Languages	12/01/06	Modern Languages Program Changes – Jean Hindson Spanish Civilization Course Selection This change requires all Spanish teacher certification candidates to take both Spanish Civilization (SPA 320) and Spanish American Civilization (SPA 321). The current requirement is to take one of the two. This does not change credits to minor or major. It only affects the relative number of elective and required credits and which courses students take in the elective credit category. This change will also help students better prepare for the Praxis exam.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Modern Languages	12/01/06	Modern Languages Program Changes – Jean Hindson German Studies Required credits will be reduced from 9 to 6 credits outside the department. A new course in German literature in translation has also been created. Several specific course requirements (300 or 301, 313, 320, 330, 420) have also been changed to general course requirements (one course in literature, one in civilization, two in skills development). The only exception is students wishing to teach German have to take 330 because of the phonetics element.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
Modern Languages	12/01/06	Modern Languages Program Changes – Jean Hindson French Studies We are expanding the offerings within the second category of our majors and minors to include courses in film and civilization as well as literature. In addition, we are making FRE 220 an alternative to FRE 325 as a contemporary civilization course.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
History	12/01/06	History Program Changes – Chuck Lee 1. Course deletions: HIS 303 and HIS 309 2. Change Course Title: HIS 230: The Ancient and Medieval Worlds HIS 311: Dilemmas of Peace and War 3. New Course: HIS 200: Historiography and Historical Methods Required of all History majors and minors as part of the Core requirement. This course will not increase either the number of credits required in the Core or the total number of credits in the major or minor. The proposed courses for deletion were taught by a faculty member who is no longer with the department. No one else will be picking up these courses. The course title changes are reflective of simple needs and preferences by students and faculty. The development of HIS 200 was as a result of the assessment process and is designed to address identified deficiencies.
Department of Educational Studies	2/02/07	DES Application Procedure Changes – Jon Davies: DES is proposing two changes to their application procedures, including deleting a LX line about specific courses included and removing the reflective piece from the education-related experiences area. DES is trying to remove certain requirements that might be considered barriers to wanting to become a teacher, or considering becoming a teacher. The major rationale for the changes, in general, is that the existing processes DES was using were not defensible in terms of differentiating student applicants.	Endorsement passed unanimously, with one abstention.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: SHE 310 – Course prerequisites were changed to HED 205 and the description was changed as follows: OLD: Beginning concepts in comprehensive school health education curriculum development and instructional techniques are the core of this course. Skills for deliver of effective health instruction are practiced including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. NEW: Beginning concepts in comprehensive school health education curriculum development and instructional techniques are the core of this course. Skills for delivery of effective health instruction are practiced including assessment, planning, implementation, and reflection. This course also includes an introductory field experience that is designed to help the teacher candidates identify the role of the school and its staff through observation and participation.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: SHE 410/510 – Course prerequisites were changed to “SHE 310; must be taken last semester on campus status and concurrently with SHE 415” and the description was changed as follows: OLD: This senior level experience is an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge related to the assessment, planning and implementation of comprehensive school health curriculum introduced in earlier study. Further analysis of method selection and instructional strategy development is considered from a practical as well as philosophical point of view. Attention is given to "holistic teaching", including classroom management. NEW: This senior level experience provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the Wisconsin Teacher Standards (WITS). The primary focus is on teacher candidates' growth and development in the WITS. The traditional field experience or participation in a Profession Development School experience will address how the WITS impact teaching and learning. Further analysis of method selection and instructional strategy development is included from a practical as well as philosophical point of view.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: SHE 510 – Course prerequisites were changed to “Must be taken last semester on campus status and concurrently with SHE 515” and the description was changed as follows: OLD: This senior level experience is an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge related to the assessment, planning and implementation of comprehensive school health curriculum introduced in earlier study. Further analysis of method selection and instructional strategy development is considered from a practical as well as philosophical point of view. Attention is given to "holistic teaching", including classroom management. NEW: This senior level experience provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the Wisconsin Teacher Standards (WITS). The primary focus is on teacher candidates' growth and development in the WITS. The traditional field experience or participation in a Profession Development School experience will address how the WITS impact teaching and learning. Further analysis of method selection and instructional strategy development is included from a practical as well as philosophical point of view.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: HED 475 was changed to SHE 415 – Course prerequisites were changed to “SHE 310; must be taken concurrently with SHE 410” and the description was changed as follows: This course will develop teacher candidates' leadership skills in school health programming. An overview will be included on the following topics: group dynamics, leadership theories and styles, resources and grants, curriculum assessment and analysis, administration and coordination of health curriculum, and professional skills.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: HED 575 was changed to SHE 515 – Course prerequisites were changed to “Must be taken concurrently with SHE 510” and the description was changed as follows: This course will develop teacher candidates' leadership skills in school health programming. An overview will be included on the following topics: group dynamics, leadership theories and styles, resources and grants, curriculum assessment and analysis, administration and coordination of health curriculum, and professional skills.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: The SHE Major was revised as follows: OLD: 38-40 credits in health education and school health education, including HED 205, 335, 345, 408, 409, 439, 469, 472, 474; SHE 210, 252, 310, 312, 402, 3-15 credits student teaching SHE 403 or 404, 410; plus 3-5 elective credits in HED, SHE or CHE; 31 credits in interdisciplinary requirements: HPR 105, BIO 103 or 105, ESS 205 and 206 or BIO 312 and 313, PSY 212, 370, RDG 328,EFN 205, C-I 492, ERS 100 or HIS 306 or W-S 230 or SOC 225. NEW: 32-34 credits in health education and school health education, including HED 205, 345, 409, 425, 469, 472; SHE 310, 410, 415; plus 3-5 elective credits approved by program advisor; 3-15 credits of student teaching SHE 403 or 404. 35 credits in interdisciplinary requirements: HPR 105, BIO 103 or MIC 100, ESS 205 and 206 or BIO 312 and 313, NUT 200, PSY 212, 370, RDG 328, SPE 401, EFN 205, C-I 492, ERS 100 or HIS 306 or W-S 230 or SOC 225.	Endorsement passed unanimously.
School Health Education	4/14/07	SHE Program Changes: The SHE Minor was revised as follows: OLD: 31 credits in health education and school health education, including HED 205, 335, 345, 469, 472, 474; SHE 210, 252, 310, 402, 410; 3-15 credits in students teaching SHE 403 or 404; 17 credits in interdisciplinary requirements: HPR 105, BIO 103 or 105, RDG 328, EFN 205, ERS 100 or HIS 306 or W-S 230 or SOC 225, C-I 492. NEW: 28 credits in health education and school health education, including HED 205, 345, 425, 469, 472; SHE 310, 410, 415; 3-15 credits in student teaching SHE 403 or 404; 20 credits in interdisciplinary requirement: HPR 105, BIO 103 or MIC 100, NUT 200, RDG 328, EFN 205, ERS 100 or HIS 306 or W-S 230 or SOC 225, C-I 492.	Endorsement passed unanimously.