This form is to be used to request approval for an intent to plan a new degree or major, and to request final approval of a new degree, major or submajor (which includes MINORS, EMPHASES OR TRACKS WITHIN MAJORS/MINORS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, AND MODULES).

New degrees and majors require UW System approval of an intent to plan and final approval before they may be implemented. See ACIS-1, most recent version, and consult the Associate Vice Chancellor for the proper procedure and format for requesting final approval of these programs. New submajors (except for modules) require a final proposal only. Note: There are special procedures for modules.

All college degree proposals approved by the CCC are to be forwarded to the deans of the other colleges for special attention concerning cross-college and university-wide impacts. New submajors do not require UW System approval and may be implemented following approval at the campus level. They must, however, be reported as information items to UW System.
 

Effective Term
Select the first term the new program is to be in effect. (Note:  All courses listed in the program must be effective by this term as well.)

• Remember to take into consideration the time needed for approval.
• The curriculum approval procedure matrix will indicate who needs to approve the proposal.
• The Associate Vice Chancellor's Office can assist in determining how long the process may take.

Degree
Select the degree under which the major or submajor belongs. If the proposal is for a minor, select minor.  If the proposal is for a preprofessional major, select preprofessional.
 

Program Title
Enter the official name of the new degree, major, or submajor.
 

GPA Required in the Major/Submajor
Enter the GPA required in the major for graduation.
 

Sponsor(s)
Enter the name of the individual(s) writing the proposal.
 

Department(s)
Enter the name of the department(s) responsible for the new major or submajor.
(Does not need to be completed if the proposal is for a new degree.)
 

College(s)
Select the name of the college responsible for the new degree, major, or submajor.  Select Interdisciplinary if more than one college is responsible for the program.
 

Check If
Check exactly one item in the first column.
 

New Degrees or Majors (see ACIS-1, most recent revision for additional requirements)
 

Intent to Plan Proposal (Degrees or Majors)
An Intent to Plan proposal should include the following:

1. Description of the program, including:

• a tentative Catalog description of the program
• a tentative list of courses to be included in the program (use * to indicate new courses)
• goals and learning objectives of the program

2. The need for the program, including information on student demand and market demand for graduates;
3. An explanation of the relation of the proposed program to the institutional mission, strategic plan, goals and objectives;
4. A discussion of the relationship of the proposed program to other academic programs in the UW System, the region and, if appropriate, the nation;
5. The projected source of resources (reallocation, external funds, request for new dollars).

The intent to plan proposal is submitted directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor. The Associate Vice Chancellor will inform the college deans.

The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs sends a memo to the UW System Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs requesting an Entitlement to Plan a new degree program.

Final Proposal (New Degrees or Majors)
A Final Proposal should include the information from the Intent to Plan proposal with the addition of the following information:

• Catalog Description of the program
• Student Learning Objectives of the program (what a student should know/ be able to do upon completing the program
• List of Courses to be included in the program (include course titles), with a brief rationale for each course; new courses must be submitted for approval prior to or together with the Final Proposal for the program
• A 4-year Plan of Course Offerings
• List of the required courses (do not include titles) in a format appropriate for the Catalog and Advising Report.
• An assessment plan for the program (to be submitted after program approval to the University Assessment Committee for review; not required if program assessment will be integrated into an existing departmental assessment plan)
• Resources needed to support the program (staffing, equipment, library materials, etc.)
• Student Need/Demand for the Program
• Relation of the program to other programs on campus, in the UW System, and in the region

New Submajors (Final Proposals only)

A Final Proposal should include the information from the Intent to Plan proposal with the addition of the following information:

• Catalog Description of the program
• Student Learning Objectives of the program (what a student should know/ be able to do upon completing the program
• List of Courses to be included in the program (include course titles), with a brief rationale for each course; new courses must be submitted for approval prior to or together with the Final Proposal for the program
• A 4-year Plan of Course Offerings
• List of the required courses (do not include titles) in a format appropriate for the Catalog and Advising Report.
• An assessment plan for the program (to be submitted after program approval to the University Assessment Committee for review; not required if program assessment will be integrated into an existing departmental assessment plan)
• Resources needed to support the program (staffing, equipment, library materials, etc.)
• Student Need/Demand for the Program
• Relation of the program to other programs on campus, in the UW System, and in the region

For Modules Only

See "Module: Definition and Purpose" in "Other" section of the Curriculum Handbook. In the initial stages of planning a module, before the list of courses to be included has been finalized, proposers must complete an Intent to Plan (Form 1). The Intent to Plan proposal must be sent to the Chair of the UCC, the Deans of all four colleges, and the Chairs of all departments in order to allow any interested department an opportunity to participate in the module as appropriate. The Intent to Plan proposal should include the following information:

• Rationale for creating the module (explain how it will provide students with exploration, skills, breadth, or enrichment)
• Competencies for the module. (After completing the module, the student will be able to: list skills, learning objectives, etc.)

The Final Proposal for a module should include the following information:

• Catalog description of the module
• Rationale for creating the module (as in the Intent to Plan)
• Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
• List of courses to be included, with a rationale for each

Revised 10/02