Voting Members Present: D. Boughton, J.D. Bowers, S. Bowers, K. Carrier, L. Chandler, S. Conklin, G. Cosenza, P. Ervin, C. Fox, A. Heinze, L. Hilgenbrinck, L. Johannessen, G. Logan, M. Mazzola, B. Montgomery, N. Stahl
Voting Members Absent: G. Baker, K. Cole, J. Cooke-Plagwitz, R. Dembinski, E. Hines, J. Miller, M. Morris, P. Stoddard, A. Windelborn
Ex Officio Members Present: M. Bridge, D. Jackman, H. Kafer, C. Montgomery, S. Richmond, C. Sorensen, S. Warber, R. Wheeler
Ex Officio Members Absent: F. Kitterle
Student Representatives Present: L. Grilli
Visitors: D. Askins, P. Bauer, C. Lubbers, W. Miranda, M. Myles, S. Schwartz
The meeting was called to order by S. Conklin, Chair-elect, at 1:07 PM.
I. Motion by C. Fox to approve the Agenda. Motion seconded by M. Mazzola. Motion passed
II. Motion by P. Ervin to approve the September 20, 2002, meeting minutes as corrected. Motion seconded by C. Fox. Motion passed
III.
Reports from Committees:
A. Executive Committee:
1. R. Wheeler requested that C. Sorensen report
on her meetings in Washington, DC. C. Sorensen reported that NCATE
is going through its
own reaccreditation process. One of the federally mandated requirements
would be in the Standard #1 Content area. NIU would need to
demonstrate our candidates meet the requirement by way of a nationally
normed test, which is presently under development. The NCATE
Board met 10-17-02 and if the measure is passed it will impact our next
review.
C. Sorensen also reported on the Office of Educational Research & Improvement
(OERI) Higher Education Act review. This was amended
in the eight areas of research in education. Funding will be available
for quantitative research studies only, which will impact our faculty.
Thirdly, Illinois Review Board (IRB) data collection issues were discussed.
2. M. Bridge reported that the UOTC is proceeding
toward electronic CBC submission and programs will be advised of the date
the new
format will be implemented. M. Bridge reminded members that the “teachers”
website now includes the new ISBE test requirements.
M. Bridge also asked members to give NCATE protocol draft suggestions to
D. Jackman, prior to Tuesday afternoon, 10-22-02.
Discussion concerned the ISBE staff member being named as co-chair of the
evaluation team, which could cause a conflict of interest.
B. Curriculum Committee:
Motion by G. Cosenza to accept the 9-27-02 Summary of Action as submitted.
Motion seconded by C. Fox. Motion passed.
C. Research and Assessment:
D. Boughton reported on the presentation of the Chemistry Assessment Plan
to the committee by G. Baker. This was a very detailed presentation
and includes a system of tracking of student’s work on the web to monitor
meeting the Standards.
D. Boughton also reported on the presentation of the Diversity of Clinical
Placement Spreadsheet by D. Askins. More information will be reported
after the next committee meeting.
D. Committee on Policy and Procedures
M. Mazzola reported that a restructuring proposal is still under consideration.
C. Montgomery’s model for discussion is being reviewed but no time
frame for restructuring CITC has been established at this time.
E. External Communications:
1. Electronic CITC Handbook: M. Bridge reported
that the UOTC has not received any changes or corrections to
the Handbook as posted.
Motion by P. Ervin to permanently post the Handbook.
Motion seconded by J.D. Bowers. Motion passed.
The UOTC will send an
e-mail to all members and interested faculty when changes are posted.
2. Program Advisement Sheets on Website (3-31-03)
M. Bridge reported that the committee is recommending that all programs
post their Advisement sheets on their own website by
3-31-03.
This will be linked to a site on the “teachers” website, to be determined
at that time.
F. Ad Hoc Committees
1. Technology Committee: no meeting
2. Candidate Portfolio Committee: next meeting 10/21/02 to address options and unit purpose for portfolios
3. By Laws: R. Wheeler reported no action
by this committee. P. Ervin reported that the executive committee
discussion included having this
committee wait for the Committee on Policy & Procedures to proceed
with the restructuring proposal before the By Laws as a whole are
reviewed.
IV. Old Business:
A. Alternative Certification
R. Wheeler reported that the CMAC coalition will not be attempting a cohort
in the next cycle because of the unwillingness of districts to commit to
the internships needed. M. Long of the ISBE was apprised of this
during the IACTE meeting last week. M. Bridge suggested that program
websites be linked to the “teachers” website on Alternative Certification
which will give information on non-traditional routes to certification,
including SB 329.
V. New Business
S. Bowers requested information on communicating with community colleges
for a joint advising session. M. Myles reported that there
is an Articulation
Conference held during the Spring semester. Discussion will continue
between interested parties. No action at this time.
VI. Springfield
Report
A limited number of copies of the revised Content Area Standards for Educators
on CD have been distributed. This information is also available on
the
web at www.isbe.net/profprep. C. Sorensen also reported on the IACTE
speaker, Dr. Penny Earley, who spoke on Governmental Policy and “No Child
Left Behind”. Motion by G. Cosenza that the Provost’s Office and
the four certification colleges collaborate to bring Dr. Earley to NIU
to address both
CITC and other interested parties. Motion seconded by A. Heinze.
Motion passed.
VII. Announcements
A. CITC Meeting, November 15, 2002, HSC, Illinois
Room
Motion by P. Ervin to adjourn.
Motion seconded by N. Stahl. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned
at 1:47 PM.
Minutes recorded by Elizabeth Cummings.