Committee on Academic Programs

Committee on Academic Programs (CAP)

	Name	Extension	E-mail
Chair	Barbara Strassman	2805	strassma@tcnj.edu
Vice Chair	Cathy Liebars	3043	liebars@tcnj.edu

Meeting Place: Forcina 227
Meeting Dates: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1:30-2:50 pm

Charge:

The CAP works with the Provost to address all issues related to improving the quality of the overall academic mission of the College. In meeting this responsibility, CAP is responsible for making recommendations concerning the nature of degrees, program structure, content for Liberal Learning, standards and guidelines for majors and minors, teaching, learning, academic integrity, evaluation of course, program, and teaching, grading, student scholarship, collaborative research, academic advisement, training of academic advisors, tutoring, academic support, issues related to academic standing, admissions, and resources for instructional and research support. The following Program Councils will make recommendations directly to CAP: Graduate Programs, Liberal Learning, Teacher Education, Honors and Scholars, and International Education. CAP also serves as the Planning Council in the strategic area of Educational Programs.

(15 members) 8 Faculty (including one with graduate teaching responsibilities, a representative for Liberal Learning, and a representation for Teacher Education.), Provost or designee, Academic Dean, 3 Students (one graduate level), 2 Staff (representing academic support areas).

Members 2008-2009

Minutes:             September 24, 2003
                        October 8, 2003
                        February 11, 2004
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