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Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
 Jennifer Hayward  
Date: 1/5/14
Catalog year to take effect :  
2014-2015 __
2015-2016 x_

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
x Revised course 
 199 Experimental Course
 299 Experimental Course

Type of Course:
 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
x Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? This class covers critical content related to Sustainability Coordination work.  It was first taught as a 1 credit lec/lab with 2 contact hours per week.  After teaching the class, the instructor discovered that the delivery of the course material is better suited to a lecture only class and that more than 2 contact hours per week are needed to cover the course materials.
     
What evidence supports this proposal?  The only evidence is the experience of the instructor that one credit was only enough time to cover the major topics in a very, very surface manor.  Three credits will be enough to cover the topics into a depth sufficient for the students to be able to use the skills learned in the work place.
     
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course? N/a
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: IDS 201 Course Title in Banner: Sustainability Systems Seminar (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog: Sustainability Systems Seminar
Prerequisites: none Co-requisites: none
Grade Option: x Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
    Lecture	   hours (lecture credits x 10)	   hours (lecture credits x 12)	  hours (lecture credits x 11)	
1 Lec/Lab	20   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	24 hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	22  hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
  1Total credits (sum)	20 Total hours (sum)	24Total hours (sum)	22 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
x Course Description 	x Course Outline		x Contact Hours
x Course Outcomes		Other (explain): 
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number: IDS 201 Course Title for Banner: Sustainability Systems Seminar (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog: Sustainability Systems Seminar

Prerequisites: none  Co-requisites: none
Grade Option: x Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
3 Lecture	30 hours (lecture credits x 10)	36 hours (lecture credits x 12)	33 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	30 Total hours (sum)	36 Total hours (sum)	33 Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:  This course will provide students with targeted skills required for sustainability coordinator work.  It will cover sustainability frameworks, assessment methods, green purchasing, and sustainability in facilities management.  Students will gain an understanding of how to make a business case for sustainability and will gain skills in sustainability program and project management.	
     	

New Course Description (300 character limit): This course provides students with skills required for sustainability coordinator work, including sustainability frameworks, assessment methods, green purchasing, sustainability in facilities management, how to make a business case for sustainability, and program and project management.	
     	
Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
A. Understand concepts related to and resources available for making sustainable purchasing decisions including Life Cycle Assessments	A. Writing Assignment, Quiz, Final Exam	
B. Understand sustainability in facilities management, site maintenance, building maintenance, janitorial services.	B. Quiz, Final Exam	
C. Understand methods for making a business case for sustainability.  Be able to do calculations related to making a business case for sustainability	C. Project, Presentation, and Final Exam	
D. Have an understanding of sustainability program and project management.	D. Writing Assignment, Final Exam	
E.      	E.      	
New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome will be assessed:	
A.      All of the same as above plus the following	A.       All of the same as above plus the following	
B.      Understand activities and requirements related to professional development and networking in the field of sustainability coordination	B.      Two writing assignments	
C.      	C.      	
D.      	D.      	
E.      	E.      	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?
•	      Sustainable purchasing
•	Sustainability in facilities management/site maintenance/building maintenance/janitorial services
•	Making the business case for sustainability
•	Sustainability program management/project management

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at  http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
     Same as above, plus strategies for maintaining currency in the field including specific professional development and networking activities.

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s)

Sustainability as a concept and field of study is integrally entwined with equity.  Sustainability encompasses environmental, social, and economic factors.  These aspects of sustainability will be covered.  When covering sustainable purchasing, we will consider the environmental impact of a product, but we will also discuss factors such as working conditions for the people making the product.  When discussing sustainability program and project management, it will be essential to discuss how social equity must be a part of sustainability programs and projects.

Course materials will be available in a variety of formats to accommodate learners of differing abilities.  Illustrations will include people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of both genders, and with a variety of physical abilities.  When visiting job sites and when inviting guest speakers, professionals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of both genders, and with a variety of physical abilities will be presented.

Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? There is a book review assignment that requires the use of a book that can be purchased or checked out from the Lane or other libraries.  There are 15+ options for books, so most students will not be trying to check out the same book.
      

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian  http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:

***There is no library liaison listed for sustainability***

 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:       
x No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
x The Academic Dean and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
x Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on 1/7/14 (date).
x New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
x No special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
x We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
x We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
x Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
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