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 Kennesaw State University (KSU).

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 KSU’s 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), KSU, 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 University Handbook Section 3.7.2.

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 KSU 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 KSU 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 MCC. If your rep or Melissa cannot resolve your issue, please use THIS FORM 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 Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    September 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Cancelled
    September 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    October 3, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    October 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    October 31, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    November 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    December 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    January 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    January 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    February 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    February 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    March 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    April 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
    April 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams On Teams
  • DATE TIME LOCATION Minutes
    August 24, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    September 7, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    September 21, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    October 5, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    October 19, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    November 2, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    November 16, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    November 30, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    December 14, 2023 (Date changed to December 13 due to commencement conflict.) 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    January 11, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    January 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    February 8, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    February 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    March 7, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    March 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    April 4, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    April 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
  • DATE TIME LOCATION Minutes
    August 25, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    September 8, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    September 22, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    October 6, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    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 Minutes
    November 17, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    December 1, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    January 12, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    January 26, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    February 9, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Town Hall PPT
    February 23, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    March 23, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Minutes
    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 Minutes
    May 4, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online - Microsoft Teams Canceled

Previous Year’s EPCC Minutes

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. View the EPCC Bylaws.

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 Curriculog 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 CIA. 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 “provid[ing] support and ensur[ing] accountability in the development of programs and curricula within the BCOE”, the EPCC will review each proposal in a shared review document.  This process will:

    • Provide a visual representation of all Committee Members’ 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 KSU at all levels can be found from KSU's Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA). 

    Access to CIA

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

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

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

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

    General Curriculum Resources - 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 OwlTrain.

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

  • 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 Melissa Driver in the OAA.

    Please access the addendum document here. You may be asked to provide your KSU credentials to access the document.

  • The EPCC provides this estimated submission timeline as a point of clarification on the curriculum process before the EPCC will be able to review your proposal. This is only an estimate and will vary based on the workload of different groups. This is not a guarantee. For any questions on specific deadlines, please visit KSU's CIA Office Website for calendars and deadlines.

    The proposal process before reaching the EPCC involves the following steps. All days noted below are business days. Detailed descriptions provided below the table.

    Reviewing Body  Approximate Review Length
    Originator 0 Days
    Curriculum Support Team 3 Days Minimum
    Department/School Committee 3 - 5 Days
    Department Chair or School Director 3 - 5 Days
    AVP of Curriculum Team 3 Days Minimum
    CCCs and College Deans Varues
    EPCC 10 Days Minimum
    • Originator (Initial Proposal Submission): 0 days
      • The launch of most Curriculog proposals require the launch and then verification of the proposal. Not verifying the proposal will cause delays.
    • Initial Review by the Curriculum Support Team: 3 days minimum
    • Department/School Curriculum Committees: 3 - 5 days
      • This can vary by department/school, but five business days is a safe assumption. You are encouraged to inform your committee once the proposal reaches this stage so they are aware it is in their queue.
    • Department Chair or School Director: 3 - 5 days
      • This can vary by department/school, but five business days is a safe assumption. You are encouraged to inform your chair/director once the proposal reaches this stage so they are aware it is in their queue.
    • AVP of Curriculum Review Team: 5 days minimum
    • College Curriculum Committee and College Dean only for those programs outside of the BCOE: Varies
      • For EPP programs outside of the BCOE, your proposals will need to be reviewed by your college committee and dean before they reach the EPCC. Please review your college’s policies and discuss this with your college contacts to estimate a timeline.
    • EPCC Review: 10 days minimum
      • Once the propsal reaches the Committee, it will go into review. To be considered for the next meeting agenda, the proposal must be in the EPCC queue no later than two standard weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting. Undergraduate and Graduate proposals will need to arrive at this step no later than mid-October to meet KSU curricular deadlines inclusion in the Fall catalog of the following academic year. Please remember that approval through the process is contingent on proposal readiness.

    For updates on your proposal's current status, please check Curriculog, the Undergrdaute Proposal Docket, or the Graduate Proposal Docket. In the event of a broken docket links, the dockets can be access from the respective committee pages.

EPCC Membership

Membership on the EPCC is representative of all degree programs, several significant academic support functions, candidates at basic and advanced levels, and the world of practice:

The membership elects the incoming EPCC Chair at the last official meeting of the academic year.

EPCC Membership for 2024-2025

Permanent Members

Permanent members are representatives from the Bagwell College of Education's Office of the Dean, Graduate Programs across the Educator Preparation Program, and academic support units.

Dr. Melissa Driver

Associate Dean for Quality Enhancement & Associate Professor of Special Education.

Email Dr. Melissa Driver

Kawonza Jones-Wilson

Director of Clinical Experiences, Placements & Partnerships.

Email Kawonza Jones-Wilson

Dr. Raynice Jean-Sigur

Interim Director of Bagwell Advising and Student Success Center (BASSC) & Professor of Early Childhood Education.

Email Dr. Raynice Jean-Sigur

Term Members

The term of office for EPCC member is two years. If a member resigns or is no longer able to perform the duties required of EPCC membership, the department or college left without representation by such occurrence elects a new representative.

Dr. Zurisaray Espinosa
Clinical Assistant Professor of TESOL
Representing: Department of Inclusive Education Term Expires: Spring 2025

Dr. Amy Hillen
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Representing: Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education Term Expires: Spring 2025

Dr. Nik Clegorne
Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education
Representing: Department of Educational Leadership Term Expires: Spring 2026

Dr. Kim Loomis 
(2024-2025 EPCC Recording Secretary)

Professor of Science Education
Representing: Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education Term Expires: Spring 2025

Dr. Matthew L. Wilson 
(2024-2025 EPCC Chair) 

Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
Representing: School of Instructional Technology and Innovation Term Expires: Spring 2025

Dr. Nefertari Yancie
Assistant Professor of History Education
Representing: Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Term Expires: Spring 2026

Dr. Peter Fielding 
(2024-2025 EPCC Associate Chair)

Associate Dean for the College of The Arts
Representing: College of the Arts Term Expires: Spring 2026

Dr. Michael Hales
Associate Professor of Health Promotion and Physical Education
Representing: Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Term Expires: Spring 2025