Revision of Major/Minor Requirements Proposal

In order to omit errors, we strongly recommend you type your answers in MS Word
then cut & paste them into this form to avoid typos.

Deadlines for submission:

We ask that all requests for changes to majors, minors, and programs be submitted by September 1 to allow ample time for approval and entry into the catalog for the following Fall Semester.

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The Academic Curriculum Committee CANNOT guarantee timely review of proposals received after the deadlines. Further, it is the policy of the Academic Curriculum Committee to give priority to proposals that are the result of Program Review.

Today's Date

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Effective Term (Semester & year the course will first be offered)

Basic Information

Department:

What year was your last program review completed?

Is this proposal the result of program review?

	yes
	no

Proposed Revisions

1. How, if at all, will the proposed change affect your program’s assessment plan?

2. If the proposed change affects your program’s assessment plan, please provide a before and after comparison of your program’s curriculum and assessment map. This map should show where learning outcomes are located in your courses, including where they are introduced, reinforced, proficient, and assessed. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Assessment (OAAE).

Have your major/minor learning goals changed?

	Yes
	No

Have you changed your method of assessment to any of your learning goals?

	Yes
	No

Please add a comparison chart of the old major & new major requirements, including learning goal changes:

Describe each of the proposed revisions. If your revisions involve new courses or changes in existing courses, please send completed course proposal forms.

Rationale for revisions:

Submit the proposed new major description for the catalog below or on a separate sheet:

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Curricular Impact

Does your proposal affect any other departments or programs, now or in the near future?

	yes
	no

If you answered yes to above question, please list affected departments/programs here:

Please send statements from the chairs or directors of those departments or programs, describing the effect:

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Budget Impact

Will reassignment of current faculty cover these changes now or in the future?

	yes
	no

If not, please send your departmental or program staffing plan, clearly indicating the increased personnel costs. The plan must be approved by the Academic Dean.

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Cost and brief description of needed additions to library/media resources:

Cost and brief description of needed additional computer software and/or hardware:

Cost and brief description of needed additional equipment and/or instrumentation:

Any costs requiring increased budget lines must be pre-approved by Academic Affairs.
If applicable, please send statements of approval:

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Unusual classroom or space needs for this curricular change, if any:

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