Flow Chart:
Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course Revision
All links refer to the appropriate section in Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course Revision. See also Revision of Courses - General Instructions and Format for Course Revision Proposal [PDF]. An asterisk (*) in any of the boxes below indicates that an approval is required.
| Initiator | Develops initial proposal |
| Department Chair or Associate Vice Chancellor | Assigns a department member to develop a course or revision. Assist and advise as needed. May consult Associate Vice Chancellor. |
| Department* | Signature of chair indicates approval |
| College Council* | Signature of the dean indicates approval |
| Design for Diversity Curricular Advisory Committee | If a new or existing course is submitted for Ethnic Studies, it must be reviewed for a recommendation by this committee prior to action by the CIC. Submit materials to the Provost's Office. (10 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| General Education Committee | If a new or existing General Education course is submitted, approval or reaffirmation must be granted by the GEC in addition to action of the CIC. Submit course materials to the Provost's Office. (15 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| Graduate Education Committee | If a new or existing graduate-level course is submitted, approval must be granted by the GrEC in addition to action of the CIC. Submit course materials to the Provost's Office. (13 copies to the Graduate School) |
| Curriculum & Instruction Committee* | Takes action as per bylaws. Action recorded in minutes of meeting. (30 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| Provost* | Reviews all prior actions. Makes recommendations to Chancellor |
| Chancellor* | Reviews all prior actions and recommendations. Takes final action. |
| Associate Vice Chancellor | Distributes summary of final actions to appropriate personnel and files. |