Curriculum Committee Members

The Curriculum Committee is chaired (or co-chaired) by a faculty member(s) who is ipso facto a member of the Skyline Academic Senate. The Committee Chair is selected through a college-wide voting process determined by the Skyline College Academic Senate and receives reassigned time. The chair (or co-chairs) also represent his/her/their Division(s).

Chair duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with the Vice President of Instruction and Office of Instruction
• Preparing Committee agendas in conjunction with the Office of Instruction and facilitate the Committee meetings
• Assisting faculty and Deans in the development of curriculum proposals
  • Facilitating Curriculum Consultation meetings
  • Overseeing the placing courses into disciplines process
  • Supporting a district-wide collegial consultation process
• Reviewing all curriculum proposals for accuracy and work with faculty to make necessary corrections
• Facilitating the training of Committee members and keep members up-to-date on state curriculum issues, policies, and legislation
• Reporting and/or make recommendations to Academic Senate on curriculum matters
• Revising and updating the Skyline Curriculum Handbook and developing recommended procedures and forms for the processing of curriculum materials and proposals
• Providing content and support for curriculum substantive changes report required for accreditation
• Attending the ASCCC Curriculum Institute, whenever possible, to stay informed on changes to Title 5, Education Code, State Chancellor’s Office regulations, legislation, and gain greater knowledge and skill regarding state and local curriculum processes.
• Attending ASCCC Regional Curriculum meetings
• Serving as the Skyline College representative on the District Curriculum Committee
• Attending, whenever possible, the Skyline College Academic Senate Executive Committee meetings

Skyline College’s Vice President of Instruction (VPI) is integral to the successful development and implementation of curriculum. Thus, the VPI serves on the Committee and informs the College President and the SMCCCD Board of Trustees about the work of the Committee. The VPI Office provides support for curriculum inventory, meeting agendas, and other matters pertaining to curriculum review and approval.

Description of role coming soon.

Description of role coming soon.

Since curriculum is the primary responsibility of faculty, voting membership is exclusively faculty. Two faculty members from each instructional Division may serve on the Committee. Representatives are chosen through a process determined by each instructional Division. * The Curriculum chair (or co-chairs) also represent his/her/their Division(s).

Divisional Faculty Representative Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attending all Curriculum Committee meetings
• Reviewing the agenda and materials before the meeting and be prepared to vote/make decisions regarding curriculum proposals
• Participating in technical review of curriculum
• Being familiar with curriculum policies, procedures, deadlines, CurricUNET operations, and curriculum resources
• Engaging in necessary curriculum conversations in order to make recommendations to the Academic Senate and District Curriculum Committee
• Providing support for Division faculty preparing curriculum proposals by answering questions, providing information on curriculum policies and procedures, and supporting a process of collegial consultation across the District
• Informing their Divisions of curriculum issues/changes/legislation, upcoming deadlines, and the work of the Committee

Student perspective and feedback is integral in the development of culturally relevant curriculum, so the Committee also includes a student representative(s) from the Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC). Students who serve participate in the formulation and development of College policies, procedures, and recommendations surrounding curriculum.

• Develop, update, and maintain all articulation agreements and related materials
• Serve as a consultant to faculty on issues related to articulation
• Maintain and regularly update the ASSIST database
• Ensure that required ASSIST reports are filed accurately and on time
• Inform the Curriculum Committee on matters related to articulation
• Facilitate articulation with public and independent colleges, universities, and other community colleges
• Submit courses for C-ID designations
• Participate in Technical Review of curriculum
• Attend all Curriculum Committee meetings
• Attend District Curriculum Committee meetings whenever possible

• Review all curriculum proposals that contain a Distance Education component
• Act as a liaison between the Curriculum Committee and the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL)
• Attend all Curriculum Committee meetings
• Support faculty in the development of the Distance Education portion of curriculum
• Engage in necessary curriculum conversations in order to make recommendations to the Academic Senate and District Curriculum Committee

• Work with faculty to determine if the library’s current print and online holdings are adequate for students to meet course and program learning outcomes
• Help faculty identify OER and ZTC resources for their courses
• Evaluate and act on any requests by faculty that the library access and/or purchase books, periodicals, databases, or other print and/or online resources necessary for student success
• Recommend library resources that support the college curriculum
• Participate in the Technical Review of curriculum
• Attend all Curriculum Committee meetings

• Review all curriculum proposals submitted by Division faculty for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Title 5, the Education Code, legislation, and State Chancellor’s Office rules and regulations
• Support faculty in the development of curriculum and facilitate district-wide collegial consultation
• Attend Curriculum Committee meetings
• Attend Curriculum Consultation meetings for new programs and program redesigns
• Upload and submit new programs and degrees into the state curriculum system

• Review all curriculum proposals submitted by Division faculty for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Title 5, the Education Code, legislation, and State Chancellor’s Office rules and regulations
• Support faculty in the development of curriculum and facilitate district-wide collegial consultation
• Attend Curriculum Committee meetings
• Attend Curriculum Consultation meetings for new programs and program redesigns
• Upload and submit new programs and degrees into the state curriculum system

Description of role coming soon.