NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER OFF-CAMPUS

OR ONLINE COURSES AND PROGRAMS

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) requires member institutions to notify SACSCOC of changes to the institution’s programs and, when required, seek approval prior to the initiation of those changes.

Use this form to notify the UNC Pembroke Office of Academic Affairs (Dr. Elizabeth Normandy) and Office of Distance Education (Dr. Charles Tita) when an academic department is planning to offer programs or courses at an off-campus location or online. This form must be submitted at least six months prior to the anticipated offering date.

Check the appropriate action(s) described below and provide the requested additional information:

1) The department plans to offer a ____NEW or ____EXISTING program at a ____NEW or _____EXISTING off-campus location. (Initiating a degree program at a new off-campus site where 50% or more of the program credits will be offered will require the submission of a prospectus at least six months prior to implementation.)

Name of the Department:

Name of the Degree Program to Be Offered Off-Campus:

Location of the Program:

Percentage of the Degree Program Credits to Be Offered at Off-Campus Location:

Anticipated Starting Date:

2) The department plans to offer a ____NEW or _____EXISTING program online.

Name of the Department:

Name of the Degree Program to Be Offered Online:

Percentage of the Degree Program Credits to Be Offered Online:

Anticipated Starting Date:

3) The department plans to offer ____NEW or ____EXISTING course(s) at a ____NEW or ____EXISTING off-campus location or ____ONLINE.

Name of the Department:

Name of the Degree Program for Which Courses Will Be Offered:

Course(s) to Be Offered:

Location Where the Courses Will Be Offered:

Percentage of the Degree Program Credits to Be Offered Off-Campus or Online:

Anticipated Starting Date:

SIGNATURES

Department Chair______Date______

Dean______Date______

Submit this form at least six months prior to the anticipated date of offering to:

Dr. Elizabeth Normandy

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning

and Accreditation

442 Lumbee Hall

910-521-6180

and

Dr. Charles Tita

Director of Distance Education

West Office Building

910-521-6352