Degree Requirements

Division Faculty Member Term Expiration
Liberal Arts Brian Brems, Chair 2027
Social/Behavioral Sciences & the Library Dan Blewett 2028
Nursing & Health Sciences Sue Dumford 2028
Business & Applied Technology David Ellis 2029
Liberal Arts Jill Grauman 2027
Counseling Carla Johnson 2028
Social/Behavioral Sciences & the Library Robert Moorehead 2028
Business & Applied Technology Mohammad Morovati 2029
STEM Matt Wechter 2027
Arts, Communication & Hospitality Natilie Williams 2029

Three-year appointments, beginning January

Meeting Information
The committee meets at least once each in Fall and Spring semesters, and more frequently as needed. Members are updated via e-mail. The committee reports to the Faculty Senate. A meeting liaisonship is maintained with the Instruction Committee.

Committee Purpose
The purpose of the Degree Requirements Committee is to set course and grade requirements for all degrees granted by College of DuPage, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science, Associate in Fine Arts-Art, Associate in Fine Arts-Music, Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Associate in Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education, and Associate in General Studies. The DRC recommends changes that go to the Faculty Senate for approval, or to faculty-wide vote, and then to the administration for implementation. In addition, the DRC sets policy for the granting of college certificates. The DRC follows curriculum guidelines as set by the Illinois Community College Board and other state regulatory agencies and professional certification boards.