TEMPLATE FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS Proposed program title. Authors of proposal, name of contact person, and contact information. Proposed starting date. Program summary (executive summary). Provide a brief description of the proposed program. Rationale Explain why this is an opportune moment for the creation of the program. Describe the niche that the program will fill. Provide a list of similar programs from peer institutions. Describe how this program would differ from these programs (i.e., how is this program unique? Why should students want to come here as opposed to elsewhere?) Explain how the program fits within the and the strategic plans. department’s college’s Explain how the program fits with the University’s mission. State how this program will advance the academic standing. University’s Explain how other University needs may be met through the initiation of this program, and how this program may address deficiencies in current programs. Student recruitment State the size of the proposed program (i.e., the number of students in each incoming class). Indicate sources of potential students from outside the University and from other programs within it (if applicable). Provide some quantifiable information, if available. Explain how the program will enhance the diversity of the University. Tuition and Fees Confirmation Deposit: Indicate if a confirmation deposit is required. If a deposit is required, state the amount, and whether it is refundable. Tuition Rate: Specify if the fee for the program will be standard tuition rate. Indicate how the fee will be charged. Scholarships: Indicate if tuition scholarships will be offered and the source of funding for those scholarships.
TEMPLATE FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS Proposed program title. Authors of proposal, name of contact person, and contact information. Proposed starting date. Program summary (executive summary). Provide a brief description of the proposed program. Rationale Explain why this is an opportune moment for the creation of the program. Describe the niche that the program will fill. Provide a list of similar programs from peer institutions. Describe how this program would differ from these programs (i.e., how is this program unique? Why should students want to come here as opposed to elsewhere?) Explain how the program fits within the department’s and the college’s strategic plans. Explain how the program fits with the University’s mission. State how this program will advance the University’s academic standing. Explain how other University needs may be met through the initiation of this program, and how this program may address deficiencies in current programs. Student recruitment State the size of the proposed program (i.e., the number of students in each incoming class). Indicate sources of potential students from outside the University and from other programs within it (if applicable). Provide some quantifiable information, if available. Explain how the program will enhance the diversity of the University. Tuition and Fees Confirmation Deposit: Indicate if a confirmation deposit is required. If a deposit is required, state the amount, and whether it is refundable. Tuition Rate: Specify if the fee for the program will be standard tuition rate. Indicate how the fee will be charged. Scholarships: Indicate if tuition scholarships will be offered and the source of funding for those scholarships.
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