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NEW PROGRAM/NEW AWARD INFORMATION AND AWARDS

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DCCCD NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

When Initiated by College

NOTE: This process must be used for investigating either credit programs or CEU programs that are 360-779 contact hours. The Chancellor’s Staff can authorize a “Fast Track” internal review.

STEP PROCESS

1. When a college decides to investigate the development of a new technical program, the designated college official will notify the VICE CHANCELLOR.

2.

The college will present to the VICE CHANCELLOR its rationale for pursuit of the identified new program. Elements of the rationale will include, at a minimum, the following: information gathered on existing programs in Dallas County and Texas, existing community/business/industry partnerships or relationships that would support the offering of the proposed new program, an assessment of county, regional, state, and national need based on labor market information, and justification for start-up funding requested from the system office if essential.

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The VICE CHANCELLOR and proposing college will determine responsibility for further investigation and how much investigation is to be done. The VICE CHANCELLOR will notify the other colleges. Interested college(s) will complete the DCCCD New Program Feasibility Checklist. The VICE CHANCELLOR and participating college president(s) will analyze the submitted Feasibility Checklist(s) to determine which college(s) in addition to the initiating college(s) will continue to participate.

4. The VICE CHANCELLOR consults with the VCBS to determine whether system funding will be provided and at what level.

5. The VICE CHANCELLOR and the president(s) of the participating college(s) will determine program placement. Participating college(s) will continue the development phase of the process.

6. The VICE CHANCELLOR will inform the CCAB of the new program development.

7. When other colleges have been designated to participate, the initiating college will serve as the Lead College. The Lead College will convene a meeting to determine shared responsibilities and costs.

8. A county-wide Program Advisory Committee will be established by the participating college(s) to assist in the identification of the skills and competencies needed in Dallas County expressed as program outcomes.

9. The Development Phase includes curriculum design that takes into account examination of national and/or Texas Skill Standards Board-recognized skill standards validated by the Program Advisory Committee. Also included is the completion of all supporting documentation required by both the DCCCD and the THECB.

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Once the Development Phase is completed, then the Application for New Workforce Education Program will be presented by the proposing college(s) to the TechEd Council for review to ensure that the proposal meets DCCCD, THECB, and SACSCOC requirements. Next, the proposal will be presented by the college(s) to the VP Council for approval. If approved, the proposal will be placed on the Chancellor's Cabinet agenda by the proposing college(s) president(s). If approved, the VICE CHANCELLOR will submit the proposal for DCCCD Board review and approval.

Adopted 09/25/2006; Revised 11/03/2008; Revised 12/09/2011; Revised 07/18/2016

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DCCCD NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

When Initiated by District

NOTE: This process must be used for investigating either credit programs or CEU programs that are 360-779 contact hours. The Chancellor’s Staff can authorize a “Fast Track” internal review.

STEP PROCESS

1. The VICE CHANCELLOR identifies the need for a new technical program.

2.

The VICE CHANCELLOR will develop the rationale for pursuit of the identified new program. Elements of the rationale will include, at a minimum, the following: information gathered on existing programs in Dallas County and Texas, existing community/business/industry partnerships or relationships that would support the offering of the proposed new program, and an assessment of county, regional, state, and national need based on labor market information.

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The VICE CHANCELLOR will determine which college(s) will be invited for further program investigation. The VICE CHANCELLOR will submit a DCCCD New Program Feasibility Checklist representing Dallas County and each invited college will complete the Feasibility Checklist for its service-area. The VICE CHANCELLOR and president(s) of the invited college(s) will analyze all Feasibility Checklist(s) to determine which college(s) will continue to participate.

4. The VICE CHANCELLOR and VCBS collaborate to provide reasonable start-up funding.

5. The VICE CHANCELLOR and invited college president(s) will determine program placement; the participating college(s) will continue the development phase of the process.

6. The VICE CHANCELLOR will inform the CCAB of the new program development.

7. The VICE CHANCELLOR will convene a meeting with the participating college(s) to determine shared responsibilities and costs.

8. A county-wide Program Advisory Committee will be established by the participating college(s) to assist in the identification of the skills and competencies needed in Dallas County expressed as program outcomes.

9. The Development Phase includes curriculum design that takes into account examination of national and/or Texas Skill Standards Board-recognized skill standards validated by the Program Advisory Committee. Also included is the completion of all supporting documentation required by both the DCCCD and the THECB.

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Once the Development Phase is completed, then the Application for New Workforce Education Program will be presented by the proposing college(s) to the TechEd Council and/or CE Council for review to ensure that the proposal meets DCCCD, THECB, and SACSCOC requirements. Next, the proposal will be presented by the college(s) to the VP Council for approval. If approved, the proposal will be placed on the Chancellor's Cabinet agenda by the proposing college(s) president(s). If approved, the VICE CHANCELLOR will submit the proposal for DCCCD Board review and approval.

Adopted 09/25/2006; Revised 11/03/2008; Revised 12/09/2011; Revised 07/18/2016

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DCCCD NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

When Initiated by Grant

NOTE: This process must be used for investigating either credit programs or CEU programs that are 360-779 contact hours. The Chancellor’s Staff can authorize a “Fast Track” internal review.

STEP PROCESS

1. Any college desiring to seek grant funding to pursue development of a new technical program will notify the VICE CHANCELLOR and submit a DCCCD New Program Feasibility Checklist before or at the time of grant submission. The VICE CHANCELLOR will notify the Chancellor’s Cabinet of this intent. Other interested college(s) should begin to develop Feasibility Checklist(s).

2. Upon receiving official notification of awarding of grant funds supporting new program development, the college president will notify the Chancellor’s Cabinet and invite additional colleges to participate. If funding is not made available, the president will notify the Chancellor’s Cabinet. Any college is then free to pursue this program development through the “College Initiated” process.

3. Each additional participating college will submit the DCCCD New Program Feasibility Checklist.

4. The initiating college president and the participating college president(s) will meet with the VICE CHANCELLOR to determine program placement. Those college(s) will continue the development phase of the process.

5. The VICE CHANCELLOR will inform the CCAB of the new program development and designated college(s).

6. The initiating college will serve as the Lead College. The Lead College will convene a meeting to determine shared responsibilities and costs.

7. A county-wide Program Advisory Committee will be established by the participating college(s) to assist in the identification of the skills and competencies needed in Dallas County expressed as program outcomes.

8. The Development Phase includes curriculum design that takes into account examination of national and/or Texas Skill Standards Board-recognized skill standards validated by the Program Advisory Committee. Also included is the completion of all supporting documentation required by both the DCCCD and the THECB.

9.

Once the Development Phase is completed, then the Application for New Workforce Education Program will be presented by the proposing college(s) to the TechEd Council for review to ensure that the proposal meets DCCCD, THECB, and SACSCOC requirements. Next, the proposal will be presented by the college(s) to the VP Council for approval. If approved, the proposal will be placed on the Chancellor's Cabinet agenda by the proposing college(s) president(s). If approved, the VICE CHANCELLOR will submit the proposal for DCCCD Board review and approval.

Adopted 09/25/2006; Revised 11/03/2008; Revised 12/09/2011; Revised 07/18/2016

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THECB APPROVAL OF NEW WORKFORCE EDUCATION

PROGRAM WEB SUBMISSION Go to https://www1.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/WorkforceEd/revisions/login4.cfm and the Electronic Program Submissions for Community and Technical Colleges Home Page will appear.

Type FICE code and password here.

Select “New Programs” then click on the “Continue” button.

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Select “Apply for a new program” then click on the “Continue” button.

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW:

STEP 1: Select either “YES” or “NO” for Practice Award.

STEP 2: Select a Program Name.

STEP 3: Select either “YES” or “NO”. STEP 4: Select all that apply if “YES” to STEP 3.

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Dr. Sharon Blackman 214-378-1748 214-378-1710 sblackman@dcccd.edu

Joyce Williams 214-378-1746 214-378-1710 williamsjoyce@dcccd.edu

STEP 5: Select Proposed Implementation Date.

STEP 6: Select Award Type STEP 7: Type Award Title STEP 8: Select Award CIP Code

Click on the “Return to Main Page” button.

Sept. 1, 2015

STEP 10: Type authorized official name, title, telephone #, fax #, and e-mail address. STEP 11: Type contact person name, title, telephone #, fax #, and e-mail address. FINAL STEP: Click on the “Add New Program Data” button.

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Click on the “Add/Modify Courses” button to start building the degree plan.

Click on the “Add” button to add new courses.

Click here for information on adding courses.

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Click on “Return to Add Course Form” button.

THIS SCREEN SHOT SHOWS 3 WECM COURSES: ACNT 2301, ITSC 1401, ITSC 2435 AND ONE ACADEMIC COURSE: ENGL 1301 ALL ADDED TO THE DEGREE PLAN.

Select the link below the “View Award Summary”.

Click on the “Return to Main Page” button.

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Select “View the summary for this award only” then click on the “Continue” button.

Click on the link below “Award Title”

AN EXAMPLE OF A DEGREE PLAN SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM.

Click on the “Return to Award Summary page”. Then click “Return to Main Page”.

Sept. 1, 2018

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FROM THIS SCREEN, YOU CAN ACCESS THE GREY-SHADED BUTTONS TO INPUT NEW PROGRAM INFORMATION SUCH AS PROGRAM SUMMARY, STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES, ETC.

Once the program information has been completed, make sure you click on the “Save and Log off” button.

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PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: (choose only one) Spring (indicate year) Summer (indicate year) Fall (indicate year)

NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY CHECKLIST for

College

Information for (Occupational Title)

A formal business/industry survey must be conducted when applying for a new program. Survey questions must address all checklist items.

A. Program Objectives

(Refer to the THECB Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education) B. Existing Program Information for Applying College

List other colleges within the DCCCD that offer this program or a related program and specify the award(s) currently offered. Include levels and CIP codes for each. (Resource: DCCCD Workforce Education Office)

C. Occupational Need 1. Is the number of employment opportunities growing? Yes No

Supporting evidence:

a. Is this occupational title on the InterLink Demand Occupations List? http://www.interlink-ntx.org/targeted.html Yes_____ No_____ b. Is this occupational title on the Texas Workforce Commission’s Labor Market and Career Information SOCRATES List? See website at http://socrates.lmci.state.tx.us/ Yes_____ No_____

c. Is this occupational title on the BLS website? See the BLS website at http://www.bls.gov/ Yes___ No___

d. Is hourly wage considered a “living wage” for Gainful Employment principles? Yes_____ No_____

e. Is this occupational title on the Economic Modeling Specialist, Int. (EMSI) Economic Forecaster Report for Dallas County? See EMSI website at www.economicmodeling.com/ Yes_____ No_____

f. If the occupational title is not found on any of the above lists, briefly justify the need by citing references and figures to support local labor market demand.

2. Will the need for trained personnel be sustained over the next five years? Yes____ No_____

Supporting evidence:

a. Number of positions estimated to be created over the next five years

b. Indicate the entry-level salary for this occupational title: /hour /month /year

D. Assessment of Employer Support

1. How many employers will show preference to hiring completers of this program?

2. How many employers will provide incentives to employees for completing this training by providing: a. higher pay? b. opportunity for promotion? c. tuition or other financial support?

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NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY CHECKLIST - PAGE 2

E. Assessment of Training Capacity 1. Geographic implications for program location

a. On a map, indicate the number of employers that would be served by the development of a new program for this occupational title. Please use a legend.

b. Provide a list of any institution(s) within a fifty mile radius currently offering a program for the same occupational title.

(1) Report information regarding completers and placement rates by institution. (Resource: THECB - Perkins Program Level Measure VI & VIII) http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/os/grants/perkins/perkdata/

(2) Report if any of the institutions have deactivated a similar program. (Resource: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Interactive/CourseInventory.cfm

2. Suitability of campus resources to support this program

a. Does the college currently have the following resources to begin this program? *equipment Yes No *facilities Yes No *faculty Yes No *instructional resources Yes No *first-year budget Yes No

If “No” to any of the above areas, describe the resource commitment needed.

b. Should this program be provided by more than one college? Yes____ No_____ If no, provide a brief rationale.

c. Does this new program require Substantive Change notification to SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)? Yes____ No_____

If yes, please provide proof that the college's SACSCOC Liaison has been alerted. See SACSCOC Substantive Change information: http://wwww.sacscoc.org/SubstantiveChange.asp

F. College Commitment to Develop a New Program

Based on the above information and the attachments, the administration of this college is committed to the full development, implementation and sustained operation of the program until the demand has been fully satisfied.

Signature Date Title

Workforce Education - August 2011

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SACSCOC General Education for AAS Category Exception Request

SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) General Education requirements for AAS degree programs was approved by DCCCD as the following:

I. Nine (9) SCH in Humanities/ Fine Arts in which 6 SCH must include in communication (i.e. English 1301 and Speech) and an additional 3 SCH in the DCCCD Core category as designated.

II. Three (3) SCH in Social and Behavioral Science in the DCCCD Core category as designated. III. Three (3) SCH in Math/ Natural Science in the DCCCD category as designated.

STEP 1: District Curriculum Committee will discuss recommended changes and vote to approve revision to the award to exclude one (1) course from the GE (Humanities/ Fine Arts).

STEP 2: District Curriculum Committee Chair will submit Exception Request Form to college instructional vice

president in which he/she represents and Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Community Initiatives.

STEP 3: Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Community Initiatives will submit copies of the Exception

Request Form to other impacted college instructional vice presidents. STEP 4: Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Community Initiatives will present request for an exception

on behalf of the District Curriculum Committee to the Vice President Council. STEP 5: If approved, signed copies of the Exception Request Form will be forwarded to the impacted college vice

presidents with a copy to be retained at the District Office of Workforce and Economic Development.

Revised 08/24/2016

Changes to the required General Education course(s) in an AAS degree or CTE must be approved by the Vice President Council. See the required process in the following steps:

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SACSCOC General Education for AAS Category Exception Request Form

Please complete the information below:

College: FICE:

AAS Degree or Award Impacted:

Effective Date (choose only one): 01-01-18 (Spring Semester) 01-01-19 (Spring Semester)

09-01-18 (Fall Semester) 09-01-19 (Fall Semester)

Request:

Explanation:

District Curriculum Chair:

Note: Please include a copy of the degree plan and other supporting documentation. An example of supporting documentation: a course syllabi or (course) summaries that demonstrate communication competencies are included throughout the degree if speech is removed from the degree plan.

Submitted by Date: District Curriculum Committee Chair

Approved by Date: Academic Vice President Council Chair

Denied by Date: Academic Vice President Council Chair

Approved by Date: DCCCD Chief Instructional Officer For assistance, contact Teresa Moomaw at (214) 378-1783 or by e-mail at tmoomaw@dcccd.edu.

Revised 08/24/2016