Program Feasibility Template
Name of the Proposed Degree or Certificate:
Proposed Degree Type:
Form A
New Program Feasibility Template
May 11, 2015
Undergraduate (Check all that apply)
☐ Bachelor of Arts
☐ Bachelor of Science
☐ Bachelor of
☐ Associate of Arts
☐ Associate of Science
☐ Associate of Applied Science
☐ Associate of
☐ Certificate in
☐ Minor in
☐ Emphasis in
☐ Other
Graduate
☐ Master of Arts
☐ Master of Science
☐ Master of
☐ Graduate Certificate in
☐ Emphasis in
☐ Other_________________________________________
Department ___________________________________ School/College ___________________________
Department Contact
Department Chair
Name
Name
Telephone
Extension
Telephone
Extension
Date Authorized Signature
Recommended by Academic Affairs Council for R401 Development
Note: Do NOT contact Linda Makin’s office for assistance until after the New Program Feasibility
Template is approved by the Academic Affairs Council.
Many of the items in this feasibility template can also be used later for the R401. Writing for this template should be in third person using Ariel Narrow 12 point font, so you can cut and paste these responses into the R401.
Program Description
One paragraph description of the program (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Role and Mission Fit
One paragraph statement showing how the proposed certificate or degree is in harmony with the current role, mission, and goals of Utah Valley University. (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Purpose of Degree
State why UVU should be approved to offer this degree and the expected outcomes. (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Benefits
State how the institution and Utah State Higher Education benefit by offering the proposed program.
(Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Program Need
Clearly indicate why such a program should be initiated (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
If you plan to contact Institutional Research & Information, please complete as much of this form as possible beforehand. Many programs will be able to provide adequate labor market, student demand, and similar program data with information requested in the following sections. If you need help analyzing your data or if your proposed program requires additional special data analysis considerations for labor market demand, student demand, or similar program information, please contact Institutional Research & Information at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/
Labor Market Demand
Include local, state, and national data; job placement information; and the types of jobs graduates have obtained from similar programs. Indicate future impact on the program should market demand change.
Departments supplying the following CIP and SOC codes will help Institutional Research & Information (IRI) decide which codes to use when IRI generates labor market demand information. Also, the CIP code is required for the R401.
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for Proposed Program
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) provides a taxonomic numbering system that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity. Choose the code that best represents your proposed program at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code(s) for Proposed Program
The 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. All workers are classified into one of 840 detailed occupations according to their occupational definition. Choose the code(s) that best represent your proposed program at http://www.bls.gov/soc/
Institutional Research & Information (IRI) can run a report showing multiple SOC codes for a specific CIP code, or multiple CIP codes for a specific SOC code. In order to request this information, complete the IRI
Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
If the proposed program is already in UVU’s Gap Analysis report, please synthesize and summarize information related to the program from UVU’s Gap Analysis Report. Include as an appendix the portion of the university’s Gap Analysis Report related to the proposed program.
See IRI Program Feasibility link at www.uvu.edu/iri/feasibility
Synthesize and summarize information on employment demand for the program from the Burning Glass report. Include as an appendix Burning Glass reports on program employment demand. In order to request this information, complete the IRI Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
In addition to proposed program Gap Analysis and Burning Glass report information above, additional resources for obtaining labor market demand information can be found on the IRI Program Feasibility link at www.uvu.edu/iri/feasibility (Remove italics after completing this section of the template)
Student Demand
Describe evidence of student interest and demand that supports potential program enrollment.
Include the following:
ACT Program Demand Data for proposed program
In order to request this information, complete the IRI Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
Number of students enrolled in UVU courses related to the new program being proposed each year for past five years
In order to request this information, complete the IRI Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
For graduate programs, number of students graduating from UVU in program related undergraduate program each year for past five years.
In order to request this information, complete the IRI Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
Other data supporting student demand for program.
(Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Projected Program Enrollment and Graduates
Using the format below, indicate the projected number of graduates and declare majors expected over the next five years in the new program proposed. (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Data Category
Current – Prior to New
Program
Implementation
PROJ
YR 1
PROJ
YR 2
PROJ
YR 3
PROJ
YR 4
PROJ
YR 5
Data for Proposed Program
Number of Graduates in Proposed
Program
Total # of Declared Majors in
Proposed Program
X
X
Expansion of Existing Program
If the proposed program is an expansion or extension of an existing program, present enrollment trends by headcount and by student credit hours (if appropriate) produced in the current program for each of the past five years for each area of emphasis or concentration. (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Similar Programs
Complete the chart below. Are similar programs offered elsewhere in the state or Intermountain Region. If yes, cite justifications for why the Regents should approve another program of this type. How does the
program differ from similar program(s)? Be specific.
In order to request this information, complete the IRI Field Research Request at http://www.uvu.edu/iri/aboutiri/make_a_request.php
Remove italics after completing this section of the
template).
What similar programs are in place at other USHE institutions? What are their enrollments and graduation/placement rates?
Institution Program(s) Offered Degree
Type
Enrollment Graduation/ Placement
Rates
Add lines as needed.
Accreditation
Indicate any special accreditation, which will be sought and how that accreditation will impact the program.
Project a future date for a possible accreditation review; indicate how close the institution is to achieving the requirements, and what resources will be needed to achieve them. (Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Additional Resources Needed for the Proposed Program
Expected number of new full-time faculty lines needed to support the proposed program _______
Expected number of new adjuncts needed to support the proposed program _________
Expected number of new staff to support the proposed program _________
Additional resources needed to support the proposed program (describe)
For Proposed Graduate Program
Expected number of FTE faculty, if any, reassigned from teaching undergraduate courses to teach graduate courses ________
Describe how the graduate program will impact undergraduate education.
Will the proposed program charge differential tuition? Yes _____ No _____
(Note: Differential tuition is tuition amounts that exceed 110% of undergraduate tuition. See Regents policy
below). Board of Regents Policy R510 – Tuition and Fees
“3.6. Graduate/Undergraduate Tuition Relationships: Tuition for resident and non-resident graduate students will be set at not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of tuition for undergraduate students.
For this purpose, a graduate student is a student who has been formally admitted to a graduate program at the institution.” http://higheredutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pff_2012_r510.pdf
(Remove italics after completing this section of the template).
Attach Supporting Documents for Feasibility Template
Dean submits the completed new program feasibility template
to the Academic Affairs Council for consideration.
STOP – Do not proceed to later steps until after the Academic Affairs Council approves the feasibility template and recommends the full development of a R401.
