In rare situations, a course or academic program may be created and coordinated by a unit that is not a degree-granting academic department or program. Examples might include:
University Honors Program requirements
First-Year Experience/UNV 101 course
In these situations, the following procedure should be used for new curricular approvals:
Approval of Curriculum in non-degree granting units - timeline
Action Step
Estimated Time Needed
Notification of Intention for New Course, Curricular Requirements, or Program to Provost Office
2 weeks
Creation of Proposal
4 weeks
Approval of proposal by appropriate advisory committee
4 weeks
Preliminary review of proposal for compliance-related issues by Provost Office and University Registrar, and referrals made as appropriate
Note: This step could take several months if there are significant compliance issues such as state authorization.
2-4 weeks
Divisional curriculum committee approvals
Note: Proposals from non-degree-granting units require approval of all divisional curriculum committees since the curriculum could be coupled with any major or degree program
At least 8 weeks, depending on meeting schedule and whether revisions are needed
Academic Deans approval
4-8 weeks, depending on meeting schedule and whether revisions are needed
University Senate Consent Calendar approval
4-8 weeks, depending on meeting schedule and whether revisions are needed
