1. 1 TERMS OF REFERENCE Assoc.Prof.Dr. Osman YILMAZ April 20, 2004 University Curriculum Committee

2. 2 To prepare guidelines for submitting curricular proposals including: –development, revision, and deletion of programs and courses To identify necessary phases and deadlines for implementation University Curriculum Committee Short-term Duties & Responsibilities:

3. 3 Educational policies and standards –General education policies –Socrates – Erasmus – European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) –Accreditation requirements YÖK, ABET, TEDQUAL, EDEXEL... professional bodies,bars, chapters etc University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

4. 4 Minimum credit hour requirements: –General education courses –Requirement (major / minor) courses –Technical electives –Language of Instruction (English - Turkish) –Science courses (Maths; Physics;Chemistry) –Computer & information sciences University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

5. 5 Definitions of: –Major –Minor –Double Major University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

6. 6 Transition Program for existing students –2-4 year transition period for the revised program implementation University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

7. 7 Statement of justification: –Mission –Vision –Academic perspectives and objectives –Expected student outcome –Continuous measurement and evaluation of these outcomes University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

8. 8 Needs Analysis: –Survey of geographical region to assess demand and interest –Assess professional/academic implementation of similar programs –Statistical data on universities with similar programs –Curricular changes required to implement similar programs –Trend in the number of such programs for the last 3 – 5 years –Employment rate of the graduates University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

9. 9 Cost analysis / budget projections  Existing and additional resources  Faculty –number (FTE)  Rank of faculty member  Field of specialization  Professional/Academic experience  Full-time Part-time ratio  Physical Space and Equipment  Buildings; laboratories; lecture halls  Equipment and other specialized materials  Library  Computer laboratories  Other over-heads  Travel (Flying Profs.etc)  Minimum number of students needed for survival (for review in 2 years)  Country of origin (e.g. Turkey, TRNC, other)  Recommended Tuition fees - Supplementary funds from outside sources University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

10. 10 Admissions & Transfer Criteria : –Entrance criteria (ÖYS / DGS) –Entrance Examination requirements –Exemptions policies –Foundation course policies University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

11. 11 Curriculum planning : –Curricular processing deadlines –Flow charts –Approval charts University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

12. 12 Instructions on the submission of program and course proposals: –Format –Procedures –Forms University Curriculum Committee Curriculum Development Guide - Content:

13. 13 1.To coordinate the graduate and undergraduate curricula in general 2.To review, assess, aprove or reject all proposed programs, courses, or revisions to existing programs or courses 3.To provide consultation on decisions that involve curriculum development funds or budgets 4.To implement periodic reviews, evaluate existing courses and programs, and report recommendations University Curriculum Committee Long-term Duties & Responsibilities:

14. 14 5.To provide consultation and support to departments, schools, and other faculty units impacted by any changes to the undergraduate curriculum 6.To study trends in curriculum development and related policies 7.To take measures in application of University policies like “general education” 8.To establish an on-going curriculum committee in each faculty 9.To communicate curriculum developments with the university community (web page, discussion forums etc.) University Curriculum Committee Long-term Duties & Responsibilities:

15. 15 1.Composition: 1.One full-time member from each faculty / school 2.Vice rectors for academic and affairs or their representatives 3.Non-voting specialist consultants ts (temporarily invited or hired on a needs basis) 2.Members are appointed by the University Executive Board upon the recommendation of Deans and School Directors 3.It is recommended that members of the University Curriculum Committee not serve on other major committees at the university, or at faculty /department level, nor should they hold administrative duties. They shall be members (not the chairperson) of the Faculty Curriculum Committee as the representative of their departments. 4.Any member who has prolonged unexcused absences will be asked to resign. 5.Members representing the facultiies and schools will be appointed for three years. 6.It is recommended that members are fluent both in English and Turkish University Curriculum Committee Membership:

16. 16 1.A quorum consists of a simple majority of the voting members of the Committee 2.All decisions will require a majority vote of the voting members present to be oficial. Proxy votes will not be accepted. University Curriculum Committee Quorum & Voting :

17. 17 1.Chairperson: The chair is selected by the University Executive Board for 3 years and mainly has the following responsibilities: –a) Be available to discuss details and address questions on curriculum matters with the faculty and administration –b) Arrange dates, reserve meeting rooms, and prepare and distribute the agenda to the faculty in a timely manner –c) Prepare and distribute curriculum materials to the Committee in a timely manner –d) Record the minutes, prepare reports, new forms, templates, and other relevant documents in accordance with the committee’s decisions –e) Ensure that any curricular information such as program details, curricular lists, and course descriptions are in an approved and professional format –f) Orient new committee members on the functions, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the University Curriculum Committee –g) Liaise with the Rector’s Office in all matters relating to university curricula –h) Assist in the preparation of the curricular content for the University Bulletin, Catalog, Brochures, and all other relevant PR materials 2.Recording Secretary: elected annually by the Committe to assist the Chairperson in recording the minutes and other duties stated in (d) 3.Executive Secretary: elected annually by the Committee to assist the Chairperson in executing the duties stated (e) and (h) University Curriculum Committee Offices:

18. 18 The University Curriculum Committee reports to: Rector (short-term) Senate (long-term) University Curriculum Committee Reporting :

19. 19 The committe members should arrange their time-tables to allow for at least 6 hours of planned committee activities per week. University Curriculum Committee Workload :