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Federal Mandate FM 2:
The institution maintains a curriculum that is directly
related and appropriate to the purpose and goals of the
institution and the diplomas, certificates, or degrees awarded.
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Compliance |
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Partial Compliance |
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Non-Compliance |
The Collin County Community College District (CCCCD) is
a two-year community college. The curriculum is developed
to provide Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate
of Applied Science Degrees and Certificate Programs, as
well as a comprehensive continuing education program (Reference
1) The curriculum is consistent with the following state-mandated
philosophy and purpose statement (Reference
2):
Philosophy and Purpose Statement
Through its campuses, centers, and programs, Collin County
Community College District fulfills its mission, purpose,
and goals by providing the following:
- Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer
to senior institutions.
- Technical programs, leading to associate degrees or
certificates, designed to develop marketable skills and
promote economic development.
- Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional,
occupational, and cultural enhancement.
- Developmental education and literacy programs designed
to improve the basic skills of students.
- A program of student development services and learning
resources designed to assist individuals in achieving
their educational and career goals.
- Workforce, economic, and community development initiatives
designed to meet local and statewide needs.
- Other purposes as may be directed by the CCCCD Board
of Trustees and/or the laws of the State of Texas.
The CCCCD curriculum reflects the mission, purpose, and
strategic goals of the College (Reference
3). Curriculum development and review is a continuous
process at CCCCD. Curriculum in the Associate of Arts and
Associate of Science Degrees is developed in accordance
with guidelines published by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board (Reference 4) and
is designed primarily for transfer to four-year colleges
and universities. Curriculum in Associate of Applied Science
Degrees and Certificate programs is developed in accordance
with the Workforce Education Course Guide Manual (Reference
5) and is in response to workforce needs in the region.
Advisory committees from local business and industry (References
6, 7) play a key role in ensuring that the curriculum
is current and relevant to business and industry needs.
Internally, the Curriculum Advisory Board provides faculty
oversight of the curriculum development process and ensures
that the College’s curriculum is directly related to the
purpose and goals of the institution (Reference
8).
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