Integrative Core Curriculum Faculty Resources

To apply for core desigantions for NEW courses, or exisiting courses that are now applying for a new core designation, please follow the directions below. If there is an EXISTING COURSE you would like to add a new core designation to, a NEW COURSE NUMBER must be assigned to this course, as it will be a new course.

Sign in to Coursedog: go to app.coursedog.com
Go to Coursedog "Curriculum Management" application -- accessible via the waffle icon in the upper right
From the "Curriculum Management" Home tab, Go to + New Proposal (on right of screen)
Select "Add New Course with Core Designation Request" (for core application and new course form)
Follow the steps on the form. You will be asked to provide course information, upload supporting documentation, and describe how you will assess student achievement of the Core course learning goals (assignments, etc.). Note that for adding the information on assignments/assessment, you will need to scroll down to find the particular Core category for which you are applying. If you would like to include any additional comments, scroll down to the "Comments" section. After filling out this information on the form, click on the "Submit Proposal" button, and you are done! Your application will then be reviewed by the Core committee.

To apply for a RENEWAL of a Core Designation, please follow these steps:

Sign in to Coursedog: go to app.coursedog.com
Go to Coursedog "Curriculum Management" application -- accessible via the waffle icon in the upper right
From the "Curriculum Management" Home tab, Go to + New Proposal (on right of screen)
Select "Renew Existing Course's Core Designation"
Follow the steps on the form. You will be asked to provide course information, upload supporting documentation, and describe how you will assess student achievement of the Core course learning goals (assignments, etc.). Note that for adding the information on assignments/assessment, you will need to scroll down to find the particular Core category for which you are applying. If you would like to include any additional comments, scroll down to the "Comments" section. After filling out this information on the form, click on the "Submit Proposal" button, and you are done! Your application will then be reviewed by the Core committee.

The Core Advising Guide:

Access the Core Advising Guide here.

Applications must be submitted by October 15 of the current academic year for Core courses that are to be offered in the following academic year.

Faculty Guide to the Core (rev. summer 2024)*
Assessment Plan*
Integrative Core Curriculum FAQs (rev. 10/2017)*

Assessment Report (Years of Interest 2017-2018 and 2018-2019)

Original Core Proposal (rev. 4/2013)

*information has been updated to reflect the revision to the Core adopted by the faculty in May 2017.

Quantitative Analysis

Engaging the Global Community

Linked Courses

Issues in Social Justice

Creative And Performing Arts

Additional Writing in the Major

Oral Presentation in the Major

Humanities Distribution

Science Distribution

Social Sciences Distribution

Upon a request of an instructor, the Core Committee can approve grants to enrich their course. The instructor must email the director noting what the grant will be used for, how much money they are requesting as well as how the grant will support the core designation in their course. The Core Committee will discuss and vote on each request and will notify the instructor.