1. New Department Chair Workshop
Curriculum & Academic Integrity

2. Academic Integrity
Ensure faculty and instructional academic staff have the degrees and expertise to teach courses and meet FASLAH qualifications
Syllabi collected each term and include university- approved course descriptions and objectives, including GE, RES and/or GLP objectives if applicable
Clear alignment with the credit hour definition, including compressed courses

3. Curriculum Curriculum handbook Course development Curriculog
Policies and procedures
Curriculum approval process
Formats and procedures
Policies, definitions, and documents of historical significance regarding curriculum
Course development
Curriculog

4. Course Approval Process
New, fall 2017:
Course component definitions
Experiential learning
Workload info
GE category criteria revision & CISS
Global Perspectives criteria revision

5. Program/Submajor Approval Process
New, fall 2017:
Budget process for submajors
Curriculog step at AVC

6. Curriculum & Instruction Committee (CIC)
Review, develop and recommend new and/or modified curriculum policies
Serve as an academic forum to discuss and act upon proposals for credit-producing learning experiences as well as academic programs
Encourage a transdisciplinary approach to curriculum and instructional growth
Promote academic excellence and educational opportunity and encourage the use of appropriate standards throughout the curriculum
Encourage participation on this committee.

7. Approvals/Reviews Before CIC
Department Curriculum Committee review/approval
College Curriculum Committee approval
General Education Committee approval
Racial and Ethnic Studies/Global Perspective committee approval
Graduate Education Committee approval

8. Revision or New Course?
Changing one or more of the following is a revision*:
*If you plan to revise several of the above items, consider whether this is a new course: Would it be appropriate for students (who took it previously) to take it again for additional credit? If content has changed that significantly, drop the course and submit a new course proposal.
Course content and/or objectives
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
Course number/level
Catalog description
GE designation
RES designation
GLP designation

9. One or Two-Time Only and Variable/ Special Topics are not the same…
Special Exceptions: One- or Two-time requests (x96) fm
Special/Variable Topics (x00): Must have an umbrella course (requires prior approval as a new course) that broadly defines the nature of the topic
Documentation required is the same as a permanent course offering; signature route is different
If GE, RES or GLP designation is requested, additional consultation will occur with the respective committees

10. Syllabi Repository Requirement Permanent curriculum
files can be imaged
Department chairs and
support staff have access
to view current and archived
curriculum documents
Departments may upload course syllabi into Image Stout using an Intranet web form (Provost website- forms & applications):

11. Course-Related Fees
Annual (each October) review and approval is required for extraordinary instructional
Four types of funding – use the same approval process
Access to Learning (ATL)
Special Course Fee (SCF)
Software/Access Code/Incidental fees
Student Technology Fee (STF)

12. Department Chairs as Part of a Team
Discussion for Opening Week

13. Early Alert Program Occurs each term, coordinated by Advisement Center
Instructors of 100-level courses and courses with >50% first-year students
Survey link sent directly to the instructors, with department chairs copied
Instructors provide input regarding students’ academic performance and attendance in the classroom  
First year advisors contact students, with submitted early alerts, to discuss options for resolving the concerns

14. General Education Course Assessment
Currently occurs annually each Spring
reqdocumentation.cfm?txtblk=geassess
GE Course Assessment Reports
Reports are archived and accessed through UW- Stout’s information portal .cfm
Survey link sent directly to department chairs for you to forward to instructors

15. Relationship with Program Directors
New major ideas generated at the department-level
Departments offer courses that support programs
Programs have implications for courses, faculty and staffing
All program modifications (additions, revisions) are listed on the Academic Plan
d.cfm

16. Biannual Assessment in the Major (AIM)
Systematic effort and progress on improving student learning outcomes
Assessment of student learning outcomes related to program objectives
Include direct and indirect measures
Faculty, department and college involvement is essential
List of programs:

17. Planning and Review Committee (PRC)
Standing committee of the Faculty Senate
Conduct regular program reviews, at least x 4 years
Documentation reviewed includes:
Program self-study
Surveys of students, key instructors, and advisory board
Annual Program Metrics
Strengths, areas for improvement, and four-year continuous improvement plan
Faculty, department and college involvement is essential

18. Resources
Curriculum Handbook
UW-Stout Bulletins
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
General Education Committee and requirements
Racial and Ethnic Studies/Global Perspectives Committee and requirements
Program Websites
Program Advisory Committee
Access Stout
Image Stout

19. Questions?
Glendalí Rodríguez, x2421
Breanna Baron, x2424