HARTNELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE HANDBOOK
MISSION STATEMENT
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for
students to reach academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement
and success.
VISION STATEMENT
Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the success of our students by developing leaders
who will contribute to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our region and the global
community.
VALUES STATEMENTS
Values are the essential enduring tenets that guide Hartnell College. They set forth what we believe
and they define how we conduct ourselves. At the core of these values is the student.
Students First
We believe the first question that should be asked when making decisions is “What impact will the
decision have on student access, learning, development, achievement, and success?”
Academic and Service Excellence
We commit to excellence in teaching and student services that develop the intellectual, personal,
and social competence of every student.
Diversity and Equity
We embrace and celebrate differences and uniqueness among all students and employees. We
welcome students and employees of all backgrounds.
Ethics and Integrity
We commit to respect, civility, honesty, responsibility, and transparency in all actions and
communications.
Partnerships
We develop relationships within the college and community, locally and globally, that allow us to
grow our knowledge, expand our reach, and strengthen our impact on those we serve.
Leadership and Empowerment
We commit to growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement.
Innovation
Through collaboration, we seek and create new tools, techniques, programs, and processes that
contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Stewardship of Resources
We commit to effective utilization of human, physical, financial, and technological resources.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Student Success
Student Access
Employee Diversity and Development
Effective Utilization of Resources
Innovation and Relevance for Educational Programs and Services
Partnerships with Industry, Business, Agencies, and Education
Hartnell College Mission Statement
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for students to
reach academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (and terms of service):
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Faculty chairperson (elected by the committee for a 2-year term)
Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee
2 Deans of Academic Affairs (2-year term, selected by the VP of Academic Affairs)
A combination of at least 9 faculty members appointed by the Academic Senate to represent each
academic area:
 Math/Science/Engineering
 Languages and Fine Arts
 Social and Behavioral Sciences
 Advanced Technology & Applied Science
 PE/Athletics/HED
 Nursing/Allied Health
 Library
 Counseling
Articulation Officer (Permanent)
SLO Coordinator or designee
Dean of Student Affairs, Enrollment Services (Permanent)
(Ex Officio) Student appointed by Student Senate
Faculty appointed by the Academic Senate will normally serve a term of three years.
FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS
The Curriculum Committee will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
during the academic year. Additional meetings may be called when necessary.
PURPOSE:
The Curriculum Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate, as established through mutual
agreement between the District and the Academic Senate. The purpose of the Curriculum Committee is to maintain
the quality and integrity of educational programs offered at Hartnell College: courses and programs are evaluated for
their educational content and their appropriateness and value to the students served. As delegated by the
Academic Senate, the Curriculum Committee approves for recommendation to the Board of Trustees all new courses
and programs and revisions to existing courses and programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
governing California Community Colleges.
RECEIVES INFORMATION FROM:
Faculty and administrators through the academic disciplines or areas
Hartnell College Academic Senate
Hartnell College Academic Affairs Council
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO:
Hartnell College Academic Senate
Hartnell College Academic Affairs Council
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Hartnell College Board of Trustees
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions and operating guidelines of the Curriculum Committee are determined by the Academic
Senate and applicable sections of California Code of Regulations (Title 5) and the Education Code.
Functions:
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Recommend all credit courses for approval by the Board of Trustees.
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Recommend all noncredit courses for approval by the Board of Trustees.
c.
The Curriculum Committee does not approve Community Education courses. However, all proposed
Community Education courses will be sent to the Curriculum Committee for review and to ensure
that there is no conflict with credit courses.
d.
Recommend all new credit and noncredit programs for approval by the Board of Trustees.
e.
Recommend program changes, course revisions, or deletions for approval by the Board of Trustees
f.
Recommend requirements for skills certificates and certificates of achievement.
g.
Recommend graduation requirements and general education requirements for the AA and AS
degrees for approval by the Board of Trustees
h.
In collaboration with the Articulation Officer, recommend courses for submission to the UC and/or
CSU system for inclusion on the transfer list of courses which satisfy general education
requirements
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Support development of new curricula and dissemination of curricular material
j.
The Curriculum Chair will regularly attend Academic Senate meetings.
EVALUATION OF COMMITTEE EFFECTIVENESS:
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An evaluation of the effectiveness of the committee will be conducted each spring semester.
Administrative support:
The college will provide support staff to maintain course management software, record committee
activities, ensure accuracy of data listed in the schedule of classes and catalog, and maintain the
Curriculum Committee website.
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