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The first step in the application process involves obtaining approval from the college where the baccalaureate degree program will be offered. The college administration, faculty, and governance groups including the academic senate and curriculum committee typically review and assess the proposed program and its viability. This evaluation ensures that the program aligns with the college's mission, resources, and strategic goals. This process shall be defined by the collegeprocess of defining the baccalaureate degree program shall be determined by the college. Several factors should be considered, including program viability, program review, program discontinuance, program funding, and institutional capacity. Additionally, local approval from various college entities is required, including the Academic Senate, President's Cabinet, College Councils, and Curriculum Committee. Timelines for each stage of the process should also be established. Additionally, local approval is an essential step in the process, involving consultation with various college bodies. The Academic Senate, President's Cabinet, College Councils, and Curriculum Committee should be considered in the review and approval process. Finally, the college should establishing clear timelines for each stage of the process.

By considering these factors, obtaining local approval, and adhering to established timelines, the college can effectively define and implement the baccalaureate degree program, ensuring its viability, resource availability, and alignment with the college's strategic goals.

  •  Proposal is vetted through a defined
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    college process.

The college needs to define this process. Consider:

  • Program viability, program review, program discontinuance;

  • Program funding and institutional capacity (e.g., instructional, student services, support services, facilities, technology, library and learning services); and

  • Local approval: Academic Senate, President's Cabinet, College Councils, Curriculum Committee

  • Timelines

    District Timelines

    August Application Cycle

     

    Submit proposal for College Review

    TBD by College

    Submit proposal for SDCCD District Review

    April

    Submit proposal for District Governance Council

    April

    Submit proposal for Chancellor Review

    May

    Submit for SDCCD Board of Trustees review for June Board of Trustees (BOT)

    May

    First Read for BOT

    June Board Meeting

    Second Read for BOT

    July Board Meeting

    Last day to submit proposal to CCCCO

    August

      

    January Application Cycle

     

    Submit proposal for College Review

    TBD by College

    Submit proposal for District Review

    September

    Submit proposal for District Governance Council

    September

    Submit proposal for Chancellor Review

    October

    Submit for SDCCD Board of Trustees review for June Board of Trustees (BOT)

    October

    First Read for BOT

    November Board Meeting

    Second Read for BOT

    December Board Meeting

    Last day to submit proposal to CCCCO

    January

     


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    nameApplication to Propose a Bachelor Degree Program_Internal.docx

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    nameSDCC Rubric for New Program.docx
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    nameProgram Viability Review Final.pdf