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The Curriculum Approval Process

The Curriculum Approval Process. The Curriculum Approval Process. (“A Hitchhiker’s Guide to APC”). A Bright Idea From Your Department/Division. APC Web Page. Download APC forms and policies from:. file://apollo/commmittees/APC/apchome.htm. APC Submission Process.

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The Curriculum Approval Process

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  1. The Curriculum Approval Process

  2. The Curriculum Approval Process (“A Hitchhiker’s Guide to APC”)

  3. A Bright Idea From Your Department/Division

  4. APC Web Page • Download APC forms and policies from: file://apollo/commmittees/APC/apchome.htm

  5. APC Submission Process • APC meets each Wednesday (except 4th Wednesday of the month). • Submit paperandelectronic copies to Mindy Martynowicz in the Office for Academic Affairs (OAA) by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Thursday.

  6. APC Submission Process • Obtain appropriate signatures before submitting form to OAA. • Department or Division Chair • Director of Curriculum (if required) • Director of Teacher Education (if required)

  7. APC Deadlines • September 15th - temporary courses and Critical Connections topics for January and Spring sessions • November 1st - all changes for next year’s catalog • new courses • changes in a catalog course • changes in major/minor requirements • changes to general education program • December 1st - temporary courses, Critical Connections topics, and FYC topics for Fall session

  8. APC Output • Approved • faculty for information or action • Returned • department for clarification • Rejected

  9. For Faculty Information • Substantive changes in catalog courses • Changes in the titles of catalog courses • Changes in the prerequisites for catalog courses • Changes in semester hours for catalog course • Changes in the prefix or the level of catalog courses • Proposals for new temporary courses • Proposals for First-Year Colloquium topics • Proposals for IDIV 420 topics • Changes in APC's decision-making procedures • List of honors courses • Requirements for Senior Comprehensive Evaluations

  10. For Faculty Action • Changes in graduation requirements • Changes in the general education program • Changes in requirements for majors or minors • Changes in existing courses that affect the size of a major or minor • Changes in policies governing the academic life of students • Proposals for new catalog courses • Deletion of catalog courses

  11. Faculty Consideration • Approved • Returned to APC for further consideration • Rejected

  12. Approved Curriculum • Catalog • New Courses • Changes in Majors/Minors • Changes in General Education • Schedule Booklet • Temporary Courses • Critical Connections Topics

  13. Into the Classroom . . . FINALLY !

  14. The “Final Product” P. S. Don’t forget assessment --- leading back to . . .

  15. “A Bright Idea” . . . Continual Curriculum Improvement!

  16. Questions? Contact your local APC representative! Education and Professional Programs • Jan Fahs (div. chair) • Scott Stan Humanities • Deb DeWitt • Janina Traxler (div. chair)

  17. Natural Sciences • Jim Brumbaugh-Smith (APC chair) • Al Williams (div. chair) Social Sciences • Diane Monaco • Katherine Tinsley (div. chair) Teacher Education Director • Lindan Hill

  18. Curriculum Co-Director • Jim Adams Academic Dean • Jo Young Switzer Registrar • Lila Hammer Recording Secretary • Mindy Martynowicz

  19. Development of this presentation was motivated by . . . • the chair’s ongoing embarrassment • due to knowing considerably less • than his students about PowerPoint !

  20. Brief Musical Interlude . . . . . . brought to you by WAPC. (Where Academic People Congregate)

  21. Music . . . . . . by Beethoven

  22. This presentation is available on the APC web page.file://apollo/committees/APC/apchome.htm Thank You!

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