Approval for Minors, Certificates, Tracks, Specializations, Concentrations, Honors Programs or Accelerated Master's Programs
Program Approval Process
Before you begin the program revision process, consult with your department and college curriculum committee about internal deadlines and processes. Please review the steps below. Note that this process could take up to one year to complete, depending on meeting schedules of governing bodies. All approvals must be completed by the end of winter term before the desired launch year.
1. Submit request to start the process
Click the button "Get Started" button to fill out a brief form about the program revisions you want to propose. The program manager will reach out to you within 1-2 business days to set up an initial conversation. The program manager will be your primary point of contact and assist you through the approval process.
If you have questions but are not ready to get started, please email Program Manager, Denita Strietelmeier.
2. Consultation with program manager
This initial conversation will guide you through the review process, timelines, tools (see left column for examples), and resources. In addition, you can expect to discuss:
- new or revised courses that require UOCC approval
Key elements and resources:
3. Courseleaf and school/college internal workflow
The program manager will ensure proposers have access to Courseleaf, where information from the pre-approval items will be entered along with some additional information. CourseLeaf is the software tool that supports the development and review of course and program proposals. All new program proposals, edits to current programs, and new courses will be submitted through Courseleaf. For access or questions, contact Carolyn Vogt, UO Curriculum Coordinator.
The program proposal should follow the predetermined workflow for approvals within courseleaf, including any internal school/college goverance channels and dean approval.
4. Undergraduate/Graduate Council approval
Once your program completes your college-level steps in workflow, the proposal will be submitted to the Undergraduate Council or the Graduate Council for approval. The proposer should expect to create a short presentation for the respective council meeting, which will take place over Zoom. Review by either council may take more than one meeting as materials are reviewed, questions are asked, and requested revisions are made.
Key elements:
- Courseleaf submission
- 5-7 minute presentation
- Proposer makes the presentation
5. UO Senate Approval
Upon approval by the Undergraduate Council or the Graduate Council, the program proposal will be submitted to the UO Senate for approval via the Curriculum Report. This report is typically reviewed and approved at the last Senate meeting of the term.
Key elements:
- None