Curriculum Committee
The primary responsibility of the Curriculum Committee is the development, renewal and recommendation of curriculum to be approved by the Academic Senate and Board of Trustees. The Curriculum Committee oversees the development of new courses and programs, and modification of existing courses and programs, and approves, for recommendation the course outlines of record and new program applications for those courses and programs.
In order to meet its responsibilities, the Curriculum Committee will perform the following:Outcomes/Products
Membership
Math/Science/Nursing 2
Occupational Education 2
Physical Education 1
Counseling 1
Library 1
Chair: Including the Faculty Chair, the Curriculum Committee will be comprised of the above listed individuals. The Senate, in accordance with Title V, will appoint all faculty.
Faculty terms will be three years, with one third of the positions replaced each year. The instructional administrators will select the two administrators and determine the length of their term.
Meeting Schedule
The curriculum Committee will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. during academic year. Additional meetings may be called when necessary.
Receives Information from:
Makes Recommendations to:
Decision-Making Protocol
Clerical Support
Technical Review Subcommittees
The purpose of the subcommittees is to ensure that courses and programs are proposed according to the standards. The subcommittees provide the specialized expertise necessary to ensure that items that reach the Curriculum Committee have been properly prepared. Most problems will be found by the subcommittees and referred to the originator for correction before the item reaches the Curriculum Committee.
All subcommittees will receive support and information from the Office of Instruction, Deans, Admissions & Records, Articulation Officer, Matriculation, Program Advisory Committees and ad hoc subcommittees of experts as needed. The subcommittees may include experts who are not members of the Curriculum Committee. The subcommittees will determine their membership. They will also determine whether decisions will be made by vote or by consensus. Chairs of the subcommittees will be selected by the Curriculum Committee from its members.
Technical Review 1
When a new or modified course is proposed, the packet will be sent immediately to Technical Review 1. This subcommittee will read each packet (packet includes Technical Data sheet, Course Outline of Records and Prerequisite/Corequisite/ Advisory form). They will review all three forms for completeness and adherence to the standards. They will identify problems and suggest solutions to the originator. They may send the packet to Technical Review 2 for concurrent review. When Technical Review 1 and the originator have completed any necessary changes, the packet will be sent to the Curriculum Committee.
Technical Review 2
When a new or modified degree credit course is submitted, it will be sent immediately to Technical Review 2. This subcommittee will review courses for degree, certificate and program applicability. It will also review courses for CSU GE-breadth and IGETC requirements. In addition, when a new or revised program is submitted it will be sent immediately to Technical Review 2. The subcommittee will review the program application for completeness and adherence to standards. They may send the packet to Technical Review 1 for concurrent review. When Technical Review 2 and the originator have completed any necessary changes, the packet will be sent to the Curriculum Committee. (This subcommittee will perform the function of the old Ed Policy Committee).
***The Curriculum Committee will evaluate its structure and procedures at least annually.
