Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course
Resources:
An asterisk (*) in boxes below indicates that approval is required at that level or by that person.
| 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 |
| Racial and Ethnic Studies Curriculum Advisory Committee | If a new or existing course is being 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 course is being submitted for General Education, approval must be granted by the GEC in addition to action of the CIC. Submit materials to the Provost's Office. |
| 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 Provost's Office. |
| 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. |