Reporting Relationship The Academic Standards and Outcomes Assessment Committee reports and makes recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services. Meetings This committee will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Due to the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, there are no meetings in November or December. Curriculum Development and Review Committee Jurisdiction • The Curriculum Development and Review Committee reviews new programs and courses to ensure that they meet college and state standards. Additionally, the committee develops and reviews policies related to general education requirements for programs, course contact-to-credit hour ratios, compliance with the College’s official course syllabi format, and discipline coding of courses. • The Curriculum Development and Review Committee does not oversee matters relating to the rigor of courses or programs. This responsibility resides with appropriate faculty and academic officers. Membership • Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services, co-chair • Eight faculty, one from each division, including a faculty co-chair • One Division Director • One Retention Specialist • Dean of Instruction • Coordinator of Curriculum and Academic Systems Reporting Relationship The Curriculum Development and Review Committee reports and makes policy recommendations to the President. Meetings This committee meets on the second Thursday in September, October, November, December, February, and April, as well as ‘as needed’ in March. Due to faculty in-service week, there is no meeting in January. Student Affairs Committee Jurisdiction • The Student Affairs Committee considers and makes recommendations on policies regarding services and activities that support, enhance, and maintain the learning environment and student achievement. • The Student Affairs Committee ensures that policies support the quality of enrollment services, student life, and co-curricular activities.
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