The sponsoring Department then prepares a Conceptual Abstract to demonstrate that the proposed offering satisfies the requirement of serving the mission of the campus. This proposal is reviewed by various segments of the campus, and if approved by each segment, is sent to the President for a final decision. New Certificates forms are to be attached to the Conceptual Abstract prior to submission to the Department Curriculum Committee. Once the certificate concept is approved, the checklist and signature forms will be returned to the Department for attachment to the proposal. The number of copies required for post-college reviews is indicated on the checklist.
Departments are responsible for preparing the required number of copies for all levels of review.
The proposal must follow the format below. Name of the Department and College submitting the proposal and full and exact title of the proposed certificate. Academic year of intended implementation. Identify the unit which will have primary responsibility. Definition of the proposed certificate with a brief summary of the objectives.