OVERVIEW
 Two major initiatives
Published Catalog
Automated Graduation
Certification
OVERVIEW
 Multiple components
Multiple projects
Stand alone
Overlapping
OVERVIEW
Project
Component
Project
Project
Component
Project
Initiative
Project
Component
Project
Project
Component
Project
PHILOSOPHY
Systematic Approach
Management Style
Consistency
Transparency
PHILOSOPHY
Intentional Evaluation Process
Scoping Sessions
Comparison Review
Peer and State Institutions
PHILOSOPHY
Deliberate Collaboration Process
Focus groups
 Associate Deans
Advisory Committee
Implementation Team
PHILOSOPHY
Phase Approach
Detail Level
Implementation Plans
Focus on goals and outcomes
Transition stages
PHILOSOPHY
Strategic Communication
Focus on Stakeholders
Overlap
Population – Student,
Staff, Faculty
PHILOSOPHY
Resolution process
Use of Parking-lot concept
Resolution process
Movement to Registrar
Published Catalog Initiative
Charge
Transition the management of the business
process from the Marketing Office to the
Office of the Registrar.
Phases
I. Phase I
Business as Usual
2012-2013
II. Phase II Adjust Process
Fall 2013
III. Phase III Fit Gap Review
Fall 2014
IV. Phase IV Technical Writing Review Fall 2014
Phase I - Business as Usual
Complete
OUTCOMES
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Catalog published on March 1
Cosmetic application
PDF/Word option available
Established an advisory committee
Prepared for Phase II
 Undergraduate vs. Graduate
Phase II – Adjustment Stage
In Progress
Expected Outcome
AUDIENCE FOCUS
 Multimedia Users – Web, PDF/Word/Print, and Mobile
 High School – Students, Parents and High School Counselors
 Prospective – Recruits, Comparison Shoppers, Parents and CU Denver Admissions
Team,
 Admitted Students – Students, Parents, Orientation, Registrar’s Office, Advising
Units, and Other Administrative Office
 Current Students - Students, Parents, Registrar’s Office, Advising Units and Other
Administrative Office
 Graduating Students - Students, Parents, Registrar’s Office, Advising Units and
Other Administrative Office
 Alumni – Former Students and Comparison Shoppers
 Advising Units
 Staff and Faculty
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The Office of the Registrar aligns with
the University assumption that the
published catalog is considered a
student contract.
 Policy
 Graduation Requirements
CATALOG EDITOR ROLE
 Coordinates editing process and serves
as point-of-contact and approver for
school/college, department or program
 Two levels identified
 General
 Policy/Graduation Requirements
 Appointment Required
FUNTIONALITY STANDARDS
 Security Access
 Navigation
 Limitation – Linking to external websites,
PDF uploading, Multimedia capability, and
Mobile App
TEMPLATES STANDARDS
 Table of Contents
 Academic Policy
 Graduation Requirements
 Program Requirements
 College/School General Information
Timeline
August September
October
NovemberDecember
•Implement – Process to capture changes
•Identify – Appointed Catalog Editor
•Vet – Catalog working draft
• Training Sessions
• Open up access to make edits
Next Steps
I. Implement the new business process
II. Identify Catalog Editors
i. Appointment Process
a. General
b. Policy/Graduation Requirements
III. Develop Academic Policy section
IV. Develop Graduation Requirement section
V. Develop new sections
 Faculty
 Newly Admitted Students
 Transfer Students
 Prospective Students
 International Students
V. Roll out Communication Plan
VI. Catalog Editor Training
i. Coordinated dates and open workshops
ii. General
iii. Specialized
a. Policy
b. Program degree requirements
Questions