2012-2013
Co-chairs (2):
- Charlotta Robertson, Acting Dean, Instructional Services
- Paul Sykes, Professor of Biology
Administrative (1 representative):
- Tim McGrath, Vice President of Instruction
Faculty (4 representatives):
- Michelle (Toni) Parsons, Curriculum Review Committee Co-Chair
- Kai Wong, Professor of Physics
- Leroy Johnson, Counselor
- Paula Hjorth-Gustin, Professor of Chemistry
Classified (4 representatives):
- Arlis Svedberg, Administrative Technician
- Jane Ponce, President's Office
- Ivonne Alvarez, Admissions
- Vacant
District Liaison (1 representative):
- Shelly Hess, Dean of Curriculum and Instructional Services
Ex Officio (2 representatives):
- Jeff Mills, Systems Support Analyst, District Instructional Services
- Nazhat Yousif, District Student Services
Student (1 representative):
- Martin Pollak, Associated Student Government Representative
Purpose
A sub-committee of the San Diego Mesa College Curriculum Review Committee, the Catalog Sub-Committee recognizes the catalog as a legal document which provides students, faculty, staff and other educational institutions information regarding academic policies, degree and certificate programs, course offerings, curricula for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, and student services. The primary purpose of the committee is to coordinate the yearly update of the college catalog and to ensure that the contents are accurate, clear and useful. It is preferred that the members of the committee possess curriculum committee experience.
The following are the specific duties of the committee:
• Coordinate the review of assigned catalog sections (i.e. – General Information, Student Services, Academic Information and Regulations, Transfer Guide).
• Serve as a liaison between the reviewers assigned to the primary sections and the catalog committee co-chairs.
• Serve as a liaison to Mesa Deans and Department Chairs in Instruction and Student Services.
• Serve as a liaison to District Instructional and Student Services.
• Ensure that catalog update/revision deadlines are met.
• Ensure that curriculum policies and procedures are followed.
• Consult with appropriate individual(s) when specific information is required relative to the catalog.
Meetings
Minimum of one meeting per semester.
Membership
Co-Chairs (2)
• Dean, Instructional Services
• Articulation Officer or Academic Senate Representative
Administrative: Deans/Managers/Supervisors (1 representative)
• Vice President of Instruction or designee
Faculty (4 representatives)
• Arts and Sciences
• Career and Technical Education
• Curriculum Review Committee Co-Chair
• Student Services
Classified (4 representatives)
District Liaison (1 representative)
• District Instructional Services
Ex-Officio (2 representatives)
• District Instructional Services
• District Student Services
Student (1 representative)
• Student
Original: 2/10/09; Revised 9/21/09; 6/11/10; 9/27/10; 09/22/11; 10/3/12; 11/27/12