NEW PROGRAM CONCEPT FOR 2013-14
POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS
A. Timelines: In order for your Program Concept to meet key decision points during the development and
approval process, please ensure that your Program Concept Report is submitted in accordance with the
timeline listed below, with all sections completed and financial projections attached, to
quality@mohawkcollege.ca .
For Fall, 2013, program start-up: May 19, 2011
B. Schedule and Responsibilities
WHO?
DOES WHAT?
BY WHEN?
April 22
Associate
Dean
• Complete Sections 1.a, 1.c, 1.d, and 1.e, Section 3, and
Section 4 of Concept Report. NOTE: IR will complete all greyshaded areas of report.
• Submit partially completed Report to IR (Carmelinda).
• Arrange meeting with Lisa Voitsidis for week of May 2-6
• Complete Preliminary Financial Info template (Appendix A) and
submit to Lisa Voitsidis and George Rombes.
April 29
•
IR
Finance
Associate
Dean
NPD
Team
Quality
Consultant
Conduct research and complete all grey-shaded areas of
Concept Report.
• Return Concept Report to AD.
May 6
•
•
•
Prepare preliminary financial projections.
Meet with AD to discuss.
Submit completed preliminary financial projections to AD and
Roberta Weiss.
May 18
•
Submit completed Concept Report and financials to
quality@mohawkcollege.ca .
May 19
•
•
Conduct analysis of Concept Reports and prepare
recommendations for AMT.
Prepare submission of Reports and recommendations for
AMT, June 4.
May 26/27
May 30
C. AMT/SMT Criteria for Decision Making: For your reference purposes, the “New Program Proposal
Development Checklist – Summary of Criteria” is attached as Appendix B to this template. The
highlighted criteria will be used to determine which concepts are approved to advance to the proposal
stage.
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NEW PROGRAM CONCEPT
2013-14 MTCU CREDENTIALED PROGRAMS
Proposed Program Name:
Department(s):
Dean:
Associate Dean(s):
Target Date for Program Start-up:
SECTION 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
1.a
Credential Level and Delivery Stream
Indicate (X) the credential level sought for this proposed program (only one):
Indicate (X) the credential level sought for this proposed program (only one).
Ontario College Certificate (2 Semesters / 600-700
hours of instruction)
Ontario College Diploma (4 Semesters / 1200 –
1400 hours of instruction)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma (6 semesters /
1800 – 2100 hours of instruction)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate (2
Semesters / 600-700 hours of instruction)
Applied Degree (determined by PEQAB)
Mohawk College Certificate
Indicate (X) the areas of the College through which the proposed program will be delivered.
Continuing Education
Postsecondary
Mohawk College Enterprise
Community Training
Indicate (X) the target group(s) this proposed program is most likely to attract.
OSSD grads
University and College Graduates
Mature Students (incl. Second Career and WSIB)
Aboriginal Students
International Students
Other:
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1.b.
Program Background
Describe general curriculum direction for the proposed program (i.e. goal, focus, key themes and
outcomes, partnerships with other programs, etc. Note: formal PAC motion and POS is NOT needed
until program proposal stage.
1.c
Program Resource Requirements
Describe your Academic area’s resource requirements to deliver the proposed program.
Space requirements: Briefly describe space
requirements for the new program.
Equipment requirements: What new and/or
modified equipment and materials will be required
to ensure students receive a program of high level
quality and are well prepared for the workplace?
Service requirements: Describe unique aspects
of this program that may require that faculty and
students access service areas? (E.g. Library,
Disability Services, Counselling)
Faculty requirements:
 Briefly describe the credentials/experience and
competencies required of faculty assigned to the
development of this program.
 Do we have the capacity to assign faculty to this
role?
 Briefly describe the credentials/experience and
competencies required of faculty assigned to
delivery of this program.
 Do we have the capacity to assign faculty to this
role?
 If the College does not currently have the
required faculty resources, how available are
qualified faculty in this field?
1.d
Program Pathways
List the programs which would potentially feed
students into the proposed program.
List the programs for which graduates of the
proposed program would be eligible.
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SECTION 2: COMPETITIVE ACTIVITY
2.a.
Competitive Programs
Note: Institutional Research will complete the grey shaded area.
Type of
Competitor
Name of
Competitor
Name of Program
Program
Code
Program
Location
Credential
MTCU
Code
Internal *
College
University
Private
* Other Post-Sec., CE, Corporate Training, Community Training
2.b.
Evidence of Competitive Program Activity for Upcoming Fall Semester
Note: Institutional Research will complete the grey shaded area.
The following chart indicates a program’s availability as of May 16, 2011.
Name of
Competitor
Program
Program
Code
MTCU
Code
Program Status
for Fall 2011 term
Highly
Competitive
Highly Competitive: program has more qualified applicants than there are seats available. Oversubscribed
programs are sometimes referred to as limited enrolment programs. Colleges assume responsibility for identifying a
program as highly competitive.
(source: www.ontariocolleges.ca)
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2.c.
Additional Competitive Program Characteristics and Demographics
Note: Institutional Research will complete this section.
Program Characteristics for Fall 2011 Programs
MTCU (Code) Profile
# of Programs
Weight*
Funding Units*
Tuition Fee Factor*
Intake
Program Length
Delivery Model
Delivery Method
Program Type
*Weight: This is a measure of the special expenses that the program requires (such as specialized equipment or additional staff resources).
A typical Business program has a program weight of 1.0 and all other programs measured relative to the business program.
*Funding Units: This is a measure of the duration of the program. A typical Business program has 1.0 funding units for each full year of
duration and all other programs are measured relative to the business program.
*Tuition Fee Factor (TFF) determines the maximum tuition fee the college can charge for a Ministry-approved program. Two factors
determine the TFF- the number of semesters and the teaching hours of the program.
Program Demographics for Fall 2010 Programs
MTCU (Code) Profile
Fall 2010 Applicants
Fall 2010 Registrants
Applicant Type
Program Choice
Attained OSSD credential
Gender
Age Group
Registrant to Applicant
Conversion Rate
SECTION 3: PRELIMINARY RATIONALE AND EVIDENCE OF NEED
Provide brief details for each item, including objective evidence to support the criteria. Consult with Subject
Matter Experts and others as appropriate. Note: Institutional Research will complete the grey shaded area.
Criteria
Supporting Evidence
Industry / organization
has come to Mohawk
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Criteria
Supporting Evidence
to ask for a program.
(Note: Letters of
support on company
letterhead required at
Proposal Stage.)
Program Advisory
Committee has
provided direction
and/or support. (Note:
Formal advisory board
motion required at
Proposal Stage.)
Trends or industry
gaps indicate rising
need for new program.
(Note: Supporting
documentation –
journal articles,
industry reports, etc. –
should be referenced
and links to data
provided.)
Government priorities
that support graduate
demand and job
vacancies are
identified.
Industries /
organizations and/or
specific companies or
groups would hire
graduates of the
proposed program.
Industry support to
partner in the provision
of funding and/or
resources for program
start-up costs has been
obtained or committed.
(Note: Letters of
support on company
letterhead required at
Proposal Stage.)
Industry support to
provide students with
work-place
experiences (i.e. co-op,
clinical and field
placements) has been
confirmed. (Note:
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Criteria
Supporting Evidence
Letters of support on
company letterhead
required at Proposal
Stage.)
Other:
Applicant trends
indicate there is market
demand for this new
program.
Registrant trends
indicate there is a
market demand for this
new program.
Market drain from
Mohawk’s catchment
area indicates students
are currently applying
to and/or attending
other colleges to take
this program.
Information on tuition and additional fees in competitive
programs.
Source: 2010-11 Highest Fee MTCU Code
High
Demand
Tuition
Yes
No
Highest Tuition
Charged
Statistics Canada
National Occupational
Classification Code
(NOCC)
Source: Government of Canada, www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Local, regional, and/or
national labour market
trends indicate
employment demand
for graduates of this
program.
Source: Government of Canada, www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Graduation
rates/trends for
competitive programs.
Source: KPI Graduation Rates
$
Data from the latest
MTCU Employment
Profile report identifies
graduate outcomes
that supports launch of
Source: MTCU Employment Profile 2007-2008
this program.
SECTION 4: COLLEGE STRATEGIC PLAN / STRATEGIC ENROLMENT MANAGEMENT
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Criteria
Supporting Evidence
(To be completed by Program Department in consultation with Strategic Enrolment.)
Consultation with appropriate Associate
Deans has occurred; the proposed new
program is not expected to negatively
impact other current Mohawk College
programs.
The planned enrolment for this new
program can be accommodated within the
approved new program starts enrolment
target for 2013-14
Consideration for this new program start
has been factored into the Faculty’s
strategic rationalization of full-time postsecondary program(s) and proactive
realignment of its program mix.
The new program will further complement
and strengthen the offerings within the
academic unit or Faculty.
The new program is aligned with the
priorities of Quality, Innovation and
Sustainability as described within the
College’s Strategic Plan.
The new program is aligned with the
College’s branding initiative.
SECTION 5: FINANCIAL VIABILITY
After completing all unshaded areas and obtaining research data from Institutional Research, please complete
the“PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION” template (Appendix A) and submit by e-mail to Lisa Voitsidis
(lisa.voitsidis@mohawkcollege.ca) , Financial Planning and Analysis, for preparation of program financial
projections.
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Appendix A
PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Post-secondary and Continuing Education Programs)
This information will be used to provide a 5-year Cash flow Analysis to be included in the new program
proposal. Once a preliminary financial analysis is completed, a follow-up meeting can be arranged to discuss
any required changes prior to submitting the final version to the VP of Finance for approval. Please allow 2
weeks for completion of preliminary financials.
Proposed Program Name:
Program Type (diploma, certificate, etc.):
Associate Dean/Department:
Proposed Start-up Date (academic year):
Date Submitted:
PROGRAM ENROLMENT
1. What is the projected enrolment for Semester 1 new intakes in Years 1 to 5?
Fall Intake
Winter Intake
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS)
2. Provide the following details regarding the proposed program of study (this is a preliminary estimate
that can be revised once the POS is finalized at the Proposal Development stage):
Criteria
# of semesters
# students per section (lectures)
# students per section (labs)
# students per section (placement)
Teaching Contact
Hours (TCH)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
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Lecture
#
# TCH/week
Lab
Placement
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Semester:
# Weeks/Semester:
SEM01
SEM02
SEM03
SEM04
SEM05
SEM06
How will the semesters flow in an academic year?
Regular delivery (Fall/Winter delivery; Summers off)
Accelerated delivery (consecutive terms: Fall/Winter/Summer)
Other (please specify):
ACADEMIC DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
3. Please answer the following questions:
Is a Program Coordinator required? (if yes, please specify level)
No
Step 1
Step 2
Are other additional Support Staff required over and above the
department’s current staff? (if yes, specify Full-time or Parttime)
No
FT
PT
4. Please provide preliminary estimates of expenses related to the academic delivery of the program:
Operating Exp
Curriculum Development
Equipment Maintenance
Fees (Licensing, etc.)
Lab materials
Supplies/Other teachingrelated materials
Other (please specify)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
$
$
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Note: Administrative expenses will be calculated in the final financial template based on a costing
methodology.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
5. What are the projected capital expenses/start-up costs for the program?
Operating Exp
Capital Equipment – Computers,
Office Furniture, etc.
Renovations
Initial Advertising & Promotion
Other (please specify)
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
$
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Appendix A
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
6. Are there any financial considerations to be reflected in the program financials? (e.g. clustering
programs, etc.)
Please e-mail the completed template to: lisa.voitsidis@mohawkcollege.ca and
george.rombes@mohawkcollege.ca
Preliminary financials will be prepared and e-mailed to you for review. Thank you.
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Appendix B
NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST – SUMMARY OF CRITERIA
The New Program Development Team will use the criteria below to analyze each stage of new
program development (Statement of Interest/Program Concept/Program Proposal) and to make
recommendations to the Academic Management Team and the Senior Management Team. AMT and
SMT will subsequently evaluate the recommendations and select which programs move forward to the
next appropriate stage.
Proposed Program Name:
Department(s):
Dean/Associate Dean(s):
CRITERIA
MET
CRITERIA
DID NOT
MEET
CRITERIA
NOT
APPLICABLE
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
1. The proposed program adds value to the School’s program mix.
2. The proposed program does not conflict with anything we already
do.
3. The proposed program could only be offered as a new program
rather than as a stream of an existing program.
4. The proposed program could be offered in collaboration with another
program/another school?
5. The proposed credential is appropriate at preliminary stage of
research.
6. Proposed program is aligned with Mohawk’s Strategic Priorities
(quality, innovation, sustainability).
7. Proposed program is aligned with Mohawk’s new Branding.
8. There will be adequate space for the proposed program at the
campus at which it will be delivered.
9. Equipment needs for the program can be readily identified for
financial analysis at the Concept stage.
10. Current trends and/or anticipated industry demand and growth are
evident at preliminary stage of research.
11. Industry and/or potential students have requested this program.
12. The proposed program is oversubscribed at other colleges at
preliminary stage of research.
13. The proposed program is closed or wait listed for the next Fall
offering at other colleges at preliminary stage of research.
14. The proposed program will attract potential students who currently
leave the Mohawk catchment area to take a similar program
elsewhere.
15. The proposed program is anticipated to be eligible for high demand
tuition.
PROGRAM CONCEPT
Availability of Resources
1. The College will have the required space available to deliver the
proposed program.
2. The College will have the appropriate equipment and materials
available to run the proposed program.
3. The Academic area has the appropriate faculty available to develop
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CRITERIA
MET
CRITERIA
DID NOT
MEET
CRITERIA
NOT
APPLICABLE
the proposed program.
4. The Academic area has / will have the appropriate faculty available
to deliver the proposed program.
Market Demand
1. Industry / organization(s) have come to Mohawk to ask for the
program.
2. Program Advisory Committee has provided direction and/or support.
3. Trends or industry gaps indicate rising need for new program.
4. Government priorities that support graduate demand and job
vacancies are identified.
5. Industries / organizations and/or specific companies or groups would
hire graduates of the proposed program.
6. Industry support to partner in the provision of funding and/or
resources for program start-up costs has been obtained or
committed.
7. Industry support to provide students with workplace experiences (i.e.
co-op, clinical and/or field placements) has been confirmed.
8. The proposed credential is appropriate.
9. Applicant trends indicate there is market demand for this new
program.
10. Registrant trends indicate there is a market demand for this new
program.
11. Market drain from Mohawk’s catchment area indicates students are
currently applying to and/or attending other colleges to take this
program.
12. Local, regional, and/or national labour market trends indicate
employment demand for graduates of this program.
13. Data from the latest MTCU Employment Profile report identifies
graduate outcomes that supports launch of this program.
Financial Investment and Viability
1. Enrolment projections are realistic and supported by applicant and
registrant demand data.
2. Planned tuition and fees for the program are competitive and in line
with MTCU funding guidelines.
3. Academic delivery requirements are identified and realistic (including
faculty, support staff, curriculum development, equipment
maintenance, fees, lab materials, teaching supplies)
4. Projected capital expenses and start-up costs are identified and
realistic (including equipment, renovations, initial advertising).
5. The cost implications in relation to providing college services for
additional students and staff are documented and included in
financial projections.
6. Projected revenues and contribution support the launch of this
program.
Strategic Enrolment Management
1. The planned enrolment for this new program can be accommodated
within the approved new program starts enrolment target for the
start-up year in question.
2. This new program concept is the result of the strategic rationalization
of full-time post-secondary programs by an academic school that is
proactively realigning its program mix.
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CRITERIA
MET
CRITERIA
DID NOT
MEET
CRITERIA
NOT
APPLICABLE
3. The new program will further complement and strengthen the
offerings within the academic unit or faculty.
4. This new program aligns with and strengthens the College’s ability to
deliver on strategic priorities, specifically:
1. Quality
1.1 Student success
1.2 The world is your classroom
2. Innovation
2.1 Innovation Culture
2.2 Applied Research
2.4 Partnerships
3. Sustainability
3.1 Access
3.2 Greening Mohawk
3.4 Financial Well-being
5. The new program aligns with the College’s branding strategy.
PROGRAM PROPOSAL
1. The proposed program meets Ministry standards.
2. The proposed program meets appropriate Regulatory requirements.
3. The proposed program demonstrates labour market or societal
demand and student demand for the program.
4. The proposed program offers graduates viable employment
opportunities.
5. The proposed program provides documents attesting to certification
and/or credentials from external professional associations.
6. The proposed program provides documents attesting to employer
support for student field placements/clinical/co-op work terms and
graduate employment opportunities.
7. The proposed program includes proposed program learning
outcomes, a program of study, and course descriptions.
8. The proposed program demonstrates that the program will be
financially viable.
9. A Capital Needs Assessment been completed.
10. The capacity to deliver the proposed program has been assessed re
space availability.
11. The capacity to deliver the proposed program has been assessed re
Human Resources availability.
12. The Academic Management Team has reviewed the proposal.
13. The Admission/Registration requirements have been reviewed and
approved by the Associate Registrar, Admissions.
14. The proposed program has the support of a relevant Advisory
Committee.
15. The proposed program has been reviewed by the Senior
Management Team.
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