Committee
Charge
Committee Name: Curriculum and Instruction Team
Committee Type: Administrative – Hybrid
Mission/Purpose: The Curriculum & Instruction Team (C&IT) is responsible for ensuring the College’s courses and programs meet State and Federal guidelines. The C&IT provides oversight on activities related to course development, program development, and curriculum management. The C&IT manages the curriculum processes outlined in the Illinois Community College Board’s (ICCB) Program Manual.
Scope of Responsibility:
- Ensure all College programs and courses meet ICCB Administrative Rules.
- Ensure accuracy of the College’s Curriculum Master File and Master Program File.
- Ensure all new courses are assigned the proper codes using ICCB’s Generic Course List.
- Review curriculum proposals and make recommendations for approval.
- Review transfer and cooperative agreements to ensure they meet all program and course standards.
- Review programs and courses in a systematic manner on a regular basis to ensure that courses are kept current and relevant.
- Prepare appropriate (i.e., addition, modification, deletion) curriculum forms that are consistent with operating standards outlined in ICCB’s Program Manual.
- Prepare a summary of curriculum actions for annual Board review.
Policy Responsibility: Provide input to the Academic Affairs Council when needed.
HLC Criterion: 3.B
Strategic Plan Responsibility: Goal 2, Objective 2, Strategy B; Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy D; Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategies A, B, C, G; Goal 2, Objective 5, Strategies A, B, C, D, E and Goal 3, Objective 2, Strategy C.
Priorities for FY26: Expand TDR as workforce training (1.2.A.)
Enhance and improved nursing programs (1.2.B.)
Create major-specific AA and AS pathways to 4-year institutions (1.1.C.)
Include non-HS pathways on the degree plan webpage (1.1.D.)
Implement the Power Sports program (1.2.C.)
Implement the revised Automotive program; obtain ASE accreditation (1.2.C.)
Implement the new and continue to explore additional virtual/immersive learning programs (1.2.E.)
Obtain accreditation for the MA program (1.2.F.)
Implement CBE welding (1.2.P.)
Implement the Applied Trades Certificate (1.2.Q.)
Implement the Health Sciences pathways and the Clinical Health Specialist Certificate (1.2.R.)
Obtain approval and develop structure for the CBE Business Program (1.2.S.)
Develop the RT program (1.2.U.)
Develop the Paramedicine Program (1.2.V.)
Strengthen programming with the K-12 schools (innovative dual credit/enrollment programming, STEM night, 5-County Vocational Education) (1.3.H.)
Revive and strengthen the minority business council (1.4.D.)
Strengthen and grow our workforce training programming (1.4.E.)
Experiment with classroom delivery strategies such as a flipped classroom (2.2.A.)
Implement the part-time AA degree and secure a funding source for students (2.3.)
Develop and implement a math bridge course; revise the integrated math review course (2.4.)
Reporting: The C&IT reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). The VPAA will consider all recommendations made by C&IT and endorse those that are informed by best practice and compliant with applicable law. All endorsed recommendations will be forwarded to the Executive Council for approval.
Composition: Dean of Allied Health & Nursing Programs, Dean of Career & Technology Programs, Dean of Transfer & Adult Ed Programs, Department Chairs (4), Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, Registrar, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Curriculum Development Manager, Staff (1), and Faculty (3). The Dean of Transfer & Adult Ed Programs chairs this committee.
Meeting Dates: Third Thursday of the month from 2:00p – 4:00p