1. GRCC Curriculum Model Proposal

2. Context Degree requirements have not been reviewed in recent history
Through program review it was discovered that the purpose of the program (transfer/work) was not always clear
Some degrees have never had institutional definitions or requirements
In some cases there are no common expectations for developing curriculum and conferring degrees
Issues and concerns have been raised with students being awarding multiple degrees
Lack of institutional definitions for curricular components (types of courses, etc.)

3. Purpose
Update definitions to align with current educational environment
Better serve students by aligning curriculum with the purpose of the credential
Lay the foundations to be able to create pathways for students for their current and future educational needs
Create institutional definitions for common curricular components (types of courses, etc.)

4. Process
In summer 2012 the curriculum team developed a curriculum model for the college
Reviewed the curriculum models of other community colleges
Received feedback and recommendations from school leadership
Received feedback and guidance from the Registrar’s Office and Counseling Office
Received approval from Dean’s Council
Meetings with each academic department to review the model and identify any implications for the programs

5. The Model WORK TRANSFER WORK + TRANSFER OR
Design teaching and learning experiences that prepare students for their goals
Define the expectations for degree and program curricula based on the goal of the student (work or transfer)
Create program curricula that explicitly reflects the goal of the student, and purpose of the program
Embrace the curriculum development practices of “develop backwards- deliver forward”
WORK OR
TRANSFER
WORK + TRANSFER

6. Curriculum Development
(Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: shifting the focus from teaching to learning by Huba and Freed 2000)

7. The model…..
Defines the purpose (transfer/work/both) of each degree “type” and certificate currently offered at GRCC
Defines the various kinds of academic programs associated with each degree and certificate based on the stated purpose
Defines the curricular content expectations for each kind of program (including minimum general education requirements)
Defines the various components of curriculum
Degree offerings remain the same, with some definition changes
One new offering: Advanced Certificate- These programs are designed to enhance the skills of those who already have a degree.

8. Current Degrees- Work or Transfer?
Degree Types
Purpose
Transfer
Work
Associate of Art X
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Arts & Sciences*
Associate of Business
Associate of Nursing
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of Music
Associate of General Studies NA
*Articulated A.A.A.S. is for transfer

9. Current Degrees & Proposed Programs
Types of Associate Degrees
Kinds of Associate Degree Programs
Unspecified Major/
General
Pre-Major
Articulated Pre-Major
Career
Articulated Career
Pre-Professional
Professional
Articulated Pre-Professional
Associate of Art X
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Arts & Sciences
Associate of Business
Associate of Nursing
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of Music
Associate of General Studies NA

10. Building programs within degrees
A.A.
62 credits
Transcripts- MACRAO, Plan Code Name
Electives
General
Pre-Major
Articulated Pre-Major
General Education
MACRAO
33 Credits
WE/CLS100/PS110
A.S.
62 credits
Transcripts- MACRAO, Plan Code Name
Other Requirements
20 Credits Natural Science/Mathematics, 2-semester sequences in different disciplines (1 lab seq.)
Electives
General
Pre-Major
Articulated Pre-Major
General Education
MACRAO
33 Credits
WE/CLS100/PS110
A.A.A.S. w/Plan Code Name
62 credit min.
Transcripts- Plan Code Name
Curricular Tracks/Electives
Program Requirements
Career
Articulated Career
General Education
16 Credit Minimum (WE/CLS100/PS110, 2 course Composition seq., 1 course humanities, 1 course Natural Science/Mathematics
A.B. OR A.F.A OR A.M. OR A.N. (w/Plan Code Name for Professional programs only)
62 credit min.
Transcripts- Degree Type, Plan Code Name
Major(s)/Electives
Program Requirements
Pre-Professional
Professional
Articulated Professional
General Education
16 Credit Minimum (WE/CLS100/PS110, 2 course Composition seq., 1 course humanities, 1 course Natural Science/Mathematics

11. Next Steps….
Finish meeting with departments to introduce the model and receive feedback, suggestions, etc.
We will present to AGC for the second time in February
Please send any feedback or recommendations to Patti and Katie via by January 25th

12. Questions & Discussion…..
Questions, concerns, and issues?