Functions
The Curriculum & Programs Committee provides guidance and support for matters relating to curriculum at Austin Community College, including the creation, implementation, and revision of courses, programs, and awards. The committee serves as the approving body for matters relating to curriculum. The committee serves as the recommending body for collegewide issues relating to curriculum such as new program development, new course development, compliance with accrediting bodies and state rules and mandates, master syllabus content, general education and core curriculum updates, and other matters relating to curricular offerings.
To support this work, the Curriculum & Programs Committee will:
1. Review and monitor all courses, awards, and programs offered by Austin Community College to ensure they reflect the college’s mission and strategic plan and support student success through guided pathways
2. Review and monitor all courses, awards, and programs offered by Austin Community College to ensure compliance with rules, policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and requirements of all regulatory bodies. This includes, but is not limited to the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Texas Legislature and state statute, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accompanying regulatory documents such as the Guide to Instructional Programs in Workforce Education (GIPWE), the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM), and the Lower- Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM).
3. Review requests and make appropriate recommendations within credit (UG) instruction and Continuing Education (CE), including such areas as Honors program courses, Study Abroad program courses, Service learning courses, instructional modalities, or other specialized course offerings. These requests will include proposals for:
a. New courses, awards, or programs
b. Modifications to existing courses, awards, or programs
c. Updates to or deletions of courses, awards, or programs
d. Faculty credentials changes related to new courses, awards, or programs
e. Updates to the Core Curriculum
References: Curriculum & Programs Committee Forms; Schedule Development – Home; Core Curriculum Change Request
4. Review supporting documentation for new courses, awards, and programs that provide information about facilities needs, equipment needs, and library resources that are impacted by the proposed new courses, awards, or programs
5. Develop and publish a style guide. This includes:
a. Approving standard language and format for program maps to ensure consistency and clarity for students (e.g., advising notes). Reference: C&P Style Guide
b. Approving updates to the program map templates
6. Maintain and regularly update a procedures manual for curricular changes, to include:
a. Approving updates to the process, timelines, and forms related to curriculum and programs
Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Academic & Student Affairs Council.
Meeting Schedule and Frequency
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3rd Friday (generally)
| FALL 2023 | SPRING 2024 | SUMMER 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| September 22 October 20 November 17 | January 19 February 16 March 22 April 19 | June 21 |
Proposal packets are due to the Office of Curriculum Development via email attachment at least two weeks (10 working days) prior to the actual meeting date.
Agendas and minutes
Questions? Contact Todd Johnson, [email protected].
Membership
Co-chair: VC, Instruction, Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott
Co-chair: Dr. Gretchen Riehl, AVC, Workforce Education, 512-223-7746 or [email protected]
| Position | Name | Appointed by | Campus | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Transfer | TBA | Position | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Education | Gretchen Riehl | Position | HLC | 3-7746 | [email protected] |
| Associate Vice Chancellor, Distance Education | Erasmus Addae | Position | HLC | 3-1370 | [email protected] |
| Associate Dean, Assessment & Evaluation | Ron Johns | Position | HLC | 3-7491 | [email protected] |
| Representatives of Job Functions or College Offices (1-year terms) | |||||
| Dean, Workforce | Venancio Ybarra Jr | VC, Instruction | HLC | 3-7454 | [email protected] |
| Dean, Workforce | Lorlie Braxton | VC, Instruction | NRG | 3-4114 | [email protected] |
| Dean, Academic | Deshaunta Stewart | VC, Instruction | SGC | 3-2631 | [email protected] |
| Dean, Academic | Matthew Daude | VC, Instruction | RGC | N/A | [email protected] |
| Coordinator, Student Affairs Training | Hilda Gartzke | VC, Student Affairs | Offsite | N/A | [email protected] |
| Professor (Librarian) | Jonathan Buckstead | Dean, Library Services | CYP | 3-2132 | [email protected] |
| Representatives of ACC Constituencies (1-year terms) | |||||
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Jorge Lynch | Association Pres. | RGC | 3-3130 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Rebecca Czuchry | Association Pres. | SAC | 3-9213 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Kristy McDermot | Association Pres. | RRC | 3-0182 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Cathy Angell | Association Pres. | NRG | 3-4034 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Daniel Waktola | Association Pres. | NRG | 3-4875 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Sherri Lynn | Association Pres. | EVC | 3-5944 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Silke Morin | Association Pres. | RGC | 3-3324 | [email protected] |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate | Victoria Taylor | Association Pres. | HLC | 3-7906 | [email protected] |
| Adjunct Faculty Association | James Christianson | Association Pres. | NRG | 3-1790 x22076 | [email protected] |
| Adjunct Faculty Association | David Albert | Association Pres. | RVS | N/A | [email protected] |
| Adjunct Faculty Association | Marissa Burill | Association Pres. | SGC | 3-2536 | [email protected] |
| Adjunct Faculty Association | Lisa Marie Coppoletta | Association Pres. | DIL | N/A | [email protected] |
| Professional/Technical Association | Richard Griffiths | Association Pres. | HLC | 3-7606 | [email protected] |
| Classified Association | Jeremy Garza | Association Pres. | EVC | 3-5913 | [email protected] |
| Student Government Association | Myles Lopez-Cepero | Association Pres. | N/A | N/A | [email protected] |
| Non-Voting Members (serve by virtue of the position held) | |||||
| Vice Chancellor of Instruction | Gaye Lynn Scott | Position | HLC | 3-7841 | [email protected] |
| Executive Dean, Admissions, Enrollment & Completion | Linda Kluck Terry | Position | HBC | 3-7503 | [email protected] |
| Executive Dean, Financial Assistance & Veterans Affairs | Jason Briseño | Position | HLC | 3-7950 | [email protected] |
| Director, Risk and Campus Operations | Vacant | Position | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Associate Dean, Planning & Accreditation | Misty Rasmussen | Position | HLC | 3-7584 | [email protected] |
| Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, College & High School Relations | Mison Zuniga | Position | HLC | 3-7679 | [email protected] |