Vote on SJMC Gen Ed curriculum changes

Pursuant to the S.C. Freedom of Information Act, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina is conducting an electronic vote on the following curriculum matters from 1/29 to 1/31/2013. As votes are received, they will be posted below.

The curriculum committee met Friday, 1/25/2013 and agreed to present the faculty with the following changes to the General Education requirements for all majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.  Most of these changes are being put forward at the direction of the University's Curriculum Committee in order to make our General Education requirements agree with the new Carolina Core requirements. The list of all Carolina Core courses can be found at http://www.sc.edu/provost/forms/CCoreCoursesForAdvisement_2012-13.pdf.

Please convey to me your vote—for, against, abstain—for the following changes:
1. Add STAT 205 - Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences as a second option for the SJMC STAT requirement.

We currently require STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics. The addition of  STAT 205 as an option will allow students who transfer into the SJMC to use STAT 205 as their STAT requirement instead of having to take STAT 201. The committee also voted to put language in the bulletin advising students that there could be a STAT prereq to STAT 201, depending on what they score on the MATH placement test.


2. Make our listing of other required Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving (ARP) courses, such as MATH, PHIL CSCE, STAT agree with the new Carolina Core requirements.

Several courses we currently list, such as PHIL 511 and many higher level STAT and CSCE courses will not count as Carolina Core courses.


3. Eliminate SPCH 230 - Business and Professional Speaking and SPCH 240 - Argumentation and Debate from the Effective, Engaged and Persuasive Communication (CMS) section of our requirements.

SPCH 230 and 260 are no longer part of the Carolina Core. This will make SPCH 140 the only (CMS) requirement in the SJMC. 


4. Change the Fine Arts or Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding (AIU) requirement to include all Carolina Core AIU courses. 

Carolina Core AIU courses include some language courses as well as the ENGL Lit classes we require, such as ENGL 282 - 288. This would mean a student could take up to two ENGL courses from 282 - 288  to satisfy their AIU requirement. Right now we only allow them to take a fine art AIU and then require a course from ENGL 282 - 283.


5. Change the text of the SJMC Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding (Foreign Languages) requirement

From:
"Students shall demonstrate in one Foreign Language the ability to comprehend the topic and the main ideas in written and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be demonstrated by achieving a score of four or better on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC through the 122 level."

To:
"Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language (except Latin or Ancient Greek) equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in 122. Students can demonstrate this proficiency by successfully completing Phase II of the Proficiency Test or by successfully completing the 122 course, including the exit exam administered as part of that course."

The new language is the same as that used in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our current language says that a student who scores a 4 on the Proficiency Test can exempt language at the 122 level. In fact, a score of 4 only qualifies a student to place into 122.  The majority of SJMC students score a 3 or 4 on the placement test, which ensures that most will have to take at least one language course.

Please vote by sending an email to Van Kornegay.

1/29/13
Van Kornegay - Approved 1-5, 5:00pm
Shannon Bowen - Approved 1-5, 5:21pm
Ernie Wiggins - Approved 1-5, 6:18pm
Tom Weir - Approved 1-5, 8:21pm
Shirley Carter - Approved 1-5, 6:48pm

1/30/13
Tom Klipstine, Approved 1 - 5, 1:03am - that's 10:03pm Tbilisi time
Harvie Nachlinger, Approved 1 - 5, 8:03am
Tara Buehner, Approved 1 - 5, 8:17am
Doug Fisher, Approved 1 - 5, 8:19am
Cecile Holmes, Approved 1 - 5, 11:27am
Seihill Kim, Approved 1 - 5, 12:39pm
Bruce Konkle, Approved 1-5, 3:13pm
Jay Bender, Approved 1-5, 3:14pm
Bonnie Drewniany, Approved 1- 5, 8:09pm

1/31/13
Glenda Alvarado, Approved 1-5, 7:27am
Keith Kenney, Approved 1-5, 11:04am
Karen Mallia, Approved 1-5, 11:20am
David Weintraub, Approved 1-5, 11:58am
Denise McGill, Approved 1-5, 12:14pm
Jim Haney, Approved 1-5, 3:36pm
Ran Wei, Approved 1-5, 3:40pm
Erik Collins, Approved 1-5, 3:42pm
Kenneth Campbell, Approved 1-5, 3:44pm
Scott Farrand, Approved 1-5, 4:46pm

Journalism sequence curriculum vote, Univ. of SC

Pursuant to the S.C. Freedom of Information Act, the journalism sequence of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina is conducting an electronic vote on the following matters from 12/14 to 12/17/2012.

As votes are received, they will be posted here as soon as possible.

JOURNALISM SEQUENCE CURRICULUM REVISIONS
12-14-12

As approved at last sequence meeting, I am submitting to you the following elements to be voted on electronically for inclusion in the journalism curriculum revision. 
Thanks to Doug and Harvie for crafting these solutions.  Doug has conveyed this information to you in a detailed email of 12/12.
Please convey to me your vote—for, against, abstain—for the following changes:

1a—Amend original motion to allow the editing module to be a component of JOUR 471 (new) instead of JOUR 361 (new).

1b – Accept the editing module, as proposed in the email of 12/12, as a component of JOUR471 (new). 
Explanation:  JOUR 361 will stand as earlier approved.  JOUR 371 will be renumbered as JOUR 471 to be consistent with other mid-level courses.  The editing module will be incorporated into the syllabus for 471 as attached to Doug’s email.

2—JOUR 362 (new), standalone editing course, remains but is removed as a prerequisite for Capstone programs.
Explanation:  The inclusion of the editing module in JOUR 471 removes the requirement for the separate editing course. Capstone prereqs will be revised to reflect the change.  Those edits are included in Doug’s earlier attachment.

3a – Accept proposed prerequisite language for JOUR 361 Introductory Reporting & Writing
3b – Accept proposed prerequisite language for JOUR 590 Capstone III – Digital Journalism
3c – Accept proposed amended prerequisite language for JOUR 362 – editing
Explanation: Each of these involves insertion of a new prerequisite or a substantial change in language.
•    3a inserts JOUR291, the mass media writing course, as a prerequisite (it had been left out).
•    3b inserts a prerequisite of JOUR 471 (Intermediate Reporting & Production) into JOUR390 JOUR 590, but also provides language giving the instructor flexibility to admit students from other sequences or majors who, in his or her judgment, have adequate preparation to contribute to the class (see the email sent 12/12 for more explanation)
•    3c inserts language into the editing course that gives the instructor flexibility to admit students from other sequences or majors who, in his or her judgment, have adequate coursework or professional experience elsewhere to succeed in the course.
Although instructors always have the authority to waive students in, putting this language in would signal to a wider range of students who might be interested that they are welcome to inquire. Additionally, in the case of JOUR 590, no prerequisites had been listed, which could be problematic in ensuring enough spaces for senior semester students.

4 – Accept the scrivener's changes to all other syllabi as outlined in the email of 12/12 to make them consistent throughout.

5—Create JOUR 580 (new) Advanced Reporting Topics as shell course for directed elective course offerings as the “+3” element in a “9+3” Capstone configuration.
Explanation:  The sequence has approved returning three credits to the Capstone programs as a consequence of the ACEJMC action allowing accredited programs to add up to 8 credits.  Consistent with our intent to build flexibility into the Capstone experience, the “9+3” configuration continues to support the strengths of our Capstones, but also offers a range of experiences for students that will also contribute to the Capstone products.  Individual courses will be developed—580a, b, c, d, etc.

Please convey your vote to me electronically (email) by close of business on Monday, December 17, 2012.

Thanks
Charles Bierbauer
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12/14-4:44 p.m.
Doug Fisher - approve 1-5

12/14-5:11 p.m.
Augie Grant - approve 1-4, reject 5

12/14-7:33 p.m.
Ernie Wiggins - reject 1; approve 2-4; reject 5

12/15-11 a.m.
Harvie Nachlinger - approve 1-5

12/15-111:13 a.m
Randy Covington - reject 1, approve 2-5

12/15-12:02 p.m.
Kathy Forde - abstain on all

12/15-3:03 p.m.
Scott Farrand - approve 1-5

12/17-9:09 a.m.
Dick Moore - approve 1-5

12/17-10:20 a.m.
Rick Peterson - approve 1-5

12/17 - 11:13 a.m.
Kenneth Campbell - approve 1-4, no vote on 5

12/17- 11:35 a.m.
Andrea Tanner - approve 1-5

12/17-11:46 a.m.
Erik Collins - approve 1-5

12/17-12:34 p.m.
Deborah Gump - approve 1-5

Tonight's Class and my attendance

Hello Fellow Blogger 101'ers! I've got a project at work that is of course taking longer than expected and has to be out the door today. I am pretty sure I will be late; worse case I will not be able to attend. I've asked Prof. Fisher to email me any of his handouts. Also if anyone has any notes that I miss, I would appreciate your sharing with me. Sorry for this messy unedited blog, it hurts my eyes to even look at it, but I only have a couple of minutes. Please don't mistake my big 'ol sad, empty, blank personal blog as evidence of my indifference to this class. I absolutely loved it and it has give me the motivation and fundamentals to start. This class has done in three weeks what I could not do in two years! FYI I would be up for a refresher 101! Anyone else?

Dear All

Dear All, Just dropping a brief note as I have taken a break from caring for my MIL in Florida. I will be on my way back to SC in the morning and hopefully to class tomorrow evening. Then, surgery Wed. Yike's! I really have learned alot Doug, just haven't had time to implement it all, yet! You have given me the confidence to explore the unknown, something that I thought I had forgotten how to do. I appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions and making me feel confident and at ease about blogging. I really wish there was a Blogging 102 to follow this course. I am looking forward to spending my recovery time developing my blog and chating with my new friends in blog land. I have enjoyed meeting all of my blogmates...looking forward to chating and visiting your blogs soon. If by chance I don't make it to class tomorrow...I enjoyed meeting each of you and wish you happy blogdays!!!

Love this video - shift happens

One of the best videos on YouTube:

Phototest2

Doug's son and grandson. Proud papa.

Phototest1

Photo of Doug's grandson:

twit-ing

i set up a twitter account.. lakemurraykayak.. will get you there.

Doug's grandson - posting from Photobucket

the day after class

wow! that was a lot of new material last night... great class!

Test Post - Just had to try it

Test

The Gang of Four

As part of the blogging class, everyone has (or had) set up a blog.

First up is Dwaun Sellers, who runs the Shopping Savage.com. Dwaun is a journalist who discovered new media in his journey into fashion reporting and advice.

Second in line is Carolyn Parks who spends her time kayaking on Lake Murray and taking photos. You can see some of her photos at Lots of Time.

Third up is Carole Shealy, a closet writer looking for an outlet in the blog-sphere to share her tips and tricks for getting through life nd getting a grip through her brilliant : - ) observations and insight.  Check it out on The Bewildered Pen.

Fourth up is Peggy Breeland, a certified interior designer looking to create a blog spot designed to help those who need affordable design solutions for their home by renewing, re-purposing, and reinventing their current design style. 

Homework

Hello Folks: Unfortunately, the day after our first class, my spouse and I had to drive to Florida for an medical emergency with my in-laws.  I only just arrived back Sunday night, nearly missed our homework assignment (blog address and my first Blogging 101 posting). I really enjoyed visiting your blogs, I know I will be visiting them again.  One goal for my personal blog is to post decorating design ideas at a low cost and to create designs by repurposing and reinventing things we currently own in our own homes.  Mostly, I want to focus on what is available in our local area, but still want to share some of the sites I use for inspiration from other bloggers, web sites, design books etc.  If you have any design questions, I am perfectly happy to share my ideas or send you in the right direction........Looking forward to seeing you all in tonight's class.

Help me edit my post

Help! I have to correct something in my post and I can't get up...er...ah I mean I can't figure out how to go back into my post and correct a word (and I was feeling so good about loading a picture and posting a blog and a comment, now I just feel de..def..defeated sniff sniff).

first class

Bull Island tree

Enjoyed the class! I learned to post a photo on this blog.

Blogging 101 begins

Welcome to the Blogging 101 class blog. We'll be posting a lot of tips on here.