NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR ROUTINE REVIEW
Sponsoring Institution: ______________________________________________________________
Program Title:__________________________________________________________________________________
Degree/Certificate:___________________________________ If other, please list: _______________________
Options:
Delivery Site(s):
CIP Classification:
*CIP Code can be cross-referenced with programs offered in your region on MDHE’s program inventory.
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Implementation Date
Is this a new off-site location? No Yes
If yes, is the new off-site location within your institution’s current CBHE-approved service region? Yes
*If no, public institutions should consult the comprehensive review process.
Is this a collaborative program? Yes No If yes, please complete the collaborative programs form on page 6.
CERTIFICATIONS:
The program is within the institution’s CBHE approved mission. (public institutions only)
The program will be offered within the institution’s CBHE approved service region. (public institutions only)
The program builds upon existing pr
ograms and faculty expertise.
The program does not unnecessarily duplicate an existing program in the geographically applicable area.
The program can be launched with minimal expense and falls within the institution’s current operating budget.
(public institutions only)
AUTHORIZATION:
Name/Title of Institutional Officer
Signature Date
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PUBLIC
INDEPENDENT
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PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE GOALS
Although the following guidelines may not be applicable to the proposed program, please carefully
consider the elements in each area and respond as completely as possible in the format below.
Qualifications of performance goals should be included wherever possible.
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1. Student Preparation
Any spec
ial admissions procedures or student qualifications required for this program which
exceed regular university admissions, standards, e.g., ACT score, completion of core curriculum,
portfolio, personal interview, etc. Please note if no special preparation will be required.
Characteristics of a specific population to be served, if applicable.
2. Faculty Characteristics
Any speci
al requirements (degree status, training, etc.) for assignment of teaching for this
degree/certificate.
Estimated percentage of credit hours that will be assigned to full time faculty. Please use the term
“full time faculty” (and not FTE) in your descriptions here.
Expectations for professional activities, special student contact, teaching/learning innovation.
3. Enrollment Projections
Student
FTE majoring in program by the end of five years.
Percent of full time and part time enrollment by the end of five years.
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Program Characteristics cont.
STUDEN
T ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS
YEAR 1 2
3
4 5
FULL TIME
PART TIME
TOTAL
4. Student and Program Outcomes
Number of graduates per annum at three and five years after implementation.
Special skills specific to the program.
Proportion of students who will achieve licensing, certification, or registration.
Performance on national and/or local assessments, e.g. percent of students scoring above
the 50
th
percentile on normed tests; percent of students achieving minimal cut-scores on
criterion-referenced tests. Include expected results on assessments of general education and
on exit assessments in a particular discipline as well as the name of any nationally
recognized assessments used.
Placement rates in related fields, in other fields, unemployed.
Transfer rates, continuous study.
5. Program Accreditation
Institutional plans for accreditation, if applicable, including accrediting agency and
timeline. If there are no plans to seek specialized accreditation, please provide a rationale
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Program Characteristics cont.
6. Program Structure
A.
Total credits required for graduation:_________________________________________________
B.
Residency requirements, if any:_____________________________________________________
C.
General education: Total credits:____________________________________________________
Courses (specific courses OR distribution area and credits)
Course Number
Credits
Course Title
D.
Major requirements: Total credits:___________________________________________________
Credits
Course Title
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Program Characteristics cont.
E.
Free elective credits: ___________________________________________________________________
(sum of C, D, and E should equal A)
F.
Requirements for thesis, internship or other capstone experience:
G.
Any unique features such as interdepartmental cooperation:
7. Need/Demand
Studen
t demand
Market d
emand
Soci
etal need
I hereby certify that the institution has conducted research on the feasibility of the proposal and it is likely
the program will be successful.
On July 1, 2011, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education began provisionally approving all
new programs with a subsequent review and consideration for full approval after five years.
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COLLABORATIVE
PROGRAMS
Sponsoring Institution One:
Sponsoring Institution Two:
Other Collaborative Institutions:
Length of Agreement:
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1.Which institution (s) will have degree-granting authority?
2. Which institution (s) will have the authority for faculty hiring, course assignment, evaluation and
reappointment decisions?
3. What agreements exist to ensure that faculty from all participating institutions will be involved in decisions
about the curriculum, admissions standards, exit requirements?
4. Which institution(s) will be responsible for academic and student-support services, e.g., registration,
advising, library, academic assistance, financial aid, etc.?
5. What agreements exist to ensure that the academic calendars of the participating institutions have been
aligned as needed?