1. New Degrees, Majors, & Minors Undergraduate & Graduate Annette Anderson UW 1, 303 Anderap@uw.edu 425-353-3629

2. Undergraduate O Timeline O Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) O Undergraduate Full Proposal O Minors O Approval Flow Chart

3. Timeline PNOITaskProcess PNOI Statement2 - 4 weeks School Approval4 - 6 weeks GFO EC, Academic Council 4 - 8 weeks UWS - ICAPP**4 Weeks* Total≈18 weeks ProposalTaskProcess Proposal Development6 - 12 weeks School Approval4 - 8 weeks GFO EC, Academic Council 4 - 8 weeks Tri Campus2 weeks GFO EC Response2 - 4 weeks FCTCP2 weeks President/Provost10 weeks Total≈46 weeks GT66 Weeks *Does not stop the process **Interinstitutional Committee for Academic Program Planning

4. Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) O The purpose of the PNOI is to announce the intent to develop a degree program. O The PNOI should be 2 -3 pages. O After UWB review, the PNOI is sent to UWS Academic Affairs and public baccalaureates are notified of proposed new degrees and majors via ICAPP.ICAPP

5. PNOI Table of Contents I Program Description & Rationale A.Overview of Program & Goals; and Unique aspects compared to existing programs B.B. Relationship to Institutional Mission and Program Priorities II Demand: Documentation of Need for Program A.Regional, State & National Demand B.B. Student Demand

6. Undergraduate Full Proposal O The full proposal provides a framework for developing a degree program. O All full proposals require UW Form 1503. O After UWB approves a proposal for a new program, it is sent to the Curriculum Office to post for Tri-Campus Review.

7. I Overview A.Program Description B. Relationship to Institutional Mission and Program Priorities II Demand: Documentation of Need for Program A.Student Demand B.Relationship to Regional & Other Institutions C.Regional, State & National Demand Full Proposal Table of Contents

8. III Curriculum A. General Education Requirements (new or existing) B.Admission Requirements C.Program Requirements IV Faculty A.Faculty Expertise B.Faculty Oversight TOC Cont.

9. V Administration & Student Services A.Students B.Administrative Support C.Infrastructure Requirements D.Diversity Plan* VI Assessment Plan A.Program Assessment B.Accreditation VII Budget* TOC Cont.

10. Minors O Minors are coherent courses of study at the undergraduate level consisting of 25-35 credits. O Coursework in minors is not limited to a single department or program. O Minors may be interdisciplinary and they may include courses on all three campuses.

11. I Program Description & Rationale A. Statement of Purpose B. Relationship to Mission and School C. Intended audience and expected enrollment II Program Requirements A. Program Format B. Program Assessment III Administration and Oversight A. Faculty B. Program Oversight IV Budget Impact Minors Table of Contents

12. Idea - Strategic Planning Faculty & Schools generate degree ideas Announcement I -PNOI Deans submits PNOI form to VCAA & GFO EC PNOI Review EC & AC Announcement II PNOI sent to UWS Office of Undergraduate Programs Full Proposal Development Committee formed to develop proposal; may request UWS & UWT stakeholders input Review: School Curriculum Committee Internal program review & approval GFO EC & AC I 1st Reading by EC & Academic Council Review GFO -EC & AC II 2nd Reading & Approval Full Proposal Submitted for Tri-Campus Review 15 Business Days GFO Post Tri-Campus FCTCP Process Review 14 Business Days President Undergraduate Proposals Approval Flowchart

13. Graduate Programs O Timeline O Planning Notice of Intent O Graduate Full Proposal O Approval Flowchart

14. Planning Notice of Intent O The PNOI is to announce the intent to develop a new program. O The PNOI is distributed for a 10-day comment period to stakeholders identified by the unit and the Graduate School. O The outcome of the PNOI process is permission to develop a full program proposal.

15. Timeline PNOITaskProcess PNOI Statement2 - 4 weeks Program Approval6 weeks Comment Period2 weeks GFO EC, Academic Council4 - 6 weeks Total≈18 weeks ProposalDevelopment Process Proposal Development6 - 12 weeks Program/School Approval4 - 8 weeks External Review4 weeks GFO EC, Academic Council4 - 6 weeks Regents4 - 6 weeks Provost/President10 weeks Total≈46 weeks GT64 weeks

16. I Program Description & Rationale A.Overview of Program & Goals; and Unique aspects compared to existing programs B. Relationship to Institutional Mission and Program Priorities II Documentation of Need for Program A.Regional, State & National Demand B.Student Demand III Preliminary Budget PNOI Table of Contents

17. Graduate Full Proposal O After receiving “permission to develop” from Academic Affairs and Planning, academic units submit a full proposal. O The proposal should indicate confirmation of faculty review and approval of the new program. O A new graduate degree proposal must include all items in the TOC, a cover sheet and appendices.

18. Full Proposal TOC I Overview A.Program Description B. Relationship to Institutional Mission and Program Priorities II Documentation of Need for Program A.Regional, State & National Demand B.Student Demand C.Relationship to Regional & Other Institutions III Curriculum

19. IV Infrastructure Requirements V Faculty VI Administration VII Students A.Diversity Plan VIII Assessment Plan A.Program Assessment B.Accreditation IX Budget (Appendix Form) X Proposal Review TOC Cont.

20. PNOI Development Proposal committee develops PNOI PNOI Review PNOI reviewed by EC & AC Announcement PNOI submitted to Graduate School for 10 day comment period Full Proposal Development UWS & UWT stakeholders input School Review Internal program review & approval Graduate School & External Review Proposal sent for external review. GFO - EC & AC 1st & 2nd Readings by EC &AC Regents / Provost Scheduled for Regents review Office of the President Graduate Proposals Approval Flowchart

21. FAQs O How long does it take to get a new degree approved? 12 – 18 months; (Planning chart included in PWB) O When is a Form 1503 required? It is required for new undergraduate degrees, majors, minors, and certificate programs, or substantive changes to the same of a non-routine nature. O Who makes changes to proposal requirements? Undergraduate – GFO EC; Graduate – Grad School O What support is available? See me for support at the Idea stage.

22. Resources for Curriculum Processes Including, Certificates, Options, & Changes to Existing Programs O UWB Curriculum Development: http://www.uwb.edu/academic/curriculum http://www.uwb.edu/academic/curriculum O University Campuses Undergraduate Curriculum Coordination http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/procedure.html http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/procedure.html O The Graduate School: https://www.grad.washington.edu/fac- staff/programreviews/guidelines-new-degrees.shtmlhttps://www.grad.washington.edu/fac- staff/programreviews/guidelines-new-degrees.shtml O UWS Registrar: http://depts.washington.edu/registra/curriculum/1503.php http://depts.washington.edu/registra/curriculum/1503.php

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