1. Curriculum Model Policy (7.18)
AGC – January 17, 2017
Committee members: Sheila jones, bill faber, amy koning, ann alexander, Chris Johnston, Jennifer batten, Katie daniels, Lynda jansen, Pamela miller, Raynard ross, Julie parks, Stacey coleman, mursalata muhammad

2. CURRICULUM MODEL POLICY (7.18)
OCTOBER TABLE DISCUSSION FEEDBACK
INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING POLICY STATEMENT & UPDATED POLICY STATEMENT DRAFT

3. OCTOBER TABLE DISCUSSION FEEDBACK
Remain in Curriculum Model?
Team’s Recommendation
All of it/Model is big/robust
Clarify difference between the Policy Statement and the Curriculum Model Document by renaming the policy the Curriculum Policy
Create separate policies from original Curriculum Model Document, as appropriate
IS will maintain updated curriculum-related resources to be made available for faculty and staff
Definitions
Academic Program Definitions in Definitions Section of Policy (See Word document)
Degree Requirements guidelines
Remain in Curriculum Policy
Add Pathways
Added to Revised Curriculum Policy Statement Draft and Definitions
Include MTA and model for non-credit
MTA added to Policy; add non-credit to revised Course Credit Hour Definition policy (with recommendation to rename this the Course Format and Credit Hour policy)

4. OCTOBER TABLE DISCUSSION FEEDBACK
Recommendations for specific changes to CM?
Team’s Recommendation
Option for continuing ed/non-degree seeking
Add to revised Course Credit Hour Definition policy but renamed as Course Format and Credit Hour policy
Job training needs defined
Clarify in Certificate of Completion language in Degree Requirements section of Curriculum policy
Clarify definitions/differences between pre-major, articulated pre-major, pre-professional, pre-career
Revised descriptions of Academic Program Definitions in Definitions Section of Curriculum Policy (See Word document)
Avoid duplication with other policies; general clean-up; new graduation requirements; MTA
Revised Curriculum Policy and recommendations here aim to achieve this
Integrate Guided Pathways Initiative
Added to Revised Curriculum Policy Statement, and Definitions, as appropriate
Remove A.4. in policy
See revised Curriculum Policy Statement Draft

5. INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently in Curriculum Model Document
Recommendation
Degrees & Certificates
Remain in Curriculum Policy
Academic Programs
Remain in Curriculum Policy (Adding Pathways)
General Education
Addressed in a Separate Policy
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Primary Purpose of Degrees (Chart)
Include in updated curriculum resources
Courses
Move to Credit Hour Policy (renamed Course Format and Credit Hour Policy); Table Included in updated curriculum resources
Definitions
Remain in Curriculum Policy (revised as needed)
APPENDIX A: Degree/Certificate &
Program Associations
APPENDIX B: Degree & Program

6. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
A. The GRCC Curriculum Model establishes guidelines and standards for GRCC curricula, including degrees, programs, and courses. The model is based on the following principles:
A. The GRCC Curriculum Policy establishes guidelines and standards for GRCC degrees and programs.

7. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
1. Academic programs and courses are purposefully defined in the context of the goals and expectations of students and their learning needs.
1. Academic programs are purposefully defined in the context of the goals and expectations of students and their learning needs.

8. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
2. The curriculum is outcomes - based and learning is defined by measurable student learning outcomes at the institutional, program, and course levels for all offerings.
2. The curriculum is outcomes-based and learning is defined by measurable student learning outcomes.

9. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
3. Degrees are defined and granted by the institution.
4. All GRCC programs will result in a meaningful credential and prepare students to immediately enter the workforce, enhance their skills or knowledge in a particular area to support their continued employment or transfer to another institution to continue their education.
3. Degrees are defined and granted by the institution.
4. Programs are created and delivered within schools and departments.

10. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
5. Programs are created and delivered within schools and departments.
6. Programs and courses provide the same opportunities regardless of delivery method.
5. Programs are designed to meet the same learning outcomes regardless of delivery method (face- to-face, online, or hybrid).
6. General education is included in all programs that lead to a degree as required by the program type.

11. POLICY STATEMENT
Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
7. General education will be included in all programs that lead to a degree.
7. All programs are designed to meet the College’s minimum graduation requirements.

12. POLICY STATEMENT Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
B. Curricula are built by aligning content and competencies seamlessly through degrees, programs, and courses. The model integrates these curricular components systematically to facilitate curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation. The model provides definitions of Degrees & Certificates, Academic Programs, General Education, Institutional Learning Outcomes, and Courses.
B. GRCC’s Academic Programs include the following:
1. Pre-Major
2. Articulated Pre-Major
3. Career
4. Career (MTA)
5. Articulated Career
6. Pathway Concentration
7. Pre-Professional
8. Professional
9. Articulated Pre-Professional
10. Apprenticeship
11. Certificate of Completion (Non-Credit)

13. POLICY STATEMENT Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
C. The policies that guide GRCC curricula are contained in the GRCC Curriculum Model document. /docs/teachexcellence/GRCC%20CU RRICULUM%20MODEL%20AGC%20Appr oved%20April% pdf
[Click here for correct link.]
C. GRCC offers and awards the following types of degrees and credentials for college credit:
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (A.A.A.S.)
Associate of Business (A.B.)
Associate of Nursing (A.N.)
Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.)
Associate of Music (A.M.)
Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)
Certificate
Advanced Certificate

14. POLICY STATEMENT Existing Policy Statement
Updated Policy Statement Draft
D. GRCC offers the following non- credit certificates:
Certificate of Completion
E. Degrees and program types are integrated to create GRCC academic programs.
(See Word document)

15. FEEDBACK: Please respond by Jan.24th
Questions
Comments
Contact:
Sheila Jones, Instructional Support x4289