Curriculum Actions

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This section will provide you with information required approvals curriculum proposals and changes along with links to necessary forms. 

The processes for proposing new curricula or making changes to existing programs are categorized into four types, each aligned with academic governance policies. 

The Curriculum Approval Matrix outlines the specific requirements and approvals needed for both new program proposals and modifications to current programs. The curriculum approval process is further mapped out by the New Program Proposal Flowchart and Changes to Existing Programs Chart.

  • Program Changes that Do Not Require Council Notification or Approval 

    • Changes to descriptive text  
    • Changes to courses  
    • Creation or elimination of tracks, emphases, options  
    • Non-course requirements (such as thesis or experiential learning) 

  • Program Changes and New Programs Requiring Council Presentation (Non-Voting)

    • New Concentration
    • New Continuing Education Unit Certificate, Micro-Credential, or Academic Badges
    • Creation or Name Change of a Department
    • Closure of a concentration or a credential from a continuing education program

  • Program Changes Requiring Council Approval (Voting)

    • Credit hour changes 
    • Required courses from other departments  
    • Delivery or modality changes 
    • Resource related changes 
    • Closure of a degree, major, minor, credit-bearing certificate, or dual degree program

  • New Programs Requiring Council Approval (Voting)

    • New degree
    • New major
    • New minor
    • New credit-bearing certificate
    • New dual degree program

Academic governance specifies different documents and forms be submitted depending on proposal type. The sections below contain detailed information and instructions for these requirements. Note: changing a program names require closing an existing program (e.g., major) and proposing a new program. 

If you have questions about the type of change you are making or approval processes, email Daniel Saunders, Student System Analyst, Daniel.C.Saunders@du.edu .

Program Changes that Do Not Require Council Notification

Program changes that do not require Council Notification are made entirely within the CourseLeaf system using the CourseLeaf Program Proposal form. The re  quested changes will go undergo approval within the college and approval from the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.

Program Changes and New Programs Requiring a Council Presentation (Non-Voting)

For any changes requiring a Council presentation, the initiator should be prepared to submit both an Informational Memo and the CourseLeaf Program Proposal form 
(if applicable) for the Council meeting agenda. 

Program Changes Requiring Council Approval (Voting )

For any changes requiring a Council vote, the initiator should be prepared to submit both a Cover Sheet and the CourseLeaf Program Proposal form (if applicable) for the Council meeting agenda. 

New Programs Requiring Council Approval (Voting )

Excluding proposals for new dual degree programs, new program proposal require submission of a dean-approved Concept Proposal prior to initiating a program proposal in CourseLeaf.