SENATE COMMITTEE ON CURRICULAR AFFAIRS Course Proposal Form

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR NEW COURSES

1. Heading as it would appear in the appropriate University Bulletin:
   1. Abbreviation
   2. Number
   3. Title
   4. Abbreviated title (18 bytes or less)
   5. Credits
   6. Description (20 words or less)
   7. Prerequisite(s)

2. Course Outline: The course outline should include the following:
   1. a brief outline of the course content;
   2. a listing of the major topics to be covered with an approximate length of time allotted for their discussion;
   3. a succinct stand-alone course description (400 words maximum) to be made available to students and faculty on the World Wide Web. This single description must encompass all course sections at all locations over a period of time and, therefore, must focus on the common and durable aspects of the course. If the course is offered in multiple relatively stable formats, each may be described. The description should include the course objectives; relationship to courses and programs of study (but generally without course numbers); and, when possible, evaluation methods, special facilities, and frequency of offering and enrollment.
   4. the name(s) of the faculty member(s) responsible for the development of the course.

3. Justification Statement:
   1. Instructional, Educational, and Course Objectives: (This section should define what the student is expected to learn and what skills the student will develop. Additional materials are required for courses in special categories such as Intercultural and International Competence, General Educational, and Writing--refer to appropriate section of the Guide to Curricular Procedures for details.)
   2. Evaluation Methods: (Include a statement that explains how the achievement of the educational objectives identified above will be assessed. The procedures for determining students' grades should be specifically identified.)
   3. Relationship/Linkage of Course to Other Courses: (This statement should relate the course to existing or proposed new courses. It should provide a rationale for the level of instruction, for any prerequisites that may be specified, or for courses' role as a prerequisite for other courses.)
   4. Relationship of Course to Major, Option, Minor, or General Education:
      (This statement should explain how the course will contribute to the major, option, or minor and indicate how it may function as a service course for other departments.
   5. Consultation with Appropriate Departments and Academic Support Units: (The unit originating the proposal should consult all units with a known interest in the subject field, not simply those in the same college. Consultation should take place at the department and/or college level and should include department members at all locations. Some duplication of instruction is inevitable, but the Senate Committee on Curricular Affairs is concerned with keeping such duplication to a minimum. A written statement of consultation from related units and programs is required. The consultation may be documented in the form of a grid in the proposal as long as one copy of the actual correspondence is attached to the original proposal. Such advance consultation is one way to avoid later holds and referrals.)
   6. If the course is to be offered by several colleges, consultation from the other colleges should be provided.
   7. A description of any special facilities (e.g. labs or equipment) required to teach the course effectively should be included in the proposal.
   8. The Technology Needs for Course Proposals form must be completed for new courses or changes in courses that have technology needs, i.e., computer projection equipment, etc. The information on the completed form will NOT be used as a criterion for accepting or rejecting a proposed course, but would provide information on the seemingly ever-expanding computer needs of the University.
   9. Frequency of Offering and Enrollment: (Indicate how many students are expected to enroll and how often the course will be taught.)

4. Effective Date: (The standard effective date for new courses is the first semester following approval on the Senate Curriculum Report.)

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   If you have any questions regarding the Course Proposal Form, please contact the Curriculum Coordinator Area of the Faculty Senate Office at 814-863-1202.