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UNC Charlotte will implement Acalog/Curriculog to manage academic programs, courses, and catalog information. The system will provide accurate records, integrate with existing systems, and allow web-based proposal approval. Consultation and support will be offered to ensure a smooth transition.
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Course, Curriculum and Catalog Management: Deans CouncilApril 7, 2015
Overview • UNC Charlotte will soon offer Acalog/Curriculog as an electronic academic program and course approval system for creating, modifying, and accessing degree programs, individual courses, and catalog information. • Catalog (via Acalog): June 1, 2015 • Curriculog: August 15, 2015
Objectives • Maintain accurate account of all course offerings and degree programs • Integrate course, degree, and catalog information with Banner and degree audit systems to ensure accuracy • Allow faculty, departments, colleges, and staff to access, edit, and propose changes to the curriculum and catalog in a web-based approval system • Provide a real-time account of where proposals are in the process and what steps remain
Consultation and Support • Academic Advisory Team • Colleges • Faculty Representatives • Associate Deans • Faculty Council • Undergraduate Course & Curriculum • Graduate Council • Office of the Registrar • Usability Studies • Faculty • Students (undergraduate and graduate) • Academic Advisors
Timeline: Catalog (Acalog) • June 1: New Catalog • Usability study completed with advisors and students • Enhanced mobile capabilities • New “My Favorites” option • Improved search functionality • Standardization and clarity of layout • Departments are asked to review content in the new layout • Training guides created by CTL and available on the homepage
Acalog: Phase Two • 2016-2017 Catalog: • Academic Plan of Study integration • Application Program Interface (API) between catalog and college/departmental websites • Increased standardization of nomenclature and program layout
Timeline: Curriculog • August 15: Curriculog • Short Forms and Long Forms phased out during Fall Term • Campus-wide training via Center for Teaching and Learning: • Summer 2015: • Deans, Associate Deans • Department Chairs • Fall 2015: • Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee • Graduate Council • College Curriculum Committees • Campus-wide open sessions
Website and Project Updates Acalog and Curriculog Implementation Site: http://facultygovernance.uncc.edu/acalog-curriculog • Guiding Principles • Team Members • Timeline • Presentations, handouts, announcements • Training Resources
Thank You Leslie R. Zenk, Assistant Provost, lzenk@uncc.edu