List each section and the page on which that section begins.  Number all pages including the appendices and all additional materials beyond those required in the index.

Curriculum Rationale
Mission and Strategic Environment

Provide the mission statement of the department as it relates to undergraduate education along with the purposes of the curriculum

Provide a statement of the strategic environment within which the curriculum operates and how the curriculum competes in that environment

Curriculum Description

• Provide a catalog description of the curriculum.

Outcomes Assessment Plans 

•  In a matrix format, for each stated purpose of the curriculum provide:
• the intended student learning outcomes under each purpose of the curriculum,
• through what course or courses undergraduates are expected to achieve each outcome
• the assessment procedures being used to validate that students are achieving each outcome
• the criterion levels of performance expected on student learning outcomes, and
• how the department demonstrates that at graduation, students of the program possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities as specified.

• In a separate matrix with a parallel structure to that above, show how the general education requirements to which the curriculum is subject are met.

Faculty

In Appendix 1, provide a roster of all faculty in the department who participate in the undergraduate teaching program along with the date and academic area of their highest degree, other degrees,the courses they teach, and other qualifications or experience. For each person who does not possess 18 hours of graduate credit in the subject area they are teaching, provide a brief explanation. (Summary teaching portfolios may be included in Appendix 1 as well)

Indicate which of the faculty took an active part in this curriculum review. Indicate the faculty member who will serve as the primary contact regarding this review.

Degree Criteria and Requirements

Curriculum Description, Display and Requirement

Provide a statement of general education requirements, college, department, curriculum-specific and other requirements to which students in this curriculum are subject.

List the admissions requirements and residency requirements.

List transfer credit policies for all students to enter into the curriculum.

List advanced placement credit policies.

Indicate if the department awards transfer credit from any non-collegiate institutions. If so, they must meet the applicable SACS requirements.

List any other examples of the use of non-traditional instruction where credit is awarded, for example, experiential learning, cooperative education where credit is awarded, etc.

Indicate where undergraduate research has been awarded credit in the curriculum and what assessments have been carried out to ensure that such experiences contribute to the educational goals of the curriculum.

Nontraditional Course Delivery

List an courses taught using non-traditional methods of instructional delivery (web-based courses, video courses, etc.). For each course, list sites and modes of delivery. Note, if 50% or more of the courses may be taken on an off-campus basis.

List assessment procedures being used to address intended student outcomes of each course, and how student learning in each course is being compared to applicable on-campus courses.

For any curriculum where 50% or more of the courses may be taken on an off-campus basis, SACS distance education requirements regarding student records, faculty, comparison of student learning experiences, consortial relationships or contracts, library, instructional support, and student development services need to be addressed in this section.

Accreditation Organizations

Specify Professional Accreditation Organizations to which the department may be subject (ex: ABET, NCATE). For each accreditation organization, list the last date(s) of their visits.

Course Lists

In Appendix 2, provide :

An 8-semester display of the curriculum,

An ADA for the curriculum prior to the current review. List next to that ADA, a new ADA for the proposed changes. Indicate in a third column the faculty member of record for each course. This section should always be up to date.

In Appendix 3, provide a list of courses for any minor(s) available from the department. Indicate any proposed changes in the requirements of the minor.

Assessment Modes

Assessment Methodologies

Provide in Appendix 4, a list of all survey and other assessment instruments, as well as how frequently they are administered. At minimum, this should included alumni surveys, employer surveys, and current student surveys.

Indicate type and frequency of other assessment activity. (standardized tests, portfolio reviews, etc.)

Provide a list of any external advisory committees and their comments as it relates to undergraduate instruction. Indicate the date(s) of the last visits by any external advisory committee.

Impact of Assessment

Specify how often and in what manner the information gained is reviewed by the department. These assessments must be based on the intended student learning outcomes and criterion levels of performance listed in the matrices specified above in this section.

In Appendix 5, provide a five-year record on a yearly basis (or as many years as are currently available) of the results related to all assessment studies. Indicate dates of each survey or other assessment. This section should be the cumulative result of annual reviews.

Broken down on a year-by-year basis, provide a table of specific changes detailing how outcomes assessments have been used over the past 5 years to make changes in the courses and curricula in response to previous findings, and identify continuing issues. This section should be the cumulative result of annual reviews.

Provide a list of changes in the curriculum that resulted from evaluations by accreditation agencies. Include recommendations for further changes. Provide a separate list of courses where any external group as been instrumental in determining changes.

Indicate how assessment is used for the minor program. In Appendix 6, include assessment methods being used, frequency, a discussion of the findings, continuing issues, and a summary of relevant program changes made as a result of assessment data collected.

Indicate how assessment is used in service courses (where more than 50% of the credit hours generated are by non-majors). For each service course, provide a statement of the intended student learning outcomes of that course and indicate which departments are major users of the course. Indicate the frequency of consultation and latest date of consultation with user departments. In Appendix 7, provide a list of the assessments used, frequency of administration, discussion of findings, continuing issues, and a summary of relevant changes made as a result of assessment date collected.

Curriculum Performance Criteria

Statistical Data

In Appendix 6, provide the following statistical and trend data on the curriculum over the last 5 (this figure may vary depending upon departmental outside review time frames) years, as obtained from University Planning and Analysis. Indicate if from another source.

Curriculum demand: ratios of acceptances to applications and actual enrollments to acceptances.

Enrollment 5-year history

Projected enrollment (not available from UPA: indicate basis for projection)

Five-year retention history of entering freshmen who return for sophomore year

Five- and six-year graduation rates.

Percentage of program graduates employed in their degree field within 6 months of graduation.

Information on employer satisfaction with preparation of curriculum graduates.

Information on program adequacy in meeting performance standards for general education requirements.

Discussion of Trends

Provide a narrative explanation of significant trends in any of the above.

List of Teaching Faculty

By course, provide in Appendix 7, an annual list of all faculty who taught major courses.

Curriculum Portfolio Summary

Summary and Recommendations

Summarize the main elements included in the current review, assessments used, and curricular (as well as related ) changes proposed as a consequence of this review.

Additional Resources Requeste
In all areas of the curriculum and in any service courses, indicate what additional resources are needed over the next 5 years to:

• Maintain the current services
• Enhance the current educational mission
Are these resource requests in the budget requests to the Dean?
What is the basis for the budget requests?

Use Appendix 7 for any significant supporting documentation.

Are annual curriculum assessment portfolios in evidence?
Year 1       ___Yes        ___No
Year 2       ___Yes        ___No
Year 3       ___Yes        ___No
Year 4       ___Yes        ___No
Year 5       ___Yes        ___No

For each of the following areas, rate the adequacy of assessment processes as evidenced in this curriculum review in terms of level of assurance offered that the processes in place will be used for continuous improvement.  Circle one number for each area. For service courses and distance education courses, check "not applicable" if the department does not have such offerings.

Assessment in the Major
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate

Assessment of General Education Requirements
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate

Performance Indicators
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate

Assessment of Service Courses
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate        Not Applicable

Assessment of Distance Education Courses
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate        Not Applicable

Overall Adequacy of Assessment
    Adequate    5    4    3    2    1        Inadequate
 

Is a thorough analysis of annual portfolios in evidence?

What was the departmental response to the findings?

Were specific issues targeted for evaluation during curriculum review?

Has the curriculum identified a plan for future evaluation?

Is clear evidence offered that the department uses assessment results to improve the curriculum?
 

APPROVED        Departmental Courses and Curricula Committee
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APPROVED        Department Head
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APPROVED        College Courses and Curricula Committee
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APPROVED        Dean
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CHECK LIST FOR UNIVERSITY COURSES AND CURRICULA COMMITTEE (UCCC)

1.  How many of the required curriculum assessment processes and performance indicators were addressed in the curriculum review?

2.    What is the overall adequacy of assessment processes as presented in this curriculum review?

3.    Overall, has a substantive review been done of this curriculum?