Course Description: Lecture and discussion; 3 hours; 3 credits. Doctoral seminar with emphasis on independent reading and project work. Development and management of the community college curriculum will be discussed, focusing on curriculum purposes, structures, and trends.Some emphasis will be placed on issues in quality assurance, program review, and student outcomes assessment.

Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide a general understanding of curricular issues facing administrative leaders in the community college in a rapidly changing environment. Emphasis will be given to the development, management, and assessment of the community college curriculum.Students will have the opportunity to explore individual interests in the subject of community college curriculum through independent research and readings.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course and its activities, the learner should

1. Understand the current context of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives that shape the community college curriculum.

2. Understand and define the meaning of comprehensive community college as the label relates to the integrated and separate curricular functions of a) academic transfer and general education, b) vocational-technical education, c) continuing education, d) developmental (remedial) education, and e) community service.

3. Cite and evaluate current research related to community college curriculum issues.

4. Understand the value and significance of both internal and external curriculum advisory functions.

5. Have a basic knowledge of processes for successful approaches to curriculum management, including the development and implementation of new programs, changes in existing programs, and phasing out of programs that are no longer viable.

6. Understand the roles and the relationships of teaching and administrative faculty in curriculum management.

7. Understand the impact of regional accrediting agencies, other external controls, politics, financial resources, and assessment of program and learner outcomes on curriculum management.

8. Understand how various units and structures of the college (academic services, distance learning, workforce development, developmental education, institutional effectiveness, learning resources, student services, administrative services, buildings and grounds, safety and security, institutional advancement) functionally relate to curriculum management.

9. Be knowledgeable of specific issues for community college curriculum planning, development, and implementation in the context of provocative global cultures, economics, and environments.