Curriculum and Instructional Council

Meeting overview

The Curriculum and Instructional Council (CIC) reports to the Chancellor’s Cabinet and consists of members who meet to review and coordinate instructional matters. The council is charged with providing for the coordination of the curriculum districtwide and for development of districtwide guidelines for the improvement of instruction in the college campuses of the District. It is also charged with providing for a districtwide review of all procedures and activities related to instructional programs.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate all districtwide instructional services, programs, and activities.

2. Review and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals for impact on District programs. Develop recommendations for District position.

3. Provide arbitration regarding issues impacting the publication of class schedules and college catalogs.

4. Review courses and programs in an effort to maintain consistency regarding general education criteria, hours and units awarded, prerequisites for Title 5 regulation, transfer requirements, and other districtwide matters of instructional consequence.

5. Serve as clearinghouse for all strategic planning for instructional decisions districtwide.

6. Make recommendations regarding instructional goals and objectives.

7. Identify instructional issues and develop proposals for Chancellor’s Cabinet.

8. Provide forum for instructional issues.

Authority

1. Recommends policies and procedures to the Chancellor’s Cabinet with regard to curriculum and instructional issues.

2. Serve as final review body for new or revised curriculum.