Academic Planning Committee

Absent: Dave Kliger, Betsy Moses

Guests: Margo Hendricks, Lisa Akeson and Galen Jarvinen.

1. Chair’s Announcements.

· The next meeting will be dedicated to discussing the formation of Graduate Groups, which are interdisciplinary graduate degree programs. Dean Talamantes will bring a ‘white paper’ outlining the proposal from the Graduate division.

· A bust of Martin Luther King Jr. will be on display for the next 4 weeks in the McHenry atrium. This bust is the artist’s proof, and the campus will have the opportunity to purchase it at the end of the 4 weeks. Chair Brown recommended that committee members view it.

2. Approval of October 9 Minutes.

The draft minutes of October 9 were approved without amendment.

3. Education Abroad Program.

Margo Hendricks, Director of the Office of International Education and former chair of the system-wide Education Abroad Program (EAP), made a presentation to the committee about EAP at UCSC. EAP sends about 300 students abroad each year to 34 countries and 140 institutions. A rigorous initiation process ensures that each of these programs provides excellent educational opportunities. Among the criteria to be included are: a comparison to similar institutions, an assurance that all courses are taught by permanent faculty, and a thorough review every 5 years. UO EOP has a group that maintains oversight over the international programs. While abroad, students are expected to satisfy elective courses while completing core courses at home. This, of course, depends on the specific department and location. Student costs for EAP are roughly the same as for attendance at UCSC.

As the campus plans for growth over the next 10 years, so has EAP. At the end of the decade, EAP intends to send 1000 students abroad each year. This number includes an increase in graduate student participation. To make this goal a reality, EAP will need to address some of the obstacles that all students face: departmental credit, general education requirements, and financial aid. To further assist with this goal, EAP asks APC to offer assistance with the approval course offerings, and offer assistance with departmental major credit requirements. The academic senate Committee on Educational Policy will be responsible for the final review of all courses and curricula.

In the following discussion, the subject of reciprocity was brought up. For every 2 students that UCSC sends abroad, 1 international student comes to study here. Most international students come from Europe. At the graduate level, departments regard reciprocal students as applicants. They are expected to take the TOEFL exam and go through the regular admissions process. There are also opportunities for faculty reciprocity.

4. Members Items.

“Honored Faculty, Honored Books”- Steve Kang

Dean Kang proposed that the campus formally honor the promotion of faculty by convening a reception honoring their work and honoring a special book that played a key role in influencing the faculty member’s development.

Attest: George Brown, Chair