LCCC Streamlines Curriculum Management to Save Time & Increase Faculty Engagement

The Challenge

Manual Processes Consumed Staff Time

LCCC’s curriculum process was entirely manual, requiring staff to update multiple systems by hand. Even a small change triggered hours of repetitive work and created unnecessary administrative strain.

“Making just one change in the curriculum process would take us about seven hours of manual effort.”

Lack of Faculty Visibility Limited Engagement

Because curriculum information lived across disconnected systems, faculty had no way to see how proposed changes impacted other courses or programs. This opacity made it difficult for departments to collaborate or contribute meaningfully.

“Previously, there was no way for our team to visualize for faculty how a change in one course requirement would impact multiple other programs.”

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The Solution

A Streamlined, Integrated Curriculum Management System

LCCC is adopting Coursedog’s bi-directionally integrated curriculum management solution to centralize proposals, automate workflows, and provide real-time visibility into curricular impact.

“What I'm looking forward to most is having everybody at the campus, especially faculty, be able to go in and see exactly what the curriculum looks like and then be able to make changes and see the impact of those changes.”

This shift gives faculty ownership of their proposals, reduces back-and-forth, and ensures updates flow cleanly into downstream systems.

Coursedog Vs. Competitors

While other vendors were considered, Coursedog’s intuitive interface and drag-and-drop workflow builder stood out as significantly more accessible to faculty and staff.

“We had researched curriculum software in the past, but none of it had stood out. When I saw Coursedog’s tutorial video, I was very impressed with how intuitive it actually was. I felt Coursedog had come up with something that made a whole lot more sense.”

A Partnership Model That Builds Trust

LCCC highlighted the reliability and hands-on support of Coursedog’s Customer Success team as a defining feature of the implementation. The Project Manager and Data Engineer provided consistent guidance and ensured the college never felt alone in the process.

“If there was only one reason, it would be that the people who work at Coursedog act as true partners to our institution. It’s clear our school is not just a number but it’s a personable experience.”

50% More Efficient Curriculum Approval Process

By automating workflows and eliminating manual updates across systems, LCCC expects to cut the time required per curriculum change in half.

“We believe that Coursedog’s software will help us go from seven hours per change to three hours per change. Based on an average number of changes in a year, we foresee saving 580+ hours every year.”

‍More Time for Student-Centric Initiatives

With hundreds of hours reclaimed annually, the Registrar’s Office is now able to redirect its time toward improving transfer pathways, clarifying degree maps, and supporting broader student success efforts.

“Now I might actually have time to take care of more strategic initiatives. We don’t need to spend time on collecting signatures and instead do something that's going to help the college move forward.”

Looking Ahead

LCCC’s move to Coursedog lays the foundation for a more agile, collaborative, and student-centered curriculum governance model. With streamlined processes and improved visibility, the college is positioned to accelerate change, better support faculty, and ensure students receive accurate and timely curricular information.