3.19 Academic Program Redesign

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to identify a program or major redesign process for Riverland Community College.

Applicability

Riverland Community College shall gain approval for all program redesigns that affect the approved name, CIP code, addition or deletion of related program alternatives, award conferred, or program credit length when the change exceeds the maximum or fails to meet the minimum program credit lengths set by Board policy. The College shall provide prior notice to the Chancellor’s designee of all changes in programs’ credit length even when approval is not required for changes in program credit length when the change is within the limits established by Board policy.

Scope

All

Definitions

Academic Program Redesign: Academic program redesign is a change to a current academic program characteristic, including:

1. Name
2. Academic award
3. Federal Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code
4. Credit length
5. Location(s)
6. Emphases, if any
7. Articulation or collaborative agreements, if any, among colleges, universities, or other parties
8. Status (active, suspended, closed)

Does this policy have a procedure?

Yes. Refer to 3.14 Riverland Academic Program Approval Policy.

Related policies, procedures, or forms

Minnesota State Board Policy 3.36

Minnesota State Board Procedure 3.36.1

Submit completed form and policy to the Cabinet Member responsible for the division affected by the proposal. This section to be completed by President’s Office.

Date Implemented: 6/13/2013

Responsible Division / Author: Academic Affairs / Vice President of Academics & Innovation

Date Revised: 9/22/16 branding language/logo; 6/2022 number and new template