Navigating the PCAH and the Curriculum Reference Guide
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Navigating the PCAH and the Curriculum
Reference Guide
Julie Bruno, Sierra College, Facilitator
Marie Boyd, Chaffey College
Erik Shearer, Napa Valley College
2012 ASCCC Curriculum Institute
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Introductions
Who are we?
How many of you are new Curriculum Chairs?
How many of you are new to the Curriculum Committee?
Any question you REALLY need answered in this session?
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This session is about:
The Curriculum Reference Guide (CRG)
The Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH)
And when you might want to use them as a Curriculum Chair
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There are separate sessions on:
Repeatability
Course Outline of Record
Assigning Courses to Disciplines
Non-credit and Community Education
TOP Codes
ASSIST
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Can’t Live without documents:
The Course Outline of Record: A Curriculum Reference Guide (ASCCC Spring 2008)
Program and Course Approval Handbook Version 3(Chancellor’s Office Version 4 coming soon)
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What we will cover today:
Curriculum Reference Guide (CRG): What it isWhy you should use itBest Practices
Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH)What it isWhy you should use itBest practices
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The Course Outline of Record:A Curriculum Reference Guide
Course Outline of Record: A Curriculum Reference
Guide
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What it is:
A clear framework for the writing of a course outline of record.
A broad overview of the development process.
An explanation of the elements in a course outline of record.
A discussion of related topics such as discipline assignment and the potential effects of compressed calendars.
The paper concludes with curricular considerations beyond the course outline of record; detailed glossary of terms; and a list of useful references.
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Reasons to use the CRG:Provides a rationale of why courses should exists
Discusses the relationship between and among the major elements of the COR
Gives an overview of the COR elements and their integration
Describes how to assign courses to disciplines
Provides required elements for credit courses
Provides required elements for non credit courses
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Reasons to use the CRG:
Explains establishing prerequisites and should be used in conjunction with the ASCCC Content Review Paper
Discusses class size determination and should be used in conjunction with ASCCC Class Caps paper
Helps in understanding how elements in a COR interact with C-ID for program development
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Best Practices
Use the Curriculum Reference Guide to provide transparency on regulations, standards, and process.
Use the Title 5 References
Use as a vehicle for instructing faculty on curriculum best practices
Use in SLOs v. Objectives discussions
Use ASCCC Papers and Rostrum Articles
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Program and Course Approval Handbook
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What it is:Explain Chancellor’s Office procedures for monitoring
the development of courses and approving programs on a statewide basis;
Provide a framework for consistent documentation of the content and objectives of programs and courses;
Determine the correct process to follow in order to expedite the course and program approval process;
Foster the use of best practices in curriculum development as established in the field of curriculum design and instructional technology and as recommended by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges; and
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What it is:
Provides the official, working interpretation of Title 5 regulations. If it says it in the PCAH, it is the law!
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How it is organized:
Three ModulesModule 1: IntroductionModule 2: Credit CurriculumModule 3: Noncredit Curriculum
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Reasons to use it:To develop new programs
Clarify hours to units
Clarify repeatability
Get information on program viability and budget issues
Explanations of alternate format courses:Open entry/open exitSpecial topics Independent studyWork Experience Internships
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Reasons to use it:
Understanding non-credit curriculum
Clarity on Community Service Offerings and Contract Education
Explanations on Inactive programs
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Best Practices
Use as a reference guide
Clarify information with others:VPIArticulation OfficerPast Curriculum ChairsChancellor’s Office staff
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Questions or Comments?
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On-line Resources for Curriculum Chairs:ASCCC Curriculum Website
ASCCC Website (ASCCC papers and Rostrum articles)
Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs Website
C-ID/TMC Website
Assist.org
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Thank you!!