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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 college.

The college needs to define this process. Consider:

process 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

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•  Local approval from various college entities (Academic Senate, President's Cabinet, College Councils, and Curriculum Committee

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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•  Timelines for each stage of the process should also be established.

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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Sample College Processes

City College Internal Application to Propose a Baccalaureate Degree Program

City College Rubric for New Program

Miramar College Program Viability