2011-2012 Printable Calendar

2011-2012
District Curriculum Processing Calendar

This calendar includes dates, deadlines and events pertaining to the MCCCD curriculum process and integrates information from the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation Web Page as well as the MCCCD Academic Calendar.  The underlined text indicates a link to additional information.

The Calendar presents the information and dates in chronological order from the time of the preliminary submission of curriculum proposals, District Curriculum Committee review and approval, Governing Board review and approval and final dissemination of the curriculum to the colleges via the Student Information Systems. Where curricular activities cross over into subsequent months, these months are identified with special notes and the activities are described.

Special Deadlines: Specific Dates Related to General Education and Course Equivalency Processes
The specific dates and information related to the statewide process for Course Equivalencies, Common Courses, and Degrees and Pathways is provided for users access. This information affects the MCCCD general education processes and MCCCD degrees and pathways.
 
Special Deadlines: Curriculum Received, Course Modifications
Course Modification proposals must be processed and approved three months prior to the effective first year/term on changes to:
Prefix/Number/Suffix, Credits, Prerequisites, Last/Year Term (course deletions)


Spring 2011
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

Dates/Processes in support of the AUGUST 22-25, 2011
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum

Aug 04 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Aug 08 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
August 12 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report - (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Aug 17(W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Aug 19(F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Aug 22 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Aug 22 (M) Voting begins on August 22-25, 2011 DCC Online Agenda
Aug 25(Th) Voting ends on August 22-25, 2011 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
Aug 29 (M) (Early DCC Meeting Due To Labor Day)
District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
The following September/October deadlines are related to the August 22-25, 2011 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Sept 05 (M) Observance of Labor Day    
Sept 09 (F)
(tentative)
Instructional Council Chairs/Lead ATF Members Fall Meeting
Sept 13 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for August 22-25, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Sept 14 (W) Deadline for universities to receive CEG equivalency, General Education Designations, or ATF CEG recommendation requests in order to guarantee Spring effective terms & for publication within the CEG by first day of classes.
Sept 27 (T) Governing Board Meeting on August 22-25, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Sept 30 (F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month.  Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Sept 30 (F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2011
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Sept 01 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Sept 05 (M) Observance of Labor Day    
Sept 06 (T) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Sept 09 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report - (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Sept 14 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Sept 16 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Sept 19 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Sept 19 (M) Voting begins on September 19-22, 2011 DCC Online Agenda
Sept 22 (TH) Voting ends on September 19-22, 2011 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
  The following October/November deadlines are related to the September 19-22, 2011 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Sept 30 (F) Deadline for submission of General Studies proposals to General Education representative for courses requesting new or added values effective Spring 2012.
Oct 3 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
Oct 11 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for September 19-22, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Oct 25 (T) Governing Board Meeting on September 19-22, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Oct 28(F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Oct 28(F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the OCTOBER 24-27, 2011
 DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Oct 06 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Oct 10 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Oct 14 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report - (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Oct 14 (F) Deadline for submission of Mandatory Review proposals to General Education representative for courses up for mandatory review in AY 2010-2011.
Oct 19(W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date. The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Oct 21 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Oct 24 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Oct 24 (M) Voting begins on October 24-27, 2011 DCC Online Agenda
Oct 27 (Th) Voting ends on October 24-27, 2011 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
  The following November/December deadlines are related to the October 24-27, 2011 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Nov 07 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
Nov 07 (M) Governing Board Agenda due date for October 24-27, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Nov 11 (F) Observance of Veterans' Day  
Nov 22 (T) Governing Board Meeting on October 24-27, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Nov 23 (W) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month.  Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Nov 23 (W) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the NOVEMBER 18-23, 2011
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Nov 03 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Nov 07 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Nov 11 (F) Observance of Veterans' Day  
Nov 10 (Th) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report- (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Nov 16 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Nov 18 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Nov 18 (F) Voting begins on November 18-23, 2011 DCC Online Agenda                                    (EXTENDED VOTING TIMELINE DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)
Nov 22 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for November 18-23, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum (*Early due date due to Dec. 13 meeting)
Nov 23 (W) Voting ends on November 18-23, 2011 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm                (EXTENDED VOTING TIMELINE DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)
Nov 24-25 (Th -F) Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 28 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Dec 5 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office *First reading on general education and common pages items. CCTA distributes summary report of General Education, curriculum and common course action with impact on transfer programs/policy.
  The following December deadlines are related to the November 18-23, 2011 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Dec 5 (M) Spring IC Membership Changes Requested
Dec 13 (T) Governing Board Meeting on November 18-23, 2011 DCC Online processed curriculum
Dec 16 (F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Dec 16 (F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
Dec 21 (W) CCTA finalizes course bank export for Course Equivalency Guide to CAS
 
Dates/Processes in support of the JANUARY 23-26, 2012
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Jan 05 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Jan 09 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Jan 13 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report- (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Jan 16 (M) Observance of MLK
Jan 18 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Jan 20 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Jan 23 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Jan 23 (M) Voting begins on January 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda
Jan 26 (Th) Voting ends on January 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
  The following February/March deadlines are related to the January 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Feb 06 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office *Final review/action on Catalog Common Pages items.
Feb 07 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for January 23-26, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
Feb 20 (M) Observance of Presidents' Day
Feb 28 (T) Governing Board Meeting on January 23-26, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
Feb 24 (F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Feb 24 (F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the FEBRUARY 21-23, 2012
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Feb 02 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Feb 06 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Feb 10 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report - (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Feb 15 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Feb 17 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Feb 20 (M) Observance of Presidents' Day
Feb 21 (T) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Feb 21 (T) Voting begins on February 21-23, 2012  DCC Online Agenda
(3-DAY VOTING TIMELINE DUE TO PRESIDENTS’ DAY)
Feb 23 (Th) Voting ends on February 21-23, 2012  DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
(3-DAY VOTING TIMELINE DUE TO PRESIDENTS’ DAY)
  The following March/April deadlines are related to the February 21-23, 2012 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Mar 01 (M) Deadline for submission of General Studies proposals to General Education representative for courses requesting new or added values effective Fall 2012.
Mar 05(M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
Mar 06  (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for February 21-23, 2012  DCC Online processed curriculum
Mar 13 (T) Deadline for universities to receive CEG equivalency, General Education Designations, or ATF CEG recommendation requests in order to guarantee Summer and Fall effective terms & for publication within the CEG by first day of classes.
Mar 15 -16 (Th -F) Spring Break for Employees (Campus Closed)
Mar 27 (T) Governing Board Meeting on February 21-23, 2012  DCC Online processed curriculum
Mar 23 (F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month.  Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Mar 23(F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the MARCH 26-29, 2012
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Mar 01 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Mar 05 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Mar 09 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report- (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Mar 15 -16 (Th -F) Spring Break for Employees (Campus Closed)
Mar 21 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Mar 23 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Mar 26 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Mar 26 (M) Voting begins on March 26-29, 2012 DCC Online Agenda
Mar 29 (Th) Voting ends on March 26-29, 2012 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
The following April/May deadlines are related to the March 26-29, 2012 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
Apr 02 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
Apr 10 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for March 26-29, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
Apr 13 (F) Fall IC Membership Changes Requested
Apr 24 (T) Governing Board Meeting on March 26-29, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
Apr 27 (F) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
Apr 27 (F) CCTA submits course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action for curriculum processed for the month. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
 
Dates/Processes in support of the APRIL 23-26, 2012
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
Apr 05 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
Apr 09 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
Apr 13 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report- (DCO-10) to the colleges.
Apr 18 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date.  The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Apr 20 (F) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes
Apr 23 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
Apr 23 (M) Voting begins on April 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda
Apr 26 (Th) Voting ends on April 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
  The following May/June deadlines are related to the April 23-26, 2012 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.
May 07 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
May 08 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for April 23-26, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
May 22 (T) Governing Board Meeting on April 23-26, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
May 24 (Th) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
May 24 (Th) CCTA finalizes course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
May 28 (M) Observance of Memorial Day
 
Dates/Processes in support of the MAY 21-24, 2012
DCC Online Review/Approval of Curriculum
May 03 (Th) College submit proposals to Center for Curriculum & Transfer Articulation
May 07 (M) CCTA distributes the Total Proposals Submitted Report (DCO-00) and the Proposals Submitted Report - (DCO-01) to the colleges.
May 11 (F) CCTA distributes the Class Schedule Impact Report- (DCO-10) to the colleges.
May 16 (W) College responses to analysis issues identified on ACRES proposals MUST be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on this date. The proposal(s) in question will be removed for agenda consideration if a response is not received by the due date.
Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs submission of DCC General Agenda Items to the District Director of Curriculum.
May 17 (Th) DCC Online Curriculum Agenda finalized and released for voting purposes. 
May 21 (M) DCC General Agenda & supporting materials projected distribution
May 21 (M) Voting begins on May 21-24, 2012 DCC Online Agenda
May 24 (Th) Voting ends on May 21-24, 2012 DCC Online Agenda at 3:00 pm
May 28 (M) Observance of Memorial Day
The following June/July deadlines are related to the May 21-24, 2012 DCC Online Agenda. Release of systems’ information is the last business process to close the curriculum cycle.     
June 4 (M) District Curriculum Committee General Meeting
Business Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting immediately follows Business Meeting.
Governing Board Room-District Office
*Reminder:  Committee reserves the right to cancel the June meeting if there are no items requiring discussion or approval  If there is no June DCC General meeting, any items pulled/withdrawn or tabled from online agenda will be moved to the September 2012 General Meeting.
June 12 (T) Governing Board Agenda due date for May 21-24, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
June 26 (T) Governing Board Meeting on May 21-24, 2012 DCC Online processed curriculum
June 28 (Th) CCTA releases SIS and web site updates for curriculum processed for the month. Systems Update Report is sent to college users and resources are released once final Governing Board action is complete.
June 28 (Th) CCTA finalizes course information for routing to state universities through ACETS for review and action. All transactions require a 60 day processing window.
July 12 (Th) CCTA finalizes course export for Course Equivalency Guide to CAS
 
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE