For Division Chairs

The division chair plays a critical role in the curriculum process. By approving a proposal to move forward, the Division Chair affirms that the Division's local process for curriculum development has been followed, and that the proposal reflects the results of that process. The role of the chair is primarily to facilitate this process within the division, so that the proposal that enters the review process is appropriate and reflects the needs of Division faculty and students. Division chairs may also review program proposals to ensure that the proposed course sequence is appropriate and feasible.

See the video below for a brief walkthrough explaining how to access and review your curriculum queue.

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For Deans

The role of the dean and other administrators in the curriculum review process is to "facilitate" timely and accurate completion of reviews and to "review curriculum proposals in their areas of responsibility to ensure that Division policies are followed, and that curriculum proposals are feasible, fiscally sound and can be offered or successfully implemented" (see AP 4020). Although a Dean may offer comments to ensure a proposal is correctly completed (such as when you notice missing required content), it is not the role of the Dean to delay or block a proposal based solely on the content, which is the purview of faculty. For example, if a proposed new course requires a field trip, you might request more information from faculty about how such a trip would be managed, or whether the course would meet enrollment targets if the trip is particularly costly, etc. You should not delay a proposal because you feel other outcomes or topics, etc., would be more appropriate than those faculty have determined are necessary.

Should a faculty member feel their Dean is delaying a proposal inappropriately, they may contact the Curriculum Coordinator to request that a proposal be moved forward for faculty review.

See the video below for a brief walkthrough explaining how to access and review your curriculum queue.

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Resources

Division Curriculum Approval Processes

AP 4020 - Program and Curriculum Development