College Curriculum Committee

In recognition of the powerful role curriculum can play in disrupting racism and in keeping with the college’s antiracism initiatives, these questions are intended to serve as a guide (rather than a pre-determined or required list of questions) for curriculum development and to promote conversation between course developers and the college curriculum committee during the COE curriculum approval process. Note, that this document does not replace the UF Course submission guidelines or university requirements for new syllabi and course submission.

• Does this course include readings representing a variety of viewpoints and cultural backgrounds?
• Does this course include assignments and activities that are culturally relevant and inclusive?
• Does this course include opportunities to explore how course content impacts individuals and communities, including those who have been historically marginalized (e.g., inviting guest speakers to the course or locating other media along with readings that represent diverse perspectives)?
• Do class session topics allow for discussion regarding how students from different cultural backgrounds may view the content?
• Does the course allow students opportunities to draw on their own experiences and culture?
• Does this course include assignments and activities that disrupt dominant, racialized norms? (e.g., assignments that help students identify implicit bias, recognize their own biases and/or privilege, or examine course-related data or readings with a critical lens)
• Are the course assignments equitable and attainable by all students regardless of income, location, cultural background, etc., without putting any students in distress while attempting to complete an assignment?
• Are student expectations clearly stated in the syllabus?
• Does the course syllabus include a statement regarding topics related to inclusive practices (i.e., inclusive communication in classroom discussions, respect for diversity, accessibility and accommodations, religious and cultural observances, attendance and participation) with accompanying information for accessing student services on campus? (see example statements below for ideas)
• Does the course syllabus include a statement about land acknowledgement?

To submit a new or modified course, an UF Academic Approval Tracking (AAT) request form must be completed:

An example of a standard Syllabus Template (Graduate OR Undergraduate) can be found on the AAT site and is required as part of any new Graduate course submission, or significant modifications to an existing Graduate or Undergraduate course.

Materials to be reviewed by the committee must be submitted to the AAT and approved by the School Director based on the below chart.

Submitters should refer to the Key Questions for New and Modified Course Requests to ensure the completeness of their submission. Submitters are also encouraged to review the materials for developing an inclusive syllabus prior to submission.

Submissions will be reviewed for completeness of required information and format. This review will determine the timing of inclusion in the upcoming College Curriculum Committee (CCC) meeting. Incomplete materials will be returned to submitter for revision and re-submission.

Agendas will be shared with COE faculty and the committee at least one week prior to a CCC meeting.

The faculty member who prepared the submission, or an appropriate representative, should attend the CCC meeting when the materials are reviewed.

CCC meeting minutes will be reviewed by the CCC Chair and Dean’s Representative and shared with all committee members and attendees of the meeting.

When a submission has been approved or conditionally approved with minor revisions by CCC, the submitter will make the recommended changes in the AAT and notify the CCC Chair and Dean’s Representative.

When a submission has been recycled by CCC, indicating the need for substantial changes, the submitter will consult with a CCC School Representative prior to re-submission.