1. WRITING A COMPELLING PROPOSAL

2. Review procedures DEPARTMENT OR GROUP Considers new degree program Consults w/ OGS for process, timing, etc. Consults w/ divisional dean, graduate dean, Sr. VCAA; resources funding issues Prepares proposal in accordance with elements required by Coordinating Council of Graduate Affairs (CCGA) (Systemwide Academic Senate Committee) TIMEFRAME: at department’s discretion

3. GRADUATE COUNCIL & OGS & SENATE (GRADUATE COUNCIL) Department submits proposal to OGS for review and subsequent submission to Graduate Council (GC) GC reviews, seeks further information, and/or approves TIMEFRAME: 2-6 months

4. GRADUATE COUNCIL & OGSR & SENATE (GRADUATE COUNCIL) Department submits proposal to OGS for review and subsequent submission to Graduate Council (GC) GC reviews, seeks further information, and/or approves TIMEFRAME: 2-6 months

5. ACADEMIC SENATE SUBMITS OGSR PREPARES CHANCELLOR’S TO CCGA FOR APPROVALLETTER AND SUBMITS PROPOSAL TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Consideration by both entities is simultaneous TIMEFRAME: 4-9 months for review process and action

6. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT/ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Submits approved proposal to the California Post-Secondary Commission (CPEC) for concurrent review w/CCGA’s approval Advises campus of approval

7. Some important questions Is there a demonstrated demand for this degree program? Is the faculty committed to teach the MAS? What are the admissions requirements? Does the proposed program have a capstone requirement? Have the financial aspects of the program been fully worked through?

8. Some recommendations Consult with OGS (Steve Cassedy and Mary Allen). Secure letters of support from industry or leaders in the field of the proposed MAS. Remember that your readers are not experts in the proposed field. Remember that this is a professional degree, not an academic degree.