Overview & Purpose


The Educator Preparation Curriculum Committee (EPCC) serves as the curriculum committee of the Educator Preparation Program and the Bagwell College of Education.

The purpose of the Educator Preparation Curriculum Committee (EPCC) and Teacher Education Council (TEC), henceforth as the Committee, is to provide support and ensure accountability in the development of programs and curricula within the Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) and the Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) at 亚博官方网站 (亚博官方网站).

As part of the curriculum revision and review process, the Committee receives, reviews, and advises on all program and course proposals developed within EPP.

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Proposals developed within EPP programs or originating from the BCOE through curricular procedures defined by 亚博官方网站鈥檚 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment unit (CIA) to ensure agreement with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents (BOR), Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC),  the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 亚博官方网站, EPP, and BCOE policies, procedures, goals, strategic plans and missions. After a successful review by the Committee, program and course proposals are forwarded to the Undergraduate Policies and Curriculum Committee (UPCC) and Graduate Policies and Curriculum Committee (GPCC) for further review.

The Curriculum Review Process is discussed in the .

EPCC Duties & Meetings

The duties of the EPCC are as follows:

  • Examine and vote on course and program proposals (including credit-bearing certificates) from the BCOE and EPP colleges and departments and ensure their compliance with 亚博官方网站 and BOR policies and goals.
  • Recommend approval of changes in curriculum including the addition, deletion or changes of courses, new programs or concentrations, and changes in program requirements.
  • Recommend changes in curricular policies and procedures.
  • Make recommendations regarding the curriculum development and review process.
  • The EPCC is devoted to providing you the best support and advisement on curriculum at 亚博官方网站 for all BCOE and EPP programs. If you need help in development of curricular proposals or regarding policy, please consult the following in order:

    1. Departmental/School/Program-Level Reps - Your EPCC representatives are your best first source of information on curriculum policy and procedure. Reach out to your rep first forguidance.

    2. Associate Dean for Curriculum Catalyst and Innovations - If you have policy questions related to entities beyond basic curriculum (e.g., the GaPSC), Melissa Driver will be you source.

    3. CIA - The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Unit can answer any questions that may require a higher-order of information or administrative access within . If your rep or Melissa cannot resolve your issue, please use  to contact the CIA.

    If you have any further questions, please reach out to the EPCC chair for clarification.

  • The EPCC holds regularly scheduled meetings on alternating Thursdays from 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary and appropriate by the EPCC Chair or upon request from EPCC Members.
  • DATE TIME LOCATION Agenda/Minutes
    August 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    September 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Cancelled
    September 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    October 3, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    October 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    October 31, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    November 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    December 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    January 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    January 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    February 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    February 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    March 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    April 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
    April 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM On Teams
  • DATE TIME LOCATION Minutes
    August 24, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    September 7, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    September 21, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    October 5, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    October 19, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    November 2, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    November 16, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    November 30, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    December 14, 2023 (Date changed to December 13 due to commencement conflict.) 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    January 11, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    January 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    February 8, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    February 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    March 7, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Minutes
    March 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Minutes
    April 4, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Minutes
    April 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Minutes
  • DATE TIME LOCATION Minutes
    August 25, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    September 8, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    September 22, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    October 6, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    October 20, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Canceled
    November 3, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    November 17, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    December 1, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    January 12, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    January 26, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    February 9, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    February 23, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    March 23, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    April 6, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Canceled
    April 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams
    May 4, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Canceled

Previous Year鈥檚 EPCC Minutes

    • August 20
    • September 3
    • September 17
    • October 1
    • October 15
    • October 29
    • April 29
    • November 12
    • December 3
    • January 14
    • January 28
    • February 11
    • February 25
    • March 18
    • April 1 
    • April 15
    • August 22, 2019 (Administrative/Transitional meeting; no proposals reviewed)
    • September 5, 2019
    • September 19, 2019
    • October 3, 2019 (Additional meeting scheduled due to USG requests for program changes)
    • October 10, 2019
    • October 17, 2019 (Additional meeting scheduled due to USG requests for program changes)
    • October 24, 2019
    • October 31, 2019 (Additional meeting scheduled due to USG requests for program changes)
    • (Additional meeting scheduled due to upcoming holidays and end-of-semester)
    • January 23, 2020 (Meeting canceled)




  • NOTE: Due to the curriculum pause, the EPCC met only five times during the 2018-2019 academic year.
    • (Additional online meeting due to extraordinary circumstances)
    • March 8, 2018 (Meeting canceled)
    • (Special online meeting due to extraordinary circumstances)
    • (Agenda only)
    • (Agenda only)

EPCC Policies and Procedures

Overview

In AY 2022-2023, the EPCC drafted, reviewed, and approved new committee bylaws to govern its operations. The bylaws were approved in April 2023. .

Key procedural elements for EPCC operations are summarized below. Please consult your EPCC representative or the EPCC chair for guidance a needed.

    1. Proposals must be submitted through  and follow all steps of the Curriculum Review Process.
    2. To be eligible for inclusion on an Committee agenda, a proposal must be approved by department level committees and department chairs) at least two weeks prior to the next scheduled EPCC meeting. Those meeting the inclusion deadline will be reviewed by the EPCC Chair or (a) designee(s). Proposals that are part of a larger package may be held for approval until all related proposals are eligible for agenda inclusion.
    3. All proposals seeking launch in the following academic year (currently AY 24-25) must be through the full provost-level approval process by December 31 of the preceeding year per the . Final meetings of the 2023 cycle for the UPCC and GPCC are December 8 and December 7, respectively. Proposals needing approval by the EPCC for this should likely be approved no later than the final meeting of October to aid in the timely passages through the process.

    NOTE:  It is required that Originators utilize the resources for curriculum provided by the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment unit (CIA) to develop their proposals and related documents. These resources include, but are not limited to:

    Additionally, the EPCC advises that you consult with your committee represenative prior to launching the proposal to help ensure the timely processing of your curricular needs.

    1. Actions require a quorum of Voting Members (a quorum is six [6] Voting Members; there are a total of eleven [11] Voting Members of the EPCC).
    2. A simple majority approves an issue.
    3. Per Article V, Section 3 of the bylaws, the format of meetings will be:
      1. Call to order.
      2. Record attendance.
      3. Establish quorum.
      4. Approve minutes.
      5. Reports and announcement.
      6. Old business - Discussion and voting for items in a second round of review or tabled from the prior meeting.
      7. New business - Discussion and voting for items in a first round of review.
      8. Final discussion and announcements.
      9. Adjournment.
    4. When the floor opens for motions, Voting and Non-Voting Members of the EPCC can make a motion.
    5. Motions require a second. Voting and Non-Voting Members of the EPCC can second a motion.
    6. For motions to be approved, a simple majority of Voting Members of the EPCC is required.
  • Committee Members have two expectations during their term of service:

    1. Complete curriculum review.
    2. Recommend approval of changes in curriculum including the addition, deletion or changes of courses, new programs or concentrations, and changes in program requirements.
    3. Recommend changes in curricular policies and procedures.
    4. Make recommendations regarding the curriculum development and review process.
    5. Participate in shared governance.
    6. Provide department/school representation in their absence.
    7. Advise and metor department/school colleagues on the curriculum process.
  • To ensure that proposals receive the most feedback possible while also ensuring that EPCC meetings remain productive in achieving its purpose in 鈥減rovid[ing] support and ensur[ing] accountability in the development of programs and curricula within the BCOE鈥, the EPCC will review each proposal in a shared review document.  This process will:

    • Provide a visual representation of all Committee Members鈥 evaluations of proposals;
    • Focus on only those areas deemed necessary by a consensus of Committee Members;
    • Provide Originators with documented feedback that can be used to revise proposals; and
    • Allow for data collection regarding proposals submitted to the EPCC.

    Prior to the EPCC meeting, EPCC members will review each proposal and enter feedback for both the content of the documents and the entries in curriculog.  For each proposal, the EPCC Chair will use the data from the table to guide EPCC meetings (no matter if they are face-to-face, synchronous in Teams, or asynchronous in Teams). The originator will make a brief presentation about the proposal(s) and committee discussion based on the review document will occur afterwards. During the presentation, Originators will be able to see any comments that EPCC Members have added regarding that specific criterion, allowing for a more precise discussion and revision of each proposal. 

Curriculum Resources

  • Guidance for the creation of curriculum at 亚博官方网站 at all levels can be found from 亚博官方网站's Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA). 

    The following sub-pages from the CIA detail specifics of the process:

     - Provides general guidance and FAQs about the curriculum development process.

     - Provides a series of checklists for curriculum development for each class of proposal.

     - Provides a series of templates for curriculum development for each class of proposal along with documentation that be required within a proposal.

     - Provides links to helpful resources like the USG's list of authorized degrees and majors and curriculum trainings.

    In addition, the EPCC recommends that if you have not originated a proposal within the last year, that you consider retaking the originator training as a refresh. Curriculog and the proposal process changes over time so it may help to update on the process. Trainings may be access via .

    If you have any questions about the curriculum development process, please contact your .

  • The Office of Assessment and Accreditation (OAA) provides here an addedum checklist for the curriculum process for originators starting proposals for currciular review that are part of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Please refer to the additional requirements and policy language for such proposal within. If you have any questions about the requirements and how best to include them within the proposals, please contact&