{"id":9429,"date":"2026-03-06T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/?p=9429"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:00:32","slug":"february-4-2026-graduate-curriculum-committee-gcc-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/february-4-2026-graduate-curriculum-committee-gcc-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"February 4, 2026 \u2013 Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC) \u2013Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Time:<\/strong>   Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.
Location:<\/strong>         Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting was held online only.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timothy O\u2019Brien, 2025-2026 GCC Chair<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members Present:<\/strong>    Qingsu Cheng, Itziar Lazkano, Maria Novotny, Timothy O\u2019Brien, Wilhem Peekhaus, Katie Vater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absent:<\/strong>     David Clark (Division of Academic Affairs); Sara Vanderhaagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests: <\/strong>    Susan McRoy (College of Engineering & Applied Science)<\/a>; John Boyland (College of Engineering & Applied Science); Nadine Kozak (College of Engagement and Professions); Atish Sinha (Lubar College of Business); Melissa Tesch (Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration); Rani El Hajjar (College of Engineering & Applied Science); Cynthia August (School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology); Amy Kirby (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Kundan Kishor (College of Letters & Science); Daniel Neely (Lubar College of Business); Dijo Alexander (Lubar College of Business); Alan Barnhart (Lubar College of Business); Jennifer Jordan (College of Letters & Science); Cheng Chen (Lubar College of Business); Ke\u2019andra Hagans (Helen Bader School of Social Welfare); Melissa Melcher (School of Nursing); Belle Rose Ragins (Lubar College of Business); Yang Wang (Lubar College of Business); Xiaowei (Tom) Shi (College of Engineering & Applied Science); Lisa Moline (Peck School of the Arts); Susan Wolff (School of Nursing); Jennifer Doering (School of Nursing); Adrienne Markiewicz (School of Nursing); Jennifer Carrera (School of Nursing); Prasenjit Guptasarma (College of Engineering & Applied Science); Emily Kuhnen (Registrar\u2019s Office); Nora Miller (College of Health Professions & Sciences); Sara Benesh (College of Letters & Science);<\/a> Alessandra Gillen (College of Letters & Science);Tiffany Nation (Graduate Programs Coordinator, Graduate School); Joan Hayes (Program Service Representative, Office of Grad Education); Riley Harrison (Policy and Appeals Coordinator, Graduate School); Bryan Porter (Graduate School Dean); Victoria Moerchen (Ex-Officio, Graduate School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Call to Order<\/strong>
    12:29 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Announcements<\/strong>
    There were no announcements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Automatic Consent<\/strong>
    The following automatic consent agenda items which include meeting minutes, course actions, and program change requests were approved.\n
      \n
    1. Approval of meeting minutes from December 3, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Course Action Requests (table below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Program Changes\n
        \n
      1. Architecture, MArch

        Course catalog cleanup.\u00a0 Many elective classes have been assigned to ARCH801 Special Topics, requesting to move those classes from the list of elective classes.\u00a0 Also, there were incorrect undergraduate course numbers listed for several degree programs and those numbers have been replaced with the correct graduate number.\u00a0 These are joint UG\/G classes \u2013 the curriculum has not changed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Graduate Certificate

        Adding IND ENG 765: Advanced Mathematical Optimization: Algorithms, Math Modeling, and Theory as an option among the \u201cgeneric electives\u201d.\u00a0 The total credits should remain at 15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, Graduate Certificate
        Making the third required WGS course either WGS 710 or WGS 740 rather than only 710.\u00a0 Updating list of approved elective courses.
        <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. New Business<\/strong>\n
          \n
        1. New\/Substantially Revised Courses (table below)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Program Changes<\/strong>\n
            \n
          1. Biomedical Sciences, MS

            Requesting to add BMS 808 a new course submitted as an elective for our non-thesis students to allow the students a chance to find an internship and experiential learning as part of their degree.\u00a0 Requesting to add BIO SCI 465G as an option for the program\u2019s thesis students to complete their statistics requirement.\u00a0 The program has reviewed the syllabus for the course and believes it will cover the necessary topics to prepare the program\u2019s students.

            Admin Note: BMS 808 is currently in governance workflow with the proposed effective term of Fall 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate

            The Lubar College of Business has been offering a graduate certificate in Business Analytics since 2013.\u00a0 In Spring 2025, 33 students were enrolled in the certificate program.\u00a0 The rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within organizations calls for the development of new talent capable of developing and managing AI and analytics applications for business.\u00a0 The proposed changes to the certificate will help students develop additional knowledge and skills in AI strategy, AI for creating business value, GenAI and large language models for business, social media analytics, and social network analysis.\u00a0 The revised title and curriculum will help business students gain formal recognition of their expertise in leveraging AI for business, as well as developing business analytics solutions, and help them boost their career prospects in the increasingly analytics and AI-driven business landscape.\u00a0 The proposed changes are expected to generate increased demand among business graduate students, many of whom are eager to develop knowledge and skills in AI for business along with those for business analytics.

            A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.
            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Graduate Certificate
            Request to change the title of the certificate and add additional elective course options.

            A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. New Degree, Certificate, or Concentration<\/strong>\n
              \n
            1. Applied Econometrics and Machine Learning, Graduate Microcredential

              This graduate microcredential combines competency-based and traditional learning objectives to provide students with practical skills in applied econometrics and machine learning.\u00a0 The program equips participants with the ability to apply econometrics methods to analyze economic data, implement machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems, integrate econometric and machine learning approaches for predictive modeling, and develop data-driven decision-making capabilities.\u00a0 The competency conferred enables graduates to bridge technical implementation with business and policy applications in data science, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and business intelligence.

              A motion was made and seconded to approve this new graduate microcredential degree program.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate

              The establishment of a graduate certificate in Software Engineering addresses a critical gap in Wisconsin\u2019s educational landscape and professional development opportunities.\u00a0 While undergraduate computer science programs are widely available throughout the state, specialized graduate-level training in modern software engineering practices remains limited.\u00a0 This new certificate will provide formal recognition and advanced skill development, DevOps, continuous integration, software architecture and quality assurance practices.\u00a0 This focus certificate specifically addresses the practical challenges faced by software professionals in enterprise environments.

              A motion was made and seconded to approve this new graduate certificate degree program.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Curricular Codes<\/strong>\n
                \n
              1. NURSDNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

                Discontinue curricular code because it was determined to not be used.

                A motion was made and seconded to approve this curricular code change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. NURSMN (Master of Nursing)

                Discontinue curricular code because it was determined to not be used.

                A motion was made and seconded to approve this curricular code change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. NURSPHD (Doctor of Nursing)

                Discontinue curricular code because it was determined to not be used.

                A motion was made and seconded to approve this curricular code change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Information Only<\/strong>
                A.\u00a0\u00a0 Suspension of Admission to Programs:\n
                  \n
                1. Library and Information Science, MLIS \/ Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, MA

                  Suspending admission to the program.\u00a0 Women\u2019s and Gender Studies will not have any teaching assistantships available for incoming graduate students next year, and the department-like body of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies is also in the process of changing its administrative structure, likely to become an autonomous program within a larger department.\u00a0 Given all of the changes and uncertainties, we request to suspend admissions for one year until it is clearer what the program that students might be entering into would look like.\u00a0 The program is not requesting the suspension of the WGS graduate certificate, so the program for the time being will continue to offer all of the graduate courses necessary for the current enrolled students in the WGA MA program and the two coordinated master\u2019s programs (MA\/MLIS and MA\/MSW).\u00a0 Therefore, no additional teach-out plan is required.\u00a0 Proposed Effective Term: Spring 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Social Work, MSW \/ Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, MA

                  Suspending admission to the program.\u00a0 Women\u2019s and Gender Studies will not have any teaching assistantships available for incoming graduate students next year, and the department-like body of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies is also in the process of changing its administrative structure, likely to become an autonomous program within a larger department.\u00a0 Given all of the changes and uncertainties, we request to suspend admissions for one year until it is clearer what the program that students might be entering into would look like.\u00a0 The program is not requesting the suspension of the WGS graduate certificate, so the program for the time being will continue to offer all of the graduate courses necessary for the current enrolled students in the WGA MA program and the two coordinated master\u2019s programs (MA\/MLIS and MA\/MSW).\u00a0 Therefore, no additional teach-out plan is required. Proposed Effective Term: Spring 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Women\u2019s and Gender Studies, MA
                  Suspending admission to the program.\u00a0 Women\u2019s and Gender Studies will not have any teaching assistantships available for incoming graduate students next year, and the department-like body of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies is also in the process of changing its administrative structure, likely to become an autonomous program within a larger department.\u00a0 Given all of the changes and uncertainties, we request to suspend admissions for one year until it is clearer what the program that students might be entering into would look like.\u00a0 The program is not requesting the suspension of the WGS graduate certificate, so the program for the time being will continue to offer all of the graduate courses necessary for the current enrolled students in the WGA MA program and the two coordinated master\u2019s programs (MA\/MLIS and MA\/MSW).\u00a0 Therefore, no additional teach-out plan is required.\u00a0 Proposed Effective Term: Spring 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Other Business<\/strong>
                  The Biomedical Sciences, MS program change request was approved under Other Business due to the late arrival of the program\u2019s representatives.

                  A motion was made and seconded to approve this program change.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.

                  There was no other business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Adjourn<\/strong>
                  1:11 p.m.

                  Committee website:\u00a0 https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/governance\/faculty\/standing-committees\/graduate-curriculum-committee\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Course Action Requests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  Course<\/strong><\/td>Action<\/strong><\/td>Type of Change<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                  AIS 308 (AIS 308G \/ ANTHRO 308 \/ ANTHRO 308G)<\/a><\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  AIS 310 (AIS 310G \/ ANTHRO 310 \/ ANTHRO 310G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  AIS 311 (AIS 311G \/ ANTHRO 311 \/ ANTHRO 311G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  AIS 473 (AIS 473G \/ HIST 476 \/ HIST 473G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 347 (ART 347G)<\/a><\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 447 (ART 447G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 493 (ART 493G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 496 (ART 496G)<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 526 (ART 526G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Title<\/td><\/tr>
                  ART 529 (ART 529G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  BUS ADM 481 (BUS ADM 481G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  BUS ADM 482 (BUS ADM 482G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 990<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Description<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 991<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 992<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Description, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 993<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Description, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 994<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Description, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CHEM 996<\/td>Change<\/td>Credits, Description, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CIV ENG 463 (CIV ENG 463G \/ MECHENG 463 \/ MECHENG 463G)<\/a><\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CIV ENG 571 (CIV ENG 571G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  CIV ENG 572 (CIV ENG 572G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  ECON 734<\/a><\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  IND ENG 465 (IND ENG 465G)<\/td>Change<\/td>Title, Description, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  IND ENG 765<\/td>Change<\/td>Catalog Number, Course Rules<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 653G<\/a><\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 657G<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 670G<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 671G<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 702<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 703<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 704<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 707<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 724<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 725<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 728<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 735<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 741<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 742<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 743<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 750<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 753<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 754<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 755<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 757<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 758<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 759<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 765<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 767<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 768<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 769<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 773<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 781<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 782<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 783<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 784<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 801<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 803<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 804<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 805<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 820<\/td>Discontinue<\/td>Discontinue<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 822<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 823<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 824<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 832<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 833<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 834<\/td>Change<\/td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  OCCTHPY 790 (IND ENG 790)<\/td>Change<\/td>Joint Offering, Description, Course Rules, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr>
                  WGS 500 (WGS 500 (G)<\/a><\/td>Change<\/td>Title, Description, Course Rules, Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  New\/Substantially Revised Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  Course Number<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Course Title<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                  BMS 808<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Internship<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This new course will count as an elective for the program\u2019s non-thesis track students.  Several students have asked for internship opportunities.  This course will fulfill this gap in experiential learning for the program\u2019s non-thesis students. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) No AI statement included. A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  CIV ENG 796<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Connected and Automated Transportation Systems<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This new course introduces connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies, covering sensing, trajectory planning, and control, as well as connectivity, cybersecurity, and policy. Students gain hands-on experience integrating sensors, communication systems, and control modules in CAV applications and projects. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) Please add specific dates and time when the course meets. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Recommended<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) please add specific due dates for assignments.  (2) Can there be any language added about how make-up work is counted or not counted? A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  INFOST 694<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Computer Forensics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This is a new course is a topic to a permanent course request. This course has been taught for several semesters and is popular with students.  The program requests to add it as a permanent course so that it can be included in certificates and microcredentials. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) More specific with meeting times and dates (instead of \u201cTBD\u201d).  (2) Could not find an attendance policy on the syllabus; please add.  (3) Link to Secretary of University missing.  (4) CETL now CASL. A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 714<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Foundations in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Care for Adults I<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  Creating 2 new courses NURS 714 and NURS 715 to replace and retire 4 other courses (NURS 653, NURS 670, NURS 671, and NURS 657).  Updates are being done to meet the program\u2019s essentials and accreditation requirements while better meeting the needs of the program\u2019s students. A motion was made and seconded to approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 715<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Foundations in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Care for Adults II<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  Creating 2 new courses NURS 714 and NURS 715 to replace and retire 4 other courses (NURS 653, NURS 670, NURS 671, and NURS 657).  Updates are being done to meet the program\u2019s essentials and accreditation requirements while better meeting the needs of the program\u2019s students. A motion was made and seconded to approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 760<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This proposed new course is to align with the updated DNP curriculum and to meet new accreditation requirements. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) Office hours: minimum hours required by new policy in addition to by appointment.  (2) Dates: In person dates are from 2025, please update them to 2027.  (3) Inclement weather and safety policies are included twice (p. 6 and p. 15). A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  NURS 835<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum IV<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This proposed new course is to align with the updated DNP curriculum and to meet new accreditation requirements. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) Update course dates to Spring 2027.  (2) Remove language on p. 2 that gives instruction for creating the syllabus (\u201cInclude drop\/add dates on your syllabus\u201d, etc.). A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  OCCTHPY 989<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Doctoral Capstone<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  The post professional occupational therapy program does not have a course option to support student\u2019s completion of a capstone project. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) Class meeting times and location(s).  (2) Office hours.  (3) Days, times, and location.  (4) Instructors\u2019 and Teaching Assistants\u2019 names.  (5) Instructors\u2019 and Teaching Assistants\u2019 e-mail address and\/or phone number.  (6) It is unclear from this syllabus whether the class is in-person, online, or hybrid. The Following Information is Recommended<\/u> for All Classes<\/strong> (1) Assignments appear with no description in the grade breakdown table.  Brief descriptions of these graded components could be useful. A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  SOC WRK 732<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>Advancing Educational Equity Through School Social Work<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  This course has been historically offered for many, many years in the Social Work department, but as a current topics subtopic (SOC WRK 791, subtopic Institutional Racism).  With the program evolution, an attempt to make our curriculum easier for students to follow and an attempt to better align the significance of and title of this course with the standards of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI), the program is seeking to assign a unique and permanent course number and revised title to this subtopic, effectively making it it\u2019s own course in the program\u2019s curriculum. GCC Feedback: The Following Information is Required<\/u> for All Classes:<\/strong> (1) Office hours: needs scheduled hours due to new policy. A motion was made and seconded to contingently approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr>
                  SOCIOL 433<\/strong> (SOCIOL 433 (G))<\/strong><\/td>New<\/strong><\/td>The Sociology of Beer and Brewing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  Requesting approval for a new course SOCIOL 433 U\/G titled \u201cThe Sociology of Beer and Brewing\u201d A motion was made and seconded to approve the new course. Motion passed unanimously.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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