In attendance: L. Andes (PDS Coord.), B. Barnett (TEC Chair, SSEPS Dean), J. Bing (TEC Recorder, SSEPS Assoc. Dean), C. Chappell (School Psychometry Dir.), L. Hoen (Mathematics), J. Jenne (MAT Dir.), T. Jones (Henson Dean, guest), E. Lawler (Biology), N. Michelson (M.Ed. Reading), D. Rieck (Chemistry), G. Rossi (Secondary Ed./K-12 Ed.), C. Stellaccio (Music),

P. Stewart (English), D. Thatcher (Undergraduate Programs Dir.), D. Wagner (SSEPS, Advising Coord.), E. Whitford (Education Dept. Chair), J. Whitney (History), C. Wood (Physical Education, Teacher Education Dir.).

III. Reports

1. Elementary Education program - Deb Thatcher reported the El. Ed. program is pretty much the same as submitted earlier. The El. Ed. Committee has received lots of cooperation across campus in the development of new courses. The next step is submission of the program to the Seidel School Curriculum Committee, TEC, and UCC by the end of September. Lynne Hoen commented on changes to MATH 104. There was a request to inform TEC of the changes.

2. Secondary Education/K-12 Education program - Gerry Rossi reported the committee met and is looking at how to address MSDE requirements for 6 credit hours of reading. Polly Stewart informed TEC the English Department is revising entire course offerings. Nancy Michelson will speak with the English Department about changes in the English, Secondary Education program as it relates to compliance with NCTE.

3. K-12: Physical Education program - Carol Wood reported the Physical Education department is working on curriculum revisions.

4. MAT program - Joel Jenne reported the MAT program review: 1) aligned course syllabi with our conceptual framework; 2) examined course syllabi for evidence of NCATE themes related to diversity, technology, and performance assessment; and 3) related the MAT program to MHEC Redesign of Teacher Education. Joel indicated the current MAT program is not involved in our regional PDS and needs to be. Also, the MAT program needs to develop a new course in reading. Joel reported two students have dropped out of the present MAT cohort and that prospective applicants are expressing interest in the MAT application process scheduled for February.

5. MA, TESOL - Beth Barnett reported we are seeking state approval of the program. This year we are not under the new program. MSDE must accept our proposal before we implement the program (projected Fall 2000).

6. M.Ed. (non-certification) program - Nancy Michelson reported it is more difficult to get the M.Ed. program aligned to the Conceptual Framework and NCATE themes due to the various tracks. The Graduate Curriculum Committee is developing a strategic plan for graduate study. A graduate assistant is looking at trends in graduate enrollment. The Graduate Committee is developing a proposal for an M.Ed. Reading program. The proposal plans to use a EDRG course code. The Graduate Committee plans to forward the proposal by the end of September. A similar arrangement will be used to designate School Administration program courses.

7. M.Ed. School Administration program - Nancy Michelson reported plans to use a distinctive course code School Administration program similar to the course codes proposed for the M.Ed. Reading program. Ellen Whitford announced the School Administration program received formal notification of compliance with ELCC standards. Course revisions will be submitted related to school safety and health issues.

8. M.A. School Psychometry program - Charisse Chappell briefly reported that a faculty committee developed a CAS School Psychology program in the Spring to meet NASP standards. The proposal required curriculum changes and additional resources. Due to a lack of resources, the School Psychometry program is being placed in escrow. New students will not be admitted to the program and the program will be gradually phased out.

9. Professional Development School - Laurie Andes, PDS Coordinator reported the regional PDS has close partnership with 5 schools and is establishing a partnership with a total of 10 schools.

10. B.S. in Early Childhood Education - Beth Barnett reported a proposal for an ECE program. If approved at the state level, the program will go to the Seidel Curriculum Committee, TEC, and the UCC.

IV. New Business

1. TEC meeting dates for 1999-2000 academic year. There will be a meeting of TEC on Wednesday, September 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. The TEC agenda will announce the meeting location. Another meeting of TEC is scheduled for Thursday, November 18.

2. Future TEC agenda items include program revisions related to Elementary Education, program proposals related to an M.Ed., Reading, and, pending state action, a B.S., Early Childhood Education. In addition, TEC agenda items include course proposals in Secondary Education/K-12 Education, M.A.,TESOL, MAT, and M. Ed., School Administration.

3. Student representatives to TEC include 1 elementary education student, 1 graduate student, and 1 other student. Nominations for student representative to TEC should be sent to Beth Barnett.

4. Changes to TEC Constitution and Bylaws.

The following editorial revisions were proposed to the TEC Bylaws:

: Article 1 Membership SECTION 1:

David Rieck moved to adjourn; Joel Jenne seconded. TEC adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of TEC is on September 22, 1999, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location to be announced with the agenda.

John Bing