Welcome to the UConn Curriculum Hub
The Curriculum Hub is designed to be the central resource for faculty and academic staff engaged in course and curriculum development at the University of Connecticut. This site supports UConn’s shared governance process by providing clear guidance, resources, and tools to help faculty create, revise, and submit high-quality curriculum proposals.
Purpose of the Curriculum Hub
The Hub streamlines access to information and best practices for curriculum development. It is intended to:
- Support faculty in designing courses and programs that meet university standards and accreditation requirements.
- Provide consistent, transparent guidance on UConn’s approval processes and timelines.
- Serve as a repository of policies, templates, and examples to ensure high-quality submissions.
- Foster innovation and collaboration in teaching and learning across the university.
How to Use This Site
The Curriculum Hub is organized to guide you step-by-step through the process of developing and submitting curriculum proposals. Whether you are creating a new course, revising an existing one, or proposing a new program, you will find:
- Clear explanations of procedures and requirements.
- Templates, forms, and checklists to ensure complete and accurate submissions.
- Examples of successful proposals and best practices.
- Links to university policies and resources to support compliance.
What You’ll Find Here
The Hub provides information and resources in the following areas:
- Course Proposals: Guidance on developing new courses, revising existing courses, and understanding course numbering and credit policies.
- Program Proposals: Steps and requirements for new majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate programs, as well as modifications to existing programs.
- Governance Process: Information on committee review structures, approval pathways, and expected timelines.
- Policies and Standards: Links to relevant university and accreditation policies, general education requirements, and institutional guidelines.
- Resources and Tools: Templates, sample syllabi, learning outcomes guides, and assessment resources.
- FAQs and Help: Answers to common questions and contacts for additional support.
Our Commitment
The Curriculum Hub is a living resource that will continue to evolve based on faculty feedback and institutional needs. Our goal is to make curriculum development at UConn more transparent, consistent, and supportive of excellence in teaching and learning.
Course Development
Includes standards and definitions related to courses, as well as information about submitting course proposals
Program Development
Includes standards and definitions related to courses, as well as information about submitting course proposals