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| Our Services - Curriculum Administration |
Course Creation and Approval Process (Part-time Studies Activity) GeneSIS Curriculum Delivery Support The curriculum administrator provides guidance, administrative support and direction to the academic, administrative and support staff pertaining to: program and course creation and delivery; Credentials Validation Service (CVS) liaison, MTCU and College policies and procedures as they relate to funding and curriculum delivery; production of marketing initiatives and publications related to all types of full-time and part-time programs and courses offered at the College. The curriculum administrator works closely with the Registrar’s Office and ITS in the day to day operation, development enhancement and implementation of GeneSIS (the College’s primary information system for all curriculum and student administration), as well as Marketing on the production of College publications. The curriculum administrator coordinates with the academic area and the Registrar’s Office the annual curriculum review of all full-time and part-time programs. The Curriculum Review Process provides the academic area with the opportunity to update Programs of Study and Program Narrative Information for the upcoming academic year. Specifically, the goals of the process include assurance that curriculum is relevant, current and accurate, in effect, addressing industry needs as well as allowing students to make informed decisions. The Curriculum Administrator works closely with the academic area, the Registrar’s Office and the Marketing Group to ensure that updated curriculum is accurately reflected in GeneSIS. Debrief/Orientation meetings are scheduled in the fall with academic departmental chairs, coordinators and support staff in order to discuss challenges and successes of the previous review and to communicate highlights for the current review. Additionally, supporting documentation included on this site is intended to assist the academic area with the functionality of the process, as well as provide an elaborate account of the process.
Annual Curriculum Review Pilot Process 2011 - 2012 Curriculum Review Guidelines 2011 - 2012 Curriculum Review Guideline - Part-time Studies 2011 - 2012
Course Creation and Approval Process (Part-time Studies Activity) The curriculum administrator approves on GeneSIS all new and revised courses (funded and non-funded courses), assigns appropriate funding category as per MTCU enrolment guidelines, determines if the GST is applicable and ensures that the proper grading system is entered. Part-time Studies Course Creation and Approval Process Definitions and Guidelines for Course Creation
GeneSIS Curriculum Delivery Support The curriculum administrator provides answers and solutions related to curriculum, policies/procedures and GeneSIS issues, to the academic area. GeneSIS training on curriculum delivery and relevant student management screens is provided to the academic and support staff. Curriculum Management, GENESIS User Guide [pdf format] The Curriculum Administrator grants Security access to GeneSIS for all staff in the Academic Services area.
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