This document outlines the
information needed by the University of Oregon for preliminary review of
proposals for the initiation of new instructional programs. It serves to notify the Provost, the
Graduate Council, and/or the Undergraduate Council of intent to submit a formal
proposal, and also provides a summary of the program for Senate approval.
SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE INITIATION OF A NEW INSTRUCTIONAL LEADING TO THE
[degree or certificate]
IN [academic area]
[Names of
Department(s)]
[Name(s) of
School(s) or College(s)]
[CIP
Designation*]
* Note: Contact the Office of the Registrar for this
number
Description of
Proposed Program (limit to two pages)
a.
Program Purpose
a.
What are the objectives of the proposed program?
b.
What
are the numbers and characteristics of students to be served?
c.
How
does the program meet the needs of Oregon and enhance the state’s capacity to
respond effectively to social, economic, and environmental challenges and
opportunities?
2. Relationship to Strategic
Direction
a.
How
does the proposed program further the mission and strategic directions of the
University of Oregon?
b.
How
does the proposed program maximize student access, academic productivity and
institutional quality?
3. Resources
a.
What
resources are needed to support this program?
(Specifically identify the resources currently available as parts of
existing UO programs or reallocations within existing budgets.)
b.
Does
the program represent a collaboration of two or more UO academic units? What other existing programs complement this
proposed program?
4. Student Outcomes
a.
What
are the projected outcomes for students graduating from this program, including
their employment opportunities? (Be as specific as possible).
5. Indicate the timeframe for submitting a
complete proposal to the Office of Academic Affairs
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