In this step, you will do the following:
- Provide an explanation (optional) of how the proposal meets the educational objectives and/or strengthens existing programs of the college(s) and the University, and indicate what students may expect to accomplish through the program.
- Provide a justification statement (optional) that explains how the proposal fits within the strategic planning goals of the college.
- Provide a justification statement (required) that explains the reason for the change, and how the change fits within the strategic planning goals of the college.
All or part of this information will be published in the Board of Trustees agenda.
- In the Objectives of the Proposed Program text area, enter the program objectives, keeping in mind criteria listed in the first bullet point above.
- In the Justification for the Program text area, enter the program justification, keeping in mind criteria listed in the second bullet point above.
- In the Justification for the Program Change text area, enter the justification for the program change, keeping in mind the criteria listed in the third bullet point above.
Justification for the Program Change is required. - Click Next.