Courses and Curricula Committee

Effective Date of Appointment: August 2024 – July 2025

Administrative Contact: Bryan Garton, Senior Associate Dean

Charge and Responsibilities

  • Review course, minor, certificate and degree program proposals and changes submitted by degree programs and divisions to verify that the proposal or change does not duplicate, without sufficient justification, a similar course, minor, certificate, or program already existing in the college.
  • Ensure that course proposal syllabi adhere to the standards and expectations outlined by the committee.
  • Address curricula modifications resulting from changes to the University’s General Education program and course requirements.
  • Offer recommendations on degree program collaboration, specifically on common (core) knowledge and skills.
  • Review programs and curricula and offer suggestions for online learning opportunities.

Members

  • Debbie Finke, Chair
  • Amanda Alexander
  • Alba Argerich
  • Andrew Clarke
  • Allison Pease
  • Catherine Peterson
  • Kent Shannon
  • Jon Simonsen
  • Trista Strauch
  • Matthew Sveum
  • Jay Thelen
  • Jennifer Wentz
  • Andrew Zumwalt

Ex-Officio

  • Lena Johnson
  • Laura Friedrich