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Curriculum Institute Boot CampCurriculum Institute Boot Camp

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Presented by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

Presenters:Virginia May, Sacramento City College, ASCCC North Area Representative

Cheryl Aschenbach, Lassen College, ASCCC At Large Representative Sofia Ramirez Gelpi, Allan Hancock College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee

Rich Cameron, Cerritos College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee

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Curriculum Basics Curriculum Basics

DescriptionDescriptiono Laws and regulations that govern the California Community

Colleges curriculum development and approval processes to the types of courses and programs offered in the California Community College system.

Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes1. Recognize the importance of the local approval processes

and faculty primacy in curriculum development.2. Compare and contrast the laws, regulations, and local

standards of curriculum development and approval. 3. Examine the curriculum process in community colleges and

in the community college system.

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Faculty AuthorityFaculty Authority Laws and RegulationsLaws and Regulations The Curriculum CommitteeThe Curriculum Committee Course and programsCourse and programs The Course Outline of Record (COR)The Course Outline of Record (COR) ProgramsPrograms Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

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Laws and RegulationsLaws and Regulations

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Laws and RegulationsLaws and Regulations

California Education Code (statute) California Education Code (statute) Title 5 – Interprets Education Code into regulationsTitle 5 – Interprets Education Code into regulations Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) – Establishes Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) – Establishes

specific regulations and guidelines about for implementing specific regulations and guidelines about for implementing Title 5Title 5

Chancellor’s Office Guidelines: Course Repetition and Chancellor’s Office Guidelines: Course Repetition and Requisites Requisites

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Faculty Authority and ExpertiseFaculty Authority and Expertise

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTYCALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY: Authority : Authority over the curriculum is codified in California Education Code over the curriculum is codified in California Education Code and further refined in Title 5 Regulationsand further refined in Title 5 Regulations

TITLE 5 REGULATIONSTITLE 5 REGULATIONS: Details the implementation of : Details the implementation of California Education CodeCalifornia Education Codeo §53200. Defines the academic senate and its purview

§55002. Standards and Criteria ia for Courses and Classes details the Curriculum Committee oversight responsibilities

FACULTYFACULTY: Experts in the discipline: Experts in the discipline

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California Education Code §70902California Education Code §70902

(b) (7): Establish procedures not inconsistent with minimum standards established by the board of governors to ensure faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to express their opinions at the campus level, to ensure that these opinions are given every reasonable consideration, to ensure the right to participate effectively in district and college governance, and to ensure the right of academic senates to assume primary responsibility for making recommendations in the areas of curriculum and academic standards.

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Title 5 §53200Title 5 §53200

(b) “Academic senate,” … as the representative of the faculty, is to make recommendations to the administration of a college and to the governing board of a district with respect to academic and professional matters. For purposes of this Subchapter, reference to the term “academic senate” also constitutes reference to “faculty council” or “faculty senate.”

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Title 5 §53200Title 5 §53200 TITLE 5 §53200, DEFINITIONS: DTITLE 5 §53200, DEFINITIONS: Details the implementation of etails the implementation of

California Education Code, state the faculty authority for California Education Code, state the faculty authority for curriculum through §53200, definitions, where the academic curriculum through §53200, definitions, where the academic senate and its purview are defined: The Academic Senate means senate and its purview are defined: The Academic Senate means an organization whose primary function is to make an organization whose primary function is to make recommendations with respect to academic and professional recommendations with respect to academic and professional matters. Academic and professional matters mean the following matters. Academic and professional matters mean the following policy development matters:policy development matters:

(1) Curriculum, including establish prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines.(2) Degree and certificate requirements.(3) Grading policies.(4) Educational program development.(5) Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success.

All of the above involve curriculum!All of the above involve curriculum!

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TitleTitle 5 §532005 §53200

(6) College governance structures, as related to faculty roles.(7) Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports.(8) Policies for faculty professional development activities.(9) Processes for program review.(10) Processes for institutional planning and budget development, and(11) Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon between the governing board and the academic senate.

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Title 5, §55002. Standards and Criteria for Title 5, §55002. Standards and Criteria for Courses and ClassesCourses and Classes

(a) Associate Degree Credit Course. An associate degree credit course is a course which has been designated as appropriate to the associate degree in accordance with the requirements of Section 55805.5, and which has been recommended by the college and/or district curriculum committee and approved by the district governing board as a collegiate course meeting the needs of the students eligible for admission.

(1) Curriculum Committee. The college and/or district curriculum committee recommending the course shall be established by the mutual agreement of the college and/or district administration and the academic senate. The committee shall be either a committee of the academic senate or a committee that includes faculty and is otherwise comprised in a way that is mutually agreeable to the college and/or district administration and the academic senate.

Title 5, §55002. Standards and Criteria for Title 5, §55002. Standards and Criteria for Courses and Classes (Cont.)Courses and Classes (Cont.)

(2) Standards for Approval. The college and/or district curriculum committee shall recommend approval of the course for associate degree credit if it meets the following standards. Similar language appears in paragraph (b) for nondegree applicable credit courses and in paragraph (c) for noncredit courses.

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The Curriculum CommitteeThe Curriculum Committee

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Curriculum CommitteeCurriculum Committee Academic senates may delegate some or all responsibility for Academic senates may delegate some or all responsibility for

curriculum matters to a curriculum committee.curriculum matters to a curriculum committee. The curriculum committee has the primary responsibility for The curriculum committee has the primary responsibility for

the development, review, renewal, and recommendation of the development, review, renewal, and recommendation of curriculum to be approved by the Board of Trustees.curriculum to be approved by the Board of Trustees.

Practices utilized by curriculum committees throughout the Practices utilized by curriculum committees throughout the California community college system vary widely. California community college system vary widely.

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Local Board of TrusteesLocal Board of Trustees Adopt policies and procedures related to curriculum only if Adopt policies and procedures related to curriculum only if

recommendations on those curriculum policies and procedures recommendations on those curriculum policies and procedures are made through collegial consultation with the local are made through collegial consultation with the local academic senate.academic senate.

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ACTIVITYACTIVITY: Discuss your local structures. : Discuss your local structures. Make a list of what you need to find out when Make a list of what you need to find out when

you return to campusyou return to campus. Local Structures?Local Structures?o How have the faculty on your campus chosen to organize

the Curriculum Committee? Is it a shared governance committee or a committee of the senate?

o Are members elected or appointed by department? Division? At large? The senate?

o Does it include Counselors? Articulation Officer? Counseling? Librarians? Students?

o What is the role of administration?

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ACTIVITYACTIVITY: Discuss your local structures. : Discuss your local structures. Make a list of what you need to find out Make a list of what you need to find out

when you return to campus (Contwhen you return to campus (Cont.) Local Process?Local Process?o How does your local curriculum committee relate to

interact with your senate?o Who develops curriculum policy & procedures? Who

approves?o What is your local curriculum approval process? o How and when do recommendations from your local

curriculum committee go to your board? Who presents to the board?

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Courses and programsCourses and programs

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Types of courses/programs• Credit – degrees and certificates of achievemento Generates apportionment; student fees applyo Degree applicable and non-degree applicable

(developmental/basic skills)o Unit bearingo Not designated repeatable (except in limited circumstances)o Approval: Curriculum Committee, Board, Chancellor’s Office

Types of programsTypes of programsCredit Credit NoncreditNoncredit Not-for-creditNot-for-credit

(Training)(Training)

Degree 10 instructional categories permitted

Fee-Based (Community

Service/Education)Certificate>18 units

12-18 units<18 units

Articulation College Preparation and Career

Development funded at a higher rate

Certificate

ADT/C-ID

Contract Education

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Types of coursesTypes of courses CreditCredit Generates apportionment; student fees applyo Degree applicable and non-degree applicable

(developmental/basic skills)o Unit bearingo Not designated as repeatable (except in limited circumstances)o Approval: Curriculum Committee, Board, Chancellor’s Office

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Types of courses/programsTypes of courses/programs Noncredit: Certificates of completion and competencyNoncredit: Certificates of completion and competencyo Generates apportionment – two levels (noncredit and

enhanced noncredit); no student feeso Enhanced noncredit = College Preparation and Career

Development (CDCP)o No unitso Designated as repeatableo Limited to 10 different categorieso Approval: Curriculum Committee, Board, Chancellor’s Office

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Types of courses (cont.)Types of courses (cont.) Not-for-creditNot-for-credito Does not earn apportionmento Cannot be supported by general funds, (i.e. must be self-

supporting)o Subject to local approval process

Contract Education Contract Education o Does not earn apportionmento Education/training paid for by a business or organization

and restricted in enrollment.o Credit and Not-for-credit may be offered through Contract

Education

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The Course Outline of The Course Outline of Record (COR)Record (COR)

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Course Outline of RecordCourse Outline of Record For Credit and Noncredit CoursesFor Credit and Noncredit Courseso The course outline of record (COR) is a legal document that

must contain certain required elements that are outlined in §55002 of Title 5.

o The COR serves as a legal contract between the faculty, student, and the college.

o All CORs must be approved by the local academic senate (curriculum committee) and the local governing board.

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Importance of the CORImportance of the COR

The The CORCOR establishes the content and rigor of a course and establishes the content and rigor of a course and ensures consistency for students across all section offerings. ensures consistency for students across all section offerings.

The The CORCOR serves as the basis for articulation agreements and serves as the basis for articulation agreements and statewide course identification number (C-ID) approval. statewide course identification number (C-ID) approval.

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Course Outline FunctionCourse Outline Function Establishes CSU-GE and IGETC statusEstablishes CSU-GE and IGETC status Establishes and supports articulation agreementsEstablishes and supports articulation agreements Distinguishes a course from other coursesDistinguishes a course from other courses Supports program review processSupports program review process Assists accrediting agency reviewAssists accrediting agency review Provides evidence of meeting Chancellor’s Office and Title 5 Provides evidence of meeting Chancellor’s Office and Title 5

requirementsrequirements Ensures quality and consistency of course delivery for facultyEnsures quality and consistency of course delivery for faculty Ensures instructional integrity Ensures instructional integrity Provides data for Management Information Systems (MIS) and Provides data for Management Information Systems (MIS) and

apportionmentapportionment

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Essential Elements of the COR - CreditEssential Elements of the COR - Credit

o Course Prefix, Number and Title o Catalog Description o Prerequisites/Corequisites/o Recommended Preparation o Units/Total Contact Hourso TOP Code/SAM Codeo Course Content o Objectives/Outcomeso Instructional Methods

o Methods of Assessment o Grading Criteria o Assignments o Required and Recommended

Textbooks o Course Repetition Designationo Open Entry/Open Exit if Designated

The required elements for a COR are found in §55002

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Essential Elements of the COR - NoncreditEssential Elements of the COR - Noncredit

o Course Prefix, Number and Title o Catalog Description o Total Hours of Instructiono TOP Code/SAM Codeo Total Contact Hours o Noncredit Eligibility Categoryo Materials Fees

o Special Characteristicso Justification of Needo Class Schedule Descriptiono Part of program/certificateo Open Entry/Open Exit

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Other considerationsOther considerationsItem Why you might want it

o Student Learning Outcomes o Requested to be part of COR by ACCJC

o College Level Reading and Writing Assignments

o Insufficient detail might lead to a request for syllabi

o Transfer/GE Information/C-ID o It can be helpful to have this info on the COR

o Supplemental Instruction o Could it be part of your course?

o TBA Hours o Ensure TBA regs are followedo External requirements o Student certification or licensure

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ProgramsPrograms

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ProgramsPrograms

Associate degrees (minimum of 60 units) Associate degrees (minimum of 60 units) o At least 18 units in a major or area of emphasiso General education o Chancellor’s Office approved

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Programs (cont.)Programs (cont.)

Associate Degrees for Transfer (maximum of 60 units) Associate Degrees for Transfer (maximum of 60 units) o At least 18 units in a majoro General education limited to a CSU Breadth or IGETC

pattern o Chancellor’s Office approved

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Programs (cont.)Programs (cont.)

Certificates of Achievement (can range from Certificates of Achievement (can range from 12-18 units).12-18 units).o Chancellor approved, 18-more related units,

shows on transcripto Between 12-17.5 units may receive

Chancellor’s Office approved, but it is not required

Certificates appearing in students’ transcript must be approved by the Chancellor’s Office.

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Programs (cont.)Programs (cont.)

Local certificates - some colleges call these skills certificates Local certificates - some colleges call these skills certificates but the names vary. but the names vary. o Fewer than 18 related units and are not Chancellor’s Office

approvedo Local awards - credit courses (Fewer than 18 related units,

not Chancellor approved, does not show on transcript)o Noncredit Certificates:

oCertificates of Completion (noncredit)oCertificates of Competency (noncredit) for employment

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Local Certificates (Credit) Local Certificates (Credit)

Local certificates - some colleges call these skills certificates Local certificates - some colleges call these skills certificates but the names vary.but the names vary. o Fewer than 18 related unitso Not Chancellor approvedo Does not show on student’s transcript

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Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development

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Program Development – First StepsProgram Development – First Steps

Does the regional supply and demand warrant additional programs? Is Does the regional supply and demand warrant additional programs? Is there “room” for noncredit programs, fee-based, or contract training?there “room” for noncredit programs, fee-based, or contract training?

Approval Processes

Credit CTE Programs

Local Approval

Regional Consortium Approval

Board Approval

State Approval

Noncredit Programs

Local Approval Board Approval

State Approval

Not-for-Credit Programs

Local Approval? Board Approval?

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Example of a local processExample of a local process

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Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria

The following are required of all programs:The following are required of all programs:o Program Goals and Objectiveso Catalog Descriptiono Program Requirements/Course Sequenceo Master Planningo Enrollment and Completer Projectionso Place of program in curriculum/similar programso Similar programs at other colleges

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Approval Criteria - CTEApproval Criteria - CTE Labor Market Information Data and AnalysisLabor Market Information Data and Analysis Advisory Committee RecommendationAdvisory Committee Recommendation Regional Consortium EndorsementRegional Consortium Endorsement When appropriate, approval of licensing board (i.e. Nursing)When appropriate, approval of licensing board (i.e. Nursing) Division of Apprenticeship Standards(DAS) Approval (Apprenticeship only)Division of Apprenticeship Standards(DAS) Approval (Apprenticeship only) All courses must be up-to-date and will be selected from the course All courses must be up-to-date and will be selected from the course

inventory as part of the program application. inventory as part of the program application.

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Labor Market InformationLabor Market Information

o Statistical projections of growth in specific jobs by county for the next 5 years

o EDD’s Labor Market Information system data

o Centers of Excellence Environmental Scans and studies

o Recent employer surveys

o Minutes of industry advisory committee meetings

o Letters from employers

o Industry studies

o Job advertisements for positions (“Real time data”)

o Newspaper or magazine articles on industry or employment trends

o Regional economic studies

o Studies/data from licensing agencies, associations

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Curriculum InventoCurriculum Inventory With the development of the Curriculum Inventory, submission of program With the development of the Curriculum Inventory, submission of program

applications became web-enabledapplications became web-enabled Locally, colleges may still have a paper process to route a program through Locally, colleges may still have a paper process to route a program through

the college and district level approvalsthe college and district level approvals The PCAH gives explicit instructions regarding the information and The PCAH gives explicit instructions regarding the information and

supporting documentation that is required for program approvalsupporting documentation that is required for program approval

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Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

Four great sites to get you started:Four great sites to get you started:Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges: Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges: www.asccc.orgThe California Community Colleges Curriculum website: The California Community Colleges Curriculum website: http://www.ccccurriculum.net/The Chancellor’s Office Home page: The Chancellor’s Office Home page: http://www.cccco.edu/

Curriculum and Instruction Unit: Curriculum and Instruction Unit: http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit.aspx

The C-ID website: The C-ID website: https://c-id.net/

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Useful ResourcesUseful ResourcesProgram and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/ProgramCourseApproval/Handbook_5thEd_BOGapproved.pdf

Cooperative Work Experience Education Handbook http://cacareerbriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/new-handbook-1.pdf

COR Resource Guide http://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/publications/Curriculum-paper_0.pdf

Non Credit at a Glancehttp://www.pasadena.edu/cec/documents/NoncreditGuide_5e.pdf

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Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

Where is Title 5? http://ccr.oal.ca.gov

•Click on Title 5 •Click on Division 6. California Community Colleges •Click on Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction

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Useful ResourcesUseful ResourcesPrerequisites and Corequisites Guidelines

http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/Prerequisites/Prerequisites_Guidelines_55003%20Final.pdf

Repetition Guidelines http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/Credit/2013Files/CreditCourseRepetitionGuidelinesFinal.pdf

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Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications http://www.asccc.org/papers/equivalence-minimum-qualifications-0

TOP Manualhttp://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/Credit/2013Files/TOPmanual6_2009_09corrected_12.5.13.pdf

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Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

Dual Enrollment Guidehttp://www.rpgroup.org/projects/dual-enrollment-guide-2014

Distance Education Unit:http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/InstructionalProgramsandServicesUnit/DistanceEducation.aspx

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Useful ResourcesUseful ResourcesMinimum Qualifications Unit

http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/InstructionalProgramsandServicesUnit/MinimumQualifications.aspx

Basic Skills and ESL Unithttp://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/BasicSkillsEnglishasaSecondLanguage.aspx

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Useful ResourcesUseful Resources

Non Credit Instructionhttp://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/publications/noncredit-instruction09_0.pdf

Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Programhttp://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit/Curriculum/BaccalaureateDegreePilotProgram.aspx

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Questions?

Contact the team!!

Cheryl Aschenbach caschenbach@lassencollege.edu

Rich Cameron richcamron@gmail.comVirginia May MayV@scc.losrios.edu

Sofia Ramirez Gelpi sgelpi@hancockcollege.edu