POLICY

Curricular Authority and Structure

The curriculum of an institution of higher education is primarily the responsibility of the faculty within each academic discipline. However, the Board of Trustees (BOT) holds the ultimate authority to establish and modify academic programs, schools, colleges, institutes, departments, centers, curricula, courses, general education requirements, and degree programs at Zane State College. Zane State College’s BOT has adopted this curricular approval process pursuant to state requirements and will update it every five years.

SCOPE/POLICY GUIDELINES

Curriculum Committee Structure and Mission

1. The Curriculum Committee is the institutional body responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the curriculum. It includes representation from all academic divisions and pertinent service departments.
2. Mission: To ensure that the College’s curriculum is academically rigorous, comprehensive, and aligned with institutional mission, learning outcomes, and evolving community and student needs.
3. The committee is co-chaired by a faculty member and either the Registrar or the Director of Assessment/Curriculum.

Faculty Participation and Stakeholder Involvement

1. The faculty senate (or comparable representative body), through the Curriculum Committee, will be granted the opportunity to advise, provide feedback, and make recommendations regarding the establishment or modification of:
   • Academic programs
   • Courses
   • Curricula
   • General education requirements