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J. Approved Course ApplicationsAll approved course applications were posted on the website by semester approved. Thiswill make it easier in the future for recertification. Additionally, a binder filled with hardcopies of the approved course applications now resides on top of the curricula files in theadministration building.K. EthicsOne sub board member agreed to develop a sample narrative to address the ethics areaof general education for accreditation. The model (HSER) was shared with the chair anda senior member of the Ethics Committee who both agreed that it fit the criteria forethics. The Ethics chair or senior member accompanied the CTE chair and met with allCTE program faculty to present the model so that each program could develop their ownstatement for inclusion in their respective program reviews. The completed statementshave all been reviewed by either the Ethics chair or senior member of the committeeprior to program review inclusion. Most CTE programs have completed their statements.The rest of the programs will complete their statements over the summer in time forprogram review in the fall.L. Listing of Committee MembersA complete list of committee members was posted on the website. This was done toensure that anyone could ask any committee member questions, i.e., to facilitatecommunication.II. Important notesA. 2013 2014 Catalog ErrorsThe sub board identified thirteen errors in the AS, AAS, ATS general educationrequirements list for the 2013 2014 catalog. The General Education ArticulationSub Board Chair was notified about the errors. After considerable discussion, a decisionwas made between the two General Education Board Co Chairs (aka General EducationArticulation and CTE Sub Board Chairs) to honor the printed catalog, including themistakes. It was felt that this would be the least disruptive for students and would supportthe advice given by the counselors and others who had used the printed catalog as abasis for assisting students in the selection of courses during registration.B. Rotation of CTE facultyFollowing the charter, it was determined that Evelyn Greene (Tech 1) and Jim Poole(Tech 2) would be the continuing CTE members for the sub board. Sharon Ota’s (TechPage 8 of 22

2) and Diane Caulfield's terms would end after this academic year. Tech 1 and Tech 2division chairs will need to send replacements to serve for the 2014 2016 academicyears.C. Catalog assistanceThe General Education Board Co Chairs provided considerable assistance in reviewingthe AA and AS, AAS, ATS general education requirements lists for the 2014 2015catalog. However, it was stated in the meeting prior to their involvement in the catalogproduction that this assistance would be only for one time as it is the responsibility ofadministration, not the GEB Co Chairs or its members to oversee the catalog and itscontents.D. 197 course listingsWhile it is highly unusual to list 197 (experimental) courses as fulfilling general educationrequirements, Math 197 and Phys 197 E, F, M, P were listed as fulfilling the AS, AAS,ATS general education requirements for the respective degrees. These were not part ofthe thirteen identified errors noted in II A earlier but were allowed since the college neededto rapidly upgrade the courses for accreditation. The Math and Phys 197 courses willremain on the list for the 2014 2015 catalog. Since experimental courses are onlyallowed experimental status for up to two years, the course numbers should change forthe 2015 2016 catalog.E. Replacement of CTE counselor representativeIn March, our colleague and dear friend, Frank Fenlon passed away. Frank had workedon general education issues for many years and was a valuable member of thesub board. He was instrumental in the development of the disclaimer statement and wasan active participant on the sub board. Marilynn Ito Won was designated as hisreplacement and has been included in recent emails.F. Calendar for Certification submissionsThe final deadline for submission of courses to be considered for certification is January.This deadline as well as prior deadlines will continue to be coordinated with CPC. TheJanuary deadline was set and adhered to for catalog production purposes.G. Decision making processThe CTE General Education sub board chair did not follow the decision making processas written in the charter. Instead she allowed everyone on the sub board to participate inPage 9 of 22

discussion and decision making. This inclusive style facilitated the collegiality feltamongst the members.III. Recommendations Monitor the 197 courses and check who will certify these courses (CTE, diversification orfoundation sub boards) once course number has changed from experimental number. Check on sub board members’ feelings about the decision making process. It was agreed atthe GEB meeting on April 24, 2014 to keep the present structure but to revisit all processes andprocedures next academic year. Modify Statement of Intent to include CTE academic counselor. The language on membershipcarried over from the original statement and the new statement makes reference to the charterbut the Statement of Intent should more clearly reflect the presence of the academic counseloron the sub board.Submitted by:Diane CaulfieldCTE General Education Sub Board Chair2013 2014Page 10 of 22

CAMPUS: Honolulu Community CollegeCHAIR OF CAMPUS FOUNDATIONS BOARD:DATE: 2 April 2014I.Steve MandracciaAPPROVAL CRITERIAYESNOXFoundations requirement is established as a generaleducation requirement of the campus’ associate ofarts and/or bachelor’s degree.Comment:XFoundations hallmarks (FW, FS, FG) are the criteriaused to approve courses as F designated.Comment:X3. There is appropriate campus support including:a. adequate numbers of courses to meetstudent needs.Comment:Xb. adequate support to manage theFoundations programComment:Xc. adequate budget for expenses related to theFoundations BoardComment:X4. There is an appropriate course designation andcourse renewal procedures.Comment:X5. There is an appropriate assessment of studentlearning outcomes and the use of the assessmentresults to improve educational effectiveness.Comment:6. There is faculty training that is consistent withFoundations requirements.Comment:XII. COURSE CHANGES7. List new course approved during current academic year.MUS107 Approved in February 2014 as FGC.8. List Foundations approved courses whose designation was terminated or changed.NonePage 11 of 22

9. List any Foundations approved courses that were renewed.None, but Math, English and History due this year.III. OTHER10. Describe any significant issues regarding the Foundations process on your campus.No significant issues. We created a new General Eduaction Board that includes CTE facultyand they also serve on the foundations sub-board.11. Identify any issues for discussion for the Systemwide Foundations board.Foundations Hallmark 5 had a systemwide agreed change in 2012. The new language isincluded in the annual handout, but not yet on the Manoa website.Page 12 of 22

Honolulu Community CollegeDiversification BoardAnnual Report for the 2013-2014 Academic YearSubmitted April 29, 2014MembershipEvelyn Greene, Elliott Higa, Jennifer Higa-King (chair), Doug Madden, Mieko Matsumoto,Brent Rubio.The Chair commends board members for their diligence, expertise, commitment, and timededicated towards the certification process. Thank you Evelyn, Elliott, Doug, Brent, andMieko!Certification of New Courses and RenewalsThe sub-board certified the following new courses:HIST 296M (DH)ENG 257S (DL)CHEM 105C (DP)PHIL 109 (DH)CHEM 105E (DP DY)No courses were scheduled for renewals this year. However, there will be several courses upfor renewal 2014-2015. The board has posted the list on the HonCC intranet.Assessment of BoardFor each application, the Chair circulated electronic copies of applications and supportingdocuments. Members reviewed the material and discussion took place over email. The Chairforwarded questions and comments from members to the applicant. Responses andmodifications by the applicant were communicated back to board members. Decisions werebased on consensus as described in the General Education Board Charter.Overall:- The Board received six applications, of which five received certification. Oneapplication was withdrawn and will be resubmitted at a later date.-The average time between receiving an application and when the Board made itsdecision was approximately 14 days.Updates The Board has posted, on the HonCC intranet, an updated list of courses current in theircertification. The list was forwarded to the VCAA for final approval and processing. The Board updated the application for diversification certification and renewal. Includedare explanatory notes that appear with each question and a checklist to guide applicants.Page 13 of 22

The new forms have been posted on the HonCC intranet and should be used from thispoint forward.Future ActivitiesThe Diversification Board will continue to move towards electronic submission ofapplications and supporting documents. The Board will continue to track data on the numberof applications received, length of time to complete reviews, and approval rates.The next step will be to begin processing renewals of courses certified Spring 2009 and Fall2009.Page 14 of 22

WI-Focus Chair Report to the General Education Board, AY 2013-2014Eric Paul Shaffer, WI Committee ChairI.WI Certifications and Re-CertificationsA) The primary purpose and responsibility of the WI Committee is to review and approveapplications for certifying and re-certifying instructors to teach new and existing courses as WIfocus courses. Since WI certifications are instructor-specific, there is always a large number ofapplications to review, and during this particular year, the number was exceptionally high.During the course of AY 2013-2014, the following instructors have been certified or re-certifiedfor the following new and existing courses:WI Certifications of New Instructors for New CoursesMike Leidemann, JOUR 204: Writing for the WebMieko Matsumoto, HIST 296: Introduction to Asian American HistoryEric Paul Shaffer, ENG 257Y: Young Adult NovelWI Certifications of New Instructors for Existing CoursesCara Chang, ENG 210: Writing Term PapersCara Chang, ENG 253: World Literature Before 1600Cara Chang, ENG 257M: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Asian/Pacific LiteratureSharleen Nakamoto Levine, WS 150: Women’s StudiesMieko Matsumoto, HIST 281: Introduction to American HistoryJames McKeon, HIST 246: The Vietnam WarDerek Otsuji, ENG 256: Poetry and DramaPat Patterson, HIST 152: World History Since 1500Bed Paudyal, ENG 210: Writing Term PapersFumiko Takasugi, WS 151: Introduction to Women’s StudiesJenny Webster, ENG 257F: Women in LiteratureWI Re-Certifications of Instructors for Existing CoursesCharlene Gima, ENG 251: British Literature Before 1800Charlene Gima, ENG 252: British Literature After 1800Charlene Gima, ENG 257X: Literature and TechnologyMike Leidemann, JOUR 205: News WritingPat Patterson, HIST 250: World History Through FilmRon Pine, PHIL 213: History of Philosophy IIIEric Paul Shaffer, ENG 209: Business and Managerial WritingEric Paul Shaffer, ENG 250: American LiteratureEric Paul Shaffer, ENG 257E: Wild Writing: Environmental and Ecological Non-FictionDuring the course of AY 2013-2014, the following instructors are in the process of certificationor re-certification (and have provisional certification or re-certification for Fall 2014) for thefollowing new and existing courses:Page 15 of 22

WI Certifications of New Instructors for New CoursesJerry Saviano, ENG 257S: Comic Books, Literature, and SocietyWI Certifications of New Instructors for Existing CoursesCara Chang, ENG 251: British Literature before 1800Ron Pine, PHIL 120: Science, Technology, and ValuesRon Pine, PHIL 255: Cosmology: Science and the Human ProspectJeff Stearns, ENG 210: Writing Term PapersJeff Stearns, ENG 257M: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Asian/Pacific LiteratureWI Re-Certifications of Instructors for Existing CoursesCharlene Gima, ENG 255: Short Story and NovelMarty Nikou, ART 101: Introduction to the Visual ArtsPat Patterson, HIST 242: Asian Civilization IICynthia Smith, HIST 231: Early Modern European CivilizationCynthia Smith, HIST 232: Modern European CivilizationB) The work of the WI Committee continues at all times throughout the academic year, and it isworth noting that WI Instructors are kept apprised of their current WI certification status bycontinual updating of a document I created and continuously update entitled, “Approved WICourses and Instructors.”This document lists the current WI certification status of all courses for all WI instructors. Todate, during the course of AY 2013-2014, this document has been updated twenty-five times inthirty-five weeks, an average of once every one and half weeks. In addition, the document isposted on the HCC intranet and always available for anet/node/1104C) In addition, soon after my appointment as WI Committee Chair, I created and a developed adocument entitled “WI Certification & Re-Certification Date and Expiration Chart.”This document is a chart that allows WI instructors to work out themselves when any course recertification is due. By applying the semester of original certification, instructors can determinethe semester within which application for re-certification is due.The document is posted on the HCC intranet and always available for anet/node/1411D) During AY 2013-2014, as WI Committee Chair, I began sending personal e-mails everysemester notifying WI instructors when their re-certification applications are due in the nextPage 16 of 22

semester. These reminders were greatly effective in keeping the applications process flowingand under control, especially in the Spring 2014 semester when more than twenty re-certificationapplications were due.E) The process and procedures for reviewing and approving certification and re-certificationapplications is currently being converted from paper to paperless. The WI Committee Chair isslowly learning the technology and doing the physical work of scanning and filing, and thelearning curve is steep. I expect to finalize the process and procedure in AY 2014-2015.F) A number of useful revisions, replacements, and re-organizations of WI work are underreview by the WI Committee Chair. All are designed and intended to minimize the paperworkrequired of instructors to apply for WI certification and re-certification and to maximize theintegrity of the process and procedures. I expect to create and institute changes in AY 20142015.II.WI System Meeting, April 25, 2014, 1:00-4:00 PMAs WI Coordinator at Honolulu Community College, I attended the WI System meeting. I waspresent via teleconference from Leeward Community College, AD-102.As required, I distributed my HCC WI System Report to the WI System Office and to all of theWI Coordinators on all of campuses of the UH System.At the meeting, in a follow-up to last year’s meeting, I was asked about the statues of the “dualoption” or “bundling” issue at Honolulu Community College, and I reported that this practice hasbeen discontinued at HCC. At this time, no UH-system campus employs this option.The report is posted on the HCC net/node/1106III.WI Course EvaluationsA) As part of my efforts as WI Coordinator to increase our responses and percentages to theHCC WI Course Evaluations, I have worked closely with Steven Shigemoto to assure thefollowing:1) WI course evaluations were accessible to faculty and students for an adequate time periodduring both semesters.2) The period for completing WI Course Evaluations was adjusted to assure that HCC WI courseevaluation surveys opened for use on the same date as eCAFE course evaluations. Thiswas done to avoid confusion about course evaluations and to maximize responses andPage 17 of 22

percentages and increase ease of use.3) The period for completing WI course evaluations was again extended (as it has been in thepast) till the last day of classes, open approximately a week longer than eCAFE courseevaluations. This was done in order to maximize faculty and student access to theseimportant surveys.Also, WI Instructors were kept apprised of the WI course evaluations process throughout thesemesters, receiving the following:1) notification of the WI course evaluation period;2) notification of the WI course evaluation survey preparation;3) request to check WI courses in the survey for accuracy of information before the survey wasactivated;4) notification of activation of WI course evaluations and a reminder to begin requesting studentresponses;5) notifications of progress of WI course evaluation response rates and encouragement to remindstudents to complete the surveys; and6) notification of final WI course evaluation response count and percentages and evaluations ofthe data and recommendations for future WI course evaluations from the WI CommitteeChair. This documents is entitled “WI Instructors F13 Response Rates Report andAssessment 140226” and is posted on the HCC net/node/1705In addition, Steven Shigemoto provided all WI instructors with individual reports for each WIcourse taught and distributed them to instructors using the Laulima website. He also providedme ongoing and regular progress reports of the WI course evaluation completion throughout thethree weeks the surveys were available to faculty and students.B) In order to make the WI course evaluation surveys on SurveyMonkey more accessible andclearer for students, I edited and revised portions of the online survey. Steven Shigemoto and Iworked together to assure that the survey was improved and available for the survey period.C) Since many faculty needed guidance concerning locating their WI course evaluations, Ireviewed and revised a document I wrote when I was working with David Fink on the LanguageArts Division course evaluation process, entitled, “How To Access Focus Course Evaluations onLaulima.” The document was distributed by e-mail to all WI instructors and posted on the tranet/node/1706D) Since many faculty were concerned about their low response rates on WI course evaluations(and on eCAFE course evaluations) I wrote a document entitled, “How to Increase YourPage 18 of 22

Response Rates for Course Evaluations.” The document was distributed by e-mail to all WIinstructors and posted on the HCC net/node/1707IV.WI Committee Members and MeetingsPaperwork for certifying WI instructors is circulated by the board chair to all WI committeemembers, and approvals, questions, and comments are provided by board members by e-mailand paper communication. One organizational and orientation meeting was held on at 2:00 PMon Friday, September 13, in 7-504, but no other meetings have occurred.At this time, board members include Eric Paul Shaffer, WI-Focus Board Chair; Doug Madden,Tech I representative; Jim Poole, Tech II representative; Cynthia Smith, Humanitiesrepresentative; and Fumiko Takasugi, Social Sciences representative; and John Vierra, MELEand Tech II representative. At this time, all of these committee members will remain on theboard for AY 2014-2015.V.WI Instructor MeetingsA WI Instructors meeting was held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 11, in 7-533, in order todiscuss general WI business and organizational and orientation issues, particularly the “dualoption” or “bundling” issue. In the second hour, a norming session for WI Instructors wasconducted.VI.WI Intranet WebsiteDuring the course of AY 2013-2014, in addition to changes and additions already mentionedabove, I examined and updated the WI Intranet Website in the following ways:1) Documents were re-named for clarity and re-arranged for ease of access.2) Missing documents were sought, found, and posted or a continuing search was initiated andcontinues.3) All documents were reviewed for possible updating, revision, or deletion in AY 2014-2015.Page 19 of 22

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Dates of GEB Meetings and links to minutes . August 30, 2013. November 15, 2013 January 9, 2014.