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CAA changes music, history courses

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter October 29, 2015

The Council on Academic Affairs made changes to curriculum in the sections of music and history during its meeting Thursday. In the music department, revisions were made to the course MUS 4980 Workshop...

CAA meeting canceled

Staff Report October 22, 2015

The Council on Academic Affairs canceled its Thursday meeting. The items to be added were a revision for MUS 4980 A, B, D: Workshop in Music One, Two, Three and a new course, HIS 3950, History of U.S....

CAA to revise agenda with a new course and course revision

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor October 21, 2015

The Council on Academic Affairs will add a new course and course revision to next week’s agenda at their meeting Thursday. The revised course is MUS 4980 A, B, D: Workshop in Music I, II, III and...

CAA to vote on adding online elements to course

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor October 7, 2015

The Council on Academic Affairs will vote on revising MIS 4850 Systems Security to add an online component to the course at their meeting 2 p.m. Tuesday in room 4440 of Booth Library. MIS is the Management...

CAA suspends bylaws, fast tracks revision process

Cassandra Buchman, Administration Editor September 16, 2015

The Council on Academic Affairs will vote on revising two chemistry classes and add new members at their meeting Tuesday. The chemistry classes are General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory...

CAA approves new courses and revisions

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor December 11, 2014

The Council on Academic Affairs approved new and revised courses in sociology and anthropology, history, family and consumer sciences, music and business. The sociology major will now include the option...

CAA approves new English, journalism courses

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor November 6, 2014

New English courses, including Introduction to Creative Writing and Transatlantic Literary History, will be available in Fall 2015. The Council on Academic Affairs approved these courses Thursday as...

CAA reduces transfer hour requirements

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor October 23, 2014

The Council on Academic Affairs voted to lower the number of hours transfer students need to complete at Eastern to earn their bachelor’s degree. Previously, transfer students needed to complete 56...

CAA approves theater course

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor October 9, 2014

The Council on Academic Affairs approved a new Dramaturgy Theater Course, which will be effective Spring 2015 Thursday. The new course will focus on dramaturgy history, theory, and practice. The...

CAA reviews changes to business programs

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor September 26, 2014

The Council on Academic Affairs reviewed changes made in the administration and management business programs offered at Eastern on Thursday. Larry White, assistant chair of Management Information Systems,...

CAA drafts purpose for general education

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor September 19, 2014

The general education committee worked Thursday on establishing a statement of the purpose of general education courses, noting that Eastern students lack in critical thinking. Rebecca Throneburg, learning...

CAA receives input on mathematics programs

Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor September 11, 2014

The Council on Academic Affairs heard an update about the mathematics bachelor’s of arts and bachelor’s of science programs. The mathematics program consists of three paths, which are teacher licensure,...

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