It outlines the evaluation system for the course, clearly stating the number of points or the percentage required to earn a specific It identifies the competencies, which are a more precise measure of how the student will be evaluated. On February 28, 2003, the Academic Affairs & Standards Council determined that the contents of a Syllabus must include the following: Components from the common course outline Standards for evaluation, including how grades are calculated/assigned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statement The following additional content is encouraged: Assignments Schedule Attendance policy Additional policies & guidelines Learning Activities Assessment Activities According to the Master Agreement Between the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty, Article 23, Section 4, Subd. 4, “A course syllabus is a scholarly work and as such is the sole property of the faculty member. Upon request, the faculty member shall provide a copy of the syllabus to the administration. The Academic Affairs and Standards Council will develop procedures for student access to syllabi”. THE COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS: DEFINITIONS COMPETENCIES (WIDS) The number of credits assigned to a course provides a good estimate of the number of goals or competencies required for the course. Faculty using WIDS should include approximately 3-6 competencies for each credit. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION Recommended guidelines for the scheduled hours of instruction are as follows: 16 hours for each lecture credit; 32 hours for each lab credit; and 48 hours for each internship credit (OJT) credit. Lecture credit may include formal and impromptu lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and activities. CREDIT HOUR DEFINITIONS All credit course curricula are organized around a format using course goals. These courses are segments of instruction designed to be taught as stand-alone entities. SCC follows the Federal Credit Hour definition. Federal Credit Hour Definition: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than the following:
All new courses and programs, and ALL modifications of courses and programs require the endorsement of the Curriculum Committee. ENDORSED PROPOSALS The following steps are possible post-approval steps: Modify an Existing Program/Credit Length Change/New Program Upload proposal to MnSCU Program Navigator Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs electronic approval (1st approval and approval following President’s approval) President electronic approval MnSCU reviews for final approval and requests clarification if required MnSCU grants approval Student Affairs ISRS; DARS; eCatalog Scope and Sequence for Perkins Programs of Study Federal Dept. of Education review Higher Learning Commission (HLC) review Modify an Existing Program/No credit length change Student Affairs (documentation posted on CC website) ISRS; DARS; eCatalog and Sequence for Perkins Programs of Study Approved Curriculum Committee minutes will be e-mailed college-wide and posted on the SCC Web site: A copy of the meeting minutes will be submitted to the Academic Affairs and Standards Council at monthly meetings. Modify an Existing Common Course Outline (CCO) Once the proposal is endorsed, the Curriculum Committee Chair will forward Curriculum Development Form to the Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs for approval The Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify Public Relations/Marketing Specialist, Academic Advisors, and the Registrar of the curriculum change The Vice President of Academic Affairs will maintain the official file for future reference Create a New Common Course Outline (CCO) Once the proposal is endorsed, the Curriculum Committee will forward Curriculum Development Form to the Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs for approval The Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify Public Relations/Marketing Specialist, Academic Advisors, and the Registrar of the curriculum change The Vice President of Academic Affairs will maintain the official file for future reference