Transcript Ad Hoc PPT
SMC Academic Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies
Report and Recommendation April 18, 2006
Scope & Function of Ad Hoc Committee:
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to explore the most appropriate institutional arrangements to
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best support SMC’s current and future multi- & interdisciplinary studies programs & curricula
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(e.g., Women’s Studies, Women’s College, Center for Environmental & Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Service-Learning Program, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, timely topic courses, …)
Composition of Committee
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10 active faculty members 9 “interested faculty” participants
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These 19 members came from:
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Communications Earth Sciences English ESL History Library Life Sciences Philosophy Social Sciences
Summary
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The committee recommends the creation of a Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
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to support and enhance the intellectual, professional, and personal growth of students and faculty at SMC
Definitions
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Multidisciplinary:
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two or more disciplines are organized around a common theme or topic
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different disciplines are used as "lenses" to explore a problem or issue
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Examples: Women’s College, Center for Environmental and Urban Studies, paired courses, learning communities, ...
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Interdisciplinary:
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two or more disciplines are integrated and complement each other in the exploration of subject matter
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teaching cuts across disciplines
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Examples: Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Ethnic Studies, Media Studies, …
Why Interdisciplinary Studies?
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addressing community needs
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few courses/programs explore and develop the connections that cut across disciplines students benefit from both
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specialized knowledge in disciplines &
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how the disciplines intersect
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Interdisciplinary Studies provide this integrated learning environment
Why Interdisciplinary Studies?
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trend toward interdisciplinary studies in higher education & interdisciplinary careers Santa Monica College has an obligation to facilitate access, entry, and success for students in interdisciplinary fields.
20 most popular Baccalaureate degrees awarded from CA public institutions Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 (2004) 16 17 18 19 20 Program Business Administration & Management Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen. Studies & Humanities Psychology Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Sociology Biology, General English Language and Literature, General Political Science and Government Fine Arts and Art Studies Economics History Computer Science Communications, General Criminal Justice and Corrections Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering General Teacher Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Nursing Speech and Rhetorical Studies Business/Managerial Economics Students 15,823 7,604 6,445 4,388 3,737 3,378 3,234 3,184 2,980 2,631 2,549 2,542 2,417 1,828 1,770 1,683 1,488 1,456 1,254 1,098
Why a DEPARTMENT?
(and not just a “program” or “center”)
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A department provides a “home base,” provides equitable voice & funding, and
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legitimizes and institutionalizes IDS current programs & courses are orphans and are marginalized
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increases effective & efficient use of
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college resources current configuration: meager, piecemeal, disarray
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provides students (and faculty) with appropriate support
What is the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies?
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comprised of:
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academic programs currently “standing alone”
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Women’s College / Women’s Studies, Environmental and Urban Studies, Service-Learning Program
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individual courses/curricula which are fundamentally interdisciplinary
What is the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies?
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Goal:
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to facilitate & promote the academic & intellectual experience of students and faculty through:
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multi- and interdisciplinary curriculum development and delivery
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academic events leadership opportunities community-based experiential & service-learning
What is the Structure of the Department of IDS?
(What programs belong?)
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association of multi- & interdisciplinary programs and courses
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programs (and courses) would be autonomous in critical decision making (hiring, curriculum, …)
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share resources (department chair, secretary, equipment, …)
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5 major elements
Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Experiential Education Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA) Stand-Alone Programs (Multidisciplinary)
Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA)
Enhances potential for:
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ensuring required course offerings
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development of additional degree programs Women’s Studies AA (established) Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA) Environmental Studies AS / AA (pending) Urban Studies AA (future) Ethnic Studies AA (future)
Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA)
Race & Ethnicity Media Borderland Environment Global Gender Sexuality Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme (examples) Enhances potential for:
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team teaching across (not just within) disciplines
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student “cohorts” moving through programs together
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responding to community desires for curricula
Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA)
Interdisciplinary Studies XX (future) Environmental Studies 7 Women’s Studies 10 Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses (examples) Urban Studies 8 Enhances potential for:
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diverse teaching from varied & multiple perspectives
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development of additional curricular offerings
Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Experiential Education Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA)
Service-Learning (reestablish) Field Study Experientia l Education Cooperative Education Course-Based Internship Enhances potential for:
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institutionalizing learning that directly engages learner
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students to test skills and facts, sharpen problem solving, & work collaboratively
Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Experiential Education Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs (AS or AA) Stand-Alone Programs (Multidisciplinary)
Enhances potential for:
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strengthening and developing program depth & breath
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more effective use of concentrated resources
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equitable voice Ethnic Studies Center (future) Stand-Alone Programs (Multidisciplinary) Women’s College / Women’s Center (established) Center for Environmental and Urban Studies / Environmental College (established)
Environmental Studies 07
Interdisciplinary Studies XX (future)
Women’s Studies 10
Media
Urban Studies 8
Race & Ethnicity Borderland
Interdisciplinary “Stand-Alone” Courses (examples)
Environment Global Gender
Learning Communities / Paired Courses / Block Courses with emphasis or theme (examples) Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Women’s Studies AA (established) Interdisciplinary Academic Degree Programs Environmental Studies AS / AA (pending)
Urban Studies AA (future) Ethnic Studies AA (future)
Experiential Education Stand-Alone Programs (Multidisciplinary) Women’s College / Women’s Center (established) Service-Learning (reestablish)
Field Study Cooperative Education Course-Based Internship Ethnic Studies Center (future)
Environmental College/ Center for Environmental and Urban Studies (established)
City College of San Francisco Interdisciplinary Studies Department
http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/IDST/AboutUs2.html