Programs, Curricula & Courses (PCC) Manual

Introduction
Table of Contents
Programs
Departments
Approval Routes and Times
Centers and Institutes
College Contacts

The Design of Academic Programs

Curriculum Changes
Faculty Governance
Off-Campus and
Distance Learning
Minors
Bachelor's Degrees
Honors Programs
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Certificates
Combined Bachelor's /
Master's Degrees
Dual Master's /
Doctoral Degrees
Credentials
Master and Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies

Approved Programs

2009-10 Academic Planning and Programs Calendar (Please contact the Graduate School for information about spring Graduate PCC and Graduate Council meetings.)

PROPOSAL FOR

A NEW PROGRAM SUBMITTED BY A UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
INSTITUTION IN ACCORD WITH SECTION 11-206.1 OF
THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND

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Institution Submitting Proposal

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Title of Program; Proposed HEGIS and CIP Codes

Please provide the following information in a maximum of five total pages (excluding the Finance Data required in Section C.)

A. Mission.

Describe how the program relates to the institution's approved mission.

B. Characteristics of the Proposed Program

1. State the educational objectives of the proposed program.
2. Provide a brief narrative that addresses the adequacy of curriculum design and related learning outcomes. The narrative should (1) summarize factors that were considered in developing the proposed curriculum (such as recommendations of advisory and other groups, articulated workforce needs, standards set by disciplinary associations or specialized-accrediting groups, etc.) and (2) include an overview of the following program characteristics:
   • the general requirements of the degree;
   • the total number of credits and their distribution;
   • a list of courses by title and level;
   • a description of thesis and/or non-thesis options for graduate programs;
   • any student learning outcomes and means of assessing them; and
   • any additional information that is relevant to understanding the goals of the program.
3. Provide a brief narrative that addresses the demonstrable quality of program faculty, including a summary of terminal degrees and other professional credentials as well as other information that is deemed appropriate.
4. Describe the student audience to be served by the program; include enrollment estimates.
5. Describe the manner in which this program will enhance students' technology fluency.
6. Assure that library resources are adequate by including the following statement: "The President assures that institutional library resources meet new program needs."
7. Assure that facilities are adequate by including the following statement: "The President assures that institutional facilities meet new program needs."

C. Finance

In accordance with Section 11 206.1 programs developed under this provision can be implemented within existing resources of the campus. In submitting this program proposal the institution's president certifies that no new general funds will be required for implementation of the program.

Briefly describe the source(s) of funding that will support the proposed program. Identify the costs and revenue sources including a narrative rationale for each resource requirement; complete Table 1: Resources and Table 2: Expenditures.

• Table 1 model in HTML format
• Table 2 model in HTML format

FINANCE DATA

Finance data for the first five years of program implementation should be entered in Table 1: Resources and Table 2: Expenditures. Figures should be presented for five years and then totaled by category for each year. As an attachment, a narrative explanation should accompany each table. Below is the format for both tables as well as directions for entering the data and writing the accompanying narrative.

1. Reallocated Funds

   Data: Enter the amount of funds for the first five years of implementation that will be reallocated from existing campus resources to support the proposed program. This would include funds reallocated from the discontinuance or downsizing of academic programs

   Narrative: Analyze the overall impact that the reallocation will have on the institution, particularly on existing programs and organizational units.

2. Tuition and Revenue

   Data: Enter the estimated tuition and fee revenue that will be directly attributable to students new to the institution enrolled in this program each year. The revenue should be calculated by multiplying the tuition rate by the projected annual FTE enrollment.

   Narrative: Describe the rationale for the enrollment projections used to calculate tuition and fee revenue.

3. Grants and Contracts

   Data: Enter the amount of grants, contracts or other external funding which will become available each of the five years as a direct result of this program.

   Narrative: Provide detailed information and the sources of the funding. Attach copies of documentation supporting the funding. Also, describe alternative methods of continuing to finance the program after the outside funds cease to be available.

   Conditional approval may be granted to a proposal which is dependent on grant funds which have not been officially awarded at the time of proposal submission, but in which substantial evidence has been provided to indicate favorable review and an impending grant award is imminent.

   Under these conditions, program approval may be granted for a twelve-month period. During this period, the program may not be implemented. Full program approval is granted only after funding documentation is accepted. Under extraordinary circumstances, a one-time extension to conditional approval may be granted to an institution that provides compelling information to warrant an extension.

4. Other Sources

   Data: Enter any additional funds from sources other than in 1, 2, and 3 that have been specifically designated for the program.

   Narrative: Provide detailed information on the sources of the funding, including supporting documentation.

5. Total Year

   Data: Total the financial resources that will be available for each year of program implementation. include cumulative as well as one-time resources.

   Narrative: Additional explanation or comments as needed.

1. Faculty (# FTE, Salary, and Benefits)

   Enter (1) the cumulative number of new full-time equivalent faculty needed to implement the program each year, (2) the related salary expenditures, and (3) the related fringe benefit expenditures. (For example, if two new faculty members are needed, one in the first year and one in the second, the full-time equivalency, salary, and benefits for one member should be reported in Year 1. and the same information for both members should be reported in Year 2 and each successive year.)

2. Administrative Staff (# FTE, Salary, and Benefits)

   Enter (1) the cumulative number of new full-time equivalent administrative staff needed to implement the program each year, (2) the related salary expenditures, and (3) the related fringe benefit expenditures.

3. Support Staff (# FTE, Salary, and Benefits)

   Enter (1) the cumulative number of new full-time equivalent support staff needed to implement the program each year, (2) the related salary expenditures, and (3) the related fringe benefits expenditures.

4. Equipment

   Enter the anticipated expenditures for equipment necessary for the implementation and continuing operation of the program each year.

5. Library

   Enter the anticipated expenditures for library materials directly attributable to the new program each year.

6. New and/or Renovated Space

   Enter anticipated expenditures for any, special facilities (general classroom, laboratory, office, etc.) that will be required for the new program. As a footnote to the table or in attached narrative, indicate whether the renovation of existing facilities will be sufficient or how facilities will be necessary.

7. Other Expenses

   Enter other expenditures required for the new program. Attach descriptive narrative or provide footnotes on the table. Included in this category should be allowances for faculty development, travel, memberships, office supplies, communications, data processing, equipment maintenance, rentals etc.

8. Total Year

   Add each expenditure (continuing and one-time) to indicate total expenditures for each year of operation.

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