New Program Development Process

  • Program Proposal Documents created

    Program Proposal Documents created
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    Curriculum Committee Meets

    Curriculum Committee meets with SME to determine content of the new program
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    New program Research

    Director of Curriculum researchs similar programs
    Instrutional Research works on needs assessmemt
  • Leadership Documents are Completed

  • KBOR Documents Are Created

    KBOR Documents Are Created
  • Program Presented to Faculty Senate

    Program Presented to Faculty Senate
  • Program Presented to BOT

    Program Presented to BOT
  • Period: to

    Start Up Requirements

    During this phase..
    Hire faculty member
    Create instructional materials
    Purchase equipment
  • Program Submitted to KBOR for Approval

    Program Submitted to KBOR for Approval
  • Period: to

    KBOR Approval Process

    KBOR approval process takes an average of 3 months
    KBOR does not meet for approvals in July or August
  • Program Approved by KBOR

  • Program Submitted to DOE

    Program Submitted to DOE
  • Period: to

    DOE Approval

    DOE requires 90 days for approval
    DOE will not look at new program untill official state approval (KBOR) has been granted
    DOE approval is required for students to obtain financial aid
  • Program Approved by DOE

    Program Approved by DOE
  • New Program Classes Begin!

    New Program Classes Begin!