Curriculum
Here are all the tools and resources you will need to design learning-centered curriculum!
Just supply the subject-area expertise and related background information and you’ll have a quality curriculum product in no time. Since you're already here, just select the appropriate information below.
Curriculum/Program/Course Development Tools
Curriculog
Yavapai College implemented the Curriculog Curriculum Management System in Fall 2018.
Curriculog User Manual - login required to access file
Contact curriculum@yc.edu for additional information, access and resources for Curriculog.
Curriculum Development Tools
- Quick Reference - Course Curriculum
- Quick Reference - Program Curriculum
- Waiver for Programs; AAS General Education
- Curriculum Map Template
- Curriculum Map Template Checklist
- New Program - Planning Tools
- Program Progression Plan
- Instructional Design Guide
- Course Outline Components Guide
- Sample Course Outline (MAT241)
- Course Outlines
Please contact curriculum@yc.edu for more information.
2019-20 Curriculum Committee Representatives
Voting Members:
School/Area | Representative | |
---|---|---|
Arts and Humanities (ARHU) | Andrew Winters | |
Arts and Humanities (ARHU) | Joshua Harper | |
Business & Computer Systems (BUCS) | Ed Bushman | |
Business & Computer Systems (BUCS) | Denise Woolsey | |
Career and Technical Education (CATE) | Matthew Mintzmyer | |
Career and Technical Education (CATE) | Tom English | |
Health and Wellness (HEWE) | Jennifer Ritter | |
Health and Wellness (HEWE) | Bryan Smith | |
Science and Engineering (SCEN) | ||
Science and Engineering (SCEN) | Matt Pearcy, Chair | |
Social Sciences (SOSC) | Karly Way | |
Social Sciences (SOSC) | ||
General Education Chair | Karen Palmer | |
SLOA Committee Chair | Liz Peters (Interim Chair - Ruth Alsobrook-Hurich) |
Non-Voting Members:
School/Area | Representative |
---|---|
Academic & Career Advising | Tania Sheldahl |
Curriculum and Articulation | Patti Schlosberg, Angie Poland |
District Assessment | |
Faculty Senate | Jennifer Jacobson |
Instructional Support | Stacey Hilton |
Library | Ustadza White |
Registration and Admissions | Sheila Jarrell |
2020-21 Committee Meetings
A School Curriculum Representative (See Committee Members) must approve any curriculum proposal through Curriculog by October 31, 2020 for it to be considered for the 2021-22 College Catalog.
October 31, 2020 - Deadline for 2021-22 Academic Catalog
ZOOM Meeting Time: Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm
- Fall 2020
- September 1
- September 15
- October 6
- October 20
- November 3
- November 17
- December 8
- Spring 2021
- January 12
- January 26
- February 9
- February 23
- March 9
- April 6
Questions? Email your curriculum representative.
General Education
General education is the core and foundation of the American educational experience, defining a set of values, skills and ideas that give a sense of coherence and connectedness to the learning process. Yavapai College recognizes that general education is essential for personal and intellectual growth, an effective and innovative workforce, and a successful and vibrant civic society; and is committed to providing students with both curricular and co-curricular experiences that facilitate these important ends. Yavapai College’s General Education program is designed to encourage curiosity and an active interest in the world; practical, disciplined thinking; the development of personal and civic values; and a willingness to acknowledge and appreciate diverse cultural and historical perspectives.
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Syllabus Development
Syllabus Purpose and Standards
A learning-centered course syllabus is a learning plan for students and is required for every course that is offered at Yavapai College. The official Yavapai College course outline is the foundation for the course syllabus. While the course outline defines the learning outcomes and content required for district-wide delivery, the course syllabus is where the instructor brings the course alive. It injects instructional creativity, innovative instructional strategies, and directed accountability into the course.
Every course syllabus must incorporate the components identified below in the Required Components of the Course Syllabus section. While instructors may prepare the course syllabus in the professional format that best represents the course and meets the needs of students, a template is available to assist in syllabus development.
A copy of your completed syllabus must be provided to your Dean or designee prior to the first class meeting.
Required Course Syllabus Components:
- Course title and number
- Credit hours
- Name(s) of instructor(s)
- Office location
- Office or Web hours
- Course description
- Course Content & Learning Outcomes
- Course requirements
- Methods of evaluation; grading system, including plus and minus grade policy, how grades will be posted
- Makeup exam policy
- Required and optional texts
- Final exam date and time
- Other required course material
- Institutional Policies and Instructor Procedures
- Syllabus Calendar, Schedule or Agenda. Detail how the learning outcomes are aligned to the activities/assignments. See the syllabus template below for an example.
Resources
ATF Representatives
Video: ATF Member Video
State Articulation Group | ATF Representative | ATF Role |
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Academic Advising | Ashley Burkhardt | Lead |
Academic Advising | Tania Sheldahl | Member |
Administration of Justice | Mike Davis | Lead |
Admissions & Records | Sheila Jarrell | Lead |
Agriculture | Marnee Zazueta | Lead |
Agriculture | Justin Brereton | Member |
Allied Health/Health Related Professions | Nancy Bowers | Lead |
Anthropology | Mike Ruddell | Lead |
Art | Kris Waid-Jones | Lead |
Biology | Lead | |
Business | Ed Bushman | Lead |
Chemistry | Paul Smolenyak | Lead |
Chemistry | Gino Romeo | Member |
Communication | Mark Woolsey | Lead |
Computer Science & Computer Info Systems | Deborah Hughes | Lead |
Computer Science & Computer Info Systems | Philip Reid | Member |
Dance | NO PROGRAM | |
Early Childhood Education | Tara O'Neill | Lead |
Early Childhood Education | Larry Grimm | Member |
Economics | Ed Bushman | Lead |
Education | Tara O'Neill | Lead |
Engineering | Liz Peters | Lead |
English | Karen Palmer | Lead |
Ethnic Studies | Mike Ruddell | Lead |
Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Ed & Wellness | Kara Giannetto | Lead |
Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Ed & Wellness | Charles Lohman | Member |
Family and Consumer Science | NO PROGRAM | |
Film & Media Arts | Helen Stephenson | Lead |
General Education | Joshua Schmidt | Lead |
Geography | Stephen Doyle | Lead |
Geology | Beth Boyd | Lead |
History | Amy Stein | Lead |
Hospitality | Barb Waak | Lead |
Hospitality | Robert Barr | Member |
Humanities | Suzanne Waldenberger | Lead |
Interior Design | NO PROGRAM | |
Journalism and Media Arts | NO PROGRAM | |
Languages | Curtis Kleinman | Lead |
Mathematics | Molly Beauchman | Lead |
Music | Chris Tenney | Lead |
Nursing | Marylou Mercado | Lead |
Nutrition | Kara Giannetto | Lead |
Parks & Recreation | Joshua Schmidt | Lead |
Philosophy | Andrew Winters | Lead |
Physics, Physical Science & Astronomy | Diane Dutkevitch | Lead |
Political Science | NO PROGRAM | |
Psychology | Nichole Guzzo | Lead |
Psychology | Laraine Herring | Member |
Religious Studies | Andrew Winters | Lead |
Social Work | Mark Whiteley | Lead |
Sociology | Jennifer Jacobson | Lead |
Technology | Richard Hartley | Lead |
Theatre Arts | Nanette Hofer | Lead |
Women's Studies | NO PROGRAM |