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Office of Educational Affairs
Curriculum Process Workshop
Agenda
8:15 – 9:00 Sign-in & Lite Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:05 Welcome Dr. Sharon L. Blackman Dr. Kathryn K. Eggleston
9:05 – 10:30 General Session (Perf. Hall, Fannin Hall F102)DCCCD Curriculum: Building Pathways for Student SuccessDr. Sharon L. Blackman
10:30 – 10:40 Break
10:45 – 12:30 Academic Breakout Session (Perf. Hall, Fannin Hall F102)
10:45 – 12:30 Career & Technical–CTE Breakout Session (Wichita Hall, WH103)
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch (Guadalupe Hall, Small Gym, G140)Catering provided by Royal Catering
1:30 – 4:30 Academic Curriculum Committee Session*1:30 – 4:30 Career & Technical–CTE Curriculum Committee Session**Note: See room assignments for curriculum committees.
3:00 – 5:00 2013 TSI Committee Meeting (El Paso Hall, E081)
W E L C O M E
Office of Curriculum ManagementPresents
Curriculum Process Trainingon
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Meredithe GreerDistrict Director, Curriculum
Management
Academic curriculum and processes related to the following: • Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM or ACGM) • Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) • DCCCD Ellucian/Datatel Colleague Course Master
(academic - credit)
Role as liaison:•DCCCD Academic Liaison to THECB and TCCNS • DCCCD Academic Liaison to THECB and DCCCD/IT
staff re: state reporting (academic courses)• DCCCD Academic Liaison to universities as it relates
to letters of transferability and support documentation for unique need course request
• DCCCD Academic Liaison to faculty and staff (internal and external in collaboration with collegesand universities) as it relates to academic degrees and course requirements associated with the degrees
Oversee the following academic processes:
a) Academic Charges
b) Academic Degrees
c) Academic Courses (general education transfer courses)
d) Unique Need Courses
e) Core Curriculum
f) Non-Course Based Options (NCBOs) and Interventions
h) Developmental Education
i) State Reporting
Treschell SeymoreDistrict Coordinator, Curriculum Management
Rose JohnsonCurriculum Management Specialist II
• Manage and coordinate curriculum processes; and overall related functions to meet state, national and federal standards.
• Ensure colleges within DCCCD are in compliance with mandates, requirements,policies and procedures of DCCCD and governing agencies [i.e. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); and DCCCD Policies and Procedures].
• Liaison to colleges for processes, procedures, course approvals/updates, etc. as follows for academic curriculum, which consist of the following:
a) Academic Charges b) Academic Degrees c) Academic Courses (general education transfer courses) d) Unique Need Courses e) Core curriculum course changesf) State Reportingg) Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM/ACGM) h) Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) - Matrixi) College Affiliation – Opt In/Opt Out j) Catalog Content Verification
• Liaison to THECB and TCCNS • Liaison to THECB and DCCCD/IT staff re: state reporting (academic courses)• Liaison to universities as it relates to letters of transferability and support
documentation for unique need course request • Liaison to faculty and staff (colleges and universities) as it relates to academic
degrees and course requirements associated with degrees
• Manage, review and process academic curriculum content for Office of Curriculum Management
• DCCCD Ellucian/Datatel Colleague Course Master (academic - credit) • Liaison for state reporting (academic - credit courses) • Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM or ACGM) – review
manual to determine impact on colleges within district• Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) – DCCCD Course Matrix –
review and update matrix with any changes and/or corrections • Curriculum Workshop • Academic Degrees – review, revise, update and manage all academic degrees,
i.e. Associate in Arts, Associate in Sciences, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Emphasis and Field of Study
• Academic Courses – review, revise and update all academic credit courses• College Affiliation – Opt In/Opt Out • Catalog Content Verification • Curriculum Committee Membership Lists
(Division Deans/Secretary/Discipline List, Department Code Lists) • eCampus/Blackboard – create, setup and manage curriculum committee
organizations
Role of Curriculum Management Office
The Office of Curriculum Management works in collaboration with the colleges to manage, evaluate, develop, create, revise, process and implement curriculum proposals and/or changes to general education (academic) courses, academic degrees [i.e. Associate in Arts Degree (AA), Associate in Sciences (AS) Degree, Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degrees, Emphasis Degrees and Field of Study (FOS) Degrees] and core curriculum approved through the curriculum process. Serve as the liaison and contact to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Common Course Numbering Systems for academic curriculum. Ensure compliance with all governing agencies.
TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING
SYSTEM (TCCNS)
• Common Course Numbering System
(TCCNS)
• Request for addition of courses, if not
in ACGM
• DCCCD Course inventory
• Statewide institutional course inventory
• Core curriculum
• Course approvals
(Regular and unique need courses)
• Academic degrees
• State reporting
(Funding reimbursement)
• Compliance
• Lower Division Academic Course
Guide Manual (ACGM or LDACGM)
• Rules and guidelines
• Accreditation
• Compliance
• Rules and guidelines
GOVERNING AGENCIES (THECB)
• The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) - serves as the governing agency to higher education institutions for the state of Texas to ensure institutions meet compliance requirements mandated by the state. The THECB provide guidelines, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as follows:
• Academic Degrees
• Academic (general education) courses
• Core Curriculum
• State reporting and funding reimbursement ($$$)
• The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) inventory:
• Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM or ACGM) - is the official list of approved courses for general academic transfer courses that may be offered (for state funding) by public community and technical colleges in Texas. The ACGM serves as the generic academic course inventory for all community and technical colleges in Texas.
• Unique Need Courses - The DCCCD may seek approval for a course that may not be listed or available under an ACGM approval number or for one with credit and/or contact hours in excess of the limits prescribed by the ACGM, which must be approved by the Coordinating Board according to the Board’s Rules and Regulations. This type of general academic course is referred to as a unique need course. Any course approved and captured on the Academic Unique Need Inventory may be taught in the district.
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD (THECB)
GOVERNING AGENCIES (TCCNS)
TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM (TCCNS)
The TCCNS is a cooperative effort among Texas community colleges and universities to facilitate transfer of freshman and sophomore level general academic courses.
The TCCNS provides a shared, uniform set of course designations for students and their advisors to use in determining both course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis.
When students transfer between two participating TCCNS institutions, a course taken at the sending institution transfers as the course carrying, or cross-referenced with the same TCCNS designation at the receiving institution.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is theregional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in theSouthern states. The mission of this governing body is to enhance the quality of educationthroughout the region and strive to improve the effectiveness of those institutions byensuring the institutions meet standards established by the higher education communitythat address the needs of society and students.
The process is designed to:
• Create and revise a curriculum
• Create and revise degrees/awards
• Create and revise courses
• Implement changes to the curriculum
• Revise and update information contained in the DCCCD Colleague Course Master, DCCCD catalogs and Degree Audit system
• Communicate curriculum changes
The Curriculum Process is a system designed fordeveloping, revising and/or processing curriculumproposals or changes, i.e. arts and sciences courses;academic degrees, core curriculum, etc.
Curriculum changes are initiated, processed andincorporated into the academic and career andtechnical program curriculum areas by AcademicDiscipline Curriculum Committees and Career andTechnical Program Discipline Curriculum Committees.The DCCCD Curriculum Committees have a key role inthe process.
The committees are responsible for ensuring thatcurriculum changes have been reviewed, updated,revised and approved by the appropriate committeesor councils on an annual basis. This requires a jointeffort on the part of faculty, instructional leaders,deans, administrators and staff.
• Vice Presidents Council
• Vice President of Instruction/Academic Vice President
• College Curriculum Committee
Instructional Leadership
• Division Dean and/or Assistant Dean
• Liaison DeanDeans
• Chair of Curriculum Committee
• Members of Curriculum Committee
Curriculum Committee
DATE WHO ACTION REQUIRED
March 8, 2013 Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Current Chair will notify CCAVP/DOEA results of committee electionfor 2013-2014 Committee Chair and Chair-elect.
June 10, 2013 Vice Presidents Council (VPC) Develop Curriculum Charges for 2013-2014 Cycle.
June 21, 2013 Academic Vice President (AVP) Sends to DOEA the names of Committee Chairs and college’srepresentatives on committees.
August 19, 2013 District Office/Educational Affairs(DOEA)
Sends 2013-2014 Curriculum Charges; timelines; list of AcademicCurriculum Committees to ACC, CCAVP, TechEd Rep. and AcademicDean/Rep.
August 21, 2013 District Office/Educational Affairs(DOEA)
Meet with faculty, staff, and administrators to discuss curriculumissues; review charges and timelines.
August 21, 2013 –Sept. 23, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee (ACC)
Conduct Curriculum Committee work.
August 21, 2013 –Nov. 29, 2013
Liaison Dean (LD) Work and assist Academic Curriculum Committee Chair and Memberswith curriculum committee work throughout the curriculum process.
No later thanSept. 6, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Chairs:(1) Must convene a face-to-face curriculum committee meeting with a quorum (which has been defined as “a majority of members of the curriculum committee”) by this date.(2) Review Charges; and(3) Must convey to CCAVP the academic curriculum committee’s decision to initiate any revisions and/or proposed changes to their curriculum.
Sept. 6, 2013 –Jan. 28, 2014
Academic Curriculum Committee Members (ACCM)
Begin discussions of proposed course changes, i.e. addition of a newcourse, deletion of an existing course.
Sept. 6, 2013 –Sept. 16, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee (ACC)
Complete all forms and submit to DD/AD. Post minutes to e-campus/Blackboard and make accessible to District curriculumcommittee members and CCAVP.
No later thanSept. 16, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Members (ACCM)
Send a copy of the curriculum committee minutes to their owncampus faculty, Division Dean, Academic Dean/Rep. and AVP.
No later thanSept. 16, 2013 –Sept. 19, 2013
Division Dean and/or Assistant Dean (DD/AD)
Review final copy of academic curriculum revision forms withsupporting documentation for accuracy before the AcademicCurriculum Committee Chair (ACCC) forwards to Academic VicePresident for approval and submission.
No later thanSept. 20, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Submit final forms electronically via email to Rose Johnson follows: (1) DCCCD Academic Curriculum Committee Recommendation
Form(s); (2) Final copy of all curriculum forms (if applicable) for proposed course revisions: a. General Academic Course Update Request Formb. Colleague Course Master Form (Credit Courses Only)c. Colleague Course Master Form (Expire Credit Courses
Only)d. Academic Course Description Form e. Unique Need Course: Request for Approval Form(3) Degree plan for a proposed new or revised Field of Study degree to the Provost EA and DDCM with a copy to CCAVP Division Dean, TechEd, and Academic Dean/Representative at your college.
2013-2014 CURRICULUM REVISION PROCESS TIMELINE for ACADEMICDATE WHO ACTION REQUIRED
No later thanSept. 20, 2013
Academic Vice President of Curriculum Committee Chair (CCAVP)
Submit hard copy of final forms and a signed Transmittal Memorandum from Academic Vice President of Curriculum Chair (CCAVP) which serves as the review and approval of revision. Document must accompany the revision.
Sept. 23, 2013 –Sept. 30, 2013
District Director of Curriculum Management (DDCM)
Review Academic Curriculum Revision(s) and work with the ACCC toresolve any concerns, corrections or changes. Prepares a summary of allacademic curriculum changes.
Sept. 27, 2013 Academic Curriculum Committee (ACC) Disciplines (affected disciplines) with courses in the core submit their DRAFT proposals to comply with THECB Core 2014 guidelines to [email protected].
No later thanSept. 30, 2013
District Director of Curriculum Management (DDCM)
Forward summary of the proposed academic curriculum revision(s) to theCCAVP, College Curriculum Committee Chairs, TechEd Deans andAcademic Dean/Representative.
No later thanOct. 14, 2013
College Curriculum Committee Chair (CCCC)
Convenes College Curriculum Committee at your campus to reviewsummary of proposed academic curriculum revision(s) andcommunicates the review (including any concerns) to the college AVP.Post minutes from your College Curriculum Committee meeting to e-campus/Blackboard.
No later than Oct. 14, 2013
Impacted Academic Vice President (AVP) Sends College Curriculum Committee Chair response to CCAVP.
No later thanOct. 25, 2013
Academic Vice President of Curriculum Chair (CCAVP)
Convey response of impacted college(s) to ACCC.
No later thanNov. 1, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Convene curriculum committee to resolve concerns and conveyresponse to impacted CCAVP and College Curriculum CommitteeChair.
Nov. 4, 2013 –Nov. 14, 2013
District Office/Educational Affairs(DOEA) District Director of Curriculum Management (DDCM)
Compile summary of responses received from the online feedback and campus “listening exchanges”; and forward to CCST and AVPs.
No later thanNov. 8, 2013
College Curriculum Committee Chair (CCCC)
Sends their recommendation and/or comments to Academic CurriculumCommittee Chair (Discipline Committee Chair). The Academic CurriculumCommittee Chair will share those recommendations and/or commentsthey received from the College Curriculum Committee Chair with theircampus Vice President and College Curriculum Committee. The AcademicCurriculum Committee Chair must reconvene their discipline committeeto address issues or concerns; and convey those responses to theirCCAVP/ACCC via email.
No later thanNov. 13, 2013
College Curriculum Committee Chair (CCCC)
Convenes their campus College Curriculum Committee to review responsefrom academic discipline curriculum committee and submits response toCCAVP, Provost EA, and DDCM.
Nov. 13, 2013 –Dec. 5, 2013
District Office of Educational Affairs (DOEA)
Works with Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC) to resolve andfinalize any pending curriculum issues.
Nov. 15, 2013 Core Curriculum Steering Team (CCST) Review summary of responses received from the online feedback andcampus “listening exchanges”.
Nov. 18, 2013 –Nov. 29, 2013
District Office/Educational Affairs(DOEA) District Director of Curriculum Management (DDCM)
Forwards responses received from the online feedback and campus “listening exchanges” to affected discipline committees.
Jan. 27, 2014 Vice Presidents Council (VPC) Convenes to review and approve the proposed recommendations foracademic curriculum revisions, which are listed in the Academic Summaryof Changes submitted by the Chair of the Academic Discipline CurriculumCommittee.
2013-2014 CURRICULUM REVISION PROCESS TIMELINE for ACADEMIC
DATE WHO ACTION REQUIRED
Jan. 31, 2014 Academic Curriculum Committee (ACC)
Disciplines (affected disciplines) submit FINAL Core 2014 compliance plans to [email protected].
No later thanFeb. 17, 2014
District Office of Educational Affairs (DOEA)
Submit unique need applications to the THECB, if applicable.
No later thanFeb. 26, 2014
Academic Curriculum CommitteeChair (ACCC)
Submit any proposed core curriculum course changes and/orrecommendations to the Office of Curriculum Management.
Feb. 26, 2014 Core Curriculum Steering Team Leadership (CCSTL)
Compiles and submit affected discipline Core 2014 compliance plans to CCRC, CCST and AVP.
Feb. 7, 2014(Employee Develop.Day)
Core Curriculum Review Committee (CCRC)
Conduct an initial review of all core curriculum course changes and/or recommendations submitted through the normal core revision process to determine if any additional information or justification may be needed from discipline committees.
Review all proposed Core 2014 compliance plans and modifications suggested by CCSTL.
Mar. 3, 2014 –Mar. 14, 2014
Core Curriculum Review Committee (CCRC)
Review all core curriculum course changes and/orrecommendations submitted through the normal core revisionprocess; and all proposed Core 2014 compliance plans andmodifications suggested by CCSTL.
Mar. 7, 2014 Academic Curriculum CommitteeChair (ACCC)
Committee elects chair and chair-elect who will serve for thenext year (curriculum cycle) and submit information to RoseJohnson, Office of Curriculum Management in the DOEA via anemail notification.
Mar. 7, 2014 –Apr. 28, 2014
Academic Curriculum Committee(ACC)
Committee begin to develop a list and/or identify anycurriculum changes the committee wish to consider for thenext curriculum cycle, which begins Fall 2013. These changeswill become effective, Fall 2014.
Mar. 14, 2014 Core Curriculum Review Committee (CCRC)
Votes on how to respond to proposed Core changes and/orrecommendations; and how to respond to Core 2014 changesand/or recommendations.
Apr. 11, 2014 Core Curriculum Review Committee (CCRC)
(1) Sends written report on proposed Core changes and/orrecommendations to CCST for discussion and vote at April 18,2014 CCST meeting.
(2) Sends written DRAFT report on proposed Core 2014changes and/or recommendations to CCST for discussion atApril 18, 2014 CCST meeting.
Apr. 18, 2014 Core Curriculum Steering Team (CCST)
(1) Reviews CCRC FINAL report of regular core changes and/orrevisions; and sends to VP Council during week of April 21-25,2014.(2) Review Core 2014 DRAFT report from CCRC; and sendsresponse back to CCRC during the week of April 21-25, 2014.
Apr. 21, 2014Apr. 25, 2014
Core Curriculum Review Committee Leadership (CCRCL)
Revise formal CCRC response, if necessary for Core 2014.
Apr. 21, 2014Apr. 25, 2014
Core Curriculum Steering Team (CCST)
Submits a written report of the findings and recommendations(including decision and rationale) to the Vice PresidentsCouncil for regular Core curriculum revisions.
May 2, 2014 Core Curriculum Review Committee (CCRC)
Submits final written report of findings & recommendations(including decision & rationale) for Core 2014 to CCST.
May 12, 2014 Vice Presidents Council (VPC) Convene to review and approve proposed core curriculumchanges and/or recommendations for regular Core revisions.
DATE WHO ACTION REQUIRED
May 16, 2014 Core Curriculum Steering Team (CCST)
Votes to approve Core 2014 plan and forward to VP Council.
May 19-23, 2014 Core Curriculum Steering Team Leadership (CCSTL)
Revises and completes final Core 2014 Compliance Report andRecommendations.
May 27, 2014 Core Curriculum Steering Team Leadership (CCSTL)
Submits final Core 2014 Compliance Report andRecommendations to VP Council
TBD Vice Presidents Council (VPC) Convene to review and approve Core 2014 Compliance Reportand Recommendations
COLOR CODE LEGEND:
YELLOW Timelines which are critical and time sensitive
GRAY Timelines for Regular Core Changes Process
GREEN Timelines for Core 2014 Changes Process
KeyACC Any Academic Curriculum Committee ACCC Any Academic Curriculum Committee ChairACCM Any Academic Curriculum Committee MemberADR Academic Dean/RepresentativeCCC College Curriculum CommitteeCCCC College Curriculum Committee ChairCCAVP The Academic Vice President of the campus where the Curriculum Chair is employedCCRC Core Curriculum Review CommitteeCCRCL Core Curriculum Review Committee Leadership (CCRCL)CCST Core Curriculum Steering TeamCCSTL Core Curriculum Steering Team LeadershipDD/AD Division Dean and/or Assistant DeanDDCM District Director of Curriculum ManagementDOEA District Office of Educational AffairsLD Liaison Dean to Academic Curriculum CommitteeProvost EA Provost, Educational AffairsImpacted AVP Any Academic Vice President where the college possesses THECB approval for an academic discipline area being reviewed (course review and/or change).VPC Vice Presidents Council
EXPLANATION OF (ACADEMIC) CURRICULUM REVISION PROCESS TIMELINE
The DCCCD Curriculum Revision Process begins with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Affairs, working in concert with the Vice Presidents Council, issuing “General” and/or “Specific” charges to Academic Discipline Curriculum Committees.
•General charges often involve changes to curriculum processes as a result of academic policy changes.
•Specific charges often involve the necessity to delete or change courses due to a revision of the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM) issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
CHARGES
TIMELINES
DATE: August 19, 2013
TO: [CHAIR]
Chair, [DISCIPLINE] Curriculum Committee
FROM: Dr. Sharon L. Blackman
Provost
Educational Affairs
SUBJECT: Curriculum Charges for 2013-2014
Each year at this time, we charge the nearly 100 DCCCD curriculum committees with what is expected of
them for the academic year. In order to keep our curriculum current, it is necessary that we depend upon
content experts such as you to serve on curriculum committees to make appropriate decisions.
As we prepare for implementation of the new Core Curriculum and TSI Requirement changes, we must ensure
all discipline curriculum committees take into consideration those changes that will affect community colleges
and other higher educational institutions across the state. Your curriculum committee may be required to take
on additional tasks to ensure your curriculum is in compliance. The liaison dean for your curriculum
committee will assist and serve as a resource to the committee on instructional and curriculum matters.
Richland College will serve as our host campus for the 2013-2014 Curriculum Workshop: “Building
Pathways for Student Success” which will be held on Wednesday, August 21 beginning at 9:00 am. in the
Performance Hall located in Fannin Hall (F102). This workshop will provide you and your committee
members with information and guidance for the 2013-2014 curriculum process. As usual, curriculum
committee members are also invited and encouraged to attend the workshop.
Second, all assigned curriculum chairs, chair-elects, new faculty, deans, liaison deans, administrators, and staff
members are asked to attend the Academic Breakout session immediately following the General Session. The
breakout session is designed to provide an overview of the following: (1) DCCCD Curriculum Process; (2)
general and specific charges; (3) informative updates; (4) academic timelines; (5) Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board’s Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM); and (6) Texas Common
Course Numbering System (TCCNS).
The Office of Educational Affairs strongly recommends that you pay close attention and meet all of the
deadlines in the attached “2013-2014 Curriculum Revision Process Timeline (Academic).” For your
convenience, please note the following critical timelines as you conduct your work this year:
No later thanSept. 6, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Chairs:(1) Must convene a face-to-face curriculum committee meeting with a quorum (which has been defined as “a majority of members of the curriculum committee”) by this date.
Sept. 6, 2013 –Sept. 16, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee (ACC)
Complete all forms and submit to DD/AD. Post minutes to e-campus/Blackboard and make accessible to District curriculumcommittee members and CCAVP.
No later thanSept. 20, 2013
Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC)
Submit final forms electronically via email to Meredithe Greer.
DCCCD PROCESS FOR REQUESTING ACADEMIC COURSES
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) periodically publishes the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (LDACGM or ACGM), which serves as the official list or inventory of general academic transfer courses that may be offered by public community and technical colleges in Texas for state funding. The state will notfund any academic courses that are not listed either in the ACGM or on the college’s Academic Unique Need Inventory.
There are two ways in which the DCCCD receives approval for general academic transfer courses. Courses may be taught or offered as a (1) regular general academic course or (2) unique need course.
UNIQUE NEED FORMSNOTE: The District Director of Curriculum Management will complete and submit this
form to the THECB. Please do not complete and dissiminate. These are only sample
forms.
(1) Unique Need Course Proposal Form (See Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Unique Need Course Proposal)
(1) Evaluation of Unique Need Course Transferability Form (See Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Evaluation of Unique Need Course Transferability)
(1) See Coordinating Board rules - Chapter 9, Subchapter D, §9.74 Relating to Unique Need Courses
UNIQUE NEED COURSES FORDALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
This is a complete list of unique need courses that have been submitted to and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the Dallas County Community College District. Approval has been granted for a 3-year period (Fall 2011 – Summer 2014).
CUST 2370 Cultural StudiesDRAM 2374 Lighting DesignENGR 1172 Introduction to Experimental TechniquesENGR 2110 Introduction to Digital Systems LaboratoryENGR 2300 Applied Linear AlgebraENGR 2310 Introduction to Digital SystemsGOVT 2371 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsMATH 1370 Business Calculus and Applications IISOCI 2372 Communication and Negotiation Skills for Conflict ResolutionSOCI 2373 Introduction to Mediation
NOTE: Courses shown in italics have been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to be offered only at Richland College.
Unique Need Process Map
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS
The Committee Chair
• Leads the committee members by calling a meeting, ensuring that minutes are taken and ensures that all charges are reviewed, discussed and addressed.
• The committee chair is responsible for ensuring that all forms (supportive of changes/revisions) are given to the Office of Curriculum Management by the deadline.
• Provides written communication to the Instructional Vice President citing approvals or recommendations for changes to proposed curriculum revisions.
Committee Members
• In most cases there is a representative from each college.
• The committee takes the minutes from all meetings and posts these on eCampus for all to see.
• Consults with the District Curriculum Committee member from their campus concerning the proposed revision.
• Reviews charges and makes recommendations for revisions and or changes, and then votes on the action to take place.
• No course or program will be made available for scheduling unless the College Curriculum Committee has indicated its approval and the College Vice President has indicated such in writing to the District Office of Educational Affairs.
Role of the Liaison Dean to Curriculum Committee
The Liaison Dean to the Curriculum Committee is a dean or assistant dean who resides at the same college as the discipline curriculum
committee chairperson and/or co-chair(s). The liaison dean serves an important role as a resource to the chair and members of the curriculum
committee on instructional and curriculum matters. He or she is a non-voting member of the committee who is appointed annually by the
Vice Presidents Council. Their role as the liaison is to:
(1) Meet and maintain contact with the curriculum chair and committee members.
(2) Ensure the committee meets face-to-face at least once per semester during the
curriculum cycle.
(3) Ensure the chair of the curriculum committee posts minutes of the meeting in
eCampus/Blackboard within a timely manner.
(4) Work with the chair and committee members to ensure curriculum timelines are
met.
(5) Keep all deans with supervisory responsibilities in the specific discipline
informed of the decisions made by the curriculum committee.
(6) Keep the academic vice president apprised of any issues or concerns.
Role of the Division Dean and/or Assistant Dean
The Division Dean and/or Assistant Dean serves as an instructional resource to each discipline [Academic and/or Career and Technical
program] offered by the DCCCD colleges. He or she is appointed annually in accordance to the DCCCD Curriculum Process Timelines by
the Vice Presidents Council through the Office of Educational Affairs. The role of the respective dean is to:
(1) Nominate a faculty member within his/her division to serve on the District Discipline [Academic and/or Career and Technical]
Curriculum Committee for the next curriculum cycle.
(2) Upon acceptance of the nomination by the respective academic vice president, the division dean and/or assistant dean must inform
the faculty member of his or her selection to serve on the curriculum committee; and review with that member, their roles and
responsibilities as a member of the curriculum committee (including, but not limited to keeping the dean informed as to the
discussions of the curriculum committee).
(3) Once a new curriculum review cycle has begun, the division dean and/or assistant dean should remain engaged in the curriculum
process by communicating with their respective faculty member who is serving on a curriculum committee.
(4) Keep the division faculty/staff and academic vice president informed of the decisions made by the discipline curriculum committee
and its work.
Role of Vice President
The Vice President plays a critical role in the Curriculum Revision Process as an instructional leader providing advice and council to
faculty members serving as curriculum committee members and chairs, as well as to deans and other administrators. The Vice President
also serves a key role as the receiver and transmitter of curriculum documentation. The following represents a listing of the activities
that the Vice President is responsible for performing in the DCCCD Curriculum Revision Process:
Review and update the DCCCD Curriculum Membership List published by the District Curriculum Management Office.
Communicate with District Curriculum Committee Chairs on their campus to ensure that all chairs understand the revision process,
timelines, charges, etc. and to encourage their attendance at the district sponsored Curriculum Process Workshop.
Review curriculum committee minutes and encourage dialog among faculty related to proposed curriculum revision.
After the review of the proposed revision by the College Curriculum Committee, the vice president of the impacted college will
transmit to the vice president of the curriculum committee chair the results of the review indicating approval or recommendations
for changes.
The vice president of the curriculum committee chair will forward to the curriculum chair the results of the review from the impacted
College Curriculum Committee(s).
If the District Curriculum Committee agrees to make changes to the proposed revision, then the vice president of the chair of the
District Curriculum Committee will transmit the corrected revision documentation back to the impacted college vice president for
final review and feedback by the College Curriculum Committee. NOTE: If the College Curriculum Committee has a concern
and/or disapproves the proposed revision, the Chair of the College Curriculum Committee must convey those concerns via their VP
to the Academic Vice President of Curriculum Chair (CCAVP) and Curriculum Committee (CC). The Curriculum Committee Chair
must reconvene to address issues or concerns; and convey the response to the Academic Vice President of Curriculum Chair
(CCAVP) and Academic Curriculum Committee Chair (ACCC) or Technical Curriculum Committee Chair (TCCC) via email.
Once the proposed revision has been finalized, the vice president of the chair of the District Curriculum Committee will sign the
cover Transmittal Memorandum and submit the finalized revision and supporting documentation for Academic revisions to the
Role of College Curriculum Committee
The College Curriculum Committee is appointed annually by the College President and has the responsibility to review and approve
proposed curriculum revisions submitted by District Curriculum Committees that impact courses and programs offered by the college. The
following represents a listing of activities that the chair and members of the committee are responsible for performing:
A. The Committee Chair
Receives proposed curriculum revisions that impact courses and programs offered by the college from the District Office of Educational
Affairs.
Transmits proposed revisions to College Curriculum Committee members.
Calls members together for meetings.
Provides written communication to the Instructional Vice President citing approvals or recommendations for changes to proposed
curriculum revisions.
B. Committee Members
Receives proposed curriculum revisions that impact courses and programs offered by the college from the College Curriculum
Committee chair.
Consults with the District Curriculum Committee member from their campus concerning the proposed revision.
Reviews proposed revisions for approval or makes recommendations for changes.
No course or program will be made available for scheduling unless the College Curriculum Committee has indicated its approval and the
College Vice President has indicated such in writing to the District Educational Affairs Office of Academic Programs.
Role of Vice President of Instruction Council
The Vice President of Instruction Council has the right, obligation and/or authority to review all curriculum revisions, which may include
additions, changes, modifications, etc. Furthermore, the Council may intercede and exercise judgment in rejecting proposed curriculum
revisions when students of the Dallas County Community College District are not well-served by the suggested recommendation for
proposed changes and/or additions to the curriculum.
The VP Council must approve all changes to the Core Curriculum, workforce education (credit and Continuing Education) programs and
courses, as well as changes to existing courses and/or the addition of new courses found in both the ACGM and WECM. Additionally, the
VP Council approves the offering of Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degrees; Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Sciences (AS)
Emphasis degrees; and Field of Study Curricula (FOSC).
If the VP Council should elect to reject suggested additions, deletions and/or changes to existing courses, the Council may ask the
curriculum committee who submitted the recommendation to provide further justification or rationale for the proposed recommendation.
Richland CollegeAdministrators and Staff
2013-2014
RICHLAND COLLEGE (8CC-ADM)Vice President of Teaching and Learning Zarina Blankenbaker (972) 238-6025
Resource Assistant to Academic Council Cossette Griffiths (972) 238-6383
Division Deans:School of Learning Enrichment and Academic Development Mary Darin (972) 238-6275
School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Diane Hilbert (972) 238-6250
School of Mathematics, Science & Health Professions Ray Canham (972) 238-6248
School of Engineering, Business & Technology Martha Hogan (972) 238-6210
School of World Languages, Cultures and Communications Susan Barkley (972) 238-6943
Richland CollegeCollege Curriculum Committee
(Co-Chairs)
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE TRI-CHAIRS (CCCC)
RLC Dwight Riley, Co-Chair (972) 761-6726
RLC Joe Cortina, Co-Chair (972) 238-6355
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND LIAISON DEANS(Located at Richland College)
ACADEMIC CHAIRS (ACADEMIC CHAIRS)
College Chair/Co-Chair Curriculum Area Phone Liaison
RLC LaQueta Wright Anthropology/Sociology 6715 Mary Darin
RLC Erica Edwards Communication 6067 Mary Darin
RLC Matthew Henry Cultural Studies 6302 Diane Hilbert
RLC Roderick Crowder Engineering 6934 Martha Hogan
2013-2014 DCCCD ACADEMIC CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS/LIASONS (excerpt only)
Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success
Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success
Michael Gutierrez (ext. 7197)Fax: 972-860-8373
Senior Administrative Assistant Patti Gwyn (ext. 7196)
Disciplines include all instructional areas: Academic Transfer, Technical and Continuing Education
College Readiness (4DDS-ACAD-SUPP)
Executive Dean Ricardo Rodriguez (ext. 7678)Fax: 972-860-7292
Administrative Assistant Marilyn Turner (ext. 7108)
Discipline areas included: Developmental Communication, Developmental Learning, Developmental Reading,Developmental Writing, Human Development, Learning Assistance Center, Mathematics, Reading
Career Technologies (4DDS-COMM-ARTS-TECH)
Executive Dean Gerald Kozlowski (ext. 7144)Fax: 972-860-8393
Administrative Assistant Deolores Shelton (ext. 7143)
Discipline areas included: Auto Body Technology, Automotive Technology, Blueprint Reading, Computer AidedDesign & Drafting, Computer Information Systems, Digital Imaging, Electronics Technology, ElectronicsTelecommunication, Heating Ventilation and A/C, Journalism, Office Technology
2013-2014DIVISIONS/DEANS/DIVISION SECRETARIES/DISCIPLINES
Eastfield CollegePlease notify the Office of Educational Affairs of any changes to this list Rose Johnson at (214)378-1718. The e-mail group name of each
division/dean/secretaries/disciplines area is indicated in parenthesis adjacent to each header.
2013-2014 NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Notify Rose Johnson through e-mail at [email protected] of any changes, additions or deletions to the Academic list.
DEPT. CODES DIVISIONRUBRIC(S)/PREFIX(ES)
ACADEMIC
7ABST
Arts/Business/Sports
Science/Technology
ACCT
ARTS
BUSI
COMM
COSC
DANC
DRAM
HUMA
MUAP
MUEN
MUSI
PHED
SPCH
BCIS
7CNST
Construction Technology/
DFW Education Center
7LIBA Liberal Arts
ANTH
CHIN
CUST
DREA
DWRI
ECON
EDUC
ENGL
ESOL
FREN
GOVT
HDEV
HIST
PHIL
PSYC
RELI
SGNL
SOCI
SPAN
NCDW
NCDR
DIRW
7MASCMath, Natural Science,
Sports Sciences
BIOL
CHEM
DMAT
ECOL
GEOG
GEOL
MATH
PHYS
DCCCD ACADEMIC CURRICULUM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE NAME: DATE:
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE CHAIR: COLLEGE:
COURSE (Prefix/Number): COURSE TITLE:
PHONE EXT: EFFECTIVE TERM:
INSTRUCTIONS: To complete the form, place an” X” in the box that best describes the changes you are making to the course. Please use the comment section to give specifics and to clarify.
Add a New Course
Add a Co-Requisite
Add a Pre-requisite
Hard Code: Yes
Hard Code: No
Add a Concurrent
Unique Need Course Request
Revise Course Title
Revise Course Description
Revise Course Hours/Configuration
Revise CIP code (Approval Number)
Revise a Concurrent Course
Revise a Prerequisite
Hard Code: Yes
Hard Code: No
Delete a Prerequisite
Delete a Co-Requisite
Delete a Concurrent Course
Delete a Course*
Other (Explain below)
COMMENTS:
GENERAL ACADEMIC COURSE UPDATE REQUEST FOR A COURSE FROM THE LIST OF APPROVED COURSES
1. Identify college(s) affected by placing an “X” beside the appropriate college(s):
BHC FICE CODE 021002 MVC FICE CODE 008503
CVC FICE CODE 003561 NLC FICE CODE 020774
EFC FICE CODE 008510 RLC FICE CODE 008504
ECC FICE CODE 004453 2. Faculty/Staff Completing Form:
Title: Ext:
3. Effective Semester/Year: Spring
Fall
Summer
(Please include the year.)
4. DCCCD Course Prefix and Number
DCCCD Course Title
5. DCCCD CURRENT Course Description:
6. Course Data:
(Information for this section can be found in the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual.)
a. Update Code: Add Delete Change/Revise*
*Please provide a short summary of the changes/revisions of the course. b. Approval Number (CIP Code) Assigned:
c. Contact Hours Per Week: Lecture:
Lab:
d. Total Semester Contact Hours:
e. Semester Credit Hours:
Curriculum Chair Signature College Date
Campus VPI of Curriculum Chair Signature College Date
COLLEAGUE COURSE MASTER FORM (ADD/REVISE CREDIT COURSES ONLY)Please select the appropriate box, if applicable:
New/Add
Revised/Change
Reinstated COLLEAGUE COURSE MASTER FORM (ADD/REVISE CREDIT COURSES ONLY)
(Please complete one form for each course to be added to the DCCCD course master.)
Program(s): (Please list the program(s) affected by this course.)
Dept.(s): (Please enter the department code for each college approved to offer this course) Percent: 100. 00 (default)
Subject: (Please enter the course prefix/subject name.)
Course Number: (Please enter 4 digit course numbers.)
Effective date:
(Please place an "X" beside the beginning date.)
Credit Type:
(Please place an “X” in the appropriate credit type.)
Spring 2014 – Dec. 13, 2013 I – DCCCD College Level
Summer 2014 – May 16, 2014 ID – DCCCD Developmental
Fall 2014 – Aug. 8, 2014
Spring 2015 – Dec. 12, 2014
Min/Max Credit hours:
(Please enter the credit hours.)
Course Levels: (Please place an “X” in the appropriate course level.)
Freshman
1
Sophomore
2
Third Year
3
Developmental
D
D
ESOL Credit only E
Academic Level: CR-Credit (default) Grade Scheme: CR-Credit (default)
Short Title: (Please use one character per box and enter the appropriate course title below according to the Workforce Education Course Manual or Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual if applicable or listed in
one of these manuals.) Note: Short Title is limited to 29 characters (including spaces) in colleague. Title may vary at the SECTION level.
Long Title: (Please enter the appropriate course title below according to the Workforce Education Course Manual or Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual if applicable or listed in one of these manuals.)
Note: Title must match the WECM manual.
National ID: (Please enter the 6 digit cip code for technical [WECM] courses.) (Please enter the
10 digit cip code for General Academic [ACGM] courses.
Local ID:
(Please enter the 10 digit cip code for the course.)
Course Types: (Please place an “X” in the appropriate course type.)
1 – General Academic
( ACGM)
2 – Regular Technical
(Local Need)
4 –Technical
(WECM)
Z – Credit
(Not Funded)
Replaced Course: (Please enter the appropriate course that is being replaced by the new course. Enter one prefix/course number per space. (Example: New Course – ENGL 1301; Replaced Course – ENG 101).)
Status: A Active (default) Status Date: (date entered on course master) Approval Date:
COLLEAGUE COURSE MASTER FORM (EXPIRE CREDIT COURSES ONLY)
COLLEAGUE COURSE MASTER FORM (EXPIRE/END CREDIT COURSES ONLY)
(Please complete one form for each course to be expired/removed from the DCCCD course master.)
Program(s): (Please list the program(s) affected by this course.)
Depts: (Please enter the department code for each college approved to offer this course.) Percent: 100. 00 (default)
Subject: (Please enter the course prefix/subject name.)
Course Number: (Please enter the 4 digit course number.)
Expiration date: (Please enter the last term/semester course will be offered/taught.)
Spring 2014 – June 15, 2014 Fall 2014 – Jan. 15, 2015
Summer 2014 – Sept 4, 2014 Spring 2015 – June 15, 2015
Short Title: (Please use one character per box and enter the appropriate course title below according to the Workforce Education Course Manual or Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual if applicable or listed in
one of these manuals.) Note: Short Title is limited to 29 characters (including spaces) in colleague. Title may vary at the SECTION level.
Long Title: (Please enter the appropriate course title below according to the Workforce Education Course Manual or Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual if applicable or listed in one of these manuals.)
Note: Title must match the WECM manual.
National ID: (Please enter the 6 digit cip code for Technical [WECM] courses. (Please enter the 10
digit cip code for General Academic [ACGM] courses.)
Local ID:
(Please enter the 10 digit cip code for the course.)
Curriculum Committee Representative Response(s): (Please attach a response of approval or disapproval of changes from each college representative; Curriculum Committee Minutes of the meeting that contain committee
responses, votes, etc. are acceptable.)
Curriculum Chair Signature College Date
Campus VPI of Curriculum Chair Signature College Date
2013 - 2014 Combined Catalogs of the Colleges
ENGL 1301 (3 Credit Hours)Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Composition IThis is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND the college Writing score prerequisite requirement.Course Description: Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, bothindividually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. (3 Lec.)Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313015112
MATH 1314 (3 Credit Hours)Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
College AlgebraThis is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or DMAT 0099 or DMAT 0093.Course Description: This course is study of relations and functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and special functions. Other topics may include complex numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, theory of equations, progressions, the binomial theorem, matrices and determinants, mathematical reasoning skills, sequences and series, and applications. This course is cross-listed as MATH 1414. The student may register for either MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015419
EXAMPLE
College Affiliation for Degrees OPT IN - OPT OUT
ACADEMIC DEGREES COLLEGE AFFILIATIONS FOR THE FORTHCOMING 2013-2014 CATALOG [Web cat 1314 will go live (May 28, 2013)]
NOTE: This document includes combined responses received in the Office of Curriculum Management from all colleges for inclusion in the 2013-2014 catalog(s).
Award Title
(DCCCD Colleges Currently Offering Awards)
BH
CV
EF
EC
MV
NL
RL
GENERAL AA and AS DEGREES
Associate in Arts Degree (ALL DCCCD)
Associate in Sciences Degree (ALL DCCCD)
Opt In = College did not previously offer this award. College will offer award in Fall 2013. Opt Out = College offered the award in Fall 2012 and/or Spring 2013 but will not in Fall 2013. Will Continue to Offer = College will continue to offer this award.
N/A = Not applicable to this college.
(FINAL FOR FALL 2013-2014)
Award Title
(DCCCD Colleges Currently Offering Awards)
BH
CV
EF
EC
MV
NL
RL
AAT DEGREES
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree EC-6 (BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC)
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree 4-8, EC-12 Special Education (BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC)
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Foreign Language, EC-12 (BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC)
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics, 8-12 (BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC)
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
Opt In Opt Out Will
Continue to Offer
N/A
College Affiliation for Degrees OPT IN - OPT OUT (cont’d)
E
X
A
M
P
L
E
CVC Academic College Course Affiliation Verification Process
Course DCCCD CVCCORRECTION
HERETitle
ACCT 2301 Yes Yes Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 2302 Yes Yes Principles of Accounting II
ACCT 2401 Yes Yes Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 2402 Yes Yes Principles of Accounting II
ANTH 2302 Yes Yes NO Introduction to Archeology
ANTH 2346 Yes Yes Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 2351 Yes Yes Global Cultures
ANTH 2380 Yes Yes NO The Heritage of Mexico
ANTH 2389 Yes No Academic Cooperative
ANTH 2401 Yes Yes NO Physical Anthropology
VERIFICATION OF COLLEGE COURSE AFFILIATION INFORMATION FOUND LISTED IN ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
• The Office of Curriculum Management sends college-affiliation academic course listing to college deans for their review.
• College academic deans review their respective college-affiliation course listing, identify which courses should and/or should not be included in their 2013 – 2014 (course offerings for Fall 2013 – Summer 2014) college catalog. Report any discrepancies to Office of Curriculum Management. If catalog updates are needed, we will work with the catalog team to ensure corrections
are made in the appropriate catalogs.
EXAMPLE
Curriculum
ManagementColleges
LeCroy Center
(Distance Education)
Transfer Services and Articulation
Marketing and Communication
District Service Center (IT)
Student and Academic Programs
Universities
Financial Aid
Workforce Education and Development
Degree Audit
Compliance and Regulatory
Students
"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results."
Andrew Carnegie
We look forward to working with each of you.
Thank you!
Office of Curriculum ManagementMeredithe, Treschell and Rose
