To be used for any new proposal that will require investment of resources (money, consultants, loading). See Checklist at bottom as resource. See below for special procedures for non-credit programs.

STAGE 1

Develop Investigative Statement

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• Upon approval by President’s Cabinet, Proposal Project Manager identifies Program Implementation Team members and initiates Program Implementation Plan.
• Program launch pending Board of Trustee and SACSCOC approvals, if required.

NON-CREDIT PROGRAM PROPOSAL PROCESS

Stage 1

For non-credit programs, STAGE 1 above applies in order to secure appropriate early approvals.

Stage 2

Upon receiving approvals required in the first stage, STAGE 2 consists of a proposal including the following sections:

Non-Credit Program Proposal

1. Sponsor name
2. General Program Description
3. Analysis of Market Demand and Competition
4. Audience
5. Fit with EMU values and strategic plan
6. Training curriculum outline
7. Procedures and prerequisites for entry
8. Requirements for completion
9. Credential(s) earned
10. Accreditation considerations
11. Resource considerations
    1. Staff hiring/training
    2. Administrative oversight needs
    3. Learning resources
    4. Anticipated learner support
    5. Potential partnerships
12. 3-year projected budget
13. Proposed timeline for launch, including identification of the first semester that students can officially be enrolled in the program

To be approved by:

1. Dean and CFO
2. Provost’s Council
3. President's Cabinet

Stage 3

Upon approval by President’s Cabinet, Proposal Project Manager identifies Program Implementation Team members and initiates Program Implementation Plan.

Approved by Provost Council, October 2019
Revised September 24, 2020

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