Functions of the Committee

The functions of the Berkeley City College curriculum committee are as follows:

  • provide leadership in curriculum development at the college
  • provide oversight of all new courses and programs to ensure that academic standards are maintained
  • recommend all new credit and noncredit courses for approval by the Peralta Board of Trustees, through CIPD
  • recommend all new credit and noncredit programs for approval by the Peralta Board of Trustees, through CIPD
  • recommend program changes and course revisions for approval by the Peralta Board of Trustees, through CIPD
  • recommend graduation requirements and general education requirements for the associate of arts and associate of sciences degrees to the general education subcommittee of CIPD
  • assure the district and the Peralta Board of Trustees that all of the above comply with the standards set forth by the Education Code and Title 5
  • provide a forum for innovation in teaching and learning
  • review programs and courses in a systematic manner on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept current and relevant