Course Planner

Hybrid Class meets through Adobe Connect on selected Wednesdays from 4:20 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  (http://connect.odu.edu/ccl826)

Individual video conferences with Dr. Duggan will meet using Adobe Connect http://connect.odu.edu/officehourswithdrduggan/

Meetings	Topics	Assignments
Week 1 Wednesday, May 18 4:30-7 pm	Introduction to the CCL program and the course, including detailed information about course requirements, the literature review, and the final project. Lecture and discussion: The Community College Story; Defining Comprehensive Community College; Defining Curriculum and the Curriculum Process	Students must meet with the course instructor using ADOBE CONNECT to test their equipment prior to the first day of class. Reading Assignments: The Community College Story. Begin reading of The World is Flat. Discussion Forums: Forum #1. Post your response and respond to two of your classmates prior to the first class meeting.  Written Assignment: A two-to-five page, double-spaced personal essay, written in first person to introduce yourself to the professor, to state your goals and objectives for the class, and to provide your best writing sample. Due not later than midnight, Wednesday, May 25. Use the SUBMIT button in BB.
Week 2 Wednesday, May 25 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and discussion: Historical, Social, and Philosophical Perspectives of the Community College Curriculum in the 21st Century Environment. Step 1 of Curriculum Development: Problem Identification and General Needs Assessment.	Individual video conference (during this week) with instructor using Adobe Connect to discuss research topic choice for this class' assignments. Email instructor ASAP to arrange video-conference. Reading Assignment: Complete The World is Flat. Discussion Forums:  Forum #2. Post your response and respond to two of your classmates prior to today's class. Journal articles: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), pp. 4-7 and Chapters 1 - 4 and 6-7. Written Assignment: Complete the first of three abstracts, due no later than midnight of June 1. (Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), Sec. 2.01-2.04, pp. 23-27. Introductory Essay due.  Submit by midnight May 25.
Week 3 Wednesday, June 1 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and Discussion: The World is Flat. Step 2 of Curriculum Development: Targeted Needs Assessment	Discussion Forums:  Forum #3. Post your response and respond to one of your classmates prior to today's class.   Abstract 1 of 3 due
Week 4 Wednesday, June 8 NO class MEETING DUE TO CCL SUMMER INSTITUTE		Written Assignment: Work on the second of three abstracts, due no later than midnight June 22. (Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), Sec. 2.01-2.04, pp. 23-27.
Week 5 Wednesday, June 15 NO class MEETING DUE TO CCL SUMMER INSTITUTE
Week 6 Wednesday, June 22 NO class MEETING		Individual video conference (during this week) with instructor using Adobe Connect to discuss research topic choice for this class' assignments. Email instructor ASAP to arrange video-conference.  Developing Goals & Objectives. Review this website and be able to differentiate between goals and objectives. Meet with the instructor this week to discuss goals and objectives for your curriculum (step 3) . Abstract 2 of 3 due Written Assignment: Work on the third of three abstracts, due no later than midnight July 6. (Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), Sec. 2.01-2.04, pp. 23-27. Begin reading A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum.
Week 7 Wednesday, June 29 4:30-7 pm	Lecture & Discussion: Transforming the Curriculum.  21st Century skills for 21st Century Jobs. A few more reflections on The World is Flat. Historical, social, and philosophical Variables and current issues related to community college curriculum management. Step 4: Educational Strategies A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum Solving Curriculum Issues: Selected Topics	Writing Assignment: Narrative Literature Review: Continue working on written review of literature on research topic and submit no later than July 20. Reading Assignment: Complete Transforming the Curriculum.  21st Century skills for 21st Century Jobs and A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum
Week 8 Wednesday, July 6 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and Discussion: Preparations for oral presentations. Accreditation, specific references to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Step 5: Implementation	Abstract 3 of 3 due  Assignments:  Complete preparation for oral presentations and continue work on narrative literature reviews and your final project.
Week 9 Wednesday, July 13 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and Discussion: Current institutional effectiveness and assessment practices; Institutional accreditation. Step 6: Evaluation
Week 10 Wednesday, July 20 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and Discussion: Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Student Oral Presentations	Literature Reviews due by midnight on July 20
Week 11 Wednesday, July 27 4:30-7 pm	Continuation of Student Oral Presentations Discussion of Selected Topics: Ongoing Curriculum Issues
Week 12 Wednesday, August 3 4:30-7 pm	Lecture and Discussion: Community college advocacy -- gaining the support of government and public officials; private citizens, business, and professional sectors; and alumni.
Week 13 Wednesday, August 10 no class		FINAL PROJECT due by 4 pm DST on August 10

This planner is subject to change by the course instructor.