Campus Curriculum Committee

Committee Overview

The Campus Curriculum Committee (CCC):

1. Is appointed by, and advisory to, the Provost in order to assist with Twin Cities all-campus curricular matters.
2. Reviews newly-established courses, keeping in mind issues of overlap, possible duplication, and the appropriate disciplinary connections. The CCC provides final approval of these classes after approval by collegiate curriculum committees. The CCC also makes certain that the proposing college has fully consulted with other units.
3. Works with colleges in mediating conflicts that arise over curriculum issues.
4. Maintains strong communication with the Council for Liberal Education and Campus Writing Board.
5. Helps to determine the impact of eliminating courses (on other degree programs).
6. Discusses other issues as identified by SCEP, the Vice Provosts, and/or the Provost.
7. Has broad representation from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities community. Representatives are selected by the College Deans.
8. Does not take on curricular conflicts that arise within colleges (between departments with the college). It is expected that these will be handled by the college administration.

Roles and Responsibilities

The exact roles and responsibilities on the scale and scope of the committee are being finalized, but the committee will:

1. Be appointed by, and advisory to, the Provost in order to assist with all-campus curricular matters.
2. Work with colleges in mediating conflicts that arise over curriculum issues. Conflicts might arise over course duplication (perceived or real), expansion of liberal education courses, or the creation of new degree programs.
3. Maintain strong communication with the Council for Liberal Education. The Council and Campus Writing Board would continue to evaluate and approve new courses, but should make certain that the curriculum committee is apprised of all decisions and course approvals.
4. Review newly-established courses, keeping in mind issues of overlap, possible duplication, and the appropriate disciplinary connections. The curriculum committee will provide final approval of these classes after approval by collegiate curriculum committees. The curriculum committee will make certain that the proposing college has fully consulted with other units.
5. Help to determine the impact of eliminating courses (on other degree programs).
6. Other issues as identified by SCEP, the Vice Provosts, and/or the Provost.

The committee will not take on curricular conflicts that arise within colleges (between departments within the college). It is expected that these will be handled by the college administration.

2025-2026 Committee Roster

• Jessica Lopez Lyman | Chicano and Latino Studies
• Alon McCormick | Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
• Rajean Moone | Health Services Management
• Mary Rogers | Horticultural Science   
• Timothy Face | Spanish and Portuguese
• Carol Flaten | School of Nursing
• Rebecca Krinke | Landscape Architecture
• Lisa Miller | Industrial and Systems Engineering   
• Pri Shah | Work & Organization   
• Rebecca Swenson | Agricultural Communication & Marketing   
• David Samuels | Political Science
• Jodi Dworkin  | Family Social Science   
• Anna Mosser | Biology Teaching and Learning
• Mike Stebleton | Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
• Jessica Kuecker Grotjohn | OUE, Assistant to Vice Provost and Dean
• Raj Singh | OUE, Vice Provost and Dean   
• Deena Wassenberg | Co-Chair, Council on Liberal Education
• Peter Mercer Taylor | Co-Chair, Council on Liberal Education
• Jennifer Reckner | OUE, Executive Director and Chief of Staff
• Sue Chu | CDes, Assoc. Dean for the University Curriculum
• Anne Barnes | Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
• Stacey Tidball | Director, Academic Support Resources

For more information about Campus Curriculum Committee procedures, please visit the Curricular Hub.