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Demystifying the Course Review Process
Today’s FacilitatorsKatie SouthardRyan WinetDirector ofInstructional Support,General EducationDirector ofCommunication,General EducationEmily Jo SchwallerCoordinator of InstructionalTechnology,General Education
Today’s PanelistsSusan Miller-CochranExecutive Director of General Education,Professor of Rhetoric, Composition, andthe Teaching of English (RCTE),Associate Faculty, Second LanguageAcquisition and Teaching Program (SLAT)Joan CurryChair of the University-Wide GeneralEducation Committee,Professor and Associate HeadDept of Environmental Science,Cardon Academy of TeachingExcellence FellowMónica De Soto VegaSenior Manager,General Education Planning,Office of General Education
Session Road Map Introduction to the session Overview of the course proposal review process Suggestions and considerations for preparing your proposal Q&A and additional resources
Quick PollWhat are you most interested infocusing on today?a. Overview of the course proposalreview processb. Suggestions and considerations forpreparing your proposalc. Q&A with the panelistsd. All of the above
COURSE PROPOSAL REVIEW
Course Approval in Five StepsThis Adobe Spark presentation represents the five steps for the courseapproval process. Note: this process is only for existing catalog courses.STEP ONESTEP TWOSTEP THREECollegerecommendation /NominationQuick StartCourse Proposal Form(CPFSTEP FOURSTEP FIVEUWGEC ReviewApproval
Course Approval DetailsQuick Start(Live-Online or Self-Paced)Purpose: Provide information about thenew curriculum and courseapproval process. Supports instructors incurating materials for theircourse proposal formProduct:Instructor submits courseproposal formCourse ProposalForm (CPF)NO REVIEWGE Office BasicVerificationPurpose: Ensure all elements of thecourse proposal are present Check for policy fulfillment Packaged for UWGEC sub-groupreviewInstructor revisions requested if: Missing CPF elements Violation course modificationrequirements/allowances (e.g.,course number change)Course ProposalForm (CPF)Packaged for UWGECsubgroupsNO REVIEWGE Faculty CoordinatorRecommendationsPurpose: Provide a pre-check forsignificant issues Provide suggestions toUWGEC sub-groups Assist in organizational flowfor UWGEC sub-groupsUWGEC Sub-Group ReviewRecommendation to full committee: Approve as is Approve with potentialsuggestions Conditional approval withrequired revisions Substantial modifications requiredfor reviewInstructor revision requests: Provide actionable and specificrequired changes to instructor.Course ProposalForm (CPF)Faculty CoordinatorRecommendationsNO INSTRUCTOR REVISIONREQUESTSUWGEC Full CommitteeReviewFull committee vote: Proposals brought forward bysubgroupsFinal decisions made: Instructor revision requestsprovided (if applicable) Recommendations sent toCurricular Affairs and Office ofthe RegistrarCourse ProposalForm (CPF)Course ProposalForm (CPF)UWGEC Sub-Group ReviewDecisionUWGEC Sub-GroupReview DecisionUWGEC Full Committee ReviewDecision
SUGGESTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS
Q&A WITH PANELISTS
THE NEW GENERAL EDUCATION:Demystifying the Course Review ProcessKatie Southard, PhDRyan Winet, PhDEmily Jo Schwaller, chwaller@arizona.eduRecording and MaterialsSept 20 How-To Guide for Preparing Your Course ProposalSept 22 Demystifying the Gen Ed Course Review ProcessUpcoming Deep DivesStay Tuned for Our New Series in NovemberFor More Information:https://ge.arizona.edu/
Demystifying the Course Review Process THE NEW GENERAL EDUCATION: Recording and Materials Sept 20 How-To Guide for Preparing Your Course Proposal Sept 22 Demystifying the Gen Ed Course Review Process Upcoming Deep Dives Stay Tuned for Our New Series in November For More Information: https://ge.arizona.edu/ Katie Southard, PhD ksouthard .
