November+29,+2016

AGENDA //and Minutes// November 29. 2016

//Delaney (Committee chair) opened the meeting and welcomed all members. Committee members introduced themselves. Chair pointed out that each member brings different experiences and perspectives to the committee and that diversity of insights and observations helps Meredith teacher education to succeed.//
 * Welcome**

In Attendance: // T Parker, MK Delaney (chair of the committee), B Bastin (teacher, alum), S Bean, F Barker, S Tart (student rep), S Clark (assistant principal), K Roberts, Bill Schmidt, Diann Kearney (principal), Greta Dula (principal) //

//Members reviewed the charge of the committee (printed below and available on the agenda at the time of the meeting.)//
 * Updates and Information**
 * Reviewing the charge of the committee

From the Meredith College Faculty Handbook: //(12) Teacher Education Committee (amended 8/14) Contributes to evaluation of and makes recommendations for the Teacher Education program. Keeps the teacher education program apprised of current issues in local K-12 schools and teacher education. Reviews proposals for academic changes related to teacher education, including Academic Council proposals. Membership: 4 faculty members from departments with certification programs; 2 faculty members from the Department of Education, one of whom serves as chair; 3 licensure students; and 3 public school representatives. Chair needs to be consulted about faculty appointments. Ex- officio: dean of School of Education, Health and Human Services.// //Chair shared the following changes: Olson is now head of Department of Education and will serve as Chair of TEC starting in January.// //Department of Education faculty reported on visit by legislators and policy analysts. Committee members expressed appreciation for in person opportunities to talk.//
 * New roles and responsibilities in the Department of Education
 * Legislative visit

//A requirement of HB 97 for teacher education programs to have a national, normed assessment of student teaching: Meredith College Department of Education chose the PPAT, an ETS assessment. Head of department and director of teacher education explained the PPAT and its alignment with the teacher work sample required in our programs.//
 * PPAT requirement, new state law requiring national standardized assessment of student teaching

//Chair described the new requirements for teache education, in HB 97. Principal and teacher both offered that within their schools, they have low performing students and that their schools could be good placements for teacher candidates.// //For the first time, we have lateral entry teachers in the MAT program. We are seeing increases in numbers of lateral entry teachers and hearing this from other school districts. Thus, we propose changes in our MAT program (below).//
 * Update on changes related to HB 97 and other legislation: cooperating teacher, low performing schools, 16-weeks, field experiences
 * Lateral entry increases: courses on RALC site leading to changes and the PBS proposals in new business

// New leadership in politics (state, NCDPI, and federal) - it will be important for us to stay in touch about what is going in the world of education //
 * New leadership and public education--need for communication

//Ongoing work in AIG programs to identify students from underrepresented groups// //The need for all of us to talk with people about education and to make sure that we ask questions, listen, and clarify what we are talking about. For example, if we are talking about "Common Core" seek a common understanding of "Common Core".//
 * What should we be thinking about? Know about?

**Ongoing Business** // Link to data available in email sent on 11-29-16. Committee briefly reviewed the data on Standards 1-6 for teachers who are program graduates. A committee member noted that the proficient or above scores were high and others observed that Meredith College is above the state average. Short discussion of the data challenges ensued. //// Recommendation that assessment coordinator lead a session on data at the spring meeting. // **New Business**
 * Review of program data for 2015-2016


 * EC administrators license program connected to C&I program, in development Information & Discussion

// Chair requested input on the Department's idea of pursuing EC administrator add-on licensure program. Principal noted that principals might be interested in getting the EC administrators license add-on and this idea was affirmed by another administrator who noted that they want to make sure that they are acting within the law. Suggestion to look further by talking to HR at WCPSS. Some districts have administrators who deal with EC specifically. Schools are being required to pay back from their budgets in the event of an error made at the school. The committee approved moving forward with this program proposal. //


 * Proposal to expand and rename 5+ MAT Action
 * Rename the 5+ MAT to Early-MAT (E-MAT) and expand to include Elementary and Health-Physical Education

// Discussion: Bastin asked if 5+ program had been successful with the other areas approved. Chair replied yes. Roberts stated the E-MAT will be easier to explain to faculty. Roberts also asked if we thought there may be an unintended consequences to our undergraduate K-6 program. Parker explained that the E-MAT will provide a pathway to teaching for transfer students and late-deciders. A motion to approve was put forward and seconded. // Unanimous approval


 * Proposal for Administrative Change: Opening MAT courses to PBS students - PBS.MAT code from registrar Action
 * Allow PBS students in MAT program (materials available at the meeting)

// Discussion: Bean asked if this was to allow RALC programs to take classes. Olson added that this also includes visiting students. A motion to approve was put forward and seconded. // // Vote: Unanimous support //


 * Curriculum Proposal: Allow lateral entry teachers and E-MAT students to transfer more than 6 PBS hours into the MAT program

// Discussion: Chair explained the proposal. No questions or discussion ////[because the issue was covered in previous discussions about RALC and lateral entry]. A motion was put forward and seconded.// // Vote: Unanimous approval //

 
 * Curriculum Proposal: Offer a new course EDU 150: Ethical Issues in Education Action

// Discussion: Chair describe the proposal. Tart asked will it be an requirement. The course is an elective intended for first year students--critical thinking and ethics perspective. A motion to approve was put forward and seconded. // // Vote: Unanimous approval //

 
 * Curriculum Proposal: Revise current undergraduate course EDU-501 Introduction to Special Education. Broaden content to become EDU-XXX Introduction to Teaching (1 credit hour)
 * Proposal for Administrative Change: Provide a GRE/MAT testing waiver option for applicants seeking admission to MED or MAT program. Applicants would follow a request for testing waiver process.



// Discussion: Questions: Would the course would change the licensure requirements? No, the course is an elective. What level will the course be? Olson reported that we are working with the registrar on the course number. Do we have to have this course name? The course name is similar to a type of course offered by other institutions, that is actually very different from this course. // // A motion to approve the new course with a new name for the course was put forward and seconded. // // Vote: Unanimous approval //

 **Adjourn** //The committee adjourned at 6:35 pm.//