Curriculum Proposal System: Author Field Guide
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 1
AUTHOR GUIDE NOTE ............................................................................................................................................ 2
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL ....................................................................................................................................... 3
COURSE CHANGE PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................................... 10
COURSE DELETE PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................................. 18
NOTE: “CHANGE” PROGRAM PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................... 19
NEW DEGREE PROGRAM PROPOSAL.................................................................................................................... 20
CHANGE A DEGREE PROGRAM PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................... 37
NEW TRACK PROPOSAL ....................................................................................................................................... 46
CHANGE A TRACK PROPOSAL............................................................................................................................... 63
NEW CERTIFICATE PROPOSAL .............................................................................................................................. 73
CHANGE A CERTIFICATE PROPOSAL ..................................................................................................................... 90
NEW MINOR PROPOSAL ...................................................................................................................................... 99
CHANGE A MINOR PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................... 116
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Author Guide Note
This document will assist the Author of Proposals in regards to the new Curriculum Proposal System.
Each type of proposal, available for entry, is outlined in a separate section. Once completed, this
document can be passed to the person responsible for data entry into the Curriculum Proposal System.
For more information and training materials for the Curriculum Proposal System, visit:
http://www.uakron.edu/curriculum-proposal/ (Look in the Help Documentation area of the Landing
Page)
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New Course Proposal
Attachments:
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Course Outline (not necessary if Web-based or Online course)
For courses that are Web-based OR Online, a Traditional Syllabus and Online Syllabus (used for
comparison purposes)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
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being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Course Description
Department Number (Subject
Code):
Course Level:
100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800
Course Number:
Course Title:
Bulletin Description (25
word):
Subsidy Level (choose one):
General Studies, Technical, Developmental, Baccalaureate, Master’s,
Master’s/Doctoral, Doctoral, Professional
CIP Code:
Classification code of instructional programs. See:
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55
Credit Hours:
Fix
OR
Variable
If Fixed, Number of Hours:
If Variable, Minimum Hours:
Max Hours
Repeatable for additional credit? Yes
Max Credits:
OR
Grading Method:
ABC/NC
OR
Pre-requisites:
Need Subject Code & Course Number
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Co-requisites:
Class Format (choose all that
apply):
Method of Delivery (choose
all that apply):
Need Subject Code & Course Number
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Clinical
Discussion
Field Experience
Individualized Study
Laboratory
Lecture
LRC
Practicum
Recitation
Seminar
Self-Paced
Studio
Tutorial
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Traditional
Web-Enhanced (1-30%)
Web-Based (31-99%)
Online (100% online)
If this is already offered as a traditional course, please explain in
what ways the online version is equivalent or different.
Check all modes of delivery that apply to the offering of this course.
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Should this proposal be
reviewed by General
Education Advisory
Committee to determine if
this course satisfies any
General Education
requirements?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes the General Education tab is enabled and the following is
required entry on that page:
Learning Outcomes, select all that apply and explain how the course
meets this learning outcome in the next field.
Communicate effectively:
All General Education courses include a component for writing; many
also include a component for oral communication or presentation.
Critical thinking:
Competence in analysis and logical argument are explicit learning
goals for most General Education programs; although these skills go
by a variety of names (e.g. evaluate arguments in a logical fashion,
analysis, logical thinking, etc).
Problem solving:
Employ the methods of inquiry characteristics of natural sciences,
social sciences, and the arts and humanities: the tools for solving
problems vary across disciplines; general education introduces
students to methods of inquiry in several fields of study and thereby
prepares students to integrate from different disciplines. This includes,
but is not limited to, evaluating intellectual and artistic achievement,
and knowledge of positive mental and physical health practices.
Diversity:
Acquire an understanding of our global and diverse culture and
society.
Citizenship & Democracy:
Engage in our democratic society: one of the overarching goals of
General Education is to prepare students to be active and informed
citizens, the development of disposition to participate in and
contribute to our democracy is full of equal importance to the goal of
having the skills to do so intelligently.
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Explain How the course meets
each expected learning
outcome (attach another
sheet if necessary)
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Which area of general
education does this course
apply?
Course considered for
inclusion in TAG (Transfer
Assurance Guide)?
Yes
Area Studies & Cultrual Diversity
English Composition
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Oral Communications
Social Sciences
Physical Education/ Welleness
Or
No
If Yes the OTM/TAG tab becomes enabled and the following is
required entry on that page:
Enter Learning Outcome:
Describe how the course addresses each outcome:
Hours on Topic:
Has Course Outline been
attached?
All new course proposals require a course outline.
Attach this file and then answer Yes to this question.
The proposal cannot be submitted until this answer is Yes.
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Textbooks:
Enter required textbooks or N/A if there are none. Attach another
page if necessary.
Bibliography:
Enter the bibliography of source materials used in this class. Attach
another page if necessary.
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Course Change Proposal
Attachments:


Course Outline (not necessary if Web-based or Online course)
For courses that are Web-based OR Online, a Traditional Syllabus and Online Syllabus (used for
comparison purposes)
Summary
College:
Department:
Subject Code:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
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Rationale:
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Course Description
What Course Information is being changed? Add new information.
Department Number (Subject
Code):
Course Level:
Course Number:
Course Title:
Bulletin Description (25
words):
Subsidy Level (choose one):
General Studies, Technical, Developmental, Baccalaureate, Master’s,
Master’s/Doctoral, Doctoral, Professional
CIP Code:
Classification code of instructional programs. See:
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55
Credit Hours:
Fix
OR
Variable
If Fixed, Number of Hours:
If Variable, Minimum Hours:
Max Hours
Repeatable for additional credit? Yes
Max Credits:
OR
Grading Method:
ABC/NC
OR
Pre-requisites:
Need Subject Code & Course Number
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Co-requisites:
Class Format (choose all that
apply):
Need Subject Code & Course Number
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







Clinical
Discussion
Field experience
Individualized study
Laboratory
Lecture
LRC
Practicum
Recitation
Seminar
Self-Paced
Studio
Tutorial
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For all Proposals, answer the following:
Method of Delivery:
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Traditional
Web-Enhanced (1-30%)
Web-Based (31-99%)
Online (100% online)
If this is already offered as a traditional course, please explain in
what ways the online version is equivalent or different.
Check all modes of delivery that apply to the offering of this course.
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Should this proposal be
reviewed by General
Education Advisory
Committee to determine if
this course satisfies any
General Education
requirements?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes the General Education tab is enabled and the following is
required entry on that page:
Learning Outcomes, select all that apply and explain how the course
meets this learning outcome in the next field.
Communicate effectively:
All General Education courses include a component for writing; many
also include a component for oral communication or presentation.
Critical thinking:
Competence in analysis and logical argument are explicit learning
goals for most General Education programs; although these skills go
by a variety of names (e.g. evaluate arguments in a logical fashion,
analysis, logical thinking, etc).
Problem solving:
Employ the methods of inquiry characteristics of natural sciences,
social sciences, and the arts and humanities: the tools for solving
problems vary across disciplines; general education introduces
students to methods of inquiry in several fields of study and thereby
prepares students to integrate from different disciplines. This includes,
but is not limited to, evaluating intellectual and artistic achievement,
and knowledge of positive mental and physical health practices.
Diversity:
Acquire an understanding of our global and diverse culture and
society.
Citizenship & Democracy:
Engage in our democratic society: one of the overarching goals of
General Education is to prepare students to be active and informed
citizens, the development of disposition to participate in and
contribute to our democracy is full of equal importance to the goal of
having the skills to do so intelligently.
Explain How the course meets
each expected learning
outcome
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Which area of general
education does this course
apply?
Course considered for
inclusion in TAG (Transfer
Assurance Guide)?
Yes
Area Studies & Cultrual Diversity
English Composition
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Oral Communications
Social Sciences
Physical Education/ Welleness
Or
No
If Yes the OTM & TAG tab enables and the following information is
required:
Enter Learning Outcome:
Describe how the course addresses each outcome:
Hours on Topic:
Has Course Outline been
attached?
All new course proposals require a course outline.
Attach this file and then answer Yes to this question.
The proposal cannot be submitted until this answer is Yes.
Textbooks:
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Bibliography:
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Course Delete Proposal
Summary
College:
Department:
Subject Code:
Course:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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NOTE: “Change” Program Proposals
If a curriculum program/track/option/minor proposal is not deemed to have significant changes the
following fields on the following tabs can be marked “N/A” as long as these are not changing. If there
will be a proposed change to any of the following areas, they must complete the information.
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Faculty
Staffing Numbers
Matrices (not necessary to attach)
Assessment
Funding
Facilities
The University of Akron has the obligation to report significant institutional curricular changes to the
Board of Trustees, the Ohio Board of Regents, and the Higher Learning Commission.
Examples of significant change include, but are not limited to:
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Initiation of new academic program(s), major(s), minor(s), certificate(s), track(s), or option(s)
The addition of academic programs that require allocation of substantial financial investment or
resources, or any programs acquired from another institution
A change from clock to credit hours or a substantial increase or decrease in the number of clock
or credit hours awarded for successful completion of an academic program (>30% change in
clock or credit hours)
Offering a new program wherein 50% or more of the courses or credits in the academic program
are provided through the alternate delivery (e.g. online)
The initiation or expansion of distance or other education wherein 50% or more of the courses
or credits in one or more academic programs are provided through the alternate delivery
The establishment of a campus or an additional location (e.g. adding a new location similar to
Lakewood, MidPoint, MCUC)
All additional Title IV eligible certificate or diploma programs that are not substantially related to
or derived from existing programs.
If 50% or more of the courses in the program were developed for the Certificate program and
are NOT derived from courses in existing Certificate or degree programs, then the new
certificate or diploma requires approval
The addition of academic program(s), including Title IV eligible Certificate programs not related
to existing degree programs, that represent a significant departure from programs previously
included in the institution’s accreditation
If you are unsure if your proposal is considered to be substantive, please don’t hesitate to contact the
Office of Academic Affairs (Laurel Rooks, ext 5144, lrooks@uakron.edu or Rex Ramsier, ext 8584,
rex@uakron.edu).
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New Degree Program Proposal
Attachments:
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Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
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Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Program Title:
Program Type:
CIP Code:
Delivery Sites:
Check all that apply
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Akron
Wayne
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
Minimum Required Credits:
Hours:
Please justify the number of credit hours
In addition to course
requirements, describe other
degree program
requirements:
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Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Goals and Objectives
Describe in general the
educational goals and
objectives:
Explain how the program will
help achieve the goals /
objectives of the University in
terms of its role and mission:
Identify any unique resources
that make it particularly
appropriate for the University
to offer the proposed
program:
What are the benefits to the
student:
What are the benefits to the
University:
What are the benefits to the
University System of Ohio
and/or the Region:
Are there similar programs
offered?
If Yes, where:
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The University of Akron
Ohio Institutions (public or private)
Nationally
List and explain how these programs compare to the one being
proposed:
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Will this be a joint program?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, please describe how this joint program will be delivered:
Specify any articulation
agreements (direct transfer
opportunities) with other
institutions that will be in
effect for this program:
Describe career opportunities
and/or opportunities for
graduate / professional study
available for person who
complete the program:
Indicate whether this
proposal was developed to
align with the standards of a
specialized or programmatic
accreditation agency?
Yes
Has this program or a similar
program been submitted for
approval previously?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, indicate the institution's plans to pursue programmatic or
specialization accreditation for the proposed program. Provide
details including a timeline for achieving such accreditation:
OR
No
If yes, please explain why it was not approved or withdrawn
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Organizational Structure
Describe the organizational
structure of the proposed
program. In your response,
indicate the unit that the
program will be housed within
and how that unit fits within
the context of the overall
institutional organizational
structure:
Describe the reporting
hierarchy of the
administration, faculty, and
staff for the proposed
program:
Describe the title of the lead
administrator for the
proposed program and a brief
description of the individual's
duties and responsibilities:
Describe any council,
committees, or other
organizations that support the
development and
maintenance of the proposed
program. Describe the
individuals (by position) that
comprise these entities, the
terms of their appointment,
and the frequency of their
meetings:
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Student Enrollment
Estimate the number of
students to be in this
program each year:
Projected total FTE (full time equivalent) students to be enrolled in the
program
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
AND
How many of these FTE’s are expected to be students transferring from
other programs?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional
faculty to offer the
proposed program?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach the proposed program:
Full Time:
Part Time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach the
proposed program:
Full Time:
Part Time:
Complete the
Faculty Matrix
Compete the facutlyMatrix.xls. A template is located here:
http://ucm.uakron.edu/ucm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=UA_0000
02&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased
Attach the faculty CV for all faculty that are listed in the facutly matrix. This
should be any faculty member involved in the program.
Complete the
Activities Matrix
Compete the activitiesMatrix.xls. A template is located here:
http://ucm.uakron.edu/ucm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=UA_0000
03&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased
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Support Services
Describe existing
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar, etc) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar) needed as a result of
the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring/implementing such
services:
Describe existing student
services (e.g. career services,
counseling, testing) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional student
services needed specifically
for the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring and implementing
such services:
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Assessment
What measures will be used
to assess the program?
What procedures will be used
to measure student learning
in the proposed program?
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Needs Analysis
Has the institution performed
a needs assessment / market
analysis to determine a need
for the program?
Yes
Has the institution consulted
with advisory groups,
business and industry,
community or other experts
in the development of the
proposed program?
Yes
Indicate whether any other
institution within the
Northeast Ohio region
currently offers a similar
program?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the results of these findings:
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the involvement of these groups in the
development of the program:
OR
No
If Yes, please list the institutions that offer the proposed program
within this region:
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What is the plan to ensure
recruitment, retention, and
graduation of
underrepresented groups?
Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
Funding Sources
Indicate how much funding support you anticipate receiving for this program from each of the
following resources:
College:
Department:
Other Departments (name the department and percentage):
Other Internal Source (name and percentage):
External source (name and percentage):
Estimated Costs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate
Students
Other Staff
Supplies/ Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
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Describe any continuing
savings in costs that will be
realized by a better utilization
of current resources (e.g.
reassigning faculty, increased
enrollment, shared advising,
shared support staff,
increased utilization of
available research equipment,
using GAs):
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Facilities
Office Space
Please estimate the number of offices required by faculty, staff and graduate students.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Current number
of private offices
Estimated
number of private
offices required
Current number
of shared offices
Estimated
number of shared
offices required
Laboratory Space
Please estimate the laboratory space that will be needed
Year 1
Year 2
Current
laboratory size
Estimated
laboratory size
Current
laboratory types
(computer, wet
lab, etc.)
Estimated
laboratory types
needed
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Please describe any special space considerations that should be taken into account (e.g. specialized
lab stations, special cleaning and disposal considerations, treatment facilities, performance areas,
etc):
If new office or laboratory
space is required, please
include a timeline for
acquiring such space:
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Change a Degree Program Proposal
*See Note on Page 14
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College
Department
Academic Plan
Author- Proposal Creator(s)
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
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Summary
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Check the boxes below if program change will be changing more than 50% of:



Total number of credit hours for this program (e.g. going from 64 to 31 or from 24 to 49)
Total number of courses: (e.g. removing, adding more than 50% of the course listed)
Change in mode of delivery: (e.g. changing from all traditional to part traditional/part online)
Changing Program Title?
Yes
OR
No
If yes:
Program Type:
ASSOCIATE
BACCALAUREATE
MASTERS
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
CIP Code
Delivery Site
Check all that apply




Akron
Wayne
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description
State the minimum number of Current Hours:
credits required for
completion:
Proposed Hours:
Please justify the number of credit hours (or the change in credit
hours):
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In addition to course
requirements, describe other
degree program requirements
(e.g. examinations,
internships, final projects,
thesis, dissertation, exit
criteria, etc):
Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin (attach another sheet
as necessary):
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Faculty
Will the college / department
need to identify additional
faculty to offer the proposed
program?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the
proposed program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach
in the proposed program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
Complete the Faculty Matrix
for the proposed program
Compete the facutlyMatrix.xls and attach it to the proposal. A
template is located here:
http://ucm.uakron.edu/ucm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=
UA_000002&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased
Attach the faculty CV for all faculty that are listed in the facutly matrix.
This should be any faculty member involved in the program.
Complete the Activities Matrix
by describing the types of
activities available/expected
of proposed program faculty.
Compete the activitiesMatrix.xls and attach it to the proposal. A
template is located here:
http://ucm.uakron.edu/ucm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=
UA_000003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased
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Assessment
What assessment data /
evidence is available to
support this proposal (i.e.
how have you used this data
and what is the basis for this
change):
Describe any changes to
procedures to be used to
measure student learning in
the proposed program:
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Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
What anticipated change in
funding is needed to support
this change:
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Facilities
What impact will this proposal
have on facilities:
How much additional space
do you anticipate:
Will you be relinquishing any
space:
Yes or No
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New Track Proposal
(Tracks are also referred to as Options and Concentrations at UA)
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College
Department
Author- Proposal Creator(s)
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
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concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Track Title
What degree program will
this be associated with, if any
CIP Code
Delivery Sites
Check all that apply




Akron
Wayne
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description
Minimum Required Credits
Hours:
Please justify the number of credit hours
Maximum Credits
What are the admissions
requirements:
In addition to course
requirements, describe other
track requirements:
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Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin (attach another sheet
if necessary):
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Goals and Objectives
Describe in general the
educational goals and
objectives:
Explain how the track will
help achieve the goals /
objectives of the University in
terms of its role and mission:
Identify any unique resources
that make it particularly
appropriate for the University
to offer the proposed track:
What are the benefits to the
student:
What are the benefits to the
University:
What are the benefits to the
University System of Ohio
and/or the Region:
Are there similar tracks
offered?
If Yes, where:



The University of Akron
Ohio Institutions (public or private)
Nationally
List and explain how these programs compare to the one being
proposed:
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Will this be a joint program?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, please describe how this joint program will be delivered:
Specify any articulation
agreements (direct transfer
opportunities) with other
institutions that will be in
effect for this track:
Describe career opportunities
and/or opportunities for
graduate / professional study
available for person who
complete the track:
Indicate whether this
proposal was developed to
align with the standards of a
specialized or programmatic
accreditation agency?
Yes
Has this track or a similar
program been submitted for
approval previously?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, indicate the institution's plans to pursue programmatic or
specialization accreditation for the proposed program. Provide
details including a timeline for achieving such accreditation:
OR
No
If yes, please explain why it was not approved or withdrawn
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Organizational Structure
Describe the organizational
structure of the proposed
track. In your response,
indicate the unit that the
program will be housed within
and how that unit fits within
the context of the overall
institutional organizational
structure:
Describe the reporting
hierarchy of the
administration, faculty, and
staff for the proposed track:
Describe the title of the lead
administrator for the
proposed track and a brief
description of the individual's
duties and responsibilities:
Describe any councils,
committees, or other
organizations that support the
development and
maintenance of the proposed
track. Describe the individuals
(by position) that comprise
these entities, the terms of
their appointment, and the
frequency of their meetings:
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Student Enrollment
Estimate the number of
students to be in this track Projected total FTE students to be enrolled in the program
each year:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full time
Part time
How many of these FTE’s are expected to be students transferring from
other programs?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full time
Part time
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
track?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program.
Full Time:
Part Time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program.
Full Time:
Part Time:
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Support Services
Describe existing
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar, etc) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar) needed as a result of
the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring/implementing such
services:
Describe existing student
services (e.g. career services,
counseling, testing) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional student
services needed specifically
for the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring and implementing
such services:
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Assessment
What measures will be used
to assess the track:
What procedures will be used
to measure student learning
in the proposed track:
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Needs Analysis
Has the institution performed
a needs assessment / market
analysis to determine a need
for the track?
Yes
Has the institution consulted
with advisory groups,
business and industry,
community or other experts
in the development of the
proposed track?
Yes
Indicate whether any other
institution within the
Northeast Ohio region
currently offers a similar
track?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the results of these findings:
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the involvement of these groups in the
development of the program:
OR
No
If Yes, please list the institutions that offer the proposed program
within this region:
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What is the plan to ensure
recruitment, retention, and
graduation of
underrepresented groups:
Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
Indicate how much funding support you anticipate receiving for this program from each of the
following sources:
Source College Percentage:
Source Department Percentage:
Other departments and their percentages:
Other Internal Source Percentage:
External Source Percentage:
Total (must add up to 100%):
Estimated Costs
One Time Costs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate Students
Other Staff
Supplies/Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
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Continuing (Annual Costs) – enter values in terms of dollars
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate Students
Other Staff
Supplies/Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
Describe any continuing
savings in costs that will be
realized by a better utilization
of current resources (e.g.
reassigning faculty, increased
enrollment, shared advising,
shared support staff,
increased utilization of
available research equipment,
using GAs):
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Facilities
Office Space
Please estimate the number of offices required by faculty, staff and graduate students
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Current Number
of private offices
Estimated
number of private
offices required
Current number
of shared offices
Estimated
number of shared
offices required
Laboratory Space
Please estimate the laboratory space that will be needed:
Year 1
Year 2
Current
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Estimated
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Current
laboratory types
(e.g. computer,
wet, etc.)
Estimated
laboratory types
needed
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Please describe any special
space considerations that
should be taken into account
(e.g. specialized lab stations,
special cleaning and disposal
considerations, treatment
facilities, performance areas,
etc):
If new office or laboratory
space is required, please
include a timeline for
acquiring such space:
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Change a Track Proposal
*See Note on Page 14
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary :
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
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Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Check the boxes if this program will change more than 50% of:



Total number of credit hours for this program (e.g. going from 64 to 31 or 24 to 49)
Total number of courses (e.g. removing, adding or changing more that 50% of the courses
listed)
Change in mode of delivery (e.g. changing from all traditional to part traditional and part
online)
Track Title:
What degree program will this
be associated with, if any:
CIP Code:
Delivery Site (choose all that
apply):



Akron (Main Campus)
Wayne College
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
State the minimum number of
credits required for
completion:
Current:
Proposed:
State the maximum number
of credits required for
completion:
Current:
Proposed:
Please justify the change in
credit hours:
What are the admissions
requirements?:
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In addition to course
requirements, describe other
track requirements:
(e.g. examinations,
internships, final projects,
thesis, dissertation, exit
criteria, etc):
Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
track?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program?
Full time:
Part time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program?
Full time:
Part time:
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Assessment
What assessment data /
evidence is available to
support this proposal (i.e.
how have you used this data
and what is the basis for this
change):
Describe any changes to
procedures to be used to
measure student learning in
the proposed track:
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Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
What anticipated change in
funding is needed to support
this change:
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Facilities
What impact will this proposal
have on facilities:
How much additional space
do you anticipate:
Will you be relinquishing any
space:
Yes
OR
No
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New Certificate Proposal
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
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Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Certificate Title:
What degree program will
this be associated with, if any:
Certification Type:
Undergraduate or Graduate
CIP Code:
Delivery Sites (select all that
apply):




Akron (Main Campus)
Wayne College
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
Minimum Required Credits:
Hours:
Please justify the number of credit hours
Maximum Credits :
What are the admissions
requirements:
In addition to course
requirements, describe other
certificate requirements:
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Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Goals and Objectives
Describe in general the
educational goals and
objectives:
Explain how the certificate
will help achieve the goals /
objectives of the University in
terms of its role and mission:
Identify any unique resources
that make it particularly
appropriate for the University
to offer the proposed
certificate:
What are the benefits to the
student:
What are the benefits to the
University:
What are the benefits to the
University System of Ohio
and/or the Region:
Are there similar certificates
offered?
If Yes, where:



The University of Akron
Ohio Institutions (public or private)
Nationally
List and explain how these programs compare to the one
being proposed:
Will this be a joint program?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, please describe how this joint program will be delivered:
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Specify any articulation
agreements (direct transfer
opportunities) with other
institutions that will be in
effect for this certificate:
Describe career opportunities
and/or opportunities for
graduate / professional study
available for person who
complete the certificate:
Indicate whether this
proposal was developed to
align with the standards of a
specialized or programmatic
accreditation agency:
Yes
Has this certificate or a similar
certificate been submitted for
approval previously?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, indicate the institution's plans to pursue programmatic or
specialization accreditation for the proposed program. Provide
details including a timeline for achieving such accreditation:
OR
No
If yes, please explain why it was not approved or withdrawn
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Organizational Structure
Describe the organizational
structure of the proposed
certificate. In your response,
indicate the unit that the
program will be housed within
and how that unit fits within
the context of the overall
institutional organizational
structure:
Describe the reporting
hierarchy of the
administration, faculty, and
staff for the proposed
certificate:
Describe the title of the lead
administrator for the
proposed certificate and a
brief description of the
individual's duties and
responsibilities:
Describe any councils,
committees, or other
organizations that support the
development and
maintenance of the proposed
certificate. Describe the
individuals (by position) that
comprise these entities, the
terms of their appointment,
and the frequency of their
meetings:
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Student Enrollment
Estimate the number
of students to be in
this certificate each
year:
Projected total FTE (full time equivalent) students to be enrolled in the
program?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
AND
How many of these FTEs are expected to be students transferring from other
programs?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
certificate?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program
Full time:
Part time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program
Full time:
Part time:
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Support Services
Describe existing
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar, etc) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar) needed as a result of
the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring/implementing such
services:
Describe existing student
services (e.g. career services,
counseling, testing) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional student
services needed specifically
for the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring and implementing
such services:
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Assessment
What measures will be used
to assess the certificate:
What procedures will be used
to measure student learning
in the proposed certificate:
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Needs Analysis
Has the institution performed
a needs assessment / market
analysis to determine a need
for the certificate?
Yes
Has the institution consulted
with advisory groups,
business and industry,
community or other experts
in the development of the
proposed certificate?
Yes
Indicate whether any other
institution within the
Northeast Ohio region
currently offers a similar
certificate?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the results of these findings:
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the involvement of these groups in the
development of the certificate:
OR
No
If Yes, please list the institutions that offer the proposed certificate
within this region:
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What is the plan to ensure
recruitment, retention, and
graduation of
underrepresented groups:
Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
Funding Sources
Indicate how much funding support you anticipate receiving for this program from each of the
following sources:
Source College Percentage:
Source Department Percentage:
Other departments and their percentages:
Other Internal Source Percentage:
External Source Percentage:
Total (must add up to 100%):
Estimated Costs
One Time Costs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate Students
Other Staff
Supplies/Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
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Continuing (Annual Costs) – enter values in terms of dollars
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate Students
Other Staff
Supplies/Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
Describe any continuing
savings in costs that will be
realized by a better utilization
of current resources (e.g.
reassigning faculty, increased
enrollment, shared advising,
shared support staff,
increased utilization of
available research equipment,
using GAs):
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Facilities
Office Space
Please estimate the number of offices required by faculty, staff and graduate students
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Current number
of private offices
Estimated
number of private
offices required
Current number
of shared offices
Estimated
number of shared
offices
Laboratory Space
Please estimate the laboratory space that will be needed:
Year 1
Year 2
Current
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Estimated
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Current
laboratory types
(e.g. computer,
wet, etc.)
Estimated
laboratory types
needed.
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Please describe any special space considerations that should be taken into account (e.g. specialized
lab stations, special cleaning and disposal considerations, treatment facilities, performance areas,
etc):
If new office or laboratory
space is required, please
include a timeline for
acquiring such space:
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Change a Certificate Proposal
*See Note on Page 14
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
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being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Check the boxes below if program change will be changing more than 50% of:



Total number of credit hours for this program (e.g. going from 64 to 31 or from 24 to 49)
Total number of courses: (e.g. removing, adding more than 50% of the course listed)
Change in mode of delivery: (e.g. changing from all traditional to part traditional/part online)
Academic Plan:
Program Title:
Program Type:
CIP Code:
Delivery Site (choose all that
apply) :




Akron (Main Campus)
Wayne College
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
State the minimum number of
credits required for
completion:
Please justify the change in
credit hours:
What are the admissions
requirements:
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In addition to course
requirements, describe other
track requirements
(e.g. examinations,
internships, final projects,
thesis, dissertation, exit
criteria, etc):
Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
certificate?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
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Assessment
What assessment data /
evidence is available to
support this proposal (i.e.
how have you used this data
and what is the basis for this
change):
Describe any changes to
procedures to be used to
measure student learning in
the proposed certificate:
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Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
What anticipated change in
funding is needed to support
this change:
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Facilities
What impact will this proposal
have on facilities:
How much additional space
do you anticipate:
Will you be relinquishing any
space?
Yes
OR
No
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New Minor Proposal
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
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Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Minor Title:
What degree program will
this be associated with, if any:
Minor Type:
CIP Code:
Delivery Sites:
Check all that apply




Akron
Wayne
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
Minimum Required Credits:
Hours:
Please justify the number of credit hours
In addition to course
requirements, describe other
degree minor requirements:
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Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Goals and Objectives
Describe in general the
educational goals and
objectives:
Explain how the minor will
help achieve the goals /
objectives of the University in
terms of its role and mission:
Identify any unique resources
that make it particularly
appropriate for the University
to offer the proposed minor:
What are the benefits to the
student:
What are the benefits to the
University:
What are the benefits to the
University System of Ohio
and/or the Region:
Are there similar minors
offered:
If Yes, where:



The University of Akron
Ohio Institutions
Nationally
List and explain how these minors compare to the one being
proposed:
Will this be a joint program?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, please describe how this joint program will be delivered:
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Specify any articulation
agreements (direct transfer
opportunities) with other
institutions that will be in
effect for this minor:
Describe career opportunities
and/or opportunities for
graduate / professional study
available for person who
complete the minor:
Indicate whether this
proposal was developed to
align with the standards of a
specialized or programmatic
accreditation agency?
Yes
Has this minor or a similar
program been submitted for
approval previously?
Yes
OR
No
If yes, indicate the institution's plans to pursue programmatic or
specialization accreditation for the proposed program. Provide
details including a timeline for achieving such accreditation:
OR
No
If yes, please explain why it was not approved or withdrawn
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Organizational Structure
Describe the organizational
structure of the proposed
minor. In your response,
indicate the unit that the
program will be housed within
and how that unit fits within
the context of the overall
institutional organizational
structure:
Describe the reporting
hierarchy of the
administration, faculty, and
staff for the proposed minor:
Describe the title of the lead
administrator for the
proposed minor and a brief
description of the individual's
duties and responsibilities:
Describe any councils,
committees, or other
organizations that support the
development and
maintenance of the proposed
minor. Describe the
individuals (by position) that
comprise these entities, the
terms of their appointment,
and the frequency of their
meetings:
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Student Enrollment
Estimate the number of
students to be in this
minor each year:
Projected total FTE (full time equivalent) students to be enrolled in the
program
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
AND
How many of these FTE’s are expected to be students transferring from
other programs?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time
Part Time
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
minor?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program:
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
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Support Services
Describe existing
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar, etc) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional
administrative services (e.g.
admissions, financial aid,
registrar) needed as a result of
the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring/implementing such
services:
Describe existing student
services (e.g. career services,
counseling, testing) in place to
support the proposed request:
Describe additional student
services needed specifically
for the proposed request and
provide a timeline for
acquiring and implementing
such services:
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Assessment
What measures will be used
to assess the minor:
What procedures will be used
to measure student learning
in the proposed minor:
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Needs Analysis
Has the institution performed
a needs assessment / market
analysis to determine a need
for the minor?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, briefly describe the results of these findings:
Has the institution consulted
Yes
OR
No
with advisory groups, business
and industry, community or
If Yes, briefly describe the involvement of these groups in the
other experts in the
development of the minor:
development of the proposed
minor?
Indicate whether any other
institution within the
Northeast Ohio region
currently offers a similar
minor?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, please list the institutions that offer the proposed program
within this region:
What is the plan to ensure
recruitment, retention, and
graduation of
underrepresented groups:
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Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
Funding Sources
Indicate how much funding support you anticipate receiving for this program from each of the
following resources:
College:
Department:
Other Departments (name the department and percentage):
Other Internal Source (name and percentage):
External source (name and percentage):
Estimated Costs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate
Students
Other Staff
Supplies/ Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
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Continuing (Annual Costs) – enter values in terms of dollars
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Graduate Students
Other Staff
Supplies/Services
Equipment
Technology
Space
Totals
Describe any continuing
savings in costs that will be
realized by a better utilization
of current resources (e.g.
reassigning faculty, increased
enrollment, shared advising,
shared support staff,
increased utilization of
available research equipment,
using GAs):
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Facilities
Office Space
Please estimate the number of offices required by faculty, staff and graduate students
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 3
Year 4
Current Number
of private offices
Estimated
number of private
offices required
Current number
of shared offices
Estimated
number of shared
offices required
Laboratory Space
Please estimate the laboratory space that will be needed:
Year 1
Year 2
Current
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Estimated
laboratory size
(sq. ft.)
Current
laboratory types
(e.g. computer,
wet, etc.)
Estimated
laboratory types
needed
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Please describe any special
space considerations that
should be taken into account
(e.g. specialized lab stations,
special cleaning and disposal
considerations, treatment
facilities, performance areas,
etc):
If new office or laboratory
space is required, please
include a timeline for
acquiring such space:
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Change a Minor Proposal
*See Note on Page 14
Attachments:



Faculty Matrix
Activity Matrix (matrix that describes the types of activities available/expected of proposed
program faculty)
Faculty Curriculum Vitae(s)
Summary
College:
Department:
Author- Proposal Creator(s):
Author’s Email
Other Emails
Projected term of
Implementation – Term and
Year:
Is Proposal related to another
proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Answering Yes to this question enables the Related Proposal Tab
where proposals can be added from drop down lists. Select the
college, department and proposal number of proposals that are
related. Indicate whether the current proposal depends on the
related proposal for approval.
Is the current proposal dependent on the related proposal?
Yes
OR
No
Summary:
What will be changed or
added by approval of this
proposal? Provide a concise
description, 100 words or less:
Rationale:
Why is this change or addition
to the University curriculum
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being proposed? Provide a
concise description, 100
words or less:
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Program Description
Check the boxes if this program will change more than 50% of:



Total number of credit hours for this program (e.g. going from 64 to 31 or 24 to 49)
Total number of courses (e.g. removing, adding or changing more that 50% of the courses
listed)
Change in mode of delivery (e.g. changing from all traditional to part traditional and part
online)
Academic Plan:
Minor Title:
What degree program will
this be associated with:
CIP Code:
Minor Type (choose one):
Delivery Site (choose all that
apply):





ASSOCIATE
BACCALAUREATE
MASTERS
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL




Akron (Main Campus)
Wayne College
Lorain County Community College
Medina County University Center
Bulletin Description:
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State Minimum Number of
credits required for
completion:
Current Hours:
Proposed Hours:
Please justify the change in credit hours:
In addition to course
requirements, describe other
minor requirements
(e.g. examinations,
internships, final projects,
thesis, dissertation, exit
criteria, etc):
Show the course listing, by
groups, as it will appear in the
bulletin:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
Group Header:
Minimum Credits:
Courses:
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Faculty
Will the college /
department need to
identify additional faculty
to offer the proposed
minor?
Yes
OR
No
If Yes, describe the timeline for identifying such individuals.
Staffing Numbers:
Provide the number of existing faculty available to teach in the proposed
program?
Full time:
Part time:
Provide the estimated number of faculty that will be needed to teach in
the proposed program?
Full time:
Part time:
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Assessment
What assessment data /
evidence is available to
support this proposal (i.e.
how have you used this data
and what is the basis for this
change):
Describe any changes to
procedures to be used to
measure student learning in
the proposed minor:
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Mode of Delivery
Check All that apply:
 Traditional: 100% face – to – face instruction. This mode of instruction can be web supported
but the number of face-to-face sessions is not reduced. Real time instruction utilizing a
remote, distance learning, classroom is included in this category
 Web-enhanced: 1-30% online instruction; any class that meets more than 70% of the time in
a traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Web-based: 31-99% online instruction; any class that meets less than 31% of the time in a
traditional classroom setting with the remaining instruction delivered over the Intranet/
Internet
 Online: 100% online instruction; any class that does not meet in a traditional setting.
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Funding
What anticipated change in
funding is needed to support
this change:
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Facilities
What impact will this proposal
have on facilities:
How much additional space
do you anticipate:
Will you be relinquishing any
space?
Yes
OR
No
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