Curriculum and Assessment Office
Announcements
**NEW** ULAC_GEC (University-Level Advisory Committee for the GEC)
The curricular associate and assistant Deans from Arts and Sciences recommend that proposals going through the Arts and Sciences curricular approval process be submitted (via the Electronic Course Approval System) to this office 8-10 weeks before the OAA deadlines below. For Group Studies and Flexibly Scheduled/Workshop requests, we recommend submitting proposals 1-2 weeks prior to the deadlines below. Please keep in mind that curricular committees do not meet during the summer.
We will do everything possible to make sure requests reach OAA on time. For questions or assistance, please contact our office or your curricular associate/assistant dean.
If any changes to the below due dates are made, you will be notified via e-mail.
OAA Deadlines
Effective Date |
New/Change/Withdrawal |
Group Studies/Flex Schedule |
Sp Qtr. |
November 15 |
December 15 |
Su Qtr. |
February 15 |
March 15 |
Au Qtr. |
February 15 |
March 15 |
Wi Qtr. |
August 15 |
September 15 |
Announcing the new university-wide Electronic Course Approval (ECA) system! Go to www.eca.osu.edu to:
- Submit a course request
- Track a course request
- Sign up for training
- Request an account/password
Please note: We have phased out the old paper submission system, so if you do not yet have an account, or if you need training, please visit the ECA web site: www.eca.osu.edu.
Announcing the Service-Learning "S" designation
Faculty interested in having their course specifically designated as a Service-Learning course may now submit a proposal to do so. Any new or current course may be submitted. See our resources page for more information.
Office Mission
To sustain and support the work of the Arts and Sciences and the A&S Committee on Curriculum and Instruction in efforts to study, plan, assess, and make recommendations regarding the general education and A&S degree program curriculum and instruction in order to provide the highest quality undergraduate general education for all students, continuously improve the quality of the teaching and learning environment, and maintain an environment in which faculty and staff can flourish in these areas.
Highlighted resources:
- C&A Operations Manual (updated 10-29-09)
- 2009 Revised GEC Expected Learning Outcomes (updated 11-12-09)
- Guidelines for the Proposal of Honors Courses (new!)
- Curricular Flow
- ASC Syllabus Template
- GEC Submission Guidelines
- Quick Reference Guide