CURRICULUMVcoMMlTTEE
Minutes December 5, 1974
Present:
Absent:

E. Close, T. deJong, D. Ha~ilton, W. Uegama
C. Davison, K. Richardson, G. MacDonald, D. Davis.

1.

Heeling Time: A regular meeting time will be arranged as soon as
possible. Members are asked to contact the chairman to indicate
their preferences.

2.

Terms of Reference: Mr. Uegema was invited to the meeting to
clarify the terms of reference and the expectations he has for
the committee. The basic terms of ref'f!~ce are :
a. develop a workable framework~the systematic
development of new courses and programs.
b. develop a framework for reviewing existing offerings
with a view to recommending action of at least three
kinds: (1) endorse (2) modify (3) drop.
c. review new programs and course proposals brought
forward this year. and recommend action.
d. challenge existing curriculum
e. recommend on other curriculum matters that may be
brought to the Committee from time to time.

3.

The Dean of Studies made the following observations :
a. in the past most of the curriculum development was
on an adhoc basis. What is needed now is to develop
a broad base for idea generation which can ser ve as a
foundation for systematic development of our educational
products. Mr. Uegama noted that no college in B.C. has
taken a developmental approach to currit.:ulum building .
b. the committee will ne ed to examine the possibility of
extending our lines (cocrses and programs) out of the
basic core programs.
~ - members of ~he Curriculum Committee will not be expected
to conduct feasibility studies. Proposals to conduct
feasibility studies mav be directed tG the Dean of Studies.
d. under present conditions, it will be difficult to extend
the program ~-~ithout cutting into existing courses.
Members agreed, however, that the facilities can be
utilized to greater advantage by making use of evening,
weekends, and vacation periods.
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e. completely separate service couses to the career programs
may not be necessary.
f. UBC is very positive about the possibility of a First year
Engineering program at Se lkirk. D. Hamilton offered to
coordinate the implementation of the program.

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g. the Dean was disturbed by the declining enrollment in
UT-II and speculated whether the decline was due to
curriculum.
h. a UBC report on the performance of community college
students will be forwarded to the Corrnnittee by the
Dean .

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i. noting that an opportunity for external evalt:ation has

been missing since the Academic Board had become dormant.
Mr . Uegama suggested consideration of a cooperative
external evaluation by another college similar to Selkirk.
j. The committee was encouraged to forward questions to senior

administration and, through them, to College Council
which may result in better guidance for the committee.
k. Priorities for the committee &re parts (a) and (b) of the
terms of reference stated above.
4.

Peter Ommundsen has kindly forwarded information about the Continuing
Education Unit (CFU) for your consideration.
Copies are attached.

Next Meeting: Monday, December 16, at 2:30 in the Boardroom .
Agenda: formation of subcommittees to draw up policy
proposals for the Co.m mittee to consider.