Minutes

Curriculum Committee Friday,January 16, 2026

TEAMS Meeting

Minutes

Call to Order

Attendance Michelle Marburger, Michelle McGehee, Richard Hobbs, Shelly Peacock, Brandon Franke, April Kinkead, Amy Winngham, George Guarado, Richard Hobbs, Jay Anderson, Brandy Ermis, Victoria Fowler, Cyndi Klausmeyer, Kristi Urban, Deborah Vavra, Elmer Godeny, Ashley Davenport, Michelle Trubenstein, Marshall Rich, Ryan Gullett, Tressa Shavers, Katherine Wickes, Keith Combrink.

Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve Brandon Franke seconded by Richard Hobbs.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

NEW BUSINESS:

AKA

Shelly Peacock- Course descriptions have not been updated since 1988 when most courses were geared to coaches. The new focus is physical therapy personal training and occupational therapy.

1. New Course: KINE 1350 - Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning

Was previously listed in ACGM as a PHED course. There is a movement to move these courses in the KINE listings.

1. New Course: KINE 2358 – Psychological Aspects of Human Performance

Looks at motivation self-esteem, and theories for enhancing performance and changing behaviors.

1. New Course: KINE 2360 – Introduction to Personal Training

Basics of personal training as a profession and sit for a national employment credential. This course can be considered for ICLC programs.

The courses are listed in the ACGM as KINE courses.

1. New Course: KINE 2362 – Foundations of Exercise Science

Applying scientific principles to exercise and training.

Motion by Richard Hobbs to consider these courses as a batch. Victoria Folwer seconded the motion.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

1. New Program: Associate of Science Kinesiology Field of Study

Foundational courses KINE1301 Foundations of kinesiology, KINE1304 Personal and community health, KINE2356 athletic injuries and KINE1338 concepts of physical fitness. Intro to Psychology, PSYC2301 and BIOL2401, anatomy and physiology I. The selection of courses will depend on the requirements of the institution that the students will be transferring into. The courses approved above could be included as directed electives for the field of study.

Motion to approve the new program in the Kinesiology field of study by Michelle Marburger, seconded by Victoria Fowler.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

ATWED

Richard Hobbs presented these

1. Course Change: CNBT 1300 – Residential and Light Commercial Construction Drawings Course is currently taught as a 64 hr course with a lab. The class will be shortened to a 48 h course to get away for a lab requirement.

1. Course Change: CNBT 1342 – Building Codes and Inspections

The course to be used as a prerequisite to replace the prerequisite of CNBT1460.

Motion to consider as a batch Brandon Franke and seconded by Michelle Marburger

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

A Proxie for Shelly Peacock by Deborah Vavra Deborah Vavra was made at this point in the meeting.

1. New Course: CRPT 1345 – Interior Finish Systems

Richard Hobbs – the course is being added to a facilities maintenance course. The course was inadvertently deleted from the catalog. The course is needed for the facility maintenance field of study. The course will be added back to the catalog and calendar.

Motion to add to the catalog by Brandon Franke and seconded by Michelle Trubenstein.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

Health Sciences
1. Program Deletion: Certificate Level 2 Surgical Technology

Michelle Trubenisein noted that this program has not been taught since 2011. The SACS documentation has been submitted to support the course deletion. A teach-out plan is not necessary because there are no students currently enrolled. A teach out plan was submitted to SACSCOC

Motion for deletion of this program was made by Brandon Franke and seconded by Richard Hobbs.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

MBET
1. Program Change: AAS, CERT 2, CERT 1, OSA in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

Victoria Fowler presented that the name change for the program is to update the catalog and reflect what the course of study entails. The change has been approved by the advisory committee.

A motion was made by Richard Hobbs to approve the changes above. The motion was seconded by Deborah Vavra.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

1. New Program: Associate of Applied Sciences in Artificial Intelligence
2. New Program: Certificate Level 2 in Artificial Intelligence

Carol Wiggins presented that the programs are designed to inform students about how to create AI models, support the models what type of equipment is needed and how to use generative AI in businesses. The changes have been approved by the advisory board and faculty committee. The new content is less than 50% so SASCOC approval is not necessary. A presentation to the board of trustees is planned. The program would begin in the Fall 2026.

A motion to approve as a batch as presented was made by Michele Trubenstien and seconded by Brandon Franke.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

1. New Program: Associate of Applied Sciences in AI in Business
2. New Program: Certificate Level 2 in AI in Business
3. New Program: OSA in AI in Business

Tressa Shavers presented that the new programs are designed to be interdisciplinary between business and Computer Science subjects of AI and data analysis. Programs that could support ICLC’s will be developed. The changes are less that 50% so SASCOC approval is not necessary.
Motion to consider as a changes as batch was made by Deborah Vavra and seconded by Richard Hobbs.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

Program Change: AAS in Small Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

Program Change; Certificate Level 2 in Small Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

Tressa Shavers presented that these name changes are being proposed to better reflect course content.

A motion to consider as a batch and approve the name change was made by Deborah Vavra and seconded by Amy Winningham

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

Course Change: ITSY 1342 – Information Technology Security

Carol Wiggins presented that this program change is to remove a prerequisite that is not necessary for this program.

Motion to approve this change by Brandon Franke and seconded by Deborah Vavra.

Vote: AKA 2Y, ATWED 2Y, HS 2Y, HUM 2Y, EMBET 2Y, NPS 2Y, SS 2Y. Motion Passed

1. Course Change: ITSY 1342 – Information Technology Security

Curriculum Committee Bylaws Updates and Revisions

Katherine Wickes presented that changes are needed to reflect what the curriculum committee does. A discussion of needed changes was held. The bylaws will be modified with a proposal to vote on that will be presented at a future meeting.

FYI Items

All FYI Items reflect changes to courses or programs required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or accrediting body and may be submitted as a notification item as discussed in the bylaws of the Curriculum Committee.

Announcements

Curriculog Training Development Update

Adjourn

Spring 2026 Meeting Dates

2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15 (if needed)

Contact:

Katherine Wickes

Curriculum Committee Chair

Email: katherine.wickes@blinn.edu