Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course Revision

All links refer to the appropriate section in Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course Revision. See also Revision of Courses - General Instructions and Format for Course Revision Proposal [PDF]. An asterisk (*) in any of the boxes below indicates that an approval is required.  Materials are submitted electronically; a signed original document is routed from the deans' offices to the Provost's Office for permanent retention.

Initiator Develops initial proposal
Department Chair or Associate Vice Chancellor Assigns a department member to develop a course or revision. Assist and advise as needed. May consult Associate Vice Chancellor.
Department* Signature of chair indicates approval
College Council* Signature of the dean indicates approval
Design for Diversity Curricular Advisory Committee If a new or existing course is submitted for Ethnic Studies, it must be reviewed for a recommendation by this committee prior to action by the CIC.
General Education Committee If a new or existing General Education course is submitted, approval or reaffirmation must be granted by the GEC in addition to action of the CIC.
Graduate Education Committee If a new or existing graduate-level course is submitted, approval must be granted by the GrEC in addition to action of the CIC. Submit course materials to the Graduate School.
Curriculum & Instruction Committee* Takes action as per bylaws. Action recorded in minutes of meeting.
Provost* Reviews all prior actions. Makes recommendations to Chancellor
Chancellor* Reviews all prior actions and recommendations. Takes final action.
Associate Vice Chancellor Distributes summary of final actions to appropriate personnel and files.