Curriculum Review Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When should I submit course proposals to the CRC?
  2. How far ahead do I need to propose a course to get it into the quarterly schedule?
  3. How do I get involved with CRC?
  4. What is CRC and who is on the committee?
  5. What forms do I need to...propose a new course, change class mode, revise a course?
  6. What is the difference between a Course Outline and a Syllabus?
  7. I’ve never created a new course before. Who can I get advice from if I need it?
  8. I understand some courses are “tagged.” What is a “tag,” and does it affect my course proposal?

1. When should I submit course proposals to the CRC?
Any time you would like to offer a completely new course or alter the content or mode of delivery of an existing course. All curriculum offered by the institution must first be approved by the Curriculum Review Committee.

One of the purposes of the CRC is to ensure that all newly proposed courses fulfill the Missions and Values of Seattle Community Colleges, clearly state their objectives and provide a means of assessing that these objectives are met.

2. How far ahead do I need to propose a course to get it into the quarterly schedule?
CRC tries to process courses as quickly as possible. In most cases a proposal can be approved within the quarter it’s submitted. However, the deadline for getting your class printed in the quarterly class schedule is typically two quarters ahead. A class can be offered in the quarter directly after the quarter in which it is approved—however, it will not appear in the class schedule and would need to have separate PR to let its existence be known!

Note that for course proposals that are filed incomplete, incorrectly or not on time, the CRC approval process may take longer. Consequently, the committee recommends thorough, complete and timely submissions. Deadline each quarter. [insert submission link to “deadline page” here]

Example: If you want to offer a course in Spring Quarter it should be approved by Fall Quarter of the previous year to meet the printed schedule deadline.

3. How do I get involved with CRC?
 The CRC is always happy to involve faculty who are interested and willing to make a commitment to guide curriculum development by regularly attending CRC meetings. Please contact the CRC Chair, Lynn Kanne, 587.4072 or lkanne@sccd.ctc.edu.

4. What is CRC and who is on the committee?
 The Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) is a committee of faculty that ensures that:

Click for a list of the current members of the CRC.

5. What forms do I need to..

Visit the Course Establishment and Revision Guide for details.

6. What is the difference between a Course Outline and a Syllabus?
The Course Outline (included in the Course Establishment Form) gives the most basic requirements that a course must fulfill, regardless of mode, location or presenting faculty. The Course Outline is the college’s contract with the state.

The Syllabus reflects the specific pedagogy as delivered by individual faculty. The Syllabus is a contract with your students.

7. I’ve never created a new course before. Who can I get advice from if I need it?
 The most direct assistance can be had by contacting your Division Deans or the CRC Chair.

8. I understand some courses are “tagged.” What is a “tag,” and does it affect my course proposal?
 A “tag” is a designation reflecting coursework which meets AA or AS degree requirements. The CRC evaluates tags when courses are approved or revised. Once a course is designated with a particular tag, the course must be taught with that tag regardless of mode. These tags are (click below for designation criteria):

 

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