Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee operates under the jurisdiction of the Academic Senate. The committee provides a collaborative process through which faculty, administrators, and staff maintain the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the college’s instructional offerings.
Role of the Committee
The Curriculum Committee serves as the college's primary faculty-led body for reviewing and approving curriculum and academic programs. Working under the authority of the Academic Senate and with administrative oversight from the Chief Instructional Officer, the committee ensures that courses and programs meet institutional goals, student needs, and state requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and approving new courses and programs.
- Evaluating and approving modifications to existing courses and programs.
- Reviewing and approving course requisites.
- Approving program restructuring and program deletions.
- Overseeing general education curriculum requirements.
- Reviewing and approving modes of instructional delivery.
- Implementing state curriculum regulations and guidelines.
- Reviewing and recommending curriculum-related policy changes.
- Ensuring the integrity and quality of curriculum proposals submitted by academic departments.
Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
| Date | Location | Agenda | Minutes | Handouts |
| 2026-2027 meeting will resume in the fall. |
Committee Members
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Patrick McDougall, Physics, Chairperson
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Erik Shearer, Chief Instructional Officer
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Dr. Jacob Vazquez, Dean/Director Representative
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Dr. Robert White, Dean/Director Representative
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Joseph Gebbia, Welding, CTE
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Heather Springer, English, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
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Craig Kielb, Automotive, Faculty, CTE
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Melissa Melendrez, Counselor, Faculty, TGE
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Eric Oberle, Mathematics, Math/English/Non-Credit
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Dr. Alonzo Campos, Ethnic Studies, Faculty, TGE
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Dr. Shannan Troxel, Communication Studies, Faculty, At Large
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Phillip Manning, Drafting/Manufacturing, Associate Faculty, CTE
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Anthony Ferro, Kinesiology, Associate Faculty, At Large
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Vacant, Associate Faculty, TGE
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Julio Delgado, Counseling, Counseling Representative
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Jessica Jackson, Office of Instruction, Articulation Officer
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Kim Kirkwood, Cosmetology, Academic Senate Representative
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Suzanne Wakim, Biology, Distance Education and Accessible Learning Resources Coordinator
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Julie Jenks, Biology, SLO Coordinator
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Tia Germar, Library, Library Representative
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Leo Salas, Associated Students, Student Representative
Documents
The Curriculum Committee Bylaws establish the committee's structure, membership, procedures, and governance processes to support its responsibility for reviewing and approving curriculum and academic programs.
The Curriculum Committee operates under the jurisdiction of the Academic Senate and serves as its designated body to review, approve, and recommend on curriculum and academic program matters.
Reference resources provide additional guidance, best practices, and supporting information related to curriculum development, review, and governance within the California Community College system.
