Rutgers University, School of Arts and Sciences

Office of Undergraduate Education Information

The SAS Office of Undergraduate Education handles a variety of matters concerning curriculum and instruction. This section is for faculty and administrators. Students looking for more information about academics programs in the SAS should consult the Office of Academic Services.

Follow the links for information on the topics listed below.

Contacts:
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Office phone: 848-932-8433
FAX: 732-932-2957

• Rutgers–New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2011–2013
• Academic Calendar 2013 through 2015
• Course and Curriculum Proposals (CCAS) - proposals to the SAS Curriculum Committee and/or the Core Requirements Committee
  
  • Getting Started with the proposal system (CCAS)  (a flow chart)
  • Step by Step through Course & Curriculum Proposals (PowerPoint slides, with detailed instructions)
  • Step by Step through Course & Curriculum Proposals (pdf)
• List of SAS Majors
• Downloadable Directory of Undergraduate Directors/Advisors
• SAS Award for Outstanding Contribution to Undergraduate Education, cumulative list of recipients
• SAS Students and Alumni Outside the Classroom

Assessment and Learning Goals

• SAS Undergraduate Program Learning Goals
• Summary of Core Curriculum Learning Goals
• Core, SAS & University Learning Goals Aligned
  
• Developing a Program Assessment Plan
• SAS Program Assessment Report (FORM) - note:  SAS Department annual reports are due before June 15.
• SAS Assessment Committee - Best Practice Tips
• SAS Assessment Committee - Best Practice Examples
• Assessment Resources - Links

Core Curriculum Requirements & Proposals

• The Core Curriculum (effective Fall 2011) - brochure (pdf)
• For Faculty: Power Point on the Core Curriculum
• NEW - Revised Faculty Guide to Core Certification (2013 edition)

• Checklist for Core Certification Proposals
  
  • Core Learning Goals Certification - Frequently Asked Questions  (PowerPoint slides)
  • Core Goals Certification - FAQs (pdf)

• Course and Curriculum Proposals (CCAS) - online system for proposals to the Core Requirements Committee (CRC)
  
  • Getting Started with the Core certification proposal system (CCAS)  (a flow chart)
  • Step by Step Guide - Submit proposal(s) for Core certification (PowerPoint slides)
    
  • Step by Step Guide - Submit proposal(s) for Core certification  (pdf)

• Core Curriculum - Report of AHCCC approved 5-7-08
• Core Curriculum - Foreign Languages Advisory Committee Report
• Core Requirements Committee (CRC) Meetings: Dates and Members

• Courses Certified for Core (to date), with Faculty Approval

• CRC Rubrics for Core Goals
• Bibliography, Core Curriculum Rubrics

Core Curriculum Assessment - Reports

• Core Curriculum Assessment Report (form)
• Core Curriculum Assessment Report (form, ALL goals)
  

• Core Curriculum Drop Box - instructions
• Core Assessment Reporting Cycle (current) 
  
  • Core Goals Assessment Reporting - Frequently Asked Questions  (PowerPoint slides)
  • Core Goals Assessment Reporting - FAQs  (pdf)
    
• Assessment Resources - Links

Signature Courses

• Signature Courses - brochures, videos, and schedules
• Signature Course Proposals - RFP
• Signature Course Steering Committee, 2012-13

SAS Curriculum Committee

• Course and Curriculum Proposals (CCAS) - proposals to the SAS Curriculum Committee (Add, Drop, &/or Change Courses, Majors, Minors)
  • Getting Started with the proposal system (CCAS)  (a flow chart)
  • Step by Step through Course & Curriculum Proposals (detailed instructions)

• SAS Policies and Procedures on Credit Hours and Standards of Rigor
• General Requirements for SAS Minors
• SAS Winter Session Courses
• SAS Online & Hybrid Courses
• SAS Curriculum Committee Meetings: Dates and Members

Transfer Issues

• Transfer Course Departmental Evaluation
• Transfer Student Services
• NJ Transfer

Grading Policies and Procedures

• Posting Grades
• SAS Gradebook
• Final Grades
• Grade Appeals
• Grade Changes
• Grade Records
• Online Rosters

Teaching and Exam Policies and Resources

• Common Hour Exams
• Final Exam Schedule
• Final Exams
• Course Attendance
• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Faculty Handbook
• Academic Integrity and Judicial Affairs
• Preparing Course Synopsis and Book Links for the Online Schedule of Classes
• Sample Syllabus Format with Links
• FAQs- Royalties For Books Assigned in Classes Taught by the Author
• OIRT Instructional Guides for Creating Hybrid &/or Online Courses

Graduation Certification Links

• Degree Navigator
• MyMajor
• Senior Certifications

Advising Students

• Office of Academic Services
• Degree Navigator 
• Master Course List

Special Academic Programs

• Gateway Program
• Honors Programs