Curriculum Standards and Policy Committee
The Curriculum Standards and Policy Committee (also referred to as CSPC or the Curriculum Committee) makes academic standards and policy recommendations to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Specifically we make recommendations regarding:
- Academic policies and programs in keeping with the philosophy and mission of the University and with the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland
- Policies, standards, procedures for admission to the University, to special programs, and to majors
- General departmental standards for retention and for graduation
- Operational definitions for letter grades
- Guidelines for all university-wide or out-of-class testing programs
Meetings
Please note: we do not meet during summer months or in January.
Executive Committee Meeting Dates
The Executive Committee meets the second Wednesday of the following months from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- March 12, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- May 14, 2025
- September 10, 2025
- October 8, 2025
- November 12, 2025
- December 10, 2025
Regular Meeting Dates
Regular meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- March 19, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- December 17, 2025
Purposes
The Coppin State University chapter has both broad and specific purposes we work to fulfill.
Our Broad Purposes
- Support the policies and goals of the AAUP
- Promote the interests of higher education and research
- Increase the usefulness and standards, ideals, and welfare of the academic professions
Our Specific Purposes
- Defend academic freedom at Coppin State University
- Encourage faculty participation in governance at Coppin
- Protect and advance the professional status and interests of all faculty members at Coppin State University
Please reference our chapter bylaws for additional objectives and purposes.
CSPC Proposal Submissions Due Dates
Submit proposals via email no later than 5:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
- March 6, 2024
- April 3, 2024
- May 1, 2024
Officers
Chair: Dr. Claudia Nelson
Vice Chair: Dr. F. Michelle Richardson
Secretary: Dr. Erika Smith
Parliamentarian: Dr. Melissa Buckley
Advisor and Registrar: Ms. Karen Barland
Administrative Assistance: Ms. Deborah Stone
Sub-Committees
The CSU General Education Program Sub-Committee Dr. Yolanda Savoy, Chair
The CSU New Program, Minors, and certificates CSU/MHEC logistics Sub-Committee Members: Michael Bowden and Rolande Murray, PhD
The Academic Program Review Sub-Committee (To Be Formed)