Request for Program Revision rev 11-19-18

REQUEST FOR PROGRAM REVISION Please use this form to submit requests for the following types of revisions to existing academic programs Changing the name of a major, minor, certificate, concentration, or track Adding, eliminating, or substantially revising courses required for the major (a cumulative change since the last registration with the NY State Education Department of one-third or more of the degree’s credit requirements requires re-registration) Adding an option or concentration within the program Eliminating a requirement for completion, including an internship, clinical, cooperative education, or other work-based experience Changing the focus, design, location, format, mode of delivery, or calendar of a degree program Altering liberal arts content in a way that changes degree classification (A bachelor of arts degree requires 75% liberal arts content; a bachelor of science degree requires 50%; and a bachelor of professional studies requires 25%) Revising the number of credits required for any certificate Discontinuing a program Revising the admission criteria for a major/minor/certificate/concentration/track 10.Revising the criteria for progression in a major/minor/certificate/concentration/track 11.Revising the GPA requirements for a major/minor/certificate/concentration/track Please note: • • • Program revisions are NOT retroactive to preceding semesters or catalogs Revisions that will impact students using an earlier catalog for their degree requirements must be noted The Proposal to Implement a New Major, Minor, Master’s, or Certificate Program should be used for new academic programs The Routine Course Change Form should be used to request revisions to specific course information (course number, credit, titles, descriptions, prerequisites, deletions, etc.) Please answer the following questions: A Please indicate the type(s) of revision (numbers 1-11 from the list above): B Name of degree (B.A./B.S and discipline): C Number of credits impacted by this change (Please note that eliminating a 3-credit course and adding a new one in its place counts as a 6-credit change): D Number of credits required to earn the degree (i.e., 120 for B.A or 30 for M.S.): E Department: F CIP Code (refer to www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/): G HEGIS Code (refer to “Index of Programs” in Marist catalog): H Please indicate all registered programs covered by this revision For example, 4year program AAC form revised 11/19/18 and 5-year program, onground and online, main campus and Fishkill, traditional and accelerated: I Contact Person Date Title Telephone J Proposals should include the following Please check each required item or indicate “N/A”  Program revision form (Questions A-J)  Votes  Signatures  Program narrative – Questions 1-12  Side-by-side comparison (Table 1)  Recommended course sequence (Table 2a or 2b)  Revised program description and updated program requirements  Course descriptions for all new and revised courses  List of new/revised courses and corresponding faculty instructor (Table 3)  Faculty information (Table 4)  Syllabi for all new courses in the program (must be approved by the Curriculum Committee)  Evidence of coordination with affected departments K Votes Yes No Abstain N/A N/A N/A Date Department School AAC (if applicable:) Grad Council Full Faculty Board of Trustees Describe rationale for dissenting votes: AAC form revised 11/19/18 L Signatures (electronic signatures are encouraged) : Dean Date Chair, Academic Affairs Committee Date Vice President for Academic Affairs Date AAC form revised 11/19/18 Narrative Instructions Describe and explain all proposed changes and the effective date Provide a rationale for the changes, including if any changes are the result of assessment activities Provide a side-by-side comparison of the existing and newly modified program (see Table 1) Complete a recommended course sequence for the revised program (Table 2a for undergraduate programs, Table 2b for graduate programs, N/A for minors) Directions for completion: For undergraduate majors or certificates (not required for minors), complete two Undergraduate Program Schedules (Table 2a) Please note how they differ In the first table, please include First Year Seminar, Writing for College, and Philosophical Perspectives, but when students have choices, you should indicate “core history,” “core literature,” or “pathway #1” etc Similarly, you may use terms like “elective.” In the second table, please complete the schedule entirely using actual courses that would satisfy Core and elective requirements This will require you to make choices for a hypothetical student, including picking a random pathway In the second table, there should be no “core history” or “elective” notations, only actual courses Additional notes: Please complete all the columns; they are not optional -In the LAS column, include credits for courses that are designated LA in the Marist Catalog (Credits are referred to as “three credits LA” or “three credits.”) Thus, if the course is “three credits LA,” put a in the LAS column If it is “three credits” with no LA, leave the cell blank Please note you are not assigning values based merely on whether or not the course counts toward the Marist Core You are copying the designation from the Catalog -In the “Liberal Arts & Sciences” box at the bottom, put the sum of all your LAS columns -A bachelor of arts degree must have at least 75% LAS credits (90 credits for a 120-credit program) -A bachelor of science degree must have at least 50% LAS credits (60 credits for a 120-credit program) -A BFA or BPS must have at least 25% LAS credits (30 credits for a 120-credit program) Graduate programs not concern themselves with LAS credits or percentages Provide a revised program description and updated program requirements as they will be published in the catalog AAC form revised 11/19/18 Provide course descriptions for all added courses (both new and existing courses), as they will appear in the catalog Significantly revised courses should be treated as new Provide a list of all added courses and identify the corresponding faculty members (preferably full-time) who will teach them (Table 3) Complete Table for the faculty listed in Table Requested information includes faculty titles (rank and discipline) and degree earned, discipline, and granting institution Please note that State regulations require graduate faculty to have terminal degrees in their fields (rare exceptions allowed) AAC form revised 11/19/18 Provide syllabi for all new or revised courses Each syllabus must include a course description and identify course credit, objectives, topics, student learning outcomes, texts/resources, and the basis for determining grades Further recommendations for syllabi content are found on the “Syllabus Checklist” on the Curriculum Committee’s web site Syllabi must be approved by the Curriculum Committee 10 If the proposal is to discontinue a program, please describe the plans to accommodate currently enrolled students 11 Include evidence of coordination with all departments that are affected by the change 12 Further Authorization • Does the program prepare students for teacher certification or professional licensure? • Does the change add a distance education format or off-campus location to a registered program? • Is this a dual degree program? If yes to any of these, further information will be required by the VPAA AAC form revised 11/19/18 Table 1: Side by Side Comparison – SAMPLE (modify as appropriate) Current Program Course Titles Course Requirements in Major Field Course Requirements in Related Fields Proposed Program # Cr Course Titles Course Requirements in Major Field Course Requirements in Related Fields Concentrations Concentrations Electives Electives Total Credit Requirement for Major Total Credit Requirement for Major AAC form revised 11/19/18 # Cr Table 2a: Undergraduate Program Schedule (not required for minors)  Indicate academic calendar type: Semester   Label each term in sequence, consistent with the institution’s academic calendar (e.g., Fall 1, Spring 1, Fall 2) Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed Term: Course Number & Title Quarter Trimester Other (describe) Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term: Course Number & Title Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term: Course Number & Title Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term: Course Number & Title Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term: Course Number & Title Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Cr: credits Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Cr Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Term credit total: Program Totals: Cr Term credit total: Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Check course classification(s) LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Cr Credits: LAS: liberal arts & sciences Term credit total: Liberal Arts & Sciences: Maj: major requirement Major: New: new course Elective & Other: Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses AAC form revised 11/19/18 Table 2b: Graduate Program Schedule  Indicate academic calendar type: Semester   Label each term in sequence, consistent with the institution’s academic calendar (e.g., Fall 1, Spring 1, Fall 2) Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed Term: Course Number & Title Credits Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits Quarter Other (describe) New Prerequisite(s) Term: Course Number & Title Credits New Prerequisite(s) New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits New Prerequisite(s) New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits New Prerequisite(s) New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Term: Course Number & Title Credits New Prerequisite(s) Term credit total: Program Totals: Trimester Term credit total: Credits: Identify any comprehensive, culminating element(s) (e.g., thesis or examination), including course number if applicable: New: indicate if new course Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses Table 3: List of Added Courses and Corresponding Faculty Please list course names and numbers for all newly added courses and identify the primary faculty instructor New Courses to be Added to Degree Requirements/Options (Note: syllabi and course descriptions required) Faculty Instructor Existing Courses to be Added to Degree Requirements/Options (Note: course descriptions required) Faculty Instructor Table 4a: Faculty Provide information on all faculty members (full- and part-time) listed in Table Faculty teaching at the graduate level must have an earned doctorate/terminal degree or demonstrate special competence in the field Faculty Member Name and Title * (include and identify Program Program Courses to be Taught Director) Highest and Other Applicable F/T or P/T Earned Degrees & Disciplines (include College/University) ** *Titles should include rank and discipline **Three pieces of information is sought: degree, discipline, and granting institution Additional Qualifications: list related certifications/ licenses; occupational experience; scholarly contributions, etc  ... modified program (see Table 1) Complete a recommended course sequence for the revised program (Table 2a for undergraduate programs, Table 2b for graduate programs, N/A for minors) Directions for completion:...  Program revision form (Questions A-J)  Votes  Signatures  Program narrative – Questions 1-12  Side-by-side comparison (Table 1)  Recommended course sequence (Table 2a or 2b)  Revised program. .. description and updated program requirements  Course descriptions for all new and revised courses  List of new/revised courses and corresponding faculty instructor (Table 3)  Faculty information (Table