C/4.2 New course developments with limited academic implications

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4.2.1 Development and approval process
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4.2.1 Development and approval process

Sometimes faculties may wish to develop and have approved a course which does not involve significant academic development on what is already offered by the faculty. The most frequent example of this is the Graduate Certificate course which is mainly or entirely constructed of units which are already being offered by the faculty. In situations of this nature, it is not necessary for the course to undergo the complete approval process described in section C/4.1 . The following paragraphs describe an alternative abbreviated procedure.

In determining the process to be used for a particular course development, the faculty should consult the Dean of Studies, Office of Teaching Quality. If the faculty and the Director cannot agree on whether the approval process should be that of section C/4.1 for 'major course developments' or that of this section for 'course developments with limited academic implications', the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will make a decision on the process to be used.

(a) Courses Bulletin

A Courses Bulletin (see section C/4.1.3 (a) ) on the proposal should be published at the earliest possible stage in the course development.

(b) Documentation and consultations required

Appendix 10(a) should be used as the basis for the Course Plan. In particular, a rationale, market analysis, broad course outline, and a resource assessment including a financial plan and budget should be presented. In developing this documentation, consultation with the divisions, and if necessary, other faculties, must be held. The proformas provided by the Student Business Services Department and the Division of Technology, Information and Learning Support should be used to facilitate discussion with those two organisational areas - see Office of Teaching Quality website.

Unit outlines for units already in existence are not required to form part of the documentation.

(c) Approval of the course proposal and course title

The course proposal is first considered by the faculty / school advisory committee and the faculty academic board. The faculty should forward its proposal, together with minutes of faculty / school advisory committee and faculty academic board discussion to the Dean of Studies, Office of Teaching Quality. The proposal, and particularly the rationale, market analysis, and resource assessment, are then considered by Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee.

Finally, the course and its title are approved by University Academic Board. The title of the course must be consistent with University policy (see section C/3.2.2 ). In addition to the documentation provided by the faculty, the Board will receive minutes of the discussion of Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the proposal.

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