The Majors and Certificates Review Committee fulfills the following
functions:
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Reviews all major and certificate applications of 12 units or more that will
be submitted to the Chancellor’s Office for approval.
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Work with the department and the faculty submitter(s) to assure that all
applications meet Chancellor’s Office guidelines and any additional
guidelines established by Santa Rosa Junior College.
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Recommends that the Education Planning and Coordinating Committee forward to
the Curriculum Review Committee those majors that are ready to be submitted
for Chancellor's approval.
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Makes recommendations regarding policies or procedures to improve the major
or certificate development or review processes.
Important note: Per Board Policy 3.2.2 and Procedure 3.2.2P, the Academic
Affairs Council and the Education Planning and Coordinating Committee recommend
to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs whether or not a major aligns
with District mission, responds to community needs, shows evidence of financial
feasibility, avoids negative competition with other certificates and majors, and
reflects appropriate business and industry partnerships. The decision to move
ahead to develop a major is made by the Senior Vice President of Academic
Affairs, not the Majors and Certificate Review Committee.