Policy Clarifications and Course List Adjustments

UC continues to implement changes that streamline and improve the course list update and course approval processes, improve communications with you and your staff, and develop resources to assist schools in developing and submitting new courses for approval. The section below provides helpful clarifications and explains recent course list adjustments necessary to align with UC policy.

UC Policy Updates.

1. Adding/Removing Previously Approved Courses moved to Course Submissions
2. Advanced Placement Course Audit moved to Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate
3. Career and Technical Education moved to CTE Resources
4. Curriculum Integration Program (CIP) moved to Curriculum Integration Project News and Application
5. Methods of Satisfying the Language Other Than English (LOTE) Requirement moved to Language Other Than English
6. Non-Site-Based Independent Study moved to Independent Study Non-Classroom-Based Schools
7. Online Learning/Distance Education moved to Current Online Courses/Policy
8. Physics and Chemistry textbooks moved to Laboratory Science
9. Program Status for CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) moved to English
10. UC College Prep Online (UCCP) moved to Current Online Courses/Policy
11. Validation Changes moved to "a-g" Subject Area
12. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Policy Implementation moved to Visual and Performing Arts
13. WASC Accreditation moved to New Schools Information

UC Procedural Updates.

UC continues to improve its articulation procedures as well as the accuracy of schools' "a-g" course lists, ensuring that they are consistent with UC faculty policies. Items below represent recent and upcoming activity.

1. VPA Courses moved to Visual and Performing Arts
2. Honors Courses moved to Honors Level Courses
3. Methods of Satisfying the Language Other than English (LOTE) Requirement moved to Language Other Than English
4. Ongoing Collaborations moved to Related Links

Web Site Enhancements.

Enhancements to the "a-g" Guide Web Site (at www.ucop.edu/doorways/guide). We continue to update the "a-g" Guide web site with "Topics of Interest" items, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), etc. In 2006, we improved functionality of the Cadre of Experts section of the site, and will continue to do so in the coming year. The trained, resourceful Cadre members are available to provide assistance with the course approval process to teachers, counselors, and administrators who seek guidance. Cadre members are now sorted not only by region, but also by county, school type, role, and area of expertise.

Enhancements to the "a-g" Online Update Web Site (at https://doorways.ucop.edu/update). The "a-g" Online Update web site is now in its sixth year of operation. In 2007-2008 100% of schools updated their "a-g" course lists online. Thank you. This has made the review process faster and more accurate.

Enhancements to the "a-g" Course List Web Site (at https://doorways.ucop.edu/list). The Doorways course list web site now includes additional general information about your school (CDS code, WASC term of accreditation, school type, special programs, and more).