New Online program utilizing online fee model
Consider these questions when contemplating the creation of a new online program that will utilize the online fee model. This includes programs at all degree level (i.e, Bachelor’s Master’s PhD) as well as certificates (including graduate and undergraduate).
- Is the department supportive and on board with the new program?
- Are there other departments on campus that may be interested in partnering? If so, contact those departments to discuss.
- Connect with eCampus to start exploring the options.
- Are there funding or workload adjustments that are needed to support the new program? For example, if new courses are created, who will teach the new courses? Will adding a new program affect specialized accreditation of certain programs within the department or college?
- Schedule a meeting with the college Dean to discuss the proposed program. If new funding is required, the college Dean, department, and/or eCampus must commit to the funding requirements.
- If the proposed program is a graduate level program, schedule a meeting with the Graduate Dean to discuss.
- If the proposed program has the support of eCampus, the college Dean and if applicable, the Graduate Dean, schedule a meeting with the Vice Provost for Academic Planning, Dr. Zeynep Hansen.
- Come prepared to the meeting with the Vice Provost ready to answer the following questions:
- Why does the department(s) want the program?
- Is there external demand for the proposed program? How do you know?
- How does the proposed program fit with any strategic priorities within the department, college, or University?
- Do you have a commitment for additional resources that may be needed to support the program from the Dean? (Additional adjunct funding, a new Lecturer line, etc.)
- Are there similar programs in Idaho or the region?
- Has the curriculum discussion and planning been initiated?