Revisions
The third key element to manual writing is the consideration of how future manuals will
be published. This manual is different than many in that a new product will not come out
annually that will change the manual completely, although as...
because many people create their own version of the form and add extra headings and sections.
This is one of the main reasons that the Board of Regents are not pleased with the proposals that
are sent from Southern Utah University. For this reason...
Appendix E is the Southern Utah University Policy 6.8.2. The hard copy of this policy
should not change, as policy revisions usually do not change more than once every five years.
This means the paper copy found in the hard copy of the manual...
University. The second group (G-J) refers to appendices from the Board of Regents. I will
explain each Appendix and how it works within the manual.
Appendix A is the University Undergraduate Curriculum Proposal Form – Consent Item.
This is a form...
within the environment. Creating and transmitting messages in a clear manner will help create
the understanding required to successfully complete a task (Shockley-Zalabak, 2006).
If users will follow the instructions outlined, the manual is set up...
catalog because they had students who were enrolled in this degree. I am continually explaining
that some changes are not executed once they have received approval from the Deans’ Council.
Changes that are considered more substantive often need...
Planning
The creation of the manual began by gathering data on curriculum and program changes,
Southern Utah University policies, Utah State Board of Regents policies and the way the process
was currently operating. The data was gathered this way...
that they should. Not only has the problem been recognized by the Regents, but also by the
Provost’s Office at Southern Utah University.
I began working at Southern Utah University on July 25, 2007. One of my
responsibilities was to track...
CURRICULUM & PROGRAM CHANGE MANUAL
Communication is a process (Markel, 2004; Beebe, Beebe, & Redmond, 2002). It is
constantly changing and evolving. Just as communication is constantly changing and evolving,
so must businesses and organizations...
Section Five – Level 5 Program Changes
What constitutes a Level 5 Program Change? ...................................................................................... 33
What levels of approval does a Level 5 Program Change need?...
Appendix J
Consistency with Institutional Mission
Explain how the program is consistent with and appropriate to the institution’s Regents’-approved
mission, roles, and goals.
Section IV: Program and Student Assessment
Program Assessment
State...
Appendix J
External Review and Accreditation
Indicate whether any external consultants, either in- or out-of-state-, were involved in the development of
the proposed program, and describe the nature of that involvement. For a career and technical...
Appendix J
Executive Summary
Institution
Degree Type and Title
11 Month 2008
Program Description
One paragraph description of the program.
Role and Mission Fit
One paragraph statement showing how the proposed certificate or degree is in harmony...
Appendix G
7.1. Program List - A List of Programs under Development or Consideration.
7.1.1. Information - Each institution shall submit an updated matrix of programs under
development or consideration that may be brought to the Regents for formal...
Appendix G
6.2.7. Credit/Non-credit Certificates Eligible for Financial Aid - Credit/Non-credit
certificates that are eligible for financial aid. If financial aid is provided for programs of 600 to
900 clock hours, the CAO will submit an Executive...
Appendix G
This may require the enrollment of students at other institutions of higher education or that
courses be taught for a maximum of two years after discontinuation of the program.
6.2.2.2. Duplication - Consider discontinuance of...
Appendix G
6.1.4.3. New Major - A sequenced set of courses within a bachelor’s degree program that
comprises study in an academic discipline. The major is listed on the graduate credential and
signifies that the recipient possesses the knowledge...
Appendix G
6.1.2.2. Requirement - Specialty associate’s degrees require Regents’ approval. These specialty
Regent-approved associate’s degrees may be either a specific major or articulate to specific four-year
majors.
6.1.3. New Associate of...
Appendix G
template (see 8.2.2). The following programs, including incubated programs in any of the
following categories, require action by the Regents:
6.1.1. New Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees - Programs of study...
Appendix G
4.2. Procedure - Certificates of Proficiency greater than 600 hours needing approval for
financial aid, and Certificates of Completion and Diplomas greater than 900 clock hours or 30
semester hours are subject to the following regional...