CON Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Rules of the Faculty Organization

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Rules of the Faculty Organization Subsection: 4.1.5
Section 4.0 - Rules of the Faculty Organization Originating Date: October, 1980
Responsible Reviewing Agency:
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Faculty Coordinating Council
General Faculty Organization
Revised: January, 1999
Revised: April, 2006
Revised: May, 2007
Revised: October, 2008
Revised: November, 2009
Revised: May, 2010
Revised: November, 2011
Reviewed: November, 2012
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1.    Purpose:

The purpose of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee is to assure that the curriculum of the nursing program is of high quality; that it meets the standards of approval and accrediting bodies; and that the intent of the mission statement, philosophy, organizing framework, and goals of the program are implemented.

2.    Functions:

    a.   Plan, modify and evaluate undergraduate nursing curricula (traditional and accelerated Baccalaureate or BSN Program and RN-BSN program) including pre- and co-requisite courses and submit recommendations for change to the General Faculty Organization.
    b.   Systematically evaluate the general education and professional education requirements for the curriculum.
    c.   Appoint task forces/ad hoc faculty groups to study or develop specific curriculum issues as needed to facilitate the work of the subcommittees.
    d.   Implement regular ongoing formal evaluation of the curriculum as specified in the CON evaluation plan.
    e.   Evaluate all UG courses on a rotating schedule in order that all courses are reviewed every three (3) years.
    f.   Review and approve requests for adding, deleting, and/or modifying individual courses.

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4.    Guidelines: