Agenda for today: https://www.oregon.gov/highered/about/Documents/Commission/Biology-Subcommittee/Dec-2021/Biology-Agenda-December-8-2021.pdf

Hi Brooklyn, thanks for what you are going to do

I think Lori is on the way

Are we sure about the 20 members?

makes sense

That was supposed to be a thumbs up. I mean I love transparency but this made sense.

I just popped in making OSU 2

It might also be good to ask the legislative group what they are using to define quorum. Some groups use half+1, others require a percentage. It's usually in the committee/group bylaws.

My count from the email then is 20 institutions represented (some by multiple people). That would make quorum 11.

That was my count, too, Wally

At my campus they recognize it, there is just a LOT of service work on campus ;-)

I'm here from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities as a guest.

We need to be efficient I have to leave at 2.

This table is the required courses that must be taken for a letter grade

I think Linda is correct

Sorry, but I must leave at 1:45 sharp.

I also use this as another divider or identifier between what the courses are that are vital to the major and which are general education courses.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ivbM7_TIGeIxp6RejoYMrq0Q0y6V335ykfrAT6rrYH0/edit?usp=sharing

Yes Tory makes a good point

I can post the ones we use at Clackamas in the chat as soon as my page loads.

1: communicate complex ideas by demonstrating an ability to gather and analyze data, construct evidence-based arguments and critically evaluate information2: be able to apply critical thinking to address biological phenomena using scientific processes3: demonstrate an understanding of the complexity and diversity of life4: analyze and construct relationships between human activities and the environment5: recognize the contributions of scientific knowledge in contributing to technological advances and advancing the human condition

Vision and Change National Competencies (Brewer & Smith, 2011)Ability to apply the process of science.Ability to use quantitative reasoning.Ability to use modeling and simulation.Ability to tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science.Ability to communicate and collaborate with other disciplines.Ability to understand the relationship between science and society.

http://handbook.ccwdwebforms.net/handbook/appendices/appendix-k

See you all next meeting!

Apply biological theories and concepts to novel problems in biologyApply the process to questions in biologyBe able to use quantitative reasoning, modeling and simulation to novel problems in biologyAssess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies in biology and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge in biology on human society and the environment.Develop and effectively communicate an evidence-based position on issues in biology while considering the ethical implications for a diverse community.

I always like “describe”

Apply the process of science to biological phenomenon.Use quantitative reasoning to present evidence-based arguments.Use modeling and simulation to explain biological phenomenon.Communicate the interdisciplinary nature of science.Explain the contributions of scientific knowledge in contributing to the human condition

My edits / suggestions on Vision and Change objectives

I like those edits

I like the ones Wally proposed

Use the scientific process to a explain biological phenomena, synthesize basic biological concepts into an explanation of the complexity and diversity of life, Identify the contributions scientific knowledge ….

Ah rubrics...yes

That thought crossed my mind, Wally.

Communicate the impacts of scientif on

Scientific knowledge on human society

I like Jen's suggestion

I would be fine with Jen's suggestion also.

I like that suggestion

I like that too

Biologists need to evaluate the impact ofscientific discoveries on society, as well as the ethical implications of biological research.

agreed

https://www.lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/cbe.13-09-0183

Link to existing rubrics

Would this only be for PSU?

To be clear they would still need to complete Calculus and Stats.

Would they both be able to have the same outcomes? Or since they are different degrees would they need different outcomes?

Doesn’t seem to me to have different outcomes

Our outcomes are general enough that they could likely be the same.

I think what Brock is speaking to is that solutions that stem from equity concerns will look different based on the groups that are experiencing the equity issue and what the institution has the capacity and expertise to provide.

Thanks so much for the time Kia

Thank you, Kia!

THANKS KIA!!!

We’ll miss your facilitation and herding of cats!

So going to miss your support, Kia!

an integral by any other name...

Thank you for all your work Kia!!!!!