Deletedminor Proposal Form Worksheet

DeletedMinor Proposal Form Worksheet

Instructions:This worksheet contains the identical questions and data fields found on the University Curriculum Committee’s online form for deleting a minorfrom the academic catalog. Use this worksheet to create an offline version of your proposal to share with department colleagues and administrators and to make revisions prior to submitting it to the UCC for consideration. When you are ready to submit a final version of the proposal to the UCC, visit and select the Submit a Curriculum Proposal tab from the sidebar. For convenience and accuracy, copy and paste information from this worksheet into the appropriate fields on the online form.

Basic Information (Page 1 of 2)

Designate up to two co-proposers (if applicable):

School:

Program/Department:

Proposal Type (check one):
☐New ☒Deletion ☐Revision / Proposal is About (check one):
☐Course ☐Major ☒Minor ☐Program
Is your proposal for the undergraduate or graduate Curriculum? (check one):
☐Undergraduate ☐Graduate

Does your proposal impact another department or program?

☐Yes ☐No
If yes, you will be asked to: Insert theElon email addressfor each additional Department Chair, Program Director, and/orDean (other than your own) who is impacted by this proposal. You may alsoClick on the Browse button next to each field below to locate the recipient'sthe email address.

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Deleted Minor Proposal Form(Page 2 of 2)

Please refer to the next pagefor item-by-item instructions!

Name of Minor:
Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it.

What are the implications for staffing, budget, and library resources?

What is the timeline for implementation of this proposal?

Item-by-item instructions for minor proposal forms:

Minors (Question Fields for new, revised, and deleted minor proposal forms and worksheets)
1. Name of Minor: / Enter the name of the minor as it appears or will appear in the academic catalog:
Asian Studies, Dance, Sport and Event Management, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, etc.
2. Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it. / This is a two-part question. First, provide a brief descriptive summary of the proposed minor. Second, explain the rationale behind what is being proposed.
3. What is the total number of hours required by students to complete this minor? If there is a range of hours possible (due to course prerequisites), explain. / Enter the total number of semester hours required for a student to complete the minor (20 sh, 24 sh, etc.). If the minor lists any elective courses that require a prerequisite, be sure to list the total hours as a range from the minimum to the maximum hours required to complete the minor (20-24 sh).
4. What is the mission statement and the overall goal(s) for this minor? / The mission statement is a concise statement (typically one sentence) that describes the overall scope and purpose of an academic program. A program goal is a broad statement that describes a specific educational objective of the program. Multiple goals are often listed for each program.
Example #1: Mission Statement (Elon M.Ed.)
The mission of the Master of Education program at Elon University is to foster the development of master teachers who are characterized byreflection, inquiry, collaborationandaction.
Example #2: Goal #3 (Elon M.Ed.)
Content and Curriculum Expertise: Master teachers have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach and understanding of curriculum theory and development. They value collaboration and the interconnectedness of disciplines. They understand the importance of curriculum relevance in engaging students in content.
5. How doesthis minor support Elon's educational mission? / For help in answering this question, consult the university’s mission statement and Theme #4 of the Elon Commitment: Launching Strategic and Innovative Pathways in Undergraduate and Graduate Education.
6. What distinguishes this minor from current programs? / This question seeks to identify the distinct qualities and outcomes of the proposed minor in comparison to other programs currently offered by the university. In other words, what niche(s) does this minor serve that is not addressed anywhere else in the university curriculum?
7. What is the potential interest in this minor (i.e. numbers, types of students)? How was this determined? / What data can you provide as support for the projected demand and viability of the proposed minor? Please consider both internal and external sources of information.
8. ☐Check here if the proposed minor is dependent on course offerings by another department. / If checked, you will be asked to provide of list ofthe departments offering supporting courses in the proposed minor.
9. Describe the program-level assessment plan. How will the achievement of program goals be measured? / Describe the plan for the regular assessment of the proposed minor. For example: What direct and indirect measures will be used to assess student-learning outcomes?; How will the assessment plan be implemented and how often will assessment take place?; Who is responsible for managing program assessment?; How will assessment results be communicated to the faculty/department/university, etc.?
10. Describe the capstone experience and the rationale behind it. / Provide a detailed description and rationale for the capstone course and/or culminating experience for the proposed minor. If the capstone experience is included as a part of the assessment plan, please explain.
11. Describe the ideal four-year plan for a student pursuing this minor. / Provide an 8-semester outline (including Winter Term) to illustrate a typical student’s progression in the minor across time. Be sure to include any course prerequisites and/or General Studies courses that are required in the proposed program.

12. What are the implications for staffing, budget, and library resources?

/ Are there any budgetary implications for this proposal? For example, will faculty loads increase as a result of this proposal? Will new faculty need to be hired to support this major? If so, when? Are additional sections of existing or new courses required? What effect (if any) will a deleted course have on teaching loads, etc.?

13. What is the timeline for implementation of this proposal?

/ Indicate the semester and year that the proposal is to be implemented. In the case of a revised minor, describe the transition plan (if necessary) for accommodating studentsunder the old program requirements.

14. What are the learning outcomes?

/ For assessment purposes, list the learning outcomes (in measurable terms) for students completing the minor?
Example #1:The student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in grammar, spelling and mechanics; organize content for effective storytelling; and write with accuracy, clarity and style for different audiences, different media and across multimedia platforms.
Example #2:The student will be able to describe qualitative and quantitative research methods; evaluate information from primary and secondary sources; and write and present a scholarly paper using methods appropriate to the communications professions.

15. What implications (if any) does this proposal have on other programs/departments?

/ Please be thorough in assessing the potential implications of your proposal on other departments.

16. Supplemental Materials: You will be asked to attach a single MS Word file containing these items.

Catalog Copy- Provide the language for how this new minor will appearin the academic catalog. Be sure to listall program requirements and electives (include department codes, course numbers and course titles)
Course Schedule- Provide a prospective schedule for course offerings in the new minor.
Course Syllabi- include copies of course syllabi for any NEW courses in this minor.

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