requisite structure that supports increasing complexity Document any external requirements, such as professional credential and provide rationale for standard design if applicable. Consult with Registrar’s Office; the structure of a program may impact funding, student fees, academic and scheduling. Consult with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Academic Excellence as needed. Develop preliminary Oct-Nov Dean/Associate Dean constructs program costing for program costing new program with Financial Planning including program development costs, start-up costs, projected program delivery costings, (including specialized space, specialized IT requirements, specialized equipment) promotion and marketing, projected staffing plan, equipment, Library Commons and other learning resource requirements, ROI (return on investment) analysis, (use internal college resources and assistance of Financial Planning Administration). Meet with Finance to Nov-Dec review preliminary costings Finalize Program Outline, Nov Pause! If curriculum development suggests that Program Map and initial determination of curriculum structure, Program Tracking program hours, and delivery strategies need to be amended, the Dean/Associate Dean must be consulted (any change to delivery costs requires a reassessment); may require interim consultation with Degree Development Office, Registrar’s Office, Macro Curriculum Committee, Academic Council and Vice President Academic before development continues. Meet with Marketing to Nov develop Marketing Plan Prepare draft of Dec Business Case STAGE 3: CONSULTATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS these proposed programs aligned with our strategic direction? Should we invest?” “Are
requisite structure that supports increasing complexity Document any external requirements, such as professional credential and provide rationale for design if applicable. Consult with Registrar’s Office; the structure of a program may impact funding, student fees, academic and scheduling. Consult with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Academic Excellence as needed. Develop preliminary program costing Oct-Nov Dean/Associate Dean constructs program costing for new program with Financial Planning including program development costs, start-up costs, projected program delivery costings, (including specialized space, specialized IT requirements, specialized equipment) promotion and marketing, projected staffing plan, equipment, Library Commons and other learning resource requirements, ROI (return on investment) analysis, (use internal college resources and assistance of Financial Planning Administration). Meet with Finance to review preliminary costings Nov-Dec Finalize Program Outline, Program Map and Program Tracking Nov Pause! If curriculum development suggests that initial determination of curriculum structure, program hours, and delivery strategies need to be amended, the Dean/Associate Dean must be consulted (any change to delivery costs requires a reassessment); may require interim consultation with Degree Development Office, Registrar’s Office, Macro Curriculum Committee, Academic Council and Vice President Academic before development continues. Meet with Marketing to develop Marketing Plan Nov Prepare draft of Business Case Dec STAGE 3: CONSULTATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS “Are these proposed programs aligned with our strategic direction? Should we invest?” standard
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