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| 5.16 Curriculum
Development and Revision |
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I. Scope |
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This procedure
includes curriculum and course changes as well as the development of new courses or
curricula. |
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II. Process |
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The process begins when an individual or division within the College
recognizes a need for a new curriculum or course or a curriculum or
course change and work is begun with the appropriate administrative unit
to prepare a proposal. |
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III. Procedure |
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The specific procedure depends on the nature of the proposal–a new
course, revision to an existing course, a new program or revision to an
existing program of study. All procedures, however, require the
preparation of a proposal and teamwork among the various levels of
organizational structure. The procedural steps are outlined in the
Instructional Resource Handbook. |
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IV. Implementation |
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A. Depending on the
nature of the proposal, either the Vice President for Learning or the State Board of
Community Colleges will authorize implementation. |
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B. The Vice
President for Learning directs the preparation of curriculum updates to alert division
directors, the Financial Aid/VA Office, counselors, and advisors of new courses and course
changes, new curricula, and curricular changes. |
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C. When the
proposal involves a new curriculum or a curriculum change, the appropriate dean manages
the details of implementation. Management may entail informing division directors of all
curriculum changes. |
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D. When the
proposal involves new courses or course changes, the division director is required to
prepare course origination documents. |
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