Program Development Protocol

When developing a new or revised course or program or when deactivating a course or program, the basic procedures and processes are the same.

Program Development Protocol

1. Envisioning and Responding
2. Investigating - Needs Assessment
3. Curriculum - Faculty Governance Process
4. Implementation
5. Assessment - Program Review - Closing the Loop

Procedures - Steps

• Gather all relevant information and data
• Consult with appropriate internal and external resource persons
• Complete and submit curriculum proposal forms
• Provide summary of course or programmatic goals and objectives
• Explain how the curriculum meets the Strategic Plan and/or College Mission
• Define student learning outcomes
• Identify program review cycle (initial date, assessment cycle)

Process - Actions

• Academic Governance Process (Faculty Senate Resolutions 2.0)
• Completed proposal forms reviewed by:
  • Curriculum Office
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Posted for Faculty Review
  • Curriculum Committee vote
    • Courses: Vice President approval
    • Programs: Same as above and
      • Faculty Senate and Vice President approval
      • President/Board of Trustees vote
      • SUNY approval/SED registration
  • Notification Final approval

When you are ready to proceed, link to the curriculum database or contact the Curriculum Office.