For both new course and course change proposals, the following table presents the approval authority for department, colleges, and the UOCC.
- The Sample Syllabus is submitted as supportive documentation for the Course Proposal for both new course proposals and course change proposals.
- Sample syllabus elements designated as "informational" are submitted only for dicussion purposes and cannot be grounds for voting decisions.
- Future instructors of the same course might meet the purpose and learning objectives through different formats, assignments, and modalities.
- Items in italics are constant every time the class is offered.
| Sample Syllabus | Department | College | UOCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title and course number | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Number of credits | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Prerequisites and corequisites | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Repeatability | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Instructor information | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Course information | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Modality | Approval | Final Approval | Informational |
| CORE Ed/Cultural Literacy designations and Statements (if applicable) |
Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Course description | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Learning objectives | Approval | Approval | Final Approval |
| Course policies | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Course materials | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Readings | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Course requirements and assignments (with evaluation criteria) |
Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Basis for grading and grading scale | Approval | Informational | Informational |
| Schedule of readings and assignments | Approval | Informational | Informational |
Source: New Process and Changes to Course-Related Policies, UO Senate, May 24, 2023 | US22/23-20