Proposals

CAPC Proposal Process

We are happy to announce the launch of CIM (pronounced Kim), our new curriculum management software, that's been designed to support the CAPC review process.

The Leepfrog system, CourseLeaf Curriculum, helps ensure that the content recommended by CAPC and approved by the Provost is directly fed into our new online catalog (CAT). Likewise, CIM ensures that, when a preparer accesses a course or program to make edits, the information pre-populating the form is the most current information, pulling it directly from PeopleSoft.

CIM has not changed the CAPC process, but it has made it more efficient. Previously, preparers had to choose the correct form out of multiple possibilities. With CourseLeaf, however, three forms manage everything:

• Course Inventory Management (CIM - Course)
  Utilize this form to edit, add, reactivate, or inactivate a course, including making changes related to gen ed, distance ed, and condensed format. This replaces the Course Approval or Modification Form, Distance Ed Course Approval or Modification Form, as well as the General Education forms and cover sheets.
  • Online Form
  • Training
• Policy Inventory Management (CIM - Policy)
  Utilize this form to propose new division, college, or department policies. The form is also used to add policies to specific programs of study.
  • Online Form
  • Training
• Program Management (CIM - Programs)
  Utilize this form to edit, add, reactivate, inactivate, or delete a program. This replaces the old Program Action Form.
  • Online Form
  • Training
• Reviewing and Approving Course, Policy, and Program Proposals
  Training for Chairs, Deans, and CAPC Members who review and approve proposals is also available.
  • Training

As always, Andrea Grinwis will continue to support our CAPC processes. Feel free to email her at agrinwis@wcupa.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions: CIM

Does it matter which internet browser I use?

Yes. While CIM will work on Google Chrome, Mozille Firefox, or Internet Explorer, it is recommended that you use either Chrome or Firefox. CIM only works with the most recent versions of Internet Explorer.

How do I know if my course proposal requires full CAPC review or if it can go through circulation?

If the course you’re editing or adding is an elective, then it can go through circulation.  All required courses, gen eds, and proposals that seek a modality change, such as condensed format or distance ed approval, must go through full CAPC review. 

How do I know if my course or program proposal requires CPE review?

Any course or program that involves the preparation of teachers or other school professionals must be reviewed by the Council on Professional Education.

Rubrics

The following rubrics are used to review all syllabi:

• Course Approval or Modification Rubric
• Program Action Rubric

General Education Rubrics

• Goal 1 Rubric
• Goal 1 Rubric (Oral Communication)
• Goal 1 Rubric (Written Communication)
• Goal 2 Rubric
• Goal 3 Rubric
• Goal 5 Rubric
• Goal 6 Rubric
• Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) VALUE Rubrics

Distance Education Requirements

The checklists below outline information required when preparing Distance Education proposals.

• Distance Education Course Proposals:
  • Distance Ed Course Proposal Required Statements Checklist
  • WCU OSSD Online Accessibility Checklist
• Distance Education Program Proposals:
  • Distance Education Programs Checklist

Handbooks

The following handbooks may be useful to you as you proceed:

• Diversity Handbook and Sample Proposals
• Interdisciplinary Handbook
• Writing Emphasis Handbook
• Distance Education Handbook