Plan A

How to Add Courses to Area Requirements​

1. Course Development / Modification​

   • When developing new courses, work with the Course Evaluation subcommittee chair and the Articulation Officer to ensure that any course you are currently creating meet the minimum requirements for general education areas on the associate degree. ​

2. Alignment with Title 5 Expectations​

   • Use the Title 5 Minimum requirements for the Associate Degree to find the general education area that your course is proposed to align with. Use Title 5 definitions of general education areas to evaluate your Course Outline of Record elements, including but not limited to Title, Outcomes, Objectives, Content, Assignments, etc.​
   • Use the Plan A Area Requirements composed by the ADGE subcommittee to understand the expectations for courses to be placed into general education areas such as Physical Fitness/Wellness and Health Education.​

3. ADGE Subcommittee​

   • To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​
     • Departmental Discussions​
     • Approval Sheet​
   • The subcommittee will use the Title 5 Minimum requirements for the Associate Degree to assess whether the course and its components align with expectations.​
   • The subcommittee will also look at the types of courses already listed in similar Plan A areas to determine your course’s appropriate placement. ​
   • ADGE will not approve proposed articulation if the course(s) do not meet Title 5 expectations. Faculty are encouraged to modify the course to meet the requirements through the Course Evaluation subcommittee. Pending modification and approval at Course Evaluation, ADGE can revisit the proposal​.

How to Remove Courses from Area Requirements​

Removing courses to Plan A requires that you complete the approval sheet and gather signatures for the initiating faculty, department head, and dean. ADGE will review your paperwork and approve the removal if applicable. If the course is being inactivated, it must be simultaneously proposed for removal from LBCC General Education patterns. ​

ADGE Subcommittee​

To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​

• Departmental Discussions​
• Approval Sheet​
   

Plan B (CSU GE BREADTH)

Definitions

• CSU GE Breadth: the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) requirements governing Plan B at LBCC. ​
• Executive Order 1100: the General Education requirements governing the CSU GE Breadth.​

Similar Offerings at California Community Colleges ​

Before you begin, conduct a search of California community colleges to discern if another institution already has a similar course on their CSU GE Breadth plan.

• Work with the Articulation Officer who can navigate the ASSIST database and expedite your discovery process. ​
  • If you do find a comparable or similar course, retrieve a copy of the course outline of record from that institution, typically available online.

A catalog description will not suffice. Use the course outline to compare the content of course to your course. Simultaneously, examine Executive Order 1100 to ensure the course meets the current General Education requirements.

If you do not find a comparable or similar course at a California community college, develop or modify your course to meet the CSU GE General Education requirements outlined in Executive Order 1100 Article 4. Subject Area Distribution. ​

How to Add Courses to Area Requirements​

1. Course Development / Modification​

   • When developing new courses, work with the Course Evaluation subcommittee chair and the Articulation Officer to ensure that any course you are currently creating meet the requirements for CSU GE Breadth standards. ​

2. Alignment with Transfer Expectations​

   • Were you able to discern if another institution already has a similar course on their CSU GE Breadth plan?​
   • Use the Guiding Notes for General Education Course Review to find the general education area that your course is proposed to align with. Use the Guide’s definitions to evaluate your Course Outline of Record elements, including but not limited to Title, Outcomes, Objectives, Content, Assignments, etc.​

3. ADGE Subcommittee ​

   • To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​
     • Departmental Discussions​
     • Approval Sheet​
   • The subcommittee will use the Guiding Notes for General Education Course Review to assess whether the course and its components align with expectations for transfer to the CSU system.​
   • The subcommittee will also look at the types of courses already listed in similar Plan B areas to determine your course’s appropriate placement. ​
   • ADGE will not approve proposed articulation if the course(s) do not meet the CSU GE Breadth requirements. Faculty are encouraged to modify the course to meet the requirements through the Course Evaluation subcommittee. Pending modification and approval at Course Evaluation, ADGE can revisit the proposal​.

How to Remove Courses from Area Requirements​

Removing courses to Plan B requires that you complete the approval sheet and gather signatures for the initiating faculty, department head, and dean. ADGE will review your paperwork and approve the removal if applicable. If the course is being inactivated, it must be simultaneously proposed for removal from LBCC General Education patterns. ​

ADGE Subcommittee​

To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​

• Departmental Discussions​
• Approval Sheet​
   

Plan C (IGETC)

Definitions

IGETC

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a component of the General Education-Breadth requirements for the California State University bachelor’s degree (relevant to Plan C at LBCC).  ​

IGETC Standards

The Standards help faculty discern to which areas of the general education pattern a course is applicable. ​

ASSIST

The database utilized by LBCC’s Articulation Officer to discern where similar courses are offered at California community colleges; aids in helping LBCC understand if a course meets intersegmental general education requirements.​

Similar Offerings at California Community Colleges ​

Before you begin, conduct a search of California community colleges to discern if another institution already has a similar course on their IGETC plan.  ​

• Work with the Articulation Officer who can navigate the ASSIST database and expedite your discovery process. ​
  • If you do find a comparable or similar course, retrieve a copy of the course outline of record from that institution, typically available online.  ​

A catalog description will not suffice. Use the course outline to compare the content of course to your course. Simultaneously, examine the IGETC Standards, Policies and Procedures to ensure the course meets the requirements.

If you do not find a comparable or similar course at a California community college, develop or modify your course to meet the IGETC requirements outlined in the IGETC Standards, Policies and Procedures.​

How to Add Courses to Area Requirements​

1. Course Development / Modification​

   • When developing new courses, work with the Course Evaluation subcommittee chair and the Articulation Officer to ensure that any course you are currently creating meet the requirements for IGETC Standards General Education certification. ​

2. Alignment with Transfer Expectations​

   • Were you able to discern if another institution already has a similar course on their IGETC plan?​
   • Use the IGETC Standards, Policies and Procedures to find the general education area that your course is proposed to align with. Use the Guide’s definitions to evaluate your Course Outline of Record elements, including but not limited to Title, Outcomes, Objectives, Content, Assignments, etc.​

3. ADGE Subcommittee ​

   • The subcommittee will use the IGETC Standards, Policies and Procedures to assess whether the course and its components align with IGETC expectations for transfer to the UC system.​
   • The subcommittee will also look at the types of courses already listed in similar Plan C areas to determine your course’s appropriate placement. ​
   • ADGE will not approve proposed articulation if the course(s) do not meet the IGETC requirements. Faculty are encouraged to modify the course to meet the requirements through the Course Evaluation subcommittee. Pending modification and approval at Course Evaluation, ADGE can revisit the proposal​.

How to Remove Courses from Area Requirements​

Removing courses to Plan C requires that you complete the approval sheet and gather signatures for the initiating faculty, department head, and dean. ADGE will review your paperwork and approve the removal if applicable. If the course is being inactivated, it must be simultaneously proposed for removal from LBCC General Education patterns. ​

ADGE Subcommittee​

To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​

• Departmental Discussions​
• Approval Sheet​

Graduation Proficiencies

Definitions​

At LBCC, these are listed on the local associate degree general education pattern Plan A. California community colleges have the authority to set local additional requirements for graduation with an associate degree. Students must demonstrate competence in locally determined areas, for example, LBCC requires students to meet five graduation proficiencies, including reading and mathematics ​

Mathematics Proficiency

The ability to apply mathematical concepts and techniques to solve problems in real-world and academic contexts effectively.​

Reading Proficiency

The capacity to comprehend, analyze, and critically evaluate texts, extracting relevant information for academic and practical applications.​

Writing Proficiency

The skill to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in written form, adhering to appropriate grammar, structure, and style.​

Information Competency – Information Proficiency

Proficiency in locating, evaluating, and using information ethically and effectively from various sources for academic and practical purposes.​

Information Competency – Technology Proficiency

The ability to effectively use digital tools and technology for research, communication, problem-solving, and creative endeavors.​

How to Add Courses to Proficiency Areas​

1. Course Development / Modification​

   • When developing new courses, work with the Course Evaluation subcommittee chair and the ADGE subcommittee chair to ensure that any course you are currently creating meet the Graduation Proficiency Requirements established by the ADGE subcommittee.​

2. Alignment with Title 5 Expectations​

   • Use the Graduation Proficiency Requirements to assess how your course meets the expectations and requirements for the proficiency area you wish to place the course under. Evaluate your Course Outline of Record elements, including but not limited to Title, Outcomes, Objectives, Content, Assignments, etc.​

3. ADGE Subcommittee​

   • To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​
     • Departmental Discussions​
     • Approval Sheet​
   • The subcommittee will use the Graduation Proficiency Requirements for the Associate Degree to assess whether the course and its components align with expectations.​
   • The subcommittee will also look at the types of courses already listed in similar Plan A graduation proficiency areas to determine your course’s appropriate placement. ​
   • ADGE will not approve proposed articulation if the course(s) do not meet the Graduation Proficiency Requirements.

How to Remove Courses from Proficiency Areas​

Removing courses to Plan C requires that you complete the approval sheet and gather signatures for the initiating faculty, department head, and dean. ADGE will review your paperwork and approve the removal if applicable. If the course is being inactivated, it must be simultaneously proposed for removal from LBCC General Education patterns.

ADGE Subcommittee​

To be considered for upcoming ADGE meetings, submit the following to the subcommittee chair:​

• Departmental Discussions​
• Approval Sheet​