Before a proposal is developed, the sponsoring Department must prepare a Conceptual Abstract to demonstrate that the proposed offering satisfies the requirement of serving the mission of the campus. Once the program concept has been approved, a formal proposal is prepared by the Department. This proposal is reviewed by various segments of the campus, and if approved by each segment, is sent to the President for either a final decision or a recommendation to the Chancellor, depending on the delegation of authority. Once the program 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 information required for review and approval of a proposed option, advising pattern, or minor is less detailed than for a full degree major program. Requests for approval of a new option, advising pattern, or minor should follow the format below. Name of the campus submitting the request, whether it is an option, advising pattern, or minor, and full and exact title of the proposed aggregate of courses. Academic year of intended implementation. Full and exact title of the degree major program under which the aggregate of courses will be offered, where applicable.