Most UCC forms may now be submitted via the online Curriculog System
UCC Purpose:
Davenport University realizes the importance of cutting edge new programs and continuous improvement of the academic courses and programs that support its mission. The University Curriculum Committee is charged with managing the process. The group is responsible for deciding whether or not new programs should be approved for implementation, reviewing curriculum changes, facilitating discussion of curriculum related issues, and formulating and reviewing curriculum standards and policies.
What is the team charged with doing?
New programs: The team is charged with reviewing and deciding which new programs that have received a positive marketability review should be approved for implementation. For those programs not approved, the committee will provide feedback in regard to additional information or changes needed in the proposal and/or reasons why the proposal was rejected.
Curriculum change review: Reviews courses (additions, revisions, and eliminations) and program-level changes (minor revisions, new specialties, restructures) for quality and alignment within and across programs, divisions, and colleges; recommends actions to appropriate persons and/or decision-making bodies. Works collaboratively with the Program Management Team to facilitate program implementation, elimination, and teach-outs.
Curriculum improvement: Identifies and facilitates task forces on issues related to the quality of curriculum, monitors results/responses of such task force, and recommends actions to appropriate persons and/or decision-making bodies. Examples:
- Placement exams
- Cross-listed courses
- Delivery formats
- Excellence System
- Experiential Learning
- Interdisciplinary programs/specialties
- Plans and recommends major curricular and instructional initiatives consistent with the University’s mission and strategic plan.
Policies and Procedures:
Reviews and formulates proposed curricular standards and policies and recommends actions to appropriate persons and/or decision-making bodies. Examples:
- Academic calendar
- Curriculum calendar
UCC Service Time:
● Staggered terms of two and three years for full members, except the Registrar, Director of Academic Information Systems, and Assessment who will be permanent members
● Staggered term of three years for committee chair
● New Program Development: representation from Admissions, Marketing, Finance, Compliance, and Student Services
Interested in serving on UCC? Contact Wayne Sneath (wayne.sneath@davenport.edu)
Type of Change |
Deadline for review by UCC for next Academic Year |
Catalog Publish Date |
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Undergraduate Curriculum* |
January 31 | March 1 |
| Graduate Curriculum* | January 31 | April 1 |
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Course Learning Outcomes & Excellence System Assessment Changes |
April 1 (Not in Catalog) | April 1 (Not in Catalog) |
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* Additions, Deletions and Modifications to Courses and Programs |
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Deadline for submission to Registrar for next Academic Year |
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Procedures and Polices Content for both Undergraduate and Graduate |
January 15 | March 1 (UG)/April 1 (GR) |
Most forms may now be submitted via the online Curriculog System
Procedure |
Form |
Purpose |
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Course Development |
To propose a new course. |
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Course Change Procedure Program Change Procedure |
To propose changes to a course or program such as descriptions, learning outcomes, pre-requisites, etc. |
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Delivery Options Request |
To propose a new delivery option. |
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New Programs |
To generate ideas for new academic programs; however, NPDs must first be vetted through the university's Think Tank. |
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Program Elimination |
To propose elimination of an academic program. |
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Program Assessment Change |
To request a change in program assessments for the Excellence System or accreditations such as IACBE. |
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Specialty Development |
To propose a new specialty. |
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Stackable Degree Request |
To request a stackable degree option within an existing program |
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Wayne Sneath, Chair |
Vice Provost for Academics |
| Ahlam Kader | College of Arts & Sciences, Faculty |
| Misty Davis | College of Business & Technology, Associate Dean |
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Elizabeth McIntyre |
College of Business, Faculty |
| Marlo Schepers | College of Health Professions, Faculty |
| Aleta Pillai | College of Health Professions, Associate Dean |
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Samer Hanoudi |
College of Technology Faculty |
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Rhonda White |
College of Urban Education, Associate Dean |
| Emily Hayes | Faculty, Reference Librarian |
| Jennifer Byron | University Registrar, Associate Dean |
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Clair Rowland |
Associate Director, Transfer Articulation |
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Registrar's Office |
Kelly Darling |
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Shelley Lowe |
Executive Director, Career Services |
| Matt Devereaux | Assistant Vice-Provost for Assessment |
| Jayne Hayden | Academic Support Manager |
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Jodi Chycinski |
Vice President of Admissions and Strategic Partnerships |
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Laura Ayotte |
Director, Marketing |
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Lisa O'Donovan |
Financial Manager |
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Heather Wieber |
Director University Compliance/PDSO |
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Amy Ostrow |
Director of Student Services |
A comprehensive list by year of curriculum changes approved by UCC:
UCC Summary of Changes Archive: 2010-2011 to 2021-2022
UCC Summary of Changes: 2022-23
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