Curriculum Advisory Committee

The Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) reviews and recommends new courses and academic programs. It also reviews curricular revisions and supplements.

Have Questions?

Email CAC@mpc.edu

Creating Courses and Programs of Study

The Curriculum Advisory Committee ensures MPC compliance with state regulations related to curriculum and reviews and recommends general education patterns, graduation requirements, and all proposed changes and additions to MPC curriculum (courses and programs).

Current Members

The CAC is made up of representatives from MPC’s academic divisions and disciplines, as well as academic administrators and advisors.

CAC Meetings

CAC meetings are open to the public, and campus and community members are encouraged to attend.

Current meeting schedules, agendas, meeting materials, and minutes are available via BoardDocs. Past meeting documents are available by request; email cac@mpc.edu

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For Faculty

MPC Curriculum Deadlines At a Glance
  • October 1: Deadline to submit all new and revised course and program proposals into review process for possible inclusion in the following year catalog.
  • October-December: Course and program proposals are reviewed by Divisions, Deans, VPAA, Technical Review, and Curriculum Advisory Committee for possible inclusion in the following year catalog.
  • March 1: Deadline to receive all curriculum approval from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, BACCC, and ACCJC for inclusion in the following year catalog.

View the MPC Catalog Timeline for a complete list of curriculum deadlines.

More Resources

Curriculum Advisory Committee Members

ROLE NAME TERM
Articulation Officer He Seon Ihn Standing Position
Business and Technology Faculty John Olsen 3 years
Counseling Faculty LaRon Johnson 3 years
Creative Arts Faculty Gable Madsen (CAC Chair) 3 years
ESL Faculty Richard Abend 3 years
Humanities Faculty Keith Eubanks (LAC Chair) 3 years
Library Faculty Glenn Tozier 3 years
Life Science Faculty Vanessa Lord (Academic Senate) 3 years
Nursing Faculty Lynn Kragelund 3 years
Physical Education Faculty Erin O'Hare 3 years
Physical Science Faculty Lynn Iwamoto 3 years
Social Science Faculty Rachel Whitworth 3 years
Student Vacant 3 years
Resources (Standing Positions, Non-Voting)
ROLE NAME
Dean of Instruction - CTE John Skellenger
Dean of Instruction - Liberal Arts Jeannie Kim
Dean of Instruction - STEM Vincent van Joolen
Vice President of Academic Affairs Jon Knolle