Curriculum Review

The new process streamlines approvals by tracking proposals into two parallel tracks, depending on their type. The two tracks would be Editorial and Substantive.

• Editorial Pathway is for minor changes that are primarily a departmental decision, with deans making the final approval. These proposals do not go through UCC/GCCC. Once deans approve a proposal, it will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office for entry into the next catalog. Deans, or the Registrar can redirect proposals submitted as Editorial to the Substantive pathway, if there are errors or questions best resolved by UCC/GCCC review.
• Substantive Pathway is for more significant changes and requires review by UCC/GCCC. After Dean’s approval, proposals go directly to UCC/GCCC (college senates do not review).

Department Planning Timeline

• Departments can conduct internal planning during the fall or spring of an academic year.
• Leepfrog will be open from March 15 through August 1 for entry; however, departments should remain cognizant of faculty contract periods and finish all planning and consultations prior to summer. Heads or administrative staff may enter proposals in summer, as long as faculty work has been completed. 
• New programs must get Board of Regents approval prior to Leepfrog entry; contact the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs as early as possible for information.
• UCC/GCCC review of proposals in the Substantive Pathway will be done in the fall semester following the August 1 closing of Leepfrog