Curriculum Web References
Following is a list of web addresses for frequently used and helpful resources in developing curriculum at PCC. If you have any suggested additions, or cannot find what you are looking for, please contact the Curriculum Office and we will be happy to help you find resources as you create and revise programs and courses.
PCC Internal References
- Curriculum Office Home Page (http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/curriculum/curriculum-office/index.html)
Links to CCOGs, SAC contact information, Curriculum Office Information, Forms to request new and revised degrees, certificates and courses. - Curriculum Committee Home Page (http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/curriculum/index.html)
Information about the Curriculum Committee (a standing committee of the EAC), Agendas, Minutes, Sub-committee links, Resources and guides for presenting requests and navigating the process through the Curriculum Committee. - Degrees and Certificates Home Page (http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/degree/index.html)
Information about the Degrees and Certificates Committee (a standing committee of the EAC), Agendas, Minutes, other information related to degrees and certificate changes at PCC. - Process Overview Sheets for Degree, Certificate, and Course requests (http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/curriculum/guidelines.html)
These guides provide an overview of the entire curriculum process from an idea to approval by the state. They are not completely inclusive, but help provide the steps you may need to follow beyond the EAC committee’s processes. - Academic Services Home Page (http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/)
This site includes links to the Educational Advisory Council, Academic Policies, and other institutional academic resources. There are also occasional updates from the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs. This is the home page for the Vice-President of ASA’s office. - Instructional Improvement Project Funding/Resources (http://www.pcc.edu/library/ims/)
Information on instructional tools, course redesign, and funding sources are available at this location.
External References
- State guidelines, policies, procedures for curriculum (http://www.oregon.gov/ccwd/pdf/CommunityCollegeHandbook.pdf)
This documents set the parameters we must follow from the State of Oregon in developing and revising curriculum. This includes Credit, non-credit, course, and program development information. Information regarding differences between Professional Technical, Occupational Supplementary, Stand-Alone, and Community Education courses can be found in this document. - State Course Numbering Guide (http://www.oregon.gov/CCWD/pdf/LDCCatalog01.pdf)
This catalog provides guidance in assigning new course numbers as well as providing a master list of institutions which currently offer particular Lower Division Collegiate Courses. - Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Department (http://www.oregon.gov/ccwd/)
This is the homepage for the primary agency with the State of Oregon which is charged with oversight of community colleges and workforce training agencies. Also has links to partnerships, eligible training providers, administrative rules, and other resources. - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (http://www.nwccu.org)
This is the body which has granted accreditation to PCC. This site contains their accreditation polices and guidelines. PCC has been accredited with NWCCU since 1970. For specific information regarding our last accreditation review, go to the Vice-President’s home page at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/.
For more information, please visit the Curriculum Office home page, call or email us. We will be happy to assist you in answering questions or connecting you with appropriate resources.