SFU Curriculum Workshop Everything you should know about SFU’s curriculum development process. Presented by Senate and Academic Services • • • • • • • • introductions the steps the forms effective dates programs changes reminders resources Agenda SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Acronyms we all know and love: – APR – Academic Progress Report – CQ5 – Content management system – Curricunet – Curriculum Management System – Docushare – on-line repository of all Senate documents since 1965 – FPP – Full Program Proposal – NOI – Notice of Intent – SGSC – Senate Graduate Studies Committee – SCUP – Senate Committee on University Priorities – SCUS – Senate Committee for Undergraduate Studies – SIMS – Student Information Management System – WQB – Writing, Quantitative, Breadth Requirements SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 1. Department/Faculty – Undergraduate / graduate committees 2. Faculty – Undergraduate / graduate committees 3. SCUS / SGSC 4. SCUP 5. Senate 6. Board of Governors* 7. Curricunet / SIMS 8. Calendar / APR *note: new programs may require BC Ministry of Advanced Education approval The Steps SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Library resources check • Overlap check * these are required and may take significant amounts of time, so plan ahead • WQB approval (creating a new W course does not mean the non-W version will be automatically deleted.) Baby steps SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Undergraduate – On-line fillable PDF forms for new courses and course changes – Instructions for NOI/FPP proposals • Graduate – Information on how to make calendar edits, create or modify courses, and create new programs can be found: www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/administration/staff/procedures/programchanges Plans are underway to develop coherent forms that apply to undergrad and graduate proposals. The Forms SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • STT courses require the approval of the dean and the Registrar. – Must include rationale and plan for offerings – Valid for 3 terms of active offering – Will automatically be deleted Special Temporary Topics SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Effective dates drive all the systems – – – – – Curricunet SIMS Scheduling Calendar Academic Progress Report (APR) • e.g. Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015 Effective Dates SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Senate approved changes: – Between May and July are reflected in the Spring Calendar – Between September and December are reflected in the Summer Calendar – Between January and April are reflected in the Fall Calendar • BE REALISTIC Effective Dates SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Effective Fall 2014 – – – – – Approved by Senate no later than April 2014 Approved by SCUS/SGSC no later than March 2014 Approved by Faculty ? Approved by Department ? Proposed ? Sample Timelines-program changes and courses Note: this timeframe best describes what happens when everything is done correctly. Often items are sent back or revised and may take longer. The effective dates still hold true. Sample timeline program changes and courses SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Effective Fall 2014** – Approved by Senate no later than April 2014 – FPP Approved by SCUP no later than March 2014 – FPP Approved by SCUS/SGSC no later than February 2014 – NOI approved by both SCUS/SGSC and SCUP prior to the FPP process – Approved by Faculty ? – Approved by Department ? – Proposed ? ** Note – new programs may require Ministry approval, which may delay this timeline. You are advised to contact Susan Rhodes [email protected] for details Sample timeline- new programs SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Two step process: – Step 1 – suspend admission to the program. • This must be approved by SCUS/SGSC/SCUP and must include a plan for students in the program or who might want to get into the program and how this will be communicated to them. – Step 2 – dissolution of the program. • Must be approved by SCUS/SGSC/SCUP/Senate. • Must include rationale and outcome of suspension plan. Program Deletions SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • All curriculum changes require approval by SCUS/SGSC • eg. Pre-requisites, certificate deletions, unit changes, WQB designations, additions to elective lists, admission/continuation gpa, concentration titles Don’t assume it’s an editorial change. *new* EXCEPTION – re-instating temporarily withdrawn courses can now come directly to Senate and Academic Services for implementation. changes SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Working on consistent format for program changes for both SCUS and SGSC • Changes that require approval by SCUP – Name changes to existing credentials – Deletion of programs Note: these all pass through SCUS/SGSC first but important to remember the extra step. Program changes SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Prerequisite wording needs to be accurate • Does the Calendar you are working from include recent curriculum updates? • Does the change apply to ALL your unit’s programs i.e. honours and major and minor? • Is your choice of a new course number already in use? • Are the course components accurately marked? • Always consult in advance before submitting your documents if you are unsure. Reminders SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Inaccurate or incomplete documents submitted may result in delay or denial by SCUS, SGSC, SCUP, Senate. Accuracy SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Same team, different players • Accurate curriculum management = accurate calendars and accurate academic progress reports= happy students and advisors. Tying it together SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • Departmental / faculty minutes • SCUS dates and minutes http://www.sfu.ca/senate/senate-committees/scus.html • SGSC dates and minutes http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/administration/senate-graduatestudies-committee/agenda.html • Senate documents https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682 • SCUP http://www.sfu.ca/senate/senate-committees/scup.html • Senate approved Calendar guidelines https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/Get/Document-399034/S.10-143.pdf Resources Resources SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 • • • • • Due diligence is required at all levels Realistic effective dates Use the proper forms, follow format Make your changes obvious Check resources for approvals, what really happened Talking Points SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014 Questions SFU Curriculum Workshop February 2014
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