Curriculum
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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.
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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ATF Representatives
Video: ATF Member Video
| State Articulation Group | ATF Representative | ATF Role |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Advising | Ashley Burkhardt | Lead |
| Academic Advising | Tania Sheldahl | Member |
| Administration of Justice | Jerald Monahan | 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 | Bryan Robertson | Lead |
| Biology | George Carpenter | 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 | Barb Waak | 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 | Karen Palmer | 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 |