MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 22 2013 CURRENT

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 22, 2013

CURRENT DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ATD: Math 115/125 � Sequence scheduling (survey data) � Common course standards (Topics, Syllabus) � Combined textbook � First year retention/success data

CAP: Math 137, Pre-Statistics Algebra � Accelerated path to Math 227 � COC model � New course in LACCD � Effect on STEM track curriculum

FIT (STEM): Math 129 A, B sequence � Accelerated path to transfer-level STEM courses � New course in LACCD � Fall/Spring 2013 academic year

STEM � 2013 summer programs � Fall 2013: Math 245/Math 240 � Spring 2014: Math 265

MATH 115 � Online common Final � Homework required � Math 125 online finals by invitation � My. Labs. Plus issues and direction � Data from S 13 (grade distribution, 3 -year trend)

DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION/RESOURCES Website � Placement exam preparation (ATD/STEM) � Student/faculty resources Student Advisement � Designated faculty office hours

CMS MATH/STEM CENTER � Math/Science tutoring � Online resources

SLO/ACCREDITATION � Accreditation report � Question pools (benchmark) (Math 115 example) � Assessment/Implementation cycle (SLO Document)

DATA ANALYSIS � Math 115 common final (F 2012) � Math 112/115 F 12 to S 13 success/retention � Requests/suggestions for reports

CSIT � TMC Degree � Verizon Cyber Security Certificate � New Hire position

GENERAL FIRST DAY ITEMS � Class limit � Adding/excluding students � Prerequisite sweeps � Monitor enrollment

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