Voting Members Present: J.D. Bowers, K. Carrier,
K. Cole, D. Mason for S. Conklin, J. Cooke-Plagwitz, G. Cosenza, P. Ervin,
M. Fischer, C. Fox, T. Heinze,
L. Hilgenbrinck, E. Hines, L. Johannessen, G. Logan, M. Mazzola, J.
Miller, M. Morris, N. Stahl, T. VanLaarhoven
Voting Members Absent: G. Baker, S. Bowers, D. Boughton, L. Chandler, R. Dembinski, B. Montgomery, A. Windelborn
Ex Officio Members Present: M. Bridge, M. Gillis, D. Jackman, F. Kitterle, C. Montgomery, S. Richmond, S. Warber, R. Wheeler
Ex Officio Members Absent: H. Kafer, C. Sorensen
Student Representatives Present: none
Visitors: P. Bauer, M. Myles, S. Schwartz, B. Smith, S. Wyland, W. Miranda
The meeting was called to order by M. Morris, Chair, at 1:05 PM.
M. Morris introduced the new ex officio member, Missy Gillis, who is the new Transfer Center Coordinator.
I. Motion by G. Cosenza to approve the Agenda. Motion seconded by N. Stahl. Motion passed
II. Motion by K. Cole to approve both
the February 14 and the February 21, 2003, meeting minutes as corrected.
Motion seconded by C. Fox. Motion
passed
III. Reports from Committees:
A.
Executive Committee:
1. R. Wheeler announced that M. Bridge will be
leaving her position as University Coordinator of Teacher Certification
effective June 30, 2003, to
accept a position with the Department of Teaching and Learning. He remarked
on her dedication and professionalism and offered profound thanks
for her contributions.
R. Wheeler also announced the confirmation of E. Seaver as Vice Provost.
He said Dr. Seaver has a strong interest in the CITC and he expected a
smooth transition in the coming months.
R. Wheeler reported that the new structure of CITC as indicated in the
revised By laws are being considered by the Rules and Governance
Committee of the University Council. The University Council has approved
the formation of the Committee on Advanced Program Certification in
Education (CAPCE) and their By laws.
2. M. Bridge – no report
B.
Curriculum Committee:
G. Cosenza invited comments on the Summary of Action (2-28-03). Motion
by P. Ervin to accept the Summary as submitted.
Motion seconded by
K. Cole. Motion passed.
C. Research
and Assessment:
L. Johannessen reported for D. Boughton on the results of the review of
the Health Education Program Assessment Plan. He said this was the
most
complete plan the committee has reviewed so far and specifically noted
that this program’s plan included plans for changes to the program as the
assessment review warrants.
L. Johannessen further reported that a summary report of the activities,
findings and recommendations of the committee will be forthcoming.
D. Committee
on Policy and Procedures:
M. Mazzola presented a draft proposal for Catalog Copy in the Teacher Certification
Section (attached).
Following discussion, motion by M. Mazzola
to approve the first two paragraphs of the proposal as catalog copy.
Motion seconded by C. Montgomery. Motion passed.
Following discussion on the Professional Education Philosophical Statement
and Operating Procedures proposed by the Professional Education Ad
Hoc Committee, there was a motion by P. Ervin to add the amended wording
on department responsibilities as Item #5 under Operating Procedures.
Motion seconded by G. Cosenza. Motion passed.
Following discussion, there was a motion by M. Fischer to amend the wording
of #4 of the Operating Procedures. Motion seconded by P. Ervin.
Motion passed.
Motion by K. Cole to approve the Professional Education Philosophical Statement
and Operating Procedures, as amended (attached).
Motion
seconded by C. Fox. Motion passed.
E.
External Communications:
K. Cole reported that this committee believes that all programs should
be required to maintain a current Certification Web Page. A
template was
distributed as one example of how certification information might
be listed on the Web page. Discussion followed on the need
to keep this information
current.
F. Ad Hoc Committees
1. Technology Committee: no report
2. Candidate Portfolio Committee: no report
3. Exit Surveys:
M. Bridge reported that the surveys have been distributed and that the
intent was for the surveys to be competed in the last two weeks of the
student teaching experience. A report on the information received
will be presented to the Vice Provost and CITC in the future.
4. Unit Assessment: no report
IV. Old Business
A. Penelope
Earley presentation
M. Bridge reported that the two presentations on campus in February were
very informative.
B.
Criminal Background Check, Procedure Change
M. Bridge reported that the UOTC is no longer sending verification of receipt
of the report to the candidates because the IL State Police only requires
the candidate be notified in the event a conviction has been cited and
to prevent candidates from distributing that verification form to others,
which is
prohibited by the agreement between NIU and the Illinois State Police.
V. New Business:
A.
CITC Officers and Committees for 2003-04
M. Bridge reported that G. Cosenza has volunteered to be nominated for
CITC Chair-elect. Members were invited to offer other nominations.
Voting
will take place at the next meeting.
B.
CITC Calendar 2003-04: distributed
M. Bridge called attention to the CITC Kick-off, scheduled for Friday,
August 22, 2003. She asked that programs advise the UOTC of any membership
changes anticipated for the Fall so that invitations to the Kick-off can
be sent out accurately. The main agenda items for that meeting are
the finalization of
the committee rosters and discussion of the plans and actions for the coming
year.
C.
Endorsement Advisement
M. Bridge reported on the difficulties experienced by students in obtaining
endorsement advising information. The students are being transferred
among
the program advisers, the Office of Registration & Records and the
UOTC. This is especially true for transfer students. Following
discussion, M. Bridge
was asked to work with the External Communications committee to compile
a list of problem areas to present to CITC.
VI. Springfield Report
A.
ISBE Program Report Checklist
M. Bridge reported that the Checklist distributed was an appendix to the
Illinois Program Report. M. Pritchard was on the panel to review
the report.
CITC members are asked to share this information with their programs or
to contact their state organization for further information.
B. Faculty Report from ISBE Panel Experiences: no report
C.
APT Pilot Report
B. Smith, who coordinated the pilot test at NIU, reported that the state
was pleased with the response of students to taking advantage of this
opportunity. While the students were asked to not divulge the actual
questions, they reported that the areas of concern were technology, diversity
and
multiculturalism. Passing the Assessment of Professional Teaching
exam will be required of all candidates applying for certification on or
after October 1,
2003, and is intended at this point to be an “exit” exam.
D.
ISBE Review Team Training – Summer 2003
M. Bridge reported that D. Jackman, A. Windelborn and J. Miller have volunteered
to participate in this training, but the dates for the training session
have not yet been announced.
VII. Announcements:
N. Stahl announced that the Higher Education re-authorization of Title
II and NCLB is available on their website.
A. CITC Meeting, April 11, 2003, Illinois Room
1:00-3:00 PM
B. IACTE Meeting, April 18, 2003, Springfield
Motion by M. Morris to adjourn. Motion seconded by N. Stahl.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Minutes recorded by Elizabeth Cummings.