Mandate:
To review and approve new programs, program changes, academic residency exemptions and program time limit exemptions. To review program evaluation reports. To inform the MacEwan community about curriculum developments and issues.
Responsibilities:
The Committee will examine proposals for new programs and significant changes to existing programs and recommend their approval, as appropriate, to Academic Governance Council. In carrying out the above MCC will:
- review both Ministry-approved and Institution-approved credentials
- take responsibility for ensuring the academic quality of the proposal
- require evidence that the proposal has emerged from Faculty/School planning processes; is aligned with mission, mandate, strategic directions, and academic policies; and meets high quality standards consistent with relevant external bodies.
- encourage cooperation and consultation among academic areas and service departments.
- refer curriculum matters affecting academic policy to the Academic Policies Committee.
1. Mandate
1.1. MacEwan Curriculum Committee will:
- review and approve new programs, program changes, academic residency exemptions and program time limit exemptions;
- review program evaluation action plans; and
- inform the MacEwan community regarding issues, innovations and best practices in academic program and program curriculum development.
2. Responsibilities
2.1 The Committee will examine proposals for new programs and significant changes to existing programs and recommend their approval, as appropriate, to Academic Governance Council. In carrying out the above MCC will:
(a) review both Ministry-approved and Institution-approved credentials
(b) take responsibility for ensuring the academic quality of the proposal.
(c) require evidence that the proposal has emerged from Faculty/School planning processes; is aligned with mission, mandate, strategic directions, and academic policies; and meets high quality standards consistent with relevant external bodies.
(d) encourage cooperation and consultation among academic areas and service departments.
(e) refer curriculum matters affecting academic policy to the Academic Policies Committee.
2.2 The Committee will receive and approve program time limit exemptions and advise AGC and the Office of the Registrar of decisions.
2.3 The Committee will receive and review program evaluation action plans and submit comments to program chairs, when appropriate.
2.4 The Committee will receive and recommend to AGC academic residency exemptions.
2.5 The Committee will receive and recommend to AGC program suspensions and terminations.
2.6 The Committee will publish forms, guidelines and timelines to assist in the carrying out of its work.
2.7 The Committee will liaise with Faculty/School Curriculum Committees or Councils.
3. Accountability
3.1 The Committee is a Standing Committee of Academic Governance Council and as such is accountable to AGC.
3.2 The Committee will submit an Annual Report and Work Plan to AGC for approval and submit recommendations to AGC as required.
4. Composition
4.1 The Committee shall consist of the following members, to be elected by Academic Governance Council:
a) Eight faculty members, of whom at least 2 should be Chairs. Representation is required from each of the four Faculties/Schools. Consideration should be given to having membership of faculty who are also members of their Faculty/School Curriculum Committee.
b) One Dean/Associate Dean
d) One Librarian
e) Three students
4.2 The following will be ex-officio members of the Committee:
a) Associate Vice President Academic and Research
b) Executive Director, Institutional Research and Planning
c) Provost and Executive Vice President Academic (non-voting)
5. Terms of Office
5.1 Members shall serve two-year terms, except for student members who shall serve one-year terms, and those serving by virtue of their positions. Terms may be renewed.
6. Operations of Committee
6.1 The Chair will be a full-time faculty member of the Committee (including program chair) elected by the Committee for a two-year term.
6.2 The duties of the Chair will include:
a) approval of agendas prior to distribution
b) chairing MCC meetings and coordinating feedback processes
c) presenting recommendations at AGC meetings
d) preparation of memos on program proposals outlining requirements and advice based on MCC member feedback
6.3 The Vice-Chair will be a full-time faculty member of the Committee (including program chair) elected by the Committee for a two-year term. The Vice-Chair will act for the Chair in his/her absence and to preclude a conflict of interest when decisions are required on program proposals within the Chair’s Faculty/School.
6.4 Members who are not in attendance for more than two meetings without an excused absence will be retired from the Committee.
6.5 Members may assign an alternate in their absence; alternates will be selected from that category of membership as per the Committee’s composition (see section 4). Alternates are expected to review the agenda package in advance of the meeting and vote on the member’s behalf.
6.6 The Office of the Vice President Academic and Research will provide support and coordination for the Committee. Support and assistance for Curriculum Development teams, faculty members and faculty/school curriculum committees and councils is available through Academic Quality Assurance and Accreditation.
6.7 The Committee will consult with other areas of the University (Office of Registrar, Student Services, Facilities) as appropriate. The Committee has the discretion to invite resource persons to the Committee as non-voting members.
6.8 The Committee may strike sub-committees as required to do its business. Sub-committee membership can be comprised of MCC members and/or other faculty/staff.
6.9The Committee shall operate in a manner consistent with the Academic Governance Council’s Bylaws.
6.10 The Committee shall ensure a record of all decisions and discussions of the Committee is maintained in good order.6.11 Meeting notes shall be filed with the Academic Governance Council Secretariat.
Approved by Academic Governance Council
Revised: November 15, 2010
January 25, 2011 (Motion AGC-04-01-25-2011)
MacEwan Curriculum Committee meets monthly September through June:
September 19, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
October 17, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
November 21, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
December 12, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
January 16, 2012
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
February 13, 2012
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
March 19, 2012
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
April 16, 2012
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
May 14, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
June 4, 2012 (contingency)
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rm: 7-218
Chair:
Davar Rezania, Program Chair, Bachelor of Commerce
Administrative Support:
Valli Sikstrom, Administrative Assistant, Academic Quality Assurance and Acreditation
Phone:780-497-5880
E-Mail:sikstromv@macewan.ca
