TEST – Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Programs

UTQAP Protocol for Standard Approval of New Programs

Internal University Process
Development	External Appraisal	Governance	Oversight
Program outline brought forward by the Dean
Consultation coordinated by the VPAP Office Meeting date:
Proposal development (graduate or undergraduate) by the unit/division. First draft to VPAP: Second draft to VPAP:	Appraiser nominations recommended by the Dean’s Office. Approval of nominated appraisers by the Provost’s Office.
Broad consultation
PAG meeting date:
Decanal and Provostial signoff
	Invitation to appraisers
	Date of site visit by appraisers:
	Appraisal report
	Internal responses
		Faculty/divisional governance approval date:
		AP&P approval date:*
		Academic Board approval date:*
		Executive Committee confirmation date:*
		VPAP Office submission date to Quality Council: Approval to commence	University submission date to MCU for approval:
		Follow-up
		Monitoring and reporting
		First UTQAP review

* Specific governance pathway depends on type of program.

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