Charge, Membership & Subcommittees

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Charge

According to Administrative Procedure 4020, “The Committee on Curriculum and Instruction is the primary recommending body on curriculum and instruction. It is a standing committee of the Academic Senate. As appropriate, recommendations of the Curriculum Committee shall be forwarded to the office of the Vice President, Academic Affairs for formatting and review, and through this office to the Superintendent-President for placement on the agenda of the Board of Trustees. The President of the Academic Senate shall then present Curriculum Committee proposals to the Board of Trustees for information or approval.”

The procedures used to review, recommend, approve, and implement courses and instructional programs shall comply with the provisions of Title 5 and guidelines from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and in consultation with Academic Services.

Its functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Review and make recommendations regarding new courses, courses to be inactivated, and modifications in existing courses. 
  • Review and make recommendations regarding the feasibility, appropriateness, and need for proposed educational programs.
  • Review and recommend modifications in academic policies.
  • Assist in informing college faculty of new and revised academic administrative procedures, policies, and standards of good practice.
  • Disseminate information and train faculty and administrators regarding curriculum and instruction.

Membership

AP 4020 (Administrative Procedure on Program and Curriculum Development) outlines the composition of the Committee on Curriculum and Instruction (CCI), its Subcommittees, and establishes the Committee as the primary recommending body on curriculum and instruction. The specific duties of the Curriculum Committee, including the technical review of proposals, are divided among five Subcommittees.

For specific individuals, positions, term limits, and subcommittee membership, please access the appropriate membership rosters on the right-hand side of the screen.

In essence, the Curriculum Committee is composed of:

  • Elected faculty members from each department, including LAC and PCC counseling and library.
  • Faculty members (or designees) appointed to the committee by virtue of their position at the college.
  • Student representatives appointed by the Associated Student Body Cabinet.
  • Administrative representatives, (or designees).
  • Exofficio (nonvoting) members in leadership and specialist positions.

“All faculty members serving on standing subcommittees of the Curriculum Committee, except the Department Planning/Program Review Subcommittee, the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes Committee, and the Open Education Resources Subcommittee, shall be members of the Curriculum Committee” (p.13).

Standing Subcommittees

Membership for each of the 6 standing subcommittees is largely comprised of either members of the Curriculum Committee or members from the college at large. Important members, such as specialists, counselors, administrators, and leadership are also detailed in Administrative Procedure 4020 for each subcommittee.

Wednesdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

  • Curriculum Committee
  • Academic Policy & Standards Subcommittee
  • Associate Degree/General Education Subcommittee
  • Course Evaluation Subcommittee

Alternating Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

  • Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes Subcommittee
  • Online Educational Resources Subcommittee

Thursday once per month.

  • Department Planning & Program Review Subcommittee

Agendas, Minutes, Supporting Materials

Importantly, agendas, minutes, and supporting materials are published to the college community and public 72 hours in advance of each Curriculum and subcommittee meeting. This is to comply with the Brown Act and to facilitate any departmental or public comment that may inform the committee on its agenda items.

At LBCC, the Diligent Community system is used to publish agendas, minutes, and supporting materials. After following the link to Board Docs, scroll to the section featuring “AS (Academic Senate): CCI (Committee on Curriculum and Instruction)” which will include the primary Curriculum Committee and each of its subcommittees.

For assistance navigating the Diligent Community repository, please contact the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Academic Senate, Pamela Brackman, at pbrackman@lbcc.edu.