SCI - 135 - Biological Sciences DEI Internship

New Course (Effective 2024-25)

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  • Step 1: Complete all required and applicable fields for your new course

  • Department*
    Click in the Select an option field and scroll to select your department. Save All Changes will populate the appropriate department/school information for the approval process.
  • Course Title*
    Biological Sciences DEI Internship
    Biological Sciences DEI Internship
    Enter the title of your course.
  • Course Prefix*
    SCI
    SCI
    Enter your course prefix all in CAPS
    Course Number*
    135
    135
    Enter your course number AFTER you have contacted the Registrar's office.

  • Be sure to contact the Registrar's Office to confirm your requested course number is not already in use or has not been previously used in academic history.

  • Attach a course outline/ syllabus*
    Course outline must include: title, prefix, number, catalog description, student learning outcomes, topical outline of course content, how grading will be assessed, grading scale and author of outline/syllabus. To attach a file, scroll up and navigate to the top of the right pane; hover over the icons and select FILES. The right pane will now allow you to browse your computer and upload your file(s).
  • Select One*
    Your selection will populate the appropriate curriculum committee (CCRC/GFEC or BOTH) in the right pane. If you select shared resource, you must complete a new course proposal for each course.
  • * Abbreviated Course Title
    BIO DEI Internship
    BIO DEI Internship
    Enter an abbreviated course title, if needed. (Max 30 characters/spaces)
  • Catalog course description (see help text).*

    Plan and implement projects aimed at fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Biological Sciences Department. Participate in the Biology DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) committee and subcommittees dedicated to specific DEI goals. 

    Provide the course description ONLY in this field. Additional course information will be added in the fields that follow. The catalog course description should be concise. One to three brief sentences or phrases are usually enough. A complete sentence is not always necessary. The catalog course description should not use abbreviations unless there is a standard acceptable abbreviation. The catalog course description should not include phrases such as: “The students will…” or “This course focuses on…”
  • Expected Student Learning Outcomes*

    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain how multiple dimensions of identity intersect to shape individuals’ experiences and opportunities.
    2. Apply DEI principles and concepts in promoting DEI within organizations and communities.
    3. Develop strategies in collaboration with a diverse team for implementing DEI initiatives within the Biological Sciences department as part of ongoing professional development.
    Add this phrase at the beginning of your SLOs: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Please use numeric bullets.
  • Check the appropriate box(es) if you wish to add an attribute to this course. Check all that apply.*
    Check the appropriate box to add an attribute(s). If there are no attributes, select None. For each attribute selected, please complete the respective section(s) below.

  • Note:  If this is a shared resources course, a cross-listed course, or submitting for approval of an attribute, refer to the respective fields below for additional information to be included in your course outline/syllabus.

  • * Frequency Code*
    Click on "Select an option" to choose your code; more than one frequency code can be selected, if applicable.
  • Credit Hours*
    (1 cr. hr.)
    (1 cr. hr.)
    Example: (3 cr. hr.)
  • Can the course be repeated for additional credit?*
  • If yes, specify maximum number of credits total; OR
    2
    2
  • If yes, what is the maximum number of times the course can be repeated
  • Select grade mode*
    Click on "Select an option" and select your desired grade mode.
  • Justification for new course*

    Admission to advanced degree programs increasingly requires demonstrating cultural competence, especially in fields like medicine where DEI statements are mandatory. This course focuses on cultivating openness, inclusiveness, and respectful interaction skills, essential for effective communication with diverse audiences, and project and time management skills crucial for scientific research and job readiness. Many of the projects of BIO-DEI function to inform and educate our community about what diversity/equity issues exist in our community (both on campus and in the field as a whole), thus participation in these projects and/or starting their own projects will provide our students valuable practice in communication with a variety of audiences. Additionally, students will develop collaborative problem-solving abilities, valuable for various professions and postgraduate education

  • Justification of course level*

    The BIO DEI internship course as a 1XX level is justifiable for several reasons:

    1. A 1XX level course is typically designed to be accessible to a broad range of students within our department, including those who may have little to no prior experience in the subject matter. By offering a DEI internship at this level, we are promoting inclusivity and providing all students in our department with the opportunity to explore this critical field, regardless of their academic background.
    2. This BIO DEI internship can serve as an introduction to the practical aspects of DEI work at the department level. At the 1XX level, students can acquire foundational knowledge and skills that will prepare them for more advanced and specialized DEI coursework at higher levels both on and off campus.
    3. Internship experiences often focus on hands-on skill development. By offering DEI internships at the 1XX level, students can develop essential skills related to DEI initiatives, such as cultural competence, communication, teamwork, and project management. These foundational skills can be built upon in subsequent, more advanced courses.
    4. At the 1XX level, students from a wide range of backgrounds can enroll in BIO DEI internships. This diversity in perspectives and experiences enriches the learning environment, as students bring different viewpoints to the DEI discussions and in projects they participate.

    In summary, designating a BIO DEI internship course as a 1XX level is justifiable because it provides a valuable entry point into the field, making it accessible to a diverse range of students, regardless of their prior knowledge and backgrounds. It offers a solid foundation in DEI concepts and skills, prepares students for more advanced study, and supports early career exploration in this vital field.

  • Lecture/Lab Hours
    Enter any lecture/lab hours information in this field. This information should not be included in any other fields.
  • Are there Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s)?*
  • If yes, please specify prerequisite and/or corequisite course(s).

    Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.

    List course prefix and number only. Do not provide the course title.
  • Provide justification for each prerequisite listed above.

    We invite all students of biological sciences to submit an application for this internship opportunity. The BIO-DEI committee screens through the applications, conducts in-person interviews to select students for this internship. Hence the prerequisite is listed as “Instructor’s permission required”

  • Provide justification for each corequisite listed above.
  • Can the prerequisite(s) be taken concurrently with the proposed course?*
  • Are there any course restrictions? *
    e.g. by major, by class level, by GPA, by degree
  • If yes, please describe the restriction(s)

    Since the internship work is done primarily at the department level, this opportunity is only available to students of the biological sciences.

  • Will this course require additional fees which will be billed to students (materials, travel, lodging etc...)?*
    PLEASE NOTE: New student fees require university and SUNY approval.

  • To request a new course fee you must complete the Student Fee Request Form.  This form can be found by using the search tool on SUNY Cortland's homepage.

  • Will this course be a part of a shared resources offering?*
    New Course proposal forms must be submitted for each shared resources course.

    If yes, attach the course outline for both the undergraduate and graduate course, clearly defining the requirements and expectations for earning undergraduate and graduate credit.

  • Catalog notes
    Catalog Notes are included in the college catalog and provide additional course-related information helpful to the student (e.g., indicating a Raquette Lake trip is required or fees, etc.), and should not include course information already provided within this proposal.
  • Is this course a requirement of a new or exisiting program? *
    If yes, provide program name below AND submit a new program proposal or a program alteration proposal. Typically, course and program proposals will be reviewed at the same time.
    If yes, is this an existing or new program?
  • Provide program name
    For an existing program, enter the program name as it appears in the College Catalog (e.g. Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-6) [EDD] ); or enter new program name. A program code will be provided by the Registrar's Office.
  • Do the contents of this course overlap with offerings of other departments?*
  • If yes, include comments from those departments regarding the addition of this course.
    You may copy and paste your comments in this text box, or comments can be attached by uploading a word or PDF file.
  • List other courses now offered in the same general area, including by other departments.

    To the best of our knowledge, there are currently no other internships/courses that are exclusively dedicated to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and/or DEI work in science. Although there are alternative internship opportunities within the Department of Biological Sciences, other academic departments, and the college as a whole, none of these internships appear to have a primary focus on DEI initiatives. While it is conceivable that some interns in these other programs (eg, CPV) may engage in DEI-related activities, no internship to best of our knowledge, apart from the porposed BIO-DEI internship, has a sole and explicit emphasis on DEI work in science.

  • Will this course be part of a cross-listing (equivalent) offering? (Does not include shared resource)*
    Please note cross-listed courses are considered equivalent in the Banner system.
    If yes, please specify cross-listed course(s)
    Provide the course prefix and number ONLY.

  • If this will be a cross-listed course, attach the course outline/syllabus for both courses, which clearly defines course title, course content, and catalog description that includes the statement "also listed as....".   The department associated with the cross-listed course must submit a new course form (or course alteration form) requesting the cross-listing.

  • Will new expenditures be required for this new course?*
    e.g. equipment, library holdings or other support. To attach a file, scroll up and navigate to the top of the right pane; hover over the icons and select FILES. The right pane will now allow you to browse your computer and upload your file(s).

    If yes, attach a detailed summary and indicate that consultation with appropriate personnel has occurred.

  • STEP 2:  Complete the course scheduling information below.​​​​​​​

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  • COURSE SCHEDULING INFORMATION
  • Schedule Type - How will this course be typically offered? Select One from the dropdown menu.*
  • Does this course have a separate, scheduled lab or recitation component? *
    If yes, provide coure prefix and number
  • Is this a mutually exclusive course?*
    Mutually exclusive indicates significant overlap in two or more courses. Only one of the courses may be completed for credit. Students are not permitted to enroll in a mutually exclusive course when another is taken. This differs from cross-listed which are courses that are equivalent ("also listed as" in the College Catalog).
  • If yes, list course(s) [course prefix and number only]
  • Is this a Capstone Course (UG)?*
  • Is this a Graduate Culminating Activity Course (GR)?*
  • Is this course a required part of a fully online degree program?*
  • Will this course be offered exclusively as an online course?*
  • Does this course qualify as full-time work on a thesis or independent study (GR Only)?*

  • STEP 3:  Validate and Launch Proposal

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    STEP 4:  Be sure to complete the respective course attribute section(s) below before you approve, if applicable.


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    When you have completed the proposal, you must Approve your proposal.  By approving your proposal, this will move it to the next step in the approval process; please make sure the proposal is complete before you approve it.

    To approve:  select the Decisions​​​​​​​ icon on the far right vertical strip, then in the Your Decision area, click Approve, then Make My Decision. 

General Education
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  • Complete this section ONLY if this course is being submitted for approval for a General Education attribute.

    You may go to the GE webpage to access the General Education Course Proposal Guidelines.

  • Select General Education category for this course
  • First Semester/Year Course to be Offered
  • Course Overview
    This should not be the catalog description.
  • How does this course meet the goal of this GE Category?
  • How will each of the learning outcomes for the identified GE Category be fulfilled?
  • How will faculty teaching the course be informed of the course inclusion in SUNY Cortland GE Assessment process?
    e.g. syllabi review, outcome assessment

  • Attach a course outline which includes the following:

    1. The catalog course description.

    2. GE category, goals, and learning outcomes.

    3. Subject topics and readings

    4. How the writing requirement of a minimum of 5 pages will be completed.

Liberal Arts
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  • Complete this section ONLY if this course is being submitted for approval for LASR designation.

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  • Please indicate how this course will fulfill the following criteria      (you must choose a minimum of 5):

  • Historical Perspective
  • Theoretical Considerations
  • Relational-Complexity
  • Breadth of Knowledge
  • Inquiry-Analysis
  • Critical Examination
  • Ethical Perspective
  • Independent Learning
Writing Intensive
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  • Complete this section ONLY if this course is being submitted for approval for Writing Intensive.

  • Instructor's name if different than the originator of this course proposal.

  • Attach a Syllabus with the following information clearly included:

    1) WI SLOs

    students will undertake an effective writing process, making informed decisions about their writing with input from their instructor

    students will write effectively in specific disciplinary genres

    3) evidence on the course schedule or in a special section for how writing is explicitly taught within class time. Next, please write a detailed response to how each WI requirement will be met.

    2) a calendar or course schedule that outlines all writing topics and writing assignments including drafts

  • 1.  All WI courses must ask students to write the equivalent of 15 typed pages, with two or more pieces of writing submitted in multiple drafts. Upper division WI courses may use a single project toward this 15 page minimum. (15 typed pages is equivalent to 3,750 words total as a minimum.)​​​​​​​

  • 1A. Please describe the writing assignments for this course, noting page (or word count) and the number of drafts (including the final draft) for each assignment.

  • 2.  In WI courses, revision must be REQUIRED for at least some writing assignments. Revision must be based on an instructor’s feedback on their students’ writing through comments, conferences, or both. Students must be required to use instructor feedback to revise their work, as opposed to being invited or allowed to revise. Some examples of considering instructor feedback could include process notes, response to reviewers memos, reflections, conferences, or track-changes comparisons between drafts.

  • 2A. How will you respond to each student’s writing? How will you require revision in your course?

  • 3.  WI courses must have class time dedicated to teaching students how to write in a specific discipline. This could involve teaching students the strategies, moves, or conventions of a genre within your discipline, such as how to write a report, case study, or field notes. Explicit teaching of discipline-specific writing could involve in-class workshops, discussion of models or mentor texts, or assignments that teach students the concepts and conventions of a genre in your discipline.

  • 3A. What genres will students be taught in your WI course? When in your course schedule will you explicitly teach these genres, strategies, and/or how writing works in your discipline?
  • 4. Is writing a factor in at least 30% of the course grade?
  • 4A. If yes, give the percentage. If no, please explain how the grading structure demonstrates the value of the writing component in a student’s course grade.
Presentation Skills
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  • Complete this section ONLY if this course is being submitted for approval for Presentation Skills designation.

  • Please respond to each criteria illustrating how it is met through this course.

  • Students will make at least one presentation in the course and respond to questions and comments following the presentation.
  • Students must submit at least one outline with attached source list related to the presentation.
  • Students must evaluate their own presentation and those of other students, according to criteria provided by the instructor.
  • Faculty provide instruction in effective presentation skills specific disciplines including requirements and methods of preparation for oral assignments (i.e. structure, research, outlining, visual components, creativity and delivery). Highlight these on course syllabus.

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