Appendix G: Abbreviated Template
Instructions:

The Abbreviated Template should be used for those items identified as needing the Abbreviated
Template in R401-4 and R401-5 and listed as possible items to check on the Cover/Signature
Page below.
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An Abbreviated Template consists of a Cover/Signature Page – Abbreviated Template and
Program Request – Abbreviated Template.
o Cover/Signature Page – Abbreviated Template: Complete the items requested at the
top of the page, INCLUDING SELECTING A CIP CODE. Check which type(s) of item(s)
apply.
o Program Request – Abbreviated Template: Complete the sections requested, removing
the descriptive italics and replacing them with the content of the proposal.
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Prepare the Abbreviated Template per R401-6 instructions as a Word document (no PDF
formats). Begin each of the two sections (Cover/Signature Page and Program Request) at the top
of a new page. When descriptions of the content required for each section appear in this font
color, the descriptive italics are to be removed and replaced with the institutional content
before the institution submits the proposal to the OCHE.
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The CAO or his/her designated representatives should e-mail the completed Abbreviated Template
(including electronic signature) to academicaffairs@utahsbr.edu.
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The institution is responsible for maintaining a record of the submission as the OCHE Academic
Affairs office is not responsible for storing electronic copies of submitted proposals.
Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template/Abbreviated Template with Curriculum
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Certificate of Proficiency in Technical Communication
Currently Approved Title: Certification in Technical Communication
School or Division or Location: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: English and Literature
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code1 (for new programs): 23.1303
Current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code (for existing programs): 23.1303
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): 08/26/2013
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: MM/DD/YEAR
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
Regents’ General Consent Calendar Items
R401-5 OCHE Review and Recommendation; Approval on General Consent
Calendar
SECTION NO.
ITEM
5.1.1
Minor*
5.1.2
Emphasis*
5.2.1
Certificate of Proficiency*
5.2.3
Graduate Certificate*
New Administrative Unit
Administrative Unit Transfer
5.4.1
Administrative Unit Restructure
Administrative Unit Consolidation
New Center
5.4.2
New Institute
New Bureau
5.5.1
Out-of-Service Area Delivery of Programs
Program Transfer
5.5.2
Program Restructure
Program Consolidation
5.5.3
Name Change of Existing Programs
Program Discontinuation
5.5.4
Program Suspension
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program
5.5.5
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Administrative Unit
*Requires “Section V: Program Curriculum” of Abbreviated Template
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the
Office of the Commissioner.
1
CIP codes must be recommended by the submitting institution. For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55.
______________________________________
Signature
Date: MM/DD/YEAR
Printed Name: Ian Wilson
Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Certificate of Proficiency in Technical Communication
03/06/2013
Section I: Request
The Technical Writing program in UVU’s Department of English and Literature proposes to change its
Certification in Technical Communication to a Certificate of Proficiency in Technical Communication
beginning Fall 2013.
Section II: Need
This shift from a department-level “certification” to a “certificate of proficiency” will allow the completers of
this existing program to be counted along with graduates of other UVU programs as reported to the
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). In alignment with the Utah’s Prosperity 2020
goals, this shift will additionally aid in counting the progress toward 66% of Utahans earning a higher
education degree in the next eight years. Since the Prosperity initiative focuses on workforce improvements
to propel the Utah economy, technical writers are an obvious demographic to monitor considering how
many of them take technical writing jobs within Utah’s thriving technology industries.
Section III: Institutional Impact
Since the nature of this shift is primarily one for demographic and information gathering of a pre-existing
program, there will be little change to current institutional practices. Current administrative structures will
remain unchanged. Faculty and staff will be largely unaffected. Impact may be felt if reports to the IPEDS
cause local business organizations or the general public to use this information to actively recruit UVU
graduates for technical writing positions (or leads to more internships) or leads to increased enrollments in
technical communication courses.
Section IV: Finances
Since the shift’s primary purpose is to allow completers of the program to be counted with other graduates
to the IPEDS, we anticipate no additional costs.
Section V: Program Curriculum
All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold)
Course Prefix and Number
Title
Credit Hours
Matriculation Requirements
 AA/AS degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and one year fulltime employment.
Required Courses
ENGL 2050
Editing
3
Course Prefix and Number
ENGL 2310
ENGL 3300
ENGL 3340
Elective Courses
Complete one of the following:
ENGL 3320
ENGL 4320
ENGL 436R
Title
Technical Communication
Technical Communication for Technology
Students
Digital Document Design
Sub-Total
Credit Hours
3
3
3
12
Grant and Proposal Writing
Document Management
Topics in Technical Communication
3
3
3
3
15
Sub-Total
Total Number of Credits
Program Schedule
Fall of First Year
Course Title
Credit
Hours
ENGL 1010 (GE)
Introduction to Writing
3
Fine Arts (GE)
From list
3
Biology (GE)
From list
3
MATH 1050 (GE)
College Algebra
3
HIST 2700
US History to 1877
3
Semester total:
Spring of First Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
ENGL 2310
Technical Communication
3
ENGL 2050
Editing
3
ENGL 2020 (GE)
Intermediate Writing
3
PHIL 2050 (GE)
Ethics and Values
3
Biology (GE)
From list
3
Fall of Second Year
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Phys. Science (GE)
From list
3
Additional Biology (GE)
From list
3
ENGL 3300
Technical Communication for Technology Students
3
Foreign Language (GE)
From list
3
Fine Arts (GE)
From list
3
Semester total:
Spring of Second Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
Social/Behav Science (GE)
From List
3
ENGL 3340
Digital Document Design
3
ENGL 3320
Grant and Proposal Writing or other elective
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Semester total:
Fall of Third Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Semester total:
Spring of Third Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Major
From list
3
Semester total:
Fall of Fourth Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Semester total
Spring of Fourth Year
Course Title
15
Credit
Hours
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Major
From List
3
Semester total
15