Course Proposal Information Sheet
Fall 2008
Attached are course proposal forms for the Community Education program for the Fall 2008Schedule of Classes. Each course must be submitted on a separate form and must be filled out completely or it will not be considered. We cannot accept other formats. If the course has previously appeared in our schedule, and you are satisfied with the most recent catalog description, complete all areas except the brochure description and instructor highlights. New courses must include all information.
The following information is provided to help you in filling out the proposal form.
- The Fallschedule is as follows:
Classes may begin as soon as Monday, September 8, 2008 and run as long as desired by no later than December 12, 2008.
Holidays: November 10, 2008
November 27 – 30, 2008
- Course Title: Since you only have 3 seconds to catch the reader’s eye, your title should be catchy and attract attention.
- The brochure description should be lively and informative. It should use action verbs and be addressed to the second person (you) as much as possible (i.e. You will discover many...). Avoid sentences that begin such as “This class will teach...” Look through other course descriptions for ideas to “spice up” your copy.
- Instructor Bios should be short--one or two lines at most--and should relate to the subject area being presented. For example, if you are teaching a basket-weaving class, most people will not be impressed by a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. If you are teaching classes in more than one area (i.e. computers and yoga) please use a bio related to each subject area.
- Instructor pay: Instructors will receive 40% of total student enrollment.
- Enrollment Information: The Community Education program has a minimum enrollment requirement of six students. While six students represents a very low enrollment count, instructors should still plan on conducting these classes because we have last minute and walk-in registrations. We feel that canceling classes is a great disservice to students. We will be in contact with you during the week prior to your first class meeting to discuss your enrollment numbers and to be sure they are sufficient to run the class. Please remember that many classes are advertised by word of mouth over several sessions. If you consistently cancel your class due to low enrollment, it may never have a chance to grow.
- Material fees should cover the cost of materialsyou will provide each student as deemed necessaryto participate in and successfully complete yourclass/course. You must submit copies or a sample(s) of your class materials with your course proposal form. The participants pay material fees directly to the instructor on the first day of class. The material fee cost must be reasonably priced and must accurately equate the value of the material(s). No inflating of fees.
- Course acceptance and contract. If your course is considered for the upcoming session, you will be contacted for an interview. Once it has been accepted, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. A few weeks later, you will receive your instructor contract and instructor manual. You must return the contract within the time specified. It is imperative that you read your contract and instructor manual thoroughly. These two documents will provide you with most of the information you will need.
The deadline for submissions isFriday, June 13, 2008. We will accept late submissions but cannot guarantee they will be reviewed or scheduled until the next semester.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Community Education at or call (310) 660-6466.
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, age and Vietnam-era status.
Community Education • El Camino College • 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. • Torrance, CA 90506
info sheet 5/13/08