POLICY:
The Executive Council (EC) is responsible for the evaluation and approval of all new programs, initiatives, and activities to be offered by Graceland University.
The Academic Council (AC) and University Faculty are responsible for approving new undergraduate academic and degree course offerings.
The Graduate Council (GC) is responsible for approving new post-graduate academic and degree course offerings.
The Program Support Council (PSC) is responsible for ensuring that policies and processes to support all programs are in place.
Other committees may be consulted as appropriate.
PROCEDURE:
A. Initial approval of the concept will be sought from the Executive Council by presenting the completed New Initiative Feasibility Summary, (NIFS) to the Executive Council three working days before a scheduled meeting.
B. The person(s) designated as Responsible Administrative Officer and/or Program/Project Manager will make an oral presentation at the next EC meeting following submission of the NIFS.
C. EC will approve or disapprove the concept.
D. Any new undergraduate academic programs or courses must be submitted for approval to the appropriate campus’ Academic Council (AC). Any new post-graduate academic programs or courses must be submitted for approval to Graduate Council (GC).
E. After EC approves the concept, a New Program Implementation Plan (NPIP) will be completed with the assistance of committees designated by the Program Support Council. To complete the form:
a. Work with the office of Institutional Research and Accreditation to secure NCA approval, State approval, and any other required external approvals.
b. Make an oral, group presentation at the earliest possible committee meeting.
d. Summarize recommendations regarding resources, policies, and procedures on the NPIP.
e. Attach a detailed budget.
g. The designated Program Manager will attend a summary committee meeting to provide information and answer questions. It is not the committee’s task to provide approval but to discuss coordination and offer additional input regarding resource needs.
h. Submit completed NPIP and budget projections to EC three days before a scheduled meeting.
i. The person(s) designated as Responsible Administrative Officer and/or Program Manager will make an oral presentation at the next EC meeting following submission of the NPIP.
j. EC will approve or disprove the proposal within two days of the presentation.
k. EC’s determination will be communicated to the Committee by the Committee Chair so that planning for implementation of the program may begin.
