Northern Kentucky University Curriculum Committee

Appendix K

Catalog Information & Course Change Form


When should I use Appendix K?

  • If proposing less than three changes to an existing course
  • If proposing a change to the course number
  • If proposing a change to the course description
  • If proposing a change to the course title
  • If proposing a change to the number of credit hours a student will earn
  • If proposing a change to the course corequisites
  • If proposing a change to the course prerequisites
  • If proposing the deletion of the course
  • If proposing up to three changes to the course from above list, this would constitute a substantive change.

When should I not use Appendix K?

If proposing more than three changes to an existing course, use Appendix H

What information is needed to complete Appendix K?

  • course number and course designator
  • current catalog information
  • proposed course change(s)
  • semester and year proposed change takes effect
  • proposed catalog informitn
  • justification for course change
  • departments affected by proposed changes
  • grading option
  • course type
  • if course is repeatable for multiple hours and if so, for how many hours
  • if course is crosslisted
  • any additional resources are required to offer course

What browsers can I use to submit the forms:

You must be using Netscape version 4.5 or higher or Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher in order for the curriculum forms to work properly.

What information is needed for each of the boxes on the form?

SUBJECT (COURSE NUMBER) - This box should contain the course prefix and number , i.e. ART100. This information is includes in the database as a unique identifier and is included in the subject line of the e-mail notification to UCC members. Box does not need to include the title of the course.

* SUBJECT (PROGRAM): 

CURRENT CATALOG INFORMATION - Space is limited to 1000 characters and should not include any words in quotes such as "department" or 'department' as this tends to eliminate or truncate any information included after the quotes.

PROPOSED COURSE CHANGES(S) INCLUDE - Choose up to two changes to a current course. If more than two changes, use Appendix H (new course form).  

Select up to two from the following list:










If other, indicate change:

SPECIFY SEMESTER/YEAR COURSE INSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN - The boxes should contain the semester and year for initiation of proposed course.

SPECIFY SEMESTER/YEAR COURSE INSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN:
*Semester *Year

 

PROPOSED CATALOG INFORMATION - Box should contain the information on the program to be included in next catalog. The paragraph should describe program, courses required, number of hours, description, corequisites, and prerequisites.

    Catalog Information (please include paragraph describing program, courses required, etc.): Space is limited to 5000 characters and should not include any words in quotes such as "department" or 'department' as this tends to eliminate or truncate any information included after the quotes. If information is very lengthy, send as attachment to lepperm@exchange.nku.edu and information will be posted on web as a PDF document.

JUSTIFICATION- This box should contain the justification for proposing the new course. The justification box is limited to a limit of 2000 characters and should not contain any " or ' . Quotes, underscores, and other symbols tend to truncate the information and cause an error. A good example of a justification is as follows: "To be an important part of our alternate spring break program. We have several faculty who will be able to lead this course. It will give significant practical experience to students that is unavailable in northern Kentucky."

JUSTIFICATION:


AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS: (The following departments affected by this course/program change have been consulted (leave blank if not applicable). - All departments affected by the proposed change should be contacted prior to submission of course change form.

GRADING OPTION - The proposer should select the proper box to indicate the grading option. Information is needed for course description included in SIS and degree audit.

GRADING OPTION:  (Check the appropriate box)

Regular Letter Grade (1)
Student Option Pass/Fail Only (2)
Pass/Fail Only (3)

COURSE TYPE - The information is needed for SIS and degree audit to identify course type. If

COURSE TYPE: (Check the appropriate box)

Lecture (1) Student Teaching (5) Web-Enhanced (9)
Laboratory (2) Practicum/Internship/
Field Experience (6)
Special Topics (course number ends in 94) (10)
Lecture/Laboratory (3) Independent Study (7) Other (11)
Private Music
Lesson (4)
Individual Instruction of Regular Course (8)  
Course Type if Other    

CAN THIS COURSE BE REPEATED FOR ADDITIONAL HOURS - Many of the topic, seminar, or practicum courses can be repeated multiple times and a student can earn credit for the course for more than the minimum number of hours. If the proposed course can only be taken one time, select no. If the course can be repeated multiple times, indicate for how many hours. This information should be included in the course description section above and will be includes in the Schedule of Classes as well as the catalog. The information is needed for SIS and degree audit. Example: May be repeated for up to 12 hours.

CAN THIS COURSE BE REPEATED FOR ADDITIONAL HOURS?:

YES      NO If yes, for how many hours:

IS COURSE CROSSLISTED - Crosslisting is a course listed under more than one discipline. The course may be taken only once for credit. The total number of seats for the crosslisted classes will be managed between the crosslisted disciplines.

IS COURSE CROSS LISTED?
Cross Listed:
Yes
No
If Yes, Listed With:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO OFFER COURSE - The box should contain a detail list of additional resources required for the new course. Resources can include library materials, computer equipment, space, staffing. The box is limited to 1000 characters and should not contain any " or ' . Quotes, underscores, and other symbols tend to truncate the information and cause an error.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO OFFER THIS COURSE:

SUBMITTED BY- Include name and e-mail address of faculty member submitting form. If submitted by another person, enter name of faculty member who is responsible for answering questions regarding proposed curriculum form.

Proposal Originator
E-mail address of Originator 
All curriculum forms must be posted on the web for all UCC members and other interested parties to review. Box is automatically filled in with current date plus fourteen days.

COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:  Should be at least two weeks after form submitted.

 

Submission information and signature process. The curriculum form information will automatically be sent by e-mail notification to all UCC members and other interested parties. E-mail notification that the form has been submitted will also be sent to "original proposer." If for some reason when you click the "submit" box on the last form does not send information to the database and give you a "Thank you" message, it is possible that one of the boxes contains information that is too lengthy. If so, fax a copy of the form (second page of the form will give you a form that is printable) to Curriculum, Accreditation, and Assessment at 859-572-6055.

When you click the "Review/Print" button at the bottom of the first form, a second form will display a printable form. Print this form so you have a copy of the information submitted. The form is different from the first form and all the information is contained on lines instead of in boxes. Verify that the information is correct prior to printing. If correct, print the form and click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. This will send all the information to UCC members and enter the information into the UCC database. You will receive a "Thank you for submitting form" message and given a choice of three options:
  • Go to the Signature Page. After completing this form, print and attach to printed copy of Appendix K. The signature process should be following according to the list of names on the form.
  • Return to Main UCC menu. Clicking this button will take you back to the main UCC web page.
After the form has been submitted, it is the responsibility of the original proposer to obtain the signatures required and to make sure that the form has completed the curriculum process. The original proposer should follow-up with the College Curriculum Committee chair to ensure that the proposed curriculum form is placed on the UCC agenda for vote.

If you have any questions regarding the forms, please contact M. Lepper at lepperm@exchange.nku.edu.