Introduction to CASSC

CASSC An acronym that stands for College Academic and Student Support Council and Campus Academic and Student Support Council

Presentation Outline  How was CASSC established?  When did CASSC begin to meet?  Who makes up CASSC?  What does CASSC do?  Curriculum Approvals  Link to Campuses  Why is CASSC important?  CASSC Committees

How was CASSC Established?  Established by the Faculty Commission on March 16, 1998  Structure for faculty participation in curriculum, instruction, and other academic and student support areas  Selection procedures for appointments of faculty to collegewide and campus CASSCs  Methods for ensuring broad faculty participation in academic/student support matters

 College and campus CASSCs began meeting in the fall of  Committees reporting to the College CASSC began meeting in the fall of When did CASSC begin to meet?

Who makes up CASSC? The membership is intended to maximize representation from all the constituents of our college community, all the disciplines, and every campus. Number Associate Provost for Academic Affairs 1 Associate Provost for Student Services 1 Academic and Student Deans11 General Education and Occupational Faculty22 Academic & Student Services Support Staff 4 Students 3 Total42

What Does CASSC Do?  Evaluates academic and student services functions  Reviews policies and procedures for academic and student services areas  Coordinates new academic programs  Approves all curriculum changes  Approves Student Flow changes  Reviews policies and procedures for legislative compliance  Other assignments by Executive Committee

Curriculum Approvals PROGRAMS  New Baccalaureate, A.A., & A.S. Degree Programs & Vocational Credit Programs  Program Changes  Deleting of Programs  Changes in General Education Requirements

Curriculum Approvals COURSES  New courses  Changes in existing courses  Deleting of courses  New fees or changes to existing fees  Changes in Placement Criteria

Link to Campuses CASSC HomesteadCASSCIACCASSC KendallCASSC MedicalCASSCNorthCASSCWolfsonCASSCHialeahCASSC

Links to Campus Councils  Campus CASSCs chaired by Academic Deans  Responsibilities parallel those of CASSC  Campus CASSCs must review program and curriculum changes before they are presented to CASSC  CASSC has final approval

Why Is CASSC Important?  Curriculum review/approval  College-wide Faculty and Staff involvement in Academic and Student Services functions  CASSC committees

CASSC Committees  College Admissions and Registration Procedures  Distance Education  Institutional Effectiveness  International Education  Learning Resources  Research and Testing  Student Services

CASSC Committees  Each Committee has a charge and a defined structure  One or more representatives from CASSC serves on each committee  Committees report to CASSC a minimum of once per year or as needed or at the request of the CASSC chair