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Course and Program Approvals Handbook PAGE

Flowchart 2Curricular Changes Authority Chart (revised) 3

Making Curricular Changes at the U of S 71. Adding new and revised programs through Academic Programs Committee and University Council 2. Making curricular changes through University Course Challenge3. Deleting courses and programs 4. Change of Name5. Enrolment and Admission Changes

Forms 11These forms are available as interactive PDFs on the Procedures website – see links provided. They are included in the Handbook for reference and drafting purposes.

Notice of IntentProposal for Curricular Change

Report Form for Program Termination New Course Proposal Consultation forms:

Consultation with the Registrar Information Technology Physical Requirements. LibraryBudget

University Course Challenge Submit Form Change of NameSESD: Course Creation FormSESD: Interdisciplinary use of subject codes

Reference Useful definitions from University Nomenclature 41APC Worksheet 44

Office of the University SecretaryUniversity of SaskatchewanThe information and forms in this booklet are based on University Council policies

Submit proposals at the Online Portal:

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Marketing and launch of new program.

Discussion and final approval of program proposal by University Council.

Submission of program proposal to Academic Programs Committee for approval.

Approval of program proposal by College or School approval process.

(Graduate program proposals require approval by College of Graduate Studies and Research prior to

submission to Academic Programs Committee.)

Department, College or School develops program proposal with input from PCIP and other units as

required.

Planning and Priorities Committee provides comments on Notice of Intent to the proponent (and to CGSR if a graduate program); Academic Programs Committee,

PCIP and Office of the Registrar receive copies of Notice of Intent and comments.

Submission of Notice of Intent to Planning and Priorities Committee for review.

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Curricular ChangesAuthority Chart

Under The University of Saskatchewan Act, 1995, University Council is responsible for overseeing and directing the university's academic affairs. This includes prescribing curricular, programs of instruction and courses of study in colleges, schools or departments.

The following describes the principles and rationale of delegations of curricular approval authority made by University Council. Questions or issues about the appropriate level of approval required for a curricular change will be reviewed by the Academic Programs Committee of Council. Approved by Council January 24, 2013; effective February 1, 2013.

Level of Curricular Change Type of change Procedure

University Approval LevelGeneral Principles: University-level approval ensures that existing programs, curricular innovations and changes will maintain reasonable consistency in their academic standards, program requirements and expectations, and student experience.

University Council approvalRationale:  Council approves academic matters which establish university precedents, set policies, or affect allocation of university resources.

Additions or deletions Addition of a new Degree or new degree-

level program (ie: Diploma, Certificate of Proficiency).

Addition of a template for a new certificate, a major or honours program, or graduate program.

Deletion of a degree or degree-level program or template.

Establishment or disestablishment of a college or department.

Deletion of a Field of Study at the major, honours or graduate level which has significant academic or financial implications.

Program changes Change in the qualifications for admission

to a program.** Enrolment management plan for a

college.** A change in the name of a college,

department or degree. Replacement program. Program revisions which are significant

enough that university budgetary support is requested or likely to be required.

Changes to university policies on curriculum, admission, courses and examinations.

*A new program also requires Notice of Intent)** Enrolment plans and admission qualifications also require confirmation of University Senate.

Final approval:University Council

Procedures:Council requires recommendation from the Academic Programs Committee on the proposal's academic merit, budget implications, and academic priority.

Instructions:Following college approval, submit the Curricular Change Form   and   required Consultation Forms   by email tocathie.fornssler@usask.ca or mail to:Alex Beldan, Office of the University Secretary,room 218 College Building.Or you may submit your proposal through the Portal.

Time:Generally, the review of a new program requires 6 weeks to two months, depending on complexity.Proposals must be approved by the January meeting of University Council if they are to appear in the Course and Program Catalogue for the next year.

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Academic Programs Committee (APC) approvalRationale:  APC ensures that the application and interpretation of University Council policies, procedures and nomenclature relating to academic standards, program requirements and student experience is reasonably consistent across programs..

Additions or deletions Addition of a new certificate, a major or

honours program, or graduate program for which an approved template exists.

Addition of a new Field of Study in an approved program.

Addition of a greater Depth of Study (honours, PhD) in an existing approved program.

Deletion of a field of study at the major, honours or graduate level, unless this has significant academic or financial implications.

Program changes Addition or deletion of a project, thesis or

course-based option. A change in the name of a Field of Study. Change in the total number of credit units

required for an approved degree program when this change affects tuition or overall program length for students.

Double-listing of courses. Approval of the annual Academic Calendar

including changes to the calendar. Resolution of Challenges. Changes to University procedures for

administration of policies on curriculum, admission, courses and examinations

Final approval:Academic Programs Committee of Council

Procedures:APC can consult with other committees if required.

Instructions:Following college approval, submit the  Curricular Change Form   and   required Consultation Forms   by email toalex.beldan@usask.ca or mail to:Alex Beldan, Office of the University Secretary,room 218 College Building.Or submit the proposal document through the Portal.

Time:Four to six weeks. Proposals must approved by the end of January to be listed in the next Course and Program Catalogue.

University Course Challenge (UCC) approvalRationale:  University Course Challenge is appropriate for approval of straightforward curricular changes to existing programs, including those which may affect students and programs in other colleges.However, if the Academic Programs Committee determines that curricular changes submitted to University Course Challenge have significant financial impact they will be referred to university budgetary authority for review prior to approval.

Additions or deletions Addition of a new course or deletion of a

course (unless deleted by the Moribund Course Archive policy).

Addition or deletion of a lesser depth of study (such as a Minor, Cross College Minor or Concentration) in a field of study still taught as a major.

Addition or deletion of a Work Experience or Internship option.

Program changes Changes to the list of elective courses in a

program if these changes affect the program or courses offered by another college

Change in name for a Minor or Concentration

Straightforward program changes.  These would include:- Substitution of a different course for an existing course in a program- Changes to a majority of courses in a program (structure, content, scheduling)- addition or deletion of a requirement in a program- Changes to the Concentrations in a program- Minor changes to the total number of credit units require in a program if this changes does not affect overall tuition or program length.

Course changes Prerequisite or corequisite changes

including adding or removing permission or restrictions on a prerequisite if the changes affect another college.

Determining equivalent courses and mutually exclusive courses in cases where courses are from different colleges.

Reduction or increase of the number of credit units for a course. Note that changing the credit unit value of a course also requires that a new course

Final approval:University Course Challenge

Procedures:University Course Challenge is circulated by the Office of the University Secretary to all departments and college offices, which have two weeks to object to a proposed curricular change.  If no Challenge is received, the curricular change is considered to be approved at month-end.

Instructions:Following College approval, email a memo describing the change, rationale and college approval date toalex.beldan@usask.caOr submit the UCC document through the Portal.

Deadlines:The January UCC is the deadline for any change for the next Course and Program Catalogue.The April UCC is the deadline for any new classes for the next year.The May UCC is the deadline for any prerequisite or other course change for the next year.After students have started registration, changes for the next year will not be implemented unless approved by the Registrar.

Time:The University Course Challenge is posted mid-month, August to June, for approval at the end of the month.Any postings outside of this schedule are approved in four weeks.

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number be assigned. Interdisciplinary use  of a subject code in a

course label Any other changes to an approved

course if the changes affect the program or courses offered by another college.

College Approval LevelGeneral Principles: Colleges are responsible for organizing and administering delivery of approved programs and for ensuring that progression and graduation standards reflect the specific academic and professional standards and requirements of the degree programs offered by that college.

College approvalRationale: Colleges approve most straightforward changes in courses which do not affect students or programs in other colleges. Colleges also approve changes to academic rules which affect student selection, progression and graduation.

Additions Creation of a "Double Honours or "Double

Major" in two existing  Fields of Study Award of a double-hours degree in fields

where honours programs already exist.

Program changes A change in the standards required for

promotion, graduation or residency. A change in the selection criteria for

admission to a program Authority to restrict or control registration

in any course** Management of enrolment in accordance

with an approved plan** Changes to the list of elective courses in a

program if the changes do not affect another college.

Course changes Determining equivalent courses and

mutually exclusive courses within the college

Straightforward course changes provided they do not affect another college. These would include:-Prerequisite or corequisite changes including adding or removing permission or restrictions unless this affects another college.- Change to administrative authority over a course- Changes to label, number, level, title, Course and Program Catalogue description, course content, lecture hours, evaluation.- Changes to the practicum/laboratory, tutorial, seminar/discussion requirements of lecture hours of a course- Changes to methods of evaluation.-Splitting a course into two 3 cu courses or combining two 3 cu courses into one 6 cu course.  This will not be considered as a "new course" as defined for Challenge, but a new course number will be assigned.

Any such course changes that affect another college must be posted for approval through the University Course Challenge

** approved by Council June 2012

Final approval:College

Procedures and Instructions:Follow college approval procedures for curricular changes.Please note that course changes which will be of interest to students and faculty advisors in other colleges can be posted as an information item in the University Course challenge.

College of Graduate Studies and ResearchRationale: University Council has delegated special authority to the College of Graduate Studies and Research to make program changes in graduate thesis programs which streamline those programs and enhance research productivity

Additions or deletions Creation of a new concentration for an

Interdisciplinary Studies graduate program.

Creation or deletion of a PGD program in a field where a Master's program exists.

Creation or deletion of a Special Case graduate program at the PGD, Master's or PhD level.

Program changes Changes, within prescribed limits, to the

Final approval:College

Procedures and Instructions:The curricular changes made by CGSR under this delegated authority should be submitted annually to APC and forwarded to Council for information.

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minimum course requirements for a Master's (thesis) program or a PhD program.

Other Approval LevelsGeneral Principles:  Curricular approvals for non-degree-level programs has been delegated to academic officers, on the principle that while such programs make use of university administrative capacity and expertise, they are cost-recovery, service or adjunct programs only and do not require ongoing oversight by University Council.

Non-Degree-level programs:Certificate of Successful Completion and Certificate of AttendanceUniversity Council has delegated to the Provost and to Dean the authority to approve Certificates of Successful Completion and Certificates of Attendance.

Provost approval Certificate of Successful Completion  A

standard of proficiency, achievement or promotion appropriate for post-secondary training.

Dean Approval Certificate of Attendance Satisfactory

attendance at a course or program of courses sponsored by the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education or a college at the University of Saskatchewan

For definitions of Certificates and Diplomas, click hereFor a list of Certificates of Successful Completion, click here.

Procedures and Instructions:Contact the Office of the Dean or the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic.

Change of Name Change of course label, college, department, program, field of specialization, buildings, street, etc.

Final approval:  varies

Procedures and instructions:  See Name Change form, consult Office of the University Secretary.

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Making Curricular Changes at the U of S

Under the University of Saskatchewan Act 1995, University Council has authority over the university’s academic programs.

Council has developed several mechanisms for approval of new and revised courses and programs, student admission requirements, course and program deletions, prerequisites, and other types of curricular changes. While retaining approval authority for significant curricular changes, Council has also delegated authority for a number of curricular changes to Deans, the Provost,, University Course Challenge and the Academic Programs Committee. Following is a description of these procedures.

1. Adding new and/or revised programs

How is a new or revised program approved?New or revised programs require approval by Council or by the Academic Programs Committee.

Notice of IntentNew programs require approval by University Council following review by the Academic Programs Committee. A Notice of Intent is the first step required for approval of new programs.

There are some types of new program options where Council has delegated approval to the Academic Programs Committee.

The University of Saskatchewan Act 1995 also specifies that changes to requirements for admission to a program also require approval by the University Senate.

Format for submission of material to Academic Programs Committee and CouncilThe same proposal forms and consultation forms are required for both types of changes; following their submission, the Committee will then make the determination about the level of approval required.

Please complete the forms required in the Checklist and submit these through the Academic and Curricular Change Portal as outlined on the attached forms.

For information, consult:Alex Beldan, secretary, Academic Programs Committee of Council, Room 218 College Building (phone 5036; email academicprograms.committee@usask.ca The Checklist for new programs and program revisionsMake sure you have completed and submitted:

Proposal document Any related documentation Consultation forms and course proposal forms College statement

For examples of how these forms can be completed, see:www.usask.ca/university_secretary/council/committees/academic_programs/procedures.php

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2. Making curricular changes through University Course Challenge

How is a new course approved?New courses developed by University of Saskatchewan faculty and/or departments must be approved at the department and College level. Your college may have its own form for new course proposals. If not, an example of a New Course Proposal Form is shown on page 9.

The course would then be submitted by your College to the Office of the University Secretary for university-level approval through the University Course Challenge procedure.

Please note that any course developed as part of a new program or program option must be approved with the program (by Academic Programs Committee or by University Council). Special Topics Courses are given final approval at the college level.

What is the University Course Challenge?

The University Course Challenge has been approved by University Council as a simple yet collegial process for quick approval of many curricular changes.

After college-level approval, the following types of curricular changes are submitted through the Academic and Curricular Change Portal: - new courses- minor program revisions- prerequisite changes and other course changes if these affect another college- course deletions The usual review period is two weeks, with some flexibility over the Christmas break and in the summer.

Notifications are sent to all deans, associate deans, assistant deans, department heads, and administrative staff who deal with program changes. Any member of the university community can make a challenge and have two weeks to do so. If no challenge to a curricular change is received, then the change is considered as approved and can be implemented. If a challenge is received, then it is reviewed by the Provost to see if the issue can be resolved. If not, then a final decision is made by the Academic Programs Committee of Council.

ImplementationAll minor program changes and any course changes which affect the nature or course-sequencing of a student’s program will normally take effect in the academic year following their approval (i.e., the year the information is published in the Calendar).

Automatic Approval DateColleges may assume that course and minor program changes have been finally approved if no Notice of Challenge is received from the Office of the University Secretary by the end of the month after circulation through the Scheduled University Course Challenge.

How to Challenge a proposed course or program changeA Challenges to a proposed course or program change may emanate from any person (faculty, student, University officer), Department, College and/or committee. In the case of minor program changes, lack of consultation with other affected units will be sufficient basis for initiation of a challenge to the proposal.

Written or email notice of a challenge accompanied by reasons for the challenge will be addressed to the Office of the University Secretary with a copy to the College sponsoring the proposed change.

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The Office of the University Secretary, in consultation with the Vice-President (Academic), shall ascertain whether the challenge can be resolved between the parties concerned within two weeks of circulation (four weeks at Christmas and in the summer)

If a challenge is not resolved, the Office of the University Secretary shall have the challenge placed before the Academic Programs Committee for resolution at its next scheduled meeting and shall notify the Dean of the College proposing the change and the person, unit, or committee proposing the challenge. The Academic Programs Committee shall decide whether a challenge is frivolous and an appeal from such a decision shall be entertained by the University Council.

3. Deleting courses and programs

Course deletions Departments may delete courses at any time. Most course deletions are done by departments or colleges through the Course Challenge procedure.

Moribund courses (ones which have not been taught for several years) are deleted without announcement The Moribund Course Deletion policy establishes a course archive for moribund courses. A moribund course is one that has not been taught in the previous 4 years (48 months). A course in the moribund course archive does not appear in the Calendar but can still be activated for registration. However, after four years in the moribund course archive, the course is automatically deleted, and would require approval of a new course before it could be taught again.

Program deletions and replacementsFor programs which are being deleted Council has established a Program Termination Procedure based on the guidelines that Program termination procedures will be fair and objective, and will be based on recognized university processes The programs covered by the Program Termination Procedure are those at the undergraduate (major, honours) and graduate (discipline) levels, related to the Fields of Specialization. Program termination procedure requires submission of the Report Form for Program Termination through the Academic and Curricular Change Portal.

‘The Academic Programs Committee asks that the Report Form be completed even when a program is being replaced.

Deletion of other types of academic offerings, such as minors, options, and certificates are handled through the same process as was used for approval for that type of program.

4. Change of Name

Changes of course labels are approved by the college offering the courses, in consultation with the Student and Enrolment Services Division. Any disputes arising over course label changes will be referred to the Academic Programs Committee for resolution. Course label changes are to be distributed for information through the Course Challenge system.

Changes of names for colleges and departments are approved by University Council (following recommendation by the Planning & Priorities Committee) and by the Board of Governors.

Changes of names for degrees, programs, fields of specialization are approved by the Academic Programs Committee of Council.

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Changes of names for buildings, streets and other physical entities are approved by the Board of Governors (following recommendation by the Naming Committee).

See the Change of Name form for additional information.

5. Enrolment and admission changes

Targets: Changes in enrolment targets can be managed within the college, provided that they are part of an approved enrolment plan. At its June, 2012 meeting, Council approved the following new section on Enrolment Management in its Bylaws, to reflect the University policy on Admissions:

- Council delegates to Colleges, Schools and Departments, in consultation with the Registrar, authority to restrict and to control registration in any of all courses and classes where such restriction is necessary or advisable.

- Subject to approval by Council and confirmation by Senate of a strategic enrolment management plan, Council delegates to Colleges and Schools the management of enrolment in accordance with the approved plan.

Admission qualifications and selection criteria: Changes in Admission Qualifications require approval by Council and confirmation by Senate. Changes in selection criteria are approved within the college.

Definitions from the University of Saskatchewan Admissions PolicyAdmission qualifications: These are the credentials that an applicant must present in order to establish eligibility for admission. They include but are not restricted to objective qualifications such as high school subjects, secondary or post-secondary standing, minimum averages, English proficiency, and minimum scores on standardized tests. Qualifications may vary for some admission categories.Selection criteria: These are the means by which a college assesses and ranks its applicants for admission. They include but are not restricted to admission test scores, cut-off averages, interview scores, departmental recommendations, auditions, portfolios, letters of reference, admission essays, definitions of essential abilities for professional practice, and the relative weighting to be given to the various requirements. Selection criteria may vary for some admission categories.Admission category: A way to differentiate and compare applicants with similar qualifications (i.e. Regular Admission, Special Admission). Admission requirements: These consist of all admission qualifications, selection criteria and administrative processes (such as completion of application form, payment of application fee, adhering to application deadlines) that an applicant must present or complete to be considered.

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Forms

The following forms are available as interactive PDFs on the Procedures website. They are included here for reference and drafting purposes.

Notice of Intent 13

Proposal for curricular change 15

New course proposal form 17

Report Form for Program Termination 19

Consultation formsConsultation with the Registrar 21Information Technology 25Physical Requirements. 27Library. 29Budget 31

University Course Challenge Submit Form 33

Change of Name 35

SESD: Course Creation Form 37(for listing of a new or revised course in the Catalogue)

SESD: Interdisciplinary use of subject codes

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Planning and Priorities Committee of Council

NOTICE OF INTENTfor new programs

November, 2010

Purpose of the Notice of IntentThe Notice of Intent provides an early indication of the nature and aspirations of a proposed program, which will assist the Planning and Priorities Committee of Council (the Committee) in understanding and evaluating the fit of the proposed program with the priorities and strategic directions of the University. The Notice of Intent also provides the Committee with an opportunity to comment on the merit of the proposed program, and to provide input and guidance to the proponent regarding the development of the full proposal. It is generally in the interest of all concerned that the Notice of Intent be submitted, and that the Committee's review is completed, prior to development of the full proposal. Subsequent to its review of the Notice of Intent, the Committee will share its perspective on the proposed program with the proponent, the College of Graduate Studies & Research (when the NOI is for a new graduate program), the Academic Programs Committee of Council, the Provost's Committee on Integrated Planning (PCIP) and the Office of the Registrar. Any issues which the Committee thinks should be addressed by the proponent during development of the full proposal will be highlighted.

A staged process for the submission and approval of program proposals has been adopted by University Council . The first step in the process is the submission of a Notice of Intent to the Planning and Priorities Committee. Once the Committee has reviewed and commented on the Notice of Intent, the proponent, i.e. the department, college or school committee, develops and receives college or school approval for the full proposal, which is then submitted to the Academic Programs Committee of Council for its consideration and approval. If the proposal is a graduate level program, the proposal requires approval by the College of Graduate Studies and Research prior to submission to the Academic Programs Committee. The final stage in the process is presentation of the proposed program by the Academic Programs Committee to University Council for approval.

The Notice of Intent is to be submitted to the secretary of the Planning and Priorities Committee of Council, along with a covering letter, which is to include the signature of the appropriate dean, associate dean or executive-director. If the program is a graduate program, the covering letter should indicate that the dean or associate dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research is aware of, and supports in principle, the development of the program. The Notice of Intent is to be submitted a minimum of three months prior to the anticipated submission of the full proposal to the Academic Programs Committee. This enables the college or school to respond effectively to any issues identified by, and to any input received from, the Planning and Priorities Committee. Normally, the Notice of Intent should be submitted to the

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Planning and Priorities Committee no later than the end of October if it is envisioned that the proposed program will be available to students in September of the following year.

Substance of the Notice of Intent The Notice of Intent should attempt to address the following questions. If a question cannot be fully addressed at the time of submission, an explanation should be provided. An inability to answer a question or questions fully should not deter the proponent from submitting the Notice of Intent, as its purpose is to provide an early indication of program development.

1. What is the motivation for proposing this program at this time? What elements of the University and/or society support and/or require this program?

2. What is the anticipated student demand for the program? Does the program meet a perceived need, particularly within a national context? How have these needs been assessed?

3. How does this proposal fit with the priorities of the current college or school plan and the University's integrated plan? If the program was not envisioned during the integrated planning process, what circumstances have provided the impetus to offer the program at this time?

4. What is the relationship of the proposed program to other programs offered by the college or school and to programs offered elsewhere (interactions, similarities, differences, relative priorities)? Is there justification to proceed regardless of any perceived duplication? Will a program be deleted as a result of offering the new program?

5. Does the college or school possess the resources required to implement and support the program (faculty teaching, administrative and other support, student funding, classroom space, infrastructure)? Will additional university resources be required, for example, library resources, IT support? Has the Provost's Committee on Integrated Planning (PCIP) been involved in any discussions related to resources?

The procedure for submitting a new program for approval is described in the procedures page of the Academic Programs Committee of Council.

Please submit through the Academic and Curricular Change Portal. For more information, contact: Sandra Calver, Secretary, Planning & Priorities Committee of Councilc/o Office of the University Secretary phone 2192; email sandra.calver@usask.ca

Approved by Council January 2000; as revised November 2010

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Proposal for Academicor Curricular Change

PROPOSAL IDENTIFICATION

Title of proposal:

Degree(s):

Field(s) of Specialization:

Level(s) of Concentration:

Option(s):

Degree College:

Contact person(s) (name, telephone, fax, e-mail):

Proposed date of implementation:

Proposal Document

Please provide information which covers the following sub topics. The length and detail should reflect the scale or importance of the program or revision. Documents prepared for your college may be used. Please expand this document as needed to embrace all your information.

RATIONALE This statement should include information about program objectives, need for the program, demand, uniqueness, student outcomes including employment or academic opportunities, and the expertise of the sponsoring unit. Please specify how this proposal relates to department/college plans and to Systematic Program Review or other review recommendations.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICSPlease include a complete draft Calendar entry. In particular, please indicate if a template is already in place for such a program (for example, if it follows the general requirements and standards of B.Sc. programs) or if new standards are being introduced for this program. When existing courses are listed, please include the course title as well as the course number.

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RESOURCESPlease describe what resources will be required by the new or revised program. Include information about the impact this proposal will have on resources used by existing programs. Please indicate whether the program be handled within the existing resources of the department or college (eg, faculty, secretarial support, equipment, information technology, laboratories, library resources, space, etc) or whether additional resources from the college or from PCIP will be required. Include any required memos from the Dean or department heads regarding resources, on the online portal.

RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATIONPlease describe the impact this program will have on department activities and on students, and on other departments or colleges. Describe the consultation process followed for this program. Include any memos received, or have them attached to the online portal. BUDGETPlease indicate if budget allocations within the department or the college will change due to this program.

College StatementPlease provide here or attach to the online portal, a statement from the College which contains the following:

□ Recommendation from the College regarding the program□ Description of the College process used to arrive at that recommendation□ Summary of issues that the College discussed and how they were resolved

Related Documentation At the online portal, attach any related documentation which is relevant to this proposal to the online portal, such as:

□ Excerpts from the College Plan and Planning Parameters□ SPR recommendations□ Relevant sections of the College plan□ Accreditation review recommendations□ Letters of support□ Memos of consultation

It is particularly important for Council committees to know if a curriculum changes are being made in response to College Plans and Planning Parameters, review recommendations or accreditation recommendations. Consultation Forms At the online portal, attach the following forms, as required

Required for all submissions: □ Consultation with the Registrar form Required for new or revised courses: □ Course proposal forms

□OR Summary list of new and revised coursesRequired if resources needed: □Information Technology Requirements form

□ Library Requirements form□ Physical Resource Requirements form

□ Budget Consultation form

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Report Form forProgram Termination

Program(s) to be deleted:

Effective date of termination:

1. List reasons for termination and describe the background leading to this decision.

2. Technical information.

2.1 Courses offered in the program and faculty resources required for these courses.

2.2 Other resources (staff, technology, physical resources, etc) used for this program.

2.3 Courses to be deleted, if any.

2.4 Number of students presently enrolled.

2.5 Number of students enrolled and graduated over the last five years.

3. Impact of the termination.Internal

3.1 What if any impact will this termination have on undergraduate and graduate students? How will they be advised to complete their programs?

3.2 What impact will this termination have on faculty and teaching assignments?

3.3 Will this termination affect other programs, departments or colleges?

3.4 If courses are also to be deleted, will these deletions affect any other programs?

3.5 Is it likely, or appropriate, that another department or college will develop a program to replace this one?

3.6 Is it likely, or appropriate, that another department or college will develop courses to replace the ones deleted?

3.7 Describe any impact on research projects.

3.8 Will this deletion affect resource areas such as library resources, physical facilities, and information technology?

3.9 Describe the budgetary implications of this deletion.

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External

3.10 Describe any external impact (e.g. university reputation, accreditation, other institutions, high schools, community organizations, professional bodies).

3.11 Is it likely or appropriate that another educational institution will offer this program if it is deleted at the University of Saskatchewan?

Other

3.12 Are there any other relevant impacts or considerations?

3.13 Please provide any statements or opinions received about this termination.

(Optional)

4. Additional information. Programs which have not undergone recent formal reviews should provide additional relevant information about quality, demand, efficiency, unique features, and relevance to the province.

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New CourseProposal Form

This form can be used by any college which does not already have a course proposal form.

1. Approval by department head or dean:

2. Information required for the Calendar

2.1 Label & Number of course:

2.2 Title of course:

2.3 Total Hours: Lecture Seminar Lab Tutorial Other

2.4 Weekly Hours: Lecture Seminar Lab Tutorial Other

2.5 Term in which it will be offered: T1 T2 T1 or T2 T1 and T2

2.6 Prerequisite:

2.7 Catalogue description:

2.8 Any additional notes

3. Rationale for introducing this course.

4. Learning Objectives for this course.

5. Impact of this course.Are the programs of other departments or Colleges affected by this course?If so, were these departments consulted? (Include correspondence)Were any other departments asked to review or comment on the proposal?

6. Other courses or program affected (please list course titles as well as numbers).Course(s) to be deleted?Course(s) for which this course will be a prerequisite?Is this course to be required by your majors, or by majors in another program?

7. Course outline. (Weekly outline of lectures or include a draft of the course information sheet.)

8. Enrolment.Expected enrollment:From which colleges?

9. Student evaluation.Give approximate weighting assigned to each indicator (assignments, laboratory work, mid-term test, final examination, essays or projects, etc.)

10. Required text:Include a bibliography for the course.

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11. Resources.Proposed instructor:How does the department plan to handle the additional teaching or administrative workload?Are sufficient library or other research resources available for this course?Are any additional resources required (library, audio-visual, technology, etc.)?

12. Date of Implementation:To be offered: annually biennially other

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Consultation with the Registrar for New Programs and New Majors / Minors / Concentrations

This two part form is to be completed by the Registrar (or his/her designate) during an in-person consultation with the faculty member responsible for the proposal.

Part One – Preliminary Consultation

New Degree/Diploma/Certificate Information or Renaming of ExistingIs this a new degree, diploma or certificate? YES NO Is an existing degree, diploma or certificate being renamed? YES NO

If you’ve answered NO to each of the previous two questions, please continue on to the next section.

What is the name of the new degree, diploma or certificate?

If you have renamed an existing degree, diploma or certificate, what is the current name?

Does this new or renamed degree/diploma/certificate require completion of degree level courses or non-degree level courses; thus implying the attainment of either a degree level or non-degree level standard of achievement?

What is your suggested credential abbreviation for this new or renamed degree, diploma or certificate (please consult with Academic Services)?

Which College is responsible for the awarding of this degree, diploma or certificate?

Is there more than one program to fulfill the requirements for this degree, diploma or certificate? If yes, please list these programs.

Are there any new majors, minors, or concentrations associated with this new degree/diploma/certificate? Please list the name(s) and whether it is a major, minor, or concentration, along with the sponsoring department.

If this is a new graduate degree, is it thesis based, course based, or project based?

New Program for Existing Degree/Diploma/Certificate InformationIs this a new program? YES NO

Is an existing program being revised? YES NO

If you’ve answered NO to each of the previous two questions, please continue on to the next section.

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If YES, what degree, diploma or certificate(s) does this new program meet requirements for?

What is the name of this new program?

What other program(s) currently exist that will also meet the requirements for this same degree(s)?

Is this a replacement for a current program? YES NOIf yes, will students in the current program complete that program or be grandfathered?

If this is a new graduate program, is it thesis based, course based, or project based?

New Major, Minor, or Concentration for Existing Degree Information (for Undergraduate Programs)

Is this a new major, minor, or concentration attached to an existing degree program? YES NO

If NO, please continue on to next section.

If YES, please specify whether it is a major, minor, or concentration. If it is more than one, please fill out a separate form for each.

What is the name of this new major, minor, or concentration?

Which department is the authority for this new major, minor, or concentration? If this is a cross-college relationship, please state the Jurisdictional College and the Adopting College.

Which current program(s), degree(s), and/or program type(s) is this new major, minor, or concentration attached to?

New Disciplinary Area for Existing Degree Information (for Graduate Programs)Is this a new disciplinary area attached to an existing graduate degree program? YES NO

If NO, please continue on to next section.

If YES, what is the name of this new disciplinary area?

Which department/school is the authority for this new disciplinary area?

Which current program(s) and/or degree(s) is this new disciplinary area attached to?

Course InformationIs there a new subject area(s) of course offerings proposed for this new degree? If so, what is the subject area(s) and the suggested four (4) character abbreviation(s) to be used in course listings?

If there is a new subject area(s) of course offerings what College/Department is the academic authority for this new subject area?

Have the subject area identifier and course number(s) for new and revised courses been cleared by the Registrar?

Does the program timetable use standard class time slots, terms, and sessions? YES NO

If NO, please describe.

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NOTE: Please remember to submit a new ‘Course Creation Form’ for every new course required for this new program / major. Attaching completed ‘Course Creation Forms’ to this document would be helpful.

Admissions and Quota InformationHow will students be admitted?

Who will admit students?

How does this impact enrolment?

Tuition InformationHow will tuition be assessed? Per Course

Program-Based Per Credit-Unit Other

If fees are per credit, do they conform to existing categories for per credit tuition? If yes, what category? If program based, will students outside the program be allowed to take the classes?

If so, what should the per credit fee be?

Government Loan InformationFederal/provincial government loan programs require students to be full-time in order to be eligible for funding. The University of Saskatchewan defines full-time as enrolment in a minimum of 9 credit units (operational) in the fall and/or winter term(s) depending on the length of the loan.

If this is a change to an existing program, will the program change have any impact on student loan eligibility?

If this is a new program, do you intend that students be eligible for student loans?

Convocation Information (only for new degrees)Are there any ‘ceremonial consequences’ of the proposal (i.e. new degree hood, special convocation)?

When is the first class expected to graduate?

Schedule of Implementation InformationWhat is the start term? Are students required to do anything prior to the above date? If yes, what and by what date?

Does the program timetable use standard class time slots, terms, and sessions? YES NO

If NO, please describe.

Date:

Registrar:

College/Department Representative:

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Part Two – Final Consultation

Registration InformationWill students register themselves?

If yes, what priority group should they be in?

Academic History InformationWill instructors submit grades through self-serve?

Who will approve grades (department head, assistant dean, etc.)?

T2202 InformationShould classes count towards T2202’s?

Awards InformationWill the terms of reference for existing awards need to be amended?

If this is a new undergraduate program, will students in this program be eligible for College-specific awards?

Date:

Registrar:

College/Department Representative:

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ICT Requirementsfor New Programs and Major Revisions

This form is to be completed by the faculty member responsible for the program proposal in consultation with Information and Communications Technology. Contact ICT Client Services (phone 4827) for assistance.

Attach the completed form to the program proposal prior to submission to the Academic Programs Committee. Additional comments may also be attached if required.

1. Proposal IdentificationFull name of program:

2. Distance EducationDoes the new/revised program include courses that are delivered by ‘distance education’? Yes NoFace-to-face off-campus Televised Multi-mode Independent StudyWeb-based Other (specify)

3. Network Requirements3.1 Does the program have any new special network requirements?

No, network requirements are unchanged from existing programYes, the program has the following new network requirements:Video transmission (specify)General Web and e-mail usageLarge (10MB or more) file transfersOther (specify)

3.2 Does the program require any new access to the Internet or the Canadian Research network?No, existing access and bandwidth (speed) are adequateYes, additional network access is requiredDescribe new requirements (e.g. type of access, room numbers, number of computers, bandwidth required):

3.3 Will students require new access to University IT resources (e.g. library, e-mail, computer labs, etc.) from their homes?No, home access requirements are unchanged from existing programYes, students will require new access to IT resources from home (please clarify the access required and how it should be provided):

4. Software Requirements Please list the software that will be required for the program (e.g. e-mail, web pages, SPSS, discipline-specific software, etc.), and indicate where it needs to be available. Include cost estimates for initial purchase and ongoing support/upgrading, if applicable.

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5. Hardware RequirementsPlease list any special IT hardware required for the program (e.g. high performance workstations, colour printers, scanners, large disk space, etc.) and indicate whether the new hardware will be provided by the college/department or centrally by the University. Include cost estimates for initial purchase and ongoing support/upgrading.

6. Computer Lab AccessDoes the program have new computer lab access requirements?

Computer lab access requirements are unchanged from existing programGeneral (‘walk-in’) access is required hours/week/student

Access for classes/tutorials is required hours/week/student

Estimated number of students in program:

7. Student IT SupportPlease describe any new requirements for student IT support (e.g. number of hours training per term, training topics, number of hours of user support per week during office hours and evenings/weekends).

8. Faculty IT SupportPlease describe any new requirements for faculty IT support (e.g. number of hours training per year, training topics, number of hours of one-on-one support per year, support for course development, support for desktop hardware, software and peripherals, other).

9. Impact on Institutional SystemsPlease describe any changes that may be necessary to institutional systems in order to support the proposed program (e.g. student information system, telephone registration system, financial systems, etc.). Provide an estimate of the cost of systems modifications. Refer to modifications identified in the Office of the Registrar Consultation Form if applicable.

Date:

Information and Communications Technology

Faculty Member (sponsoring college/dept)

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Library Requirements for New Programs and Major Revisions

This form is to be completed by the faculty member responsible for the program proposal in consultation with the Liaison Librarian from the University Library, University of Saskatchewan. Contact the appropriate Liaison Librarian for assistance.

Attach the completed form to the program proposal prior to submission to the Academic Programs Committee. Additional comments may also be attached if required.

1. Proposal Identification

Full name of program:

Short form (degree abbreviation):

Sponsoring Department/College:

Degree Level: Undergraduate: Graduate:

2. Library Resources

2.1 Resources are/will be located mainly in the Library

2.2 Comment on the adequacy of the current level of Library acquisitions in support of this discipline.

2.3 Specify serial titles that are core to this program.

2.4 What access is required to resources held elsewhere? (Identify additional costs for access e.g. networking of databases, consortial access to databases, document delivery options).

2.5 Will any resource re-allocation within the broad discipline be necessary to support this new program?

2.6 What are the human resource requirements to support this program?(Does the Library have the subject expertise amongst its staff? Are more staff required to develop collections, provide user education, develop and promote web access to resources, etc.).

3. Additional Library Resources Required

3.1 What new subject areas of acquisition are needed to meet program requirements?

3.2 What new electronic resources/databases are required?

3.3 Are there new/additional library technology requirements necessary to support this program?

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3.4 Are there distance education service needs and costs?

3.5 Provide an estimated budget required for library resources to support this program annually.

4. Statement of Assessment of Library requirements(Indicate Library capacity to support new program)

Date:

Liaison Librarian’s Signature:

Library Dean’s Signature

Faculty member (for the sponsoring college/dept)

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Physical Resource Requirements for Programs and Major Revisions(Space, Renovations and Equipment)

This form is to be completed by the faculty member responsible for the program proposal in consultation with the Division of Facilities Management. Contact the Manager, Space Administration (phone 4878) for assistance.

Attach the completed form to the program proposal prior to submission to the Academic Programs Committee. Additional comments may also be attached if required.

Name of program:

1. SPACE/RENOVATIONS1.1 Does the new/revised program require space resources in addition to the college/department’s present space allocation? No (skip to question 1.3) Yes (describe below)

Type of Space Amount

Occupants

Area or capacity

Special requirements(fume hoods, coldrooms, A/C, etc.)

Some examples of types of space are: classroom, office (faculty, staff, graduate student), laboratory (teaching, research), workshop, studio, rehearsal room, field plot, animal facilities, etc.

1.2 Is the college/department aware of space outside of its resources which could accommodate these needs?No Yes: Describe:

1.3 Does the new/revised program require renovations to the college/department’s current space?No (skip to section 2) Yes (describe below)

General description of renovations Room #(s) Present Use Proposed Use (incl. special installations, e.g. fume hoods)

1.4 Has a Project Request form been submitted to Facilities Management for any of the above additions or renovations?No Yes: Please attach a copy of the form.

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1.5 Can development of any of the proposed additions or renovations be phased or completed in stages?No Yes: Provide timeframe and costs for each stage:

2. EQUIPMENT2.1 Does the new/revised program require additional equipment or upgrades to current equipment?No Yes (describe below)

Equipment required (including special requirements*)Quantity requiredEstimated unit costEstimated total cost

Note whether the installation of equipment will require additional space or renovations, or if there are special electrical, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, etc. requirements.

3. FUNDING3.1 Are college/departmental funds available for the required new space, renovations, or equipment?Initial costs: No YesOngoing operating/maintenance costs: No Yes

3.2 Are funds available from non-base budget/external sources towards the cost of any of the new space, renovations, or equipment?Initial costs: No YesOngoing operating/maintenance costs: No Yes

If yes, provide details, including any special conditions:

3.3 Will there be a request to the Capital Planning Committee for capital funds to accommodate the program?No Yes

4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTSIf relevant, please comment on issues such as the adequacy of existing physical resources for

delivering the proposed program, the feasibility of proposed additions or renovations, sources of funding, etc.

Date:

Facilities Management

Faculty member (for the sponsoring college/dept)

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Budget Requirementsfor New Programs and Major Revisions

This form is to be completed with the assistance of the Financial Analyst that is assigned to your College by the Financial Services Division. The Financial Analyst should be contacted early in the process and will assist you in completing a budget template that is appropriate for your proposal.

This form identifies the relevant financial issues that should be summarized in your proposal and is to be completed for all new programs and major revisions regardless of whether new budgetary resources or budget reallocations are required from outside the sponsoring unit.

In particular, as well as summarizing capital and start-up, and permanent or ongoing resource requirements, this form facilitates a summary of the impact of the proposal on the university’s tuition and fee revenue. In addition, all relevant funding sources must be identified, with appropriate letters of support from each funding source.

The information provided herein must be consistent with the financial information required on all other forms that are submitted with the program proposal. In that regard, this form should be finalized after all other required forms are competed and attached to the proposal.

This form is to be completed by the faculty member responsible for the program proposal in consultation with the Financial Services Division. As noted above, contact the Financial Analyst responsible for your College for assistance. (Dial #8303 if you have questions regarding Financial Analyst assignments.)

1. Proposal Identification

Full name of program:

Short form (degree abbreviation):

Sponsoring Dept/College:

2. Full costing of resource requirementsThe resource requirements summarized in this section are to be consistent with the information required in all other forms attached to the proposal.

a) Capital and Start-up Costs:Examples of capital and start-up costs include new space, renovations, equipment, computer hardware and software, media and technology, and faculty costs for course development. Specifically, the resource requirements should agree to the Library, Information Technology, and Physical Resource requirement forms. If any of the capital and/or start-up costs also permanent operating cost implications, the permanent resource requirements should be summarized below.

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b) Permanent Operating Costs:Examples of permanent operating costs include costs for faculty, administrative, technical and other support staff, materials and supplies, and media and technology costs. While salary and benefit requirements for faculty and support staff are significant items, the resource requirements noted in the Registrar’s, Library and/or Information Technology forms and ongoing operating or maintenance costs noted in the Physical Resources form, must also be summarized in this section.

3. Sources of funding For the total amount of resources required for both capital and start-up costs, and for permanent operating costs, identify the amount required from each funding source and provide documentation from the funding source to support the amount.

The sources of funding could include the sponsoring college/departments base operating budget, other college/department sources of internal funding, special internal funding allocations such as priority determination, central university funds, and external sources as appropriate. Where the source of funding includes one or more colleges/departments, each individual college/department should be reported separately.

4. Enrolment (tuition revenue) The enrolment data summarized in this section is to be consistent with the information required in the New Courses form. Where enrolment growth is projected, the amount and the related time period should be identified and explained.

The enrolment data should be provided in a manner that can be easily used to calculate tuition revenue. For example, enrolment data for degree courses should be presented as either 3-cu or 6-cu equivalents. The information presented should clearly differentiate between actual enrolment levels before the change and expected enrolment levels following the change, including growth as noted above.

a) Sponsoring college/departmentThe enrolment increases and decreases in courses in the sponsoring college/department must be provided in sufficient detail for a tuition revenue calculation. If enrolment levels are expected to increase significantly, documentation supporting the increase must be provided.

b) Other college/department:The enrolment increases and decreases in courses in the other colleges/departments must be provided in sufficient detail for a tuition revenue calculation. If enrolment levels are expected to increase significantly, documentation supporting the increase must be provided.

If enrolments will increase or decrease in other colleges/departments, the change in resources requirements, if any, resulting from the increase or decrease should be included in section 2.

5. Additional Comments Please provide and additional comments to support the program budget.

Date:

Financial Analyst (assisting in form preparation on behalf of the Financial Services Division):

Faculty member (for the sponsoring college/dept):

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Request forChange of Name

This Request form and attachments will be the basis for decision-making about this change.

Submitted by: Date

College:

College approval date: Proposed effective date of the change

1. Proposed change of name

From: To:College

Department

Program name

Degree name

Name of Field of Specialization (major, minor, concentration, etc)

Course label (alphabetic)

Building

Street

Other

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2. Documentation

RationaleProvide a rationale for the change and describe the background leading to this decision.

Impact of the changePlease describe any potential impact of this change, including any of the following areas if relevant:- impact on students - impact on faculty- impact on staff- impact on alumni- affect on other programs, departments, colleges, centres- impact on university-wide systems (e.g. SiRIUS, UniFi, PAWS, U-Friend, Library, About US, etc.)- resource areas such as library resources, physical facilities, and information technology- external impact (e.g. reputation, accreditation, other institutions, high schools, community organizations, professional bodies). Please attach any statements or opinions received about this change.

Costs Please describe whether this change will result in any additional costs for the university (ie, repainting signs, technical changes in SiRIUS, PAWS, financial services, etc.)

ConsultationPlease describe any consultation undertaken with other university offices, such as Student and Enrolment Services, Institutional Strategy and Analytics, Institutional Planning and Assessment, Financial Services, Facilities Management, Office of the University Secretary, Information Technology Services, etc. Please attach any memos or emails received about this consultation

3. Review and Approval Authority

All changes of names for academic entities must be requested by the responsible college, following internal approval by its own approval procedures.

After submission of the Request by the College, the following approval procedures are used, and must be initiated by the College:

- Changes of course labels are approved by the Registrar in consultation with the college offering the courses. Any disputes arising over course label changes will be referred to the Academic Programs Committee for resolution. Course label changes are to be distributed for information through the Course Challenge system. - Changes of names for colleges and departments are approved by University Council (following recommendation by the Planning & Priorities Committee) and by the Board of Governors.- Changes of names for degrees or a degree-level programs are approved by University Council- Changes of names for fields of specialization are approved by the Academic Programs Committee of Council.- Changes of names for buildings, streets and other physical entities are approved by the Board of Governors (following recommendation by the Naming Committee).

If you have any questions about this form or these procedures, please contact the Office of the University Secretary or email university.secretary@usask.ca

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University Course Challenge Submit Form

For curricular changes submitted for approval through the University Course Challenge process:

Date of submission

College

Approval date by college

Types of curricular changes which can be approved by the UCC processAdditions or deletions

□ Addition of a new course□ Deletion of a course □ Addition of a lesser depth of study in a field of study still taught as a major □ Deletion of a lesser depth of study in a field of study still taught as a major.□ Addition of a Work Experience or Internship option □ Deletion of a Work Experience or Internship option.

Program changes□ Changes to the list of elective courses in a program if these changes affect the program or

courses offered by another college□ Change in name for a Minor or Concentration□ Straightforward program changes. These could include:

- Substitution of a different course for an existing course in a program- Changes to a majority of courses in a program (structure, content, scheduling)- addition or deletion of a requirement in a program- Changes to the Concentrations in a program- Minor changes to the total number of credit units require in a program if this changes does not affect overall tuition or program length.

Course changes □ Prerequisite or corequisite changes including adding or removing permission or restrictions on

a prerequisite if the changes affect another college. □ Determining equivalent courses and mutually exclusive courses in cases where courses are

from different colleges.□ Reduction of the number of credit units for a course□ Increase of the number of credit units for a course. Note that changing the credit unit value of

a course also requires that a new course number be assigned.□ Interdisciplinary use of a subject code in a course label□ Any other changes to an approved course if the changes affect the program or courses

offered by another college

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Summary or description of curricular change

Rationale for making this change

Impact of this change

Are the programs or courses of other Colleges affected by this curricular change?

If so, were these departments consulted? (Include correspondence)

Were any other departments asked to review or comment on the proposal?

Date of Implementation

Contact person and phone number

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SESD: Course CreationInformation Form

(version: April 2013)

To be completed by the College or Department following approval of the course.

Required information is grouped in appropriate blocks to correspond with the data fields of the student information system, SiRIUS. Course details will be reflected through the student self-service features of SiRIUS and are key to system and registration functionality. Information provided on this form will be used in collaboration with required information provided to the Academic Programs Committee of Council through Course Challenge. For additional information about this form or SiRIUS, the Student Information System, contact Academic Services & Financial Assistance, SESD (phone Seanine at 1874).

Main BlockSubjectCourse NumberTerm from which this course will become effective:Month: January May July September Year:

Information BlockWhat is the academic college or school to which this course belongs?

What is the department or school that has jurisdiction over this course?

If there is a prerequisite waiver, who is responsible for signing it?D – Instructor/Dept ApprovalH – Department ApprovalI – Instructor Approval

What is the academic credit unit weight of this course?

Is this course supposed to attract tuition charges? If so, how much? (use tuition category)

Do you allow this course to be repeated for credit? Yes No

How should this course be graded?C – Completed Requirements(Completed Requirements, Fail, IP, In Progress)N – Numeric/Percentage(0 – 100%)P – Pass/Fail(Pass, Fail, In Progress)S – Special [please specify if not NA](NA – Grade Not Applicable)

Schedule TypesSchedule Types that can be used for sections that fall under this course:

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(Indicate – highlight - all possible choices)

Code Description Code DescriptionCL Clinical PRB Problem Session COO Coop Class RDG Reading Class FLD Field Trip RES Research ICR Internet Chat Relay ROS Roster (Dent Only)IHP Internet Help SEM Seminar IN1 Internship - Education SSI Supervised Self Instruction IN2 Internship - CMPT & EPIP STU StudioIN3 Internship - General SUP Teacher Supervision IND Independent Studies TEL Televised Class LAB Laboratory TUT Tutorial LC Lecture/Clinical (Dent Only) WEB Web Based Class LEC Lecture XCH Exchange Program LL Lecture/Laboratory (Dent Only) XGN Ghost Schedule Type Not ApplicableMM Multimode XHS High School ClassPCL Pre-Clinical (Dent Only) XNA Schedule Type Not ApplicablePRA Practicum XNC No Academic Credit

Detailed InformationWhat attributes would be assigned to this course (would apply to all sections under the course)? Please highlight the attributes you want attached to the course

1. 0 Credit Unit courses that possess “deemed” CUs (Called Operational Credit Units). The NOAC attribute causes the system to roll 0 academic CUs to academic history for this course.NOAC No Academic Credit

2. For the College of Arts and Science only: To which program type does this course belong? FNAR Fine ArtsHUM HumanitiesNASC Natural ScienceSOCS Social ScienceARNP No Program Type (Arts and Science)

Course SyllabusLong TitleCourse Long Title (maximum 100 Characters)(Only letters and numbers can be used in both short and long course titles. No punctuation of any type is allowed [‘ “ ; : , $ & @ ! ? / + - = % #( ) ]

Course DescriptionCourse Description (please limit to 150 words or less)

Registration Information Formerly:Permission required:Restriction(s): course only open to students in a specific college, program/degree, major, year in programPrerequisite(s): course(s) that must be completed prior to the start of this coursePrerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): course(s) that can be completed prior to or taken at the same time as this courseCorequisite(s): course(s) that must be taken at the same time as this courseNotes: recommended courses, course repeat restrictions/content overlap, other additional course informationExam Exempt

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Yes No

Equivalent CoursesPlease list the course(s) that you consider to be equivalent to this course. To be considered equivalent, the course must meet the following criteria:

1) If a student has received credit for the equivalent course, s/he should not be eligible to register for the course for which this form is being completed.

2) The equivalent course must be able to be used in place of the course for which this form is being completed when the system does prerequisite checking and degree audit checking.

Colleges must specify how DegreeWorks should handle equivalent courses with unequal credit units through the University Course Challenge process. If this is not specified, DegreeWorks will automatically enforce the following:

If a 3 credit unit course is considered to be equivalent to a 6 credit unit course, it will fulfill the 6 credit unit requirement and the student will not have to complete another 3 credit units toward the overall number of required credit units for the program.

If a 6 credit unit course is considered to be equivalent to a 3 credit unit course, ALL 6 of the credit units may be used to fulfill the 3 credit unit requirement.

Mutually-Exclusive CoursesThese courses are not entirely equivalent, but possess similar content. Consequently, you may wish to have SiRIUS prevent students from receiving credit for both courses. Please list any courses that are mutually-exclusive with this course:

Please note that SiRIUS cannot enforce a situation where the exclusion goes only one way.

Information For Display In The Catalogue OnlyPlease refer to the Key to Course Descriptions at: http://students.usask.ca/current/registration/key_course_description.php

Catalogue Credit Units (e.g. 110.6)

Catalogue Term Hour Listing (e.g. 3L-2P)

Additional Notes

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Interdisciplinary Use of Subject Codes

Each subject code is under the specified authority of an identified unit, as identified in the Nomenclature Report. The specified authority may permit the use of a course label under its authority by another unit for a specific course or courses upon agreement by the specified authority, with the secondary unit then having administrative, content and/or resource authority for this specific course. This arrangement requires the agreement of the specified authority and is contingent upon consultation with the Registrar and the approval of the Academic Programs Committee via the University Course Challenge process.

This form must accompany a new course proposal submission to University Course Challenge or be included as part of a new program proposal submission to theAcademic Programs Committee, in cases where the new course or courses require the interdisciplinary use of a subject code.

Please see appendix 2 in the Nomenclature Report for a complete list of approved subject code authorities.

Subject Code InformationSubject Course Number Title

Please provide the college and department you wish to have listed as the academic authority on the new course.

College Department

Rationale for Request

Requesting Unit Department Head Signature Date

Printed Name Email

Approving Unit Department Head or College Authority Signature Date

Printed Name Email

Consultation between the approving academic department and its college authority has occured.

Revised: March 2013

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Useful definitions of University Nomenclature

Useful definitions for curricular changes from the University of Saskatchewan Nomenclature Report 2011

ACADEMIC UNIT: The term “academic unit” is used to describe authority over academic programs and student progression. Primarily, academic units are departments, schools, and colleges, but for specific programs the academic authority could be a division, a research centre or an interdisciplinary administrative committee.

COURSE: The smallest formally recognized academic unit of the curriculum is the course – a unit of study in a subject area identified by a description of activities.

PROGRAM: A generally defined set of courses and other requirements described in the Catalogue, which the student must successfully complete to obtain a specific degree, certificate or diploma or other recognized qualification.

PROGRAM OPTIONS: Within the general requirements of a particular program, many colleges provide one or more Program Options, which identify a specific set of courses and other requirements. Program Options may be identified by program type, Field of Study, Depth of Study, thesis/non-thesis, and work experience.

In Graduate Programs, a Program may have a research option (Thesis or Project) or a non-research option (course based). Work Experience is a Program Option used to identify a prescribed course or group of courses and associated requirements that provide University-recognized work experience (e.g. Business Co-operative Education Program, Internship) in a program.

DEGREE PROGRAMS: Approved by Council, these programs lead to a specific degree or certificate of proficiency or diploma of proficiency at this University. The terms “combined degree” or “second degree” are used by colleges to describe two degree programs containing courses which may be counted toward the requirements of both degrees, so that a student can achieve both degrees in less time than if the programs were taken separately.

Undergraduate level program A program of courses and other educational experiences intended for students at the University undergraduate level (bachelor degree).

Graduate level program A program of courses and educational experiences intended for students at the graduate level (Post-Graduate Diploma, Masters degree and PhD degree).

CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS: The terminology of “certificate” and “diploma” is used both for degree-level (undergraduate and graduate) programs and for non-degree-level programs. In 2000, the following policy was approved by Council which defined the various levels and kinds of certificates and diplomas.

Certificate of Proficiency and Post-Graduate Diplomas Approved by Council, these certificates and diplomas signify the completion of a recognized program of degree-level courses and imply the attainment of a degree-level standard of proficiency, achievement, or promotion.

Diploma in Agronomy & Diploma in Agribusiness Approved by Council, this program includes university-level courses, and completion implies the attainment of a university-level standard of achievement which is fully transferable into certain degree-level programs.

Certificate of Successful Completion These programs are approved by the Vice-President Academic & Provost following consultation with the Registrar and the Academic Programs Committee. This term is used to signify the successful completion of a course or program of courses appropriate for post-secondary training but not classified as degree-level courses

Certificate of Attendance These programs are approved by the Executive Director of CCDE or the Dean of a college, after consultation with the Provost & Vice-President (Academic). This term is used to certify satisfactory attendance at a community-level course or program of courses sponsored by CCDE or a

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college at the University of Saskatchewan. It does not imply attainment of a standard of proficiency, achievement or promotion.

LADDERING: Designing the program and courses of Diploma or Certificate (non-degree) and Degree programs such that students may transfer between them. Typically, a student would complete one or two years in the Certificate program and then transfer to the second or third year of the degree program.

DISCIPLINE: Academic areas of study, research and scholarly work are described at many universities as “disciplines” and terms like “disciplinary”, “interdisciplinary” and so forth are used worldwide. In considering descriptive terminology for programs and curriculum at the University of Saskatchewan, however, the term “Field of Study”, as defined above, is a more inclusive term to describe student programs.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM: An interdisciplinary program is a Field of Study which permits students to study beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines, to explore the relationships among disciplines in depth, and to integrate knowledge gained into a central theme. It may be cross-departmental or cross-college in nature.

PLATFORM: The term “platform” is used to describe an agreement between departments or academic units to categorize certain courses or groupings of courses as core courses for foundational knowledge, in several fields of specialization or interdisciplinary areas.

CONCENTRATION: Specific sets of courses or other requirements which are provided within the general requirements of a program. Colleges refer to these internally as options, streams, areas of focus etc..

FIELD OF STUDY: A Field of Study usually requires completion of a number of prescribed courses in a subject or discipline (and perhaps in cognate subjects). Programs may permit several Fields of Study.

DEPTH OF STUDY: The level of study describes the depth at which a field of study is investigated. The four recognized levels are minor, major, honours and Concentration. Each prescribe a certain number of courses in a Field of Study and usually requires a certain scholastic standing in these courses.

In Undergraduate Programs, several Depths of Study in a Field of Study are recognized. Minor – (18-24 CUs) is a Depth of Study which prescribes a minimum number of courses in one or more

related Fields of Study and which may require the student to maintain a specific scholastic standing in these courses. Cross-college minors are governed by the 2007 Policy on Cross-College Minors. See also Cross-college minors in Definitions associated with Curriculum and in Nomenclature Policies.

Major – (>24CUs) is a Depth of Study which prescribes a significant number of courses in one or more related Fields of Study and usually requires the student to maintain a specific scholastic standing in these courses. Colleges offering majors with less than 24 credit units must complete the Consultation with the Registrar Form and obtain Academic Programs Committee approval. Exceptions outside of the credit unit values can be approved only by the Academic Programs Committee.

Honours (>42CUs) – is a Depth of Study which prescribes a high number of courses in one or more related Fields of Study and which always requires the student to maintain a high scholastic standing in these courses. (Double Honours is also permitted as a type of Honours program.)

Concentration - is a Depth of Study which prescribes a suite of courses that provides students additional expertise and specialized training in one aspect of their Major. Typically, a Concentration will be similar in requirement to a Minor, but the majority of coursework will occur within the student’s Major Field of Study rather than outside of it. However, other formats of Concentration are possible such as, for example, the Business Cooperative Education Program.

Colleges have developed a variety of terms for concentrations (option, specialization within a major, themes, streams, etc.). It is possible (within technical limitations) to have the concentrations appear on the transcript, but these terms collectively are referred to and displayed as “concentrations”. While the connotation of “option” varies across academic units, it is necessary to have a single term to describe this level of study, and concentration is the simplest and most descriptive at the university/information systems level.

The first three Depths of Study within a Field of Study always appear on University transcripts. Concentrations may also appear on the transcript, provided that the proposed concentration is consistent with Canadian University general practices and/or acknowledged and desirable for professional organizations and accreditation and is

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feasible within the technical limitations of the transcript’s reporting system. Consultation with the Registrar and Academic Programs Committee must be performed for new concentrations to appear on transcripts.

INSTRUCTIONAL CYCLE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PERIODS For Fall and Winter Term standard day period lecture classes:

50 minute instructional periods starting half-past the hour, on the instructional cycle every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; or 75 minute instructional periods starting at 0830, 1000, 1130, 1300 or 1430, on the instructional cycle every Tuesday and Thursday;

Edwards School of Business (ESB) offers Monday/Wednesday classes on a 75 minute instructional period AND the current Instruction Period and Instruction Cycle does not capture the delivery of MBA and MPAcc classes

For Fall and Winter Term standard evening period lecture classes: 150 minute instructional periods, on the instructional cycle of one evening per week;

For Spring and Summer terms lecture classes: presently these are usually taught for two hours per day (110 minutes), five days per week, but this can

vary depending on the course requirements.Classes can be offered in any day or night instructional period except Sundays.

CREDIT UNITSAcademic credit units Academic Credit Units define the amount of university-level credit to be awarded for successful completion of a course and will be displayed on the transcript or, in the case of transfer credit, of study elsewhere. A frequent criterion used in judging credit units would be the expected student effort in the course. Hours of instruction can also be a component of this value, so that a course which requires approximately 39 instructional course hours of lectures, at 3 instructional hours per week over 13 weeks, is often valued at 3 credit units.

Courses may be offered with any whole number of credit units. Courses offered to meet requirements for a non-degree level diploma or certificate will have credit units at the non-degree level, in contrast to degree-level credit units, attached to them. The value of these non-degree level courses compared to degree-level credit units is established by the college concerned.

Operational credit units The credit units (CU) applied to the student’s registration record for a class when the parent course possesses zero Academic CUs. Operational CUs are used to determine a student’s full or part time status; control the number of classes a student may register in for a term (maximum credit units); determine a student’s loan eligibility; determine eligibility for full or part time months for T2202A processing.

Billing hour unitsThe billing hour (BH) unit applied to a class is used in the calculation of tuition and student fees.

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Academic Programs Committee of Council

COMMITTEE WORKSHEETfor Evaluation of Program Proposals

Program

Discussion Leaders:

Program Proposal Document -- please note any missing components:

1. □Proposal Identification

2. □Type of change

3. Rationale

□Program objectives □ Need for the program □ Demand □ Uniqueness □Expertise of the sponsoring unit

□Relationship to college plans and to SPR or other review recommendations

4. Description of Program Characteristics

□Draft Calendar entry □Consultation Form with Registrar

5. Resources

□Impact on resources used by existing programs □Whether the program be handled within the existing

resources of the department or college □How any required new resources will be found

□Memo from Dean about resources

Consultation Forms if required for □Library □ Information Technology □Physical Requirements

6. Relationships and Impact of Implementation

Impact □on department activities □on students □on other departments or colleges;

Consultation process; □Consultation memos

7. Budget

□Whether budget allocations within the department or the college will change

□Consultation with College Financial Analyst □Budget Form if required

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Program Justification• Is the rationale and objectives for the program or the change in program clearly stated?• Is the program unique in content and/or approach?• Is the program relevant to the mission and objectives of the University?• Is there evidence of demand for the program?• Is the program appropriate to a university?

Nature of the Program• Is the curriculum designed to meet the objectives of the program? • Do the instructional methods and philosophies match the program objectives? • Does the program encourage the development of broadly informed, reflective and literate minds capable of

independent and critical thinking? • Does the program include opportunities for synthesis, application, and integration of knowledge within and between

disciplines? • Is the program current, both in content and modes of instructional delivery, and responsive to changes in the

discipline? • Does the curriculum reflect the goals of education equity?• Does the curriculum provide sufficient flexibility to individual students to choose courses according to their own

interests within and outside their major discipline (e.g. electives)?• Does the program meet or exceed accreditation and/or national standards (if they exist)? • Is the proposed program comprehensive and cohesive?

Relationships• How does the program relate to existing programs? Is there duplication? If so, is there justification for proceeding?• Has there been consultation with other Colleges/departments/units or interested parties and is there evidence of

their support? If there is a lack of support, is there justification to proceed?• Has the transition between the new and previous programs been articulated and its impact on students been

considered? • Is the program within the domain of expertise and administrative purview of the sponsoring unit? • What response to the proposal, if any, has been provided by professional associations or the community?

Resources• Are there sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified faculty and staff to support the program?• Are the necessary resources and structures available to support the program (e.g. space, laboratories, library,

computing, equipment and administrative structure)? • Is another program being deleted by the sponsoring unit as part of the proposal? Are there other internal trade-offs?• Budgetary areas: full costing of resource requirements (capital and start-up costs; permanent operating costs);

sources of funding; enrolment (tuition revenue) - enrolment increases and decreases in courses in the sponsoring college/department, and in courses in the other colleges/departments

Overall• Given the information supplied, the responsibility to balance academic and fiscal considerations, and the

University’s overall objectives, plans, and priorities, should this proposal be recommended to Council for approval?

• What are the College’s plans for its future direction or development (in this area)? How does this proposal fit into college and university plans?

• How will this proposal foster excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and artistic work, public service and extension?

• How does the College propose to evaluate the effects of implementing this proposal?• What is the likely impact of the proposed program on the sponsoring College /Department? • What is the likely economic impact, if any, of this proposed program on the Province?• What is the track record of the sponsoring college(s) in managing their academic and fiscal affairs (as evidenced

by recent systematic program reviews and graduate program reviews)?• Should the Committee request a post-approval program review?

Any Other Issues?

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Criteria for Evaluation of Program Proposalsat the University of Saskatchewan

Based on procedural and policy documents as reported to or approved by Council from 1996 to 2012

Overall Framework for Program Evaluation

The University is committed to developing programs which exhibit the three primary characteristics above, recognizing that our present program strengths lie with the programs which exhibit those characteristics. Programs should be assessed so as to direct change both in terms of programming and resource allocation; i.e., to determine how/why they do not meet criteria and whether changes to remedy the situation are feasible.

The unique features of a program and its relevance to the province should be viewed as characteristics of secondary importance, having first established the quality of, demand for, and costs associated with a program. Certain core disciplines/programs represented within any university are not expected to be unique. However, it is still possible that instructional methods or particular sub-specializations might be described as unique within the province or region. On the other hand, being 'unique' assumes greater importance where the cost of delivering a program is high or demand for the program is low. The importance or relevance of a program to the province may relate to building on economic or other strengths which already exist. On the other hand, a program may serve as a nucleus contributing expertise and services which would otherwise be unavailable to the community.

Agreement June 2004 with the College of Graduate Studies and Research regarding procedures for review of graduate program proposals

With the goal of reducing duplication of effort, the Academic Programs Committee and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research have agreed to follow this procedure:

- College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) will conduct a comprehensive and thorough review of the nature of the program, particularly the curriculum, the program requirements, the program rationale, the faculty credentials associated with the program delivery and a judgment of the faculty’s ability to deliver the program, the program content, the relationships with other units who may be involved in program delivery, the budgetary requirements for program delivery, and the general

Of primary importance to the University of Saskatchewan is that academic programs: • be of high quality• be in demand by students and the public• use resources efficiently

In addition to the three primary characteristics related to quality, demand and resources, for some programs it is also important to consider:

• the unique features of a program, and• the relevance of the program to Saskatchewan

We must also keep in mind other of the University of Saskatchewan Objectives including our commitment to fair and equitable access to our programs, to equity, to environmental responsibility, and to an international perspective in our endeavours.

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“fit” of the proposed program with other similar programs (in a provincial and national context) and with the requirements of the College. The process followed by the review, the nature of the discussions at college committees, interactions of the CGSR with the college or department making the proposal, committee and college observations and conclusions, and the general assessment should be documented in a comprehensive report which will be forwarded to the APC for its review. That report should include the following: a recommendation from the CGSR; a description of the process followed by the college in arriving at the recommendation; a description of the issues noted in the paragraph above; a description of the relationship of the proposal to recommendations arising from Systematic Program Review (if applicable); (where applicable, the acceptability of the response i, particularly the action response for ‘C-rated ’programs, from the CGSR will be provided, including the feasibility of continued admissions); a description of any concerns/issues arising at the CGSR committees reviewing the program and the responses provided (if any); a statement by the Dean on the relationship of the proposed program to other programs offered by the sponsoring unit, the track record of the sponsoring unit, a descriptive account of where and how the program fits, supports and/or enhances the initiatives identified in the CGSR and sponsoring college plan, and a statement on the relative priority attached to the proposal within the overall structure of graduate programs offered by the University of Saskatchewan.

Academic Programs Committee will review the program proposal to determine its general “fit” with the University’s Strategic Directions, Foundational Documents, Integrated Plan, Systematic Program Review recommendations, any other Council-approved policies that might arise from time to time, and on its relationship and fit with the College of Graduate Studies and Research plan as well as the sponsoring unit’s plan. In particular, the APC will focus its discussions on the program rationale and its relationship to the University’s and college’s stated priorities. In other words, the APC will rely heavily on the CGSR to conduct a thorough review of the program from the viewpoint of objective assessment, not advocacy. The APC will act primarily as a “review and assessment” body; APC will, however, reserve the right to review a proposal thoroughly should continued questions arise from the initial CGSR review

Worksheet is based on the following reference documents: Framework – April, 1996; APC review guide -- March, 1997; Graduate program review guide – June, 2004; Planning review guide – January, 1999; Dissolution of Budget Committee, creation of Planning & Priorities Committee, changes to Academic Programs Committee terms of reference

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