Program Revision
Revising an existing program involves steps to ensure that all areas of the College affected by the revision understand the changes that will be made and are aware of their ramifications. There are varied reasons programs are revised - updating outdated offerings, meeting state-wide discipline committee decisions, and complying with business partnership recommendations.
Step 1: Cluster Decision & Approval
The first step in the process of revising an existing program begins with the cluster. The cluster or a designated sub-committee will review needs assessments, College records and/or state requirements and outline program revisions it deems necessary. Once the full cluster approves the changes, a designated cluster member will begin the formal process of program revision and approval.
Step 2: Documentation & Submission
Program revision requires the completion of a Change Program Form in Watermark, the College's online curriculum management system. Once this form and its' supporting documents (cluster minutes, Business Partnership Council Minutes, course addition, revision and deletion forms) are received, the revision request may be submitted and will move into the approval workflow.
Step 3: Approvals & Technical Review
Once submitted, the request enters the workflow for Associate Dean, Dean, and other required approvals. The submission also undergoes a technical review to resolve any issues which may impact approval, implementation and/or compliance. Upon completion of review process, the request is added to the Curriculum Committee agenda.
Step 4: Curriculum Committee Review & VPAA approval
The Curriculum Committee examines the proposed revisions to the program to determine the impact on the Course Dictionary, Degree Audit, and other programs and certificates. The Curriculum Committee makes a recommendation to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) who gives final approval for the program revisions. Unless an exception is authorized by the VPAA, all program revisions will go into effect the following Fall after the approval of the VPAA.
Program Concentration Revision Needing DBOT Approval
In some cases, if the program revision involves deleting a program concentration from the College offerings, this action needs President’s Cabinet and Deans' Council approval to be considered by the Curriculum Committee. In these instances, this action will need DBOT approval once VPAA approves the Curriculum Committee approval. Contact Academic Services for clarification if you plan to submit this type of action.
Enacted July 2004 in Section G from existing policy; revised July 2005; reviewed July 2006. July 2007, July 2008, July 2009, July 2010, July 2016; revised July 2018, July 2019; July 2024