The Signature Course Advisory Committee organizes and administers the Signature Course program. Representing a diverse set of disciplines, areas of expertise, and perspectives, this committee provides oversight to the Signature Course program.
| Name | Department/School | SCAC Position |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Holleran Steiker, Ph.D. | School of Social Work | Faculty representative, Chair |
| Robert Crosnoe, Ph.D. | College of Liberal Arts | Faculty representative |
| Patrick Davis, Ph.D. | College of Pharmacy | Faculty representative |
| Juan Dominguez, Ph.D | College of Liberal Arts | Faculty representative |
| Chiu-Mi Lai, Ph.D. | College of Liberal Arts | Faculty representative |
| Richard Reddick, Ph.D. | College of Education | Faculty representative |
| Patty Moran Micks, M.Ed. | Assistant Dean, FYE | Ex-officio member |
| Michael Starbird, Ph.D. | College of Natural Sciences | Faculty representative |
| John Bartholomew, Ph.D. | College of Education | Faculty representative |
| Bartholomew Sparrow, Ph.D. | Department of Government | Faculty representative |
| Suzanne Seriff, Ph.D. | Department of Anthropology | Faculty representative |
Mission Statement
The mission of the SCAC is to ensure the quality of Signature Courses including proposals, implementation, and teaching techniques, while also sharing best practices, and meeting the unique needs of the undergraduate students.
The role of the SCAC is to
- Improve the quality of the Signature Courses
- Work with faculty members on syllabi development and revision
- Work with faculty members on editing proposals
- Approve or deny recommendations on new Signature Course proposals as appropriate
- Advise the SCAC chair, UGS dean, and Signature Course program coordinator on new ideas and initiatives
- Work with faculty on teaching, feedback, and course delivery
- Make recommendations on course restrictions, special exceptions, and similar matters