The review and approval of new Academic Degree Programs will occur in two phases. A "Preliminary Application" consisting of a concise description of, and rationale for, the proposed program will be reviewed by the President and the Academic Advisory Council. The "Final Application" will fully address all relevant issues including those relating to need and demand, mission, resources, curriculum…, Preliminary Application, The Preliminary Application should provide a succinct description of, and rationale for, the proposed Academic Degree Program and should be no more than five (5) single-spaced pages in length. It should be viewed as a vehicle by which the proponents of a new program can, in a general way and without significant expenditure of time and resources, "make the case" for their proposed program to the…, Final Application, The Final Application should provide a comprehensive description of the proposed Academic Degree Program and should include an expanded analysis of the issues discussed in the Preliminary Application (e.g. purpose, need and relationship to mission) as well as a careful and thorough discussion of the more practical and technical issues raised by the proposal (e.g. resources, curriculum, admissions…, 1. Proposal Development:, Provide a brief overview of the process for developing the proposed program, including any use of outside consultants or assistance provided by prospective professional accreditation groups., 2. Purpose and Goals:, Describe the program's purpose and the particular knowledge and skills to be acquired by program graduates. Describe the goals you hope to achieve within five years and specify the measures which would be used to determine the successful achievement of those goals. Identify in general the strategies for achieving these goals and for ensuring the continuing quality of the program., 3. Mission Context:, Describe in detail how the proposed program supports the mission and current priorities of the campus. Also comment on whether and how the proposed program supports the mission and priorities of the University and the system of public higher education in Massachusetts. Explain the general impact of expanding the campus' academic degree offerings through the addition of the proposed program as…, 4. Need:, Provide evidence of student demand and current career opportunities for graduates of the program. If the proposed program is similar to a program in existence at the University, or at another public or private institution in Massachusetts, describe how the program differs from, and how it complements, that (those) program(s). If there are similar programs within the University, explain why the…, 5. Students:, Provide an estimate of full-time and part-time student enrollment by year, for the first year and for the year (which should be specified) in which it is expected that the program will be fully implemented. Indicate if students will be drawn from existing programs or from attracting new enrollments. Describe the kinds of students to be served (e.g., traditional/non-traditional, minority and non-…, 6. Administration and Operation:, Describe the organizational structure for the administration and operation of the proposed program and strategies designed to ensure its continued quality., 7. Curriculum and Faculty:, Include a complete description of the curriculum and plans for delivering the proposed program, including a semester by semester sequence of courses and other requirements. Explain how the program makes sense academically and how the proposed curriculum adequately covers the subject areas. Provide evidence that the program is considered a legitimate academic discipline. If the program is…, 8. Admission and Graduation:, Describe standards for admission to the program and degree requirements in detail, such as general education requirements, major requirements, required academic work in related fields, electives, practical experience, internships, clinical practices and the like. Include admission requirements for transfer students, if applicable. Explain how the proposed matriculation requirements provide…, 9. Resources, Program Delivery and Budget:, Describe the amount and kind of faculty and staff, facilities, equipment, and library resources (and field and clinical resources, if applicable) necessary to offer the proposed program for the first year and for the year (which should be specified) in which it is expected that the program will have arrived at a steady state. Describe funding sources by source, such as external grants and…
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This section shall apply to proposals to establish joint degree programs between two or more campuses of the University of Massachusetts where at least one of the campuses already holds specific degree-granting authority. Proposals for collaborative degree programs in fields in which no participating campus has degree-granting authority, and proposals to develop joint degree programs involving…, Preliminary Application, The initial proposal for a joint degree program should be succinct (not to exceed 5 pages) and should include: (1) a discussion of the reasons for the proposed collaboration, including an explanation of how the proposed joint program would complement, replace, or enhance any current stand-alone programs, and how it would contribute to the missions of participating campuses and the University as a…, Final Application, The Final Application should incorporate the proponents' discussion of the questions covered in the Preliminary Application and should, in addition, include the following: A "Program Abstract" consisting of a "fair and concise summary" of the proposed joint degree program, i.e. a condensed version of the Final Application (Note: the Program Abstract is circulated by the Board of Higher Education…
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