Effective Curriculum Development Processes in Higher Education
Explore the comprehensive curriculum development processes in higher education institutions, including minor and major modifications, proposal forms, approval steps, and governance processes for new and existing programs. Get insights into the roles of various committees and the support provided by the curriculum management system.
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Curriculum Development TANZINA TAHEREEN- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FACULTY CURRICULUM
Minor Modification 1. New course proposal 2. Change to Existing Course 3. Minor change to existing program 4. General education course proposals Major Modification 1. New Programs 2. Program closure 3. Substantial changes to existing programs Significant changes to program requirements Addition of a new major or specialization where a similar one exists at the undergraduate level. Merger of two or more programs. Significant changes to the learning outcomes of an existing program Significant changes to the faculty complement delivering an existing program Change to the essential resources of a program that impair its delivery. Types of Proposals
Completed proposal forms Evidence of unit level approval Evidence of consultation with affected programs Consultation Form (if applicable) Library Support Statement from your unit s Subject Librarian Support statement from the LA&PS EE Director (if applicable) Support statement from the LA&PS Study Abroad Coordinator (if applicable) Indigenous Council Consultation Form (if applicable) Forms Forms are available in curriculum toolkit link. KUALI Curriculum Management System (CMS) Proposal Package
FOR NCP AND CEC 1.Department-level committee 2.Committee on Curriculum, Curricular Policy and Standards (CCPS) 3.Faculty Council Approval process (Minor Modification) FOR MCPs 1. Department-level committee 2. Committee on Curriculum, Curricular Policy and Standards (CCPS) 3. Faculty Council 4. Academic Policy, Planning & Research Committee (APPRC) 5. Senate 4
UNDERGRADUATE GOVERNANCE PROCESS FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND CLOSURES 1.Dean and VPA sign Notice of Intent 2.Unit-level approval of full proposal 3.Committee on Curriculum, Curricular Policy and Standards (CCPS) 4.Academic Policy & Planning Committee (APPC in LAPS) 5.Faculty Council 6.Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee (ASCP) 7.Academic Policy, Planning & Research Committee (APPRC) 8.Senate 9.Quality Council (PDF) UNDERGRADUATE GOVERNANCE PROCESS FOR CHANGE TO EXISTING PROGRAMS 1.Department-level committee 2.Dean and VPA 3.Committee on Curriculum, Curricular Policy and Standards (CCPS) 4.Academic Policy & Planning Committee (APPC) 5.Faculty Council 6.Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee (ASPC) 7.Academic Policy, Planning & Research Committee (APPRC) 8.Senate 5 Approval process (Major Modification & New Programs)
The team consists of four members: Associate Director, two CDs and a CA The team- supports and guides the proponents to develop the proposals even before they submit; receives the proposal first when the units submit them; vets them based on the expectations of CCPS committee and provides feedback on the proposals; helps the proponents to revise the proposals and submit them in KUALI. Curriculum Development Team 6 Template Instructions
Deadline for complete UNDERGRADUATE proposals packages: June 19, 2023 CCPS welcomes proposal submission throughout the year. Proposals are reviewed in the order submitted. The ideal time to submit a major modification or new program proposal is between March and May We received more than 300 proposals in the last academic year; CCPS approved 191 (including major mods, Markham, and MODs); Deadlines https://www.yorku.ca/laps/faculty-council/curriculum-toolkits/ 7
