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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
• 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
