Proposing New Programs and Certificates

In accordance with the Faculty Senate and University Manual, (8.85.14), “a proposal submitted to the coordinating and review committee (section 8.85.11) shall have included the following steps: #23-24-22
Step 1: While the complete proposal is being developed within the college, the proposer(s) shall seek consultation with the (ATL) Office of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment and Accreditation (SLOAA) in preparation of its plan for student learning assessment and thereafter obtain approval by the Joint Committee on Academic Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (JCAPROA) of its plan…” This process can happen simultaneously with the development of the library impact statement and budget analysis.

ATL’s Assessment Office is available to support a successful new program proposal package with the development of a Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan.

Assessment Plan

A template is provided to guide faculty in the development of the assessment plan which includes:

• Defined program goals and program-level student learning outcome statements
• Completed curriculum map that links outcomes to curricular and course experiences and requirements
• Projected assessment timeline to map out the assessment projects for upcoming assessment reporting cycles (not applicable to certificates at this time)

Proposal Process and Expectations
Complete the New Program Assessment Plan or the New Program Assessment Plan for CERTIFICATES in consultation with the Assessment Office team who will provide support when creating the plan, and formal feedback and sign-off on the official working draft for the proposal package. Please review the Faculty Senate website for current and specific curriculum procedures, and Chapter 8 of the University Manual for steps required in the new program development and approval process.

Note: If you are planning a new ONLINE program or certificate, please also reach out to URI Online.