Department/Discipline: Music

Facilitator Name: Kevin Dobbe

Transfer issue/problem one:

Develop more effective communication, process modes and structures to facilitate music transfer courses for all MnSCU institutions

Issue One:

Communication Mode and Structure Development

Action Item

Timeline*

Whose Responsible

1.  Create a comprehensive list of all music courses offered by MNSCU institutions.  This list will be made available on selected website as well as in PDF and file form.  First phase to include name and course description.  Phase two would include common course outlines.

Oct. Meeting to Aug 2004

Kevin Dobbe

Jerry Johnson MNSCU staff

2.  Define and refine categories of music courses in MnSCU institutions.  The initial list will be presented at the October meeting.  Initial list includes: (1) Theory/Ear Training, (2) Proficiency courses (private study), (3) Convocations, (4) History, (5) Ensemble, (6) Technology, (7) Composition, (8) Prerequisites, (9) Non-majors/enjoyment, (10) Methods, (11) Conducting, (12) World music

Oct. Meeting to Aug 2004

August Committee Members

3.  Define and create state-wide MnSCU music transfer and curriculum committee.  Determine responsibilities and meeting parameters. 

Oct. Meeting to Nov. 1

All

4.  Discuss NASM model of music courses and categories for aid in transfer and program issues

Oct. Meeting

Marc Jaros and Paul Moxness

Issue Two:

Transfer Issues

Action Item

Timeline*

Whose Responsible

1.  Investigate commonalities of admissions, requirements, portfolio, and testing for music transfer students.

Oct. Meeting to March 1

Kevin Dobbe/Charles Kauffman and All

2.  Discuss and share use and types of transfer placement tests (i.e., theory, history, etc.).

Oct. Meeting to March 1

Kevin Dobbe/Charles Kauffman and All

3.  Investigate use and sharing of individual department handbooks with potential placement on proposed website.

Oct. Meeting to March 1

Kevin Dobbe/Charles Kauffman and All

4.  Define MNTC music courses.  Given the definition of goal six, what classes are NOT MNTC.

Oct. Meeting to March 1

Kevin Dobbe/Charles Kauffman and All

Strategy Three:

Options for transfer in the Fine Arts Field

Action Item

Timeline*

Whose Responsible

1.  Present and discuss pros and cons of various transfer options.  (A) Course-by-course approach, (B) Bilateral articulations, (C) Multilateral articulations, (D) System-wide articulations, (E) Associate of Fine Arts to Bachelors, (F) Consideration of UM/Private/Out-of State, (G) Other

Oct. Meeting

Kevin Dobbe/ Charles Kauffman, Marc Jaros and Paul Moxness

2.  Consideration of AFA degree.  Presentation of potential model.

Oct. Meeting

All

3. Upon outcome of general consensus of points 1 and 2, determine direction of AFA degree.  If consensus is to continue investigation, define action items and timeline.

Oct. Meeting to March 1

All