Program Planning Form

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UW University Name

Name of University * Required

UW University Program Planning Liaison

If you are not your university's Program Planning Liaison (located in the Provost's office), please contact them before submitting this form.

UW University Program Planning Liaison

If you are not your university's Program Planning Liaison (located in the Provost's office), please contact them before submitting this form.

Program Planning Liaison Name * Required

First Last

Job Title * Required

Email * Required

Academic Degree Program Changes

University Action (select only one action per form) * Required

Refer to SYS 102.A Procedures for procedures for academic degree program actions.

Adding or Eliminating a Degree Type for an Academic Degree Program

Renaming an Academic Degree Program

Redirecting an Academic Degree Program

Suspending Admissions to an Academic Degree Program

Reinstating Admissions to an Academic Degree Program

Eliminating an Academic Degree Program

Changing Mode of Delivery to an Existing Academic Degree Program

Adding or Eliminating Direct Assessment Competency-Based Program Delivery

Unpublishing or Republishing an Academic Degree Program

Publishing or Unpublishing an Undeclared Major

Offering an Academic Degree Program at an Additional Location or Prison Education Program

Confirm the following:

The Provost has approved this action. * Required

Yes

The appropriate university governance body(ies) have completed their review process(es). * Required

Adding or Eliminating a Degree Type for an Academic Degree Program

Indicate if you are adding or eliminating a degree type(s). * Required

Adding a degree type(s)

Eliminating a degree type(s)

Provide the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors. * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) that will be added? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Does your university currently offer other programs within this degree type? * Required

Yes

What are the degree type(s) that will be eliminated? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this academic degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Describe the potential impact on students currently enrolled. * Required

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

How will the addition of the type(s) assist the university to achieve enrollment projections? * Required

Describe the facilities required to support the program. * Required

Describe the impact on enrollment. * Required

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this program. * Required

Confirm that the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code will remain the same. * Required

Yes

Describe the changes and the percentage of change to the curriculum associated with this degree addition. * Required

Teach-Out Plan * Required

Note: a teach-out plan is required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Yes, we have a teach-out plan.

No, we do not have a teach-out plan.

When will the teach-out plan be finalized? * Required

Renaming an Academic Degree Program

Provide the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors. * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

Provide the new name of the academic degree program. * Required

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

What are the major level(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Associate's

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

Select all credit formats in which this bachelor’s degree program is currently offered. * Required

120+ Credit Bachelor's Degree

Reduced Credit Bachelor's Degree

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Confirm that the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code will remain the same. * Required

Yes

Will the reduced credit academic degree program also be renamed? * Required

Yes

Provide the new name of the reduced credit academic degree program. * Required

Will the program curriculum and requirements remain the same? * Required

Yes

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this reduced bachelor's degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this 120+ credit bachelor's degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this academic degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

Describe changes to curriculum. * Required

Redirecting an Academic Degree Program

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

If applicable, provide the new name of the academic degree program.

What are the major level(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Associate's

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

Select all credit formats in which this bachelor’s degree program is currently offered. * Required

120+ Credit Bachelor's Degree

Reduced Credit Bachelor's Degree

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this reduced bachelor's degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this 120+ credit bachelor's degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this academic degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Will the CIP code remain the same? * Required

CIP code information.

Yes

Confirm that the new CIP code will apply to both 120+ credit and reduced credit bachelor's degree programs. * Required

Yes

Confirm that the rename will apply to both 120+ credit and reduced credit bachelor's degree programs. * Required

Yes

Provide the suggested new CIP code. * Required

Note: Changing the first two numbers of the CIP code may require Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and/or Board of Regents (BOR) approval.

Provide a brief rationale for the CIP code change. * Required

Describe the nature of the redirection (and rename, if applicable). If applicable, describe the changes and the percentage of change to the curriculum. * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Describe the potential impact on students currently enrolled. * Required

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

What will be the impact on the enrollment profile? * Required

Suspending Admissions to an Academic Degree Program

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

How will students currently enrolled be able to complete the program? * Required

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

What will be the impact on the enrollment profile? * Required

Reinstating Admissions to an Academic Degree Program

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Has this academic degree program been identified as low-enrolling with a plan for improvement? * Required

Yes

Confirm that the academic degree program showed enrollment improvement within three years. * Required

Yes

Provide a brief rationale for the action with a focus on actions and decisions since the suspension started. * Required

Describe the resources available to support the program (faculty, staff, labs, equip., etc.). * Required

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

Describe the projected enrollments and student demand. * Required

Eliminating an Academic Degree Program

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

Describe the impact to current students. * Required

What will be the impact on the enrollment profile? * Required

Teach-Out Plan * Required

Note: a teach-out plan is required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Yes, we have a teach-out plan.

No, we do not have a teach-out plan.

When will the teach-out plan be finalized? * Required

Changing Mode of Delivery to an Existing Academic Degree Program

Select the current delivery mode for this academic degree program. * Required

Using the Sys 102.A modality definitions (updated September 2024), please indicate the mode of delivery in which this program is offered.

In-Person: A student must complete more than 50% of required coursework in-person and may have options to complete in multiple formats.

Mixed Modality: A student may complete 50% or more of required coursework via DE.

Fully Distance Education: A student may complete 100% of required coursework via DE.

Select the new delivery mode for this academic degree program. * Required

Using the Sys 102.A modality definitions (updated September 2024), please indicate the mode of delivery in which this program is offered.

In-Person: A student must complete more than 50% of required coursework in-person and may have options to complete in multiple formats.

Mixed Modality: A student may complete 50% or more of required coursework via DE.

Fully Distance Education: A student may complete 100% of required coursework via DE.

AS APPLICABLE, indicate which delivery flag(s) applies to how the academic degree program is offered:

Select all that apply:

Predominantly In-Person: A student can complete 90% or more of the required coursework in-person.

Fully Distance Education: A student can complete 100% of the required coursework via DE.

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Will the program curriculum and requirements remain the same? * Required

Yes

What is the total cumulative percentage change to this academic degree program since your most recent comprehensive HLC review or substantive change approval? * Required

Describe changes to curriculum. * Required

Provide a rationale for the action. * Required

Include in rationale the anticipated impact on faculty/staff and students.

If a mode will be eliminated, how will currently enrolled students complete the academic degree program? * Required

If a mode will be eliminated, how will currently enrolled students complete the academic degree program?

Adding or Eliminating Direct Assessment Competency-Based Academic Degree Program Delivery

Indicate if you are adding or eliminating direct assessment competency-based program delivery. * Required

Adding direct assessment competency-based program delivery.

Eliminating direct assessment competency-based program delivery.

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors?

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Provide a brief description of the direct assessment competency-based program. * Required

Provide a description of how the intended learning outcomes for the direct assessment competency-based program are equivalent to the existing program. * Required

If the academic degree program will continue to be offered by a delivery method in addition to direct assessment competency-based delivery, select the applicable method below.

Using the Sys 102.A modality definitions (updated September 2024), please indicate the mode of delivery in which this program will be offered (select one):

In-Person: A student must complete more than 50% of required coursework in-person and may have options to complete in multiple formats.

Mixed Modality: A student may complete 50% or more of required coursework via DE.

Fully Distance Education: A student may complete 100% of required coursework via DE.

AS APPLICABLE, indicate which delivery flags applies to how the program is currently offered:

Select all that apply:

Predominantly In-Person: A student can complete 90% or more of the required coursework in-person.

Fully Distance Education: A student can complete 100% of the required coursework via DE.

Describe the potential impact on faculty and academic staff. * Required

Describe the potential impact on students. * Required

Explain how students currently enrolled will be able to complete the program. * Required

Teach-Out Plan * Required

Note: a teach-out plan is required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Yes, we have a teach-out plan.

No, we do not have a teach-out plan.

When will the teach-out plan be finalized? * Required

Unpublishing or Republishing an Academic Degree Program

Programs will be unpublished or republished in the EApp and Find a Program within 15 working days of the official memo being issued.

Indicate if you are unpublishing or republishing an academic degree program. * Required

Unpublishing an Academic Degree Program.

Republishing an Academic Degree Program.

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

The CIP code must be associated with another academic degree program offered by your university

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Describe the implications for enrollment. * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action, including actions taken since unpublishing. * Required

Delay Date When Action will be Active

The action will be reflected in the EApp and Find-A-Program within approximately 5 working days of the issuance of the OAA memo. If you want to delay publication, please provide the date of publication.

Publishing or Unpublishing an Undeclared Major

Undeclared majors will be published or unpublished in the EApp and Find a Program within 15 working days of the official memo being issued.

Has the Provost previously approved of this academic degree program? * Required

If not, please contact your UWSA Program Planning Liaison or oaa@uwsa.edu.

Yes

Does the academic degree program currently exist and was it approved via faculty governance? * Required

If not, please contact your UWSA Program Planning Liaison or oaa@uwsa.edu.

Yes

Indicate if you are publishing or unpublishing an undeclared major. * Required

Publishing an undeclared major.

Unpublishing an undeclared major.

What is the name of the undeclared major?

The format is "Undeclared Major-NAME".

What are the degree type(s) for the undeclared major? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

The CIP code for the undeclared major. * Required

This must be a CIP code that is not associated with another academic degree program offered by the university.

The name(s) of the academic degree program(s) that will be associated with the undeclared major, as listed in the UW System Academic Majors dashboard. * Required

The degree type(s) for the academic degree program(s) that will be associated with the undeclared major, as listed in the UW System Academic Majors dashboard * Required

Provide a brief rationale for the action. * Required

Delay Date When Action will be Active

Offering an Academic Degree Program at an Additional Location or Prison Education Program

Is your university a part of the HLC Notification Program for Additional Locations? * Required

Yes

Is the additional location(s) at a Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) facility? * Required

Yes

Do you currently offer an academic degree program at this facility? * Required

Yes

Confirm the UW CHEP lead has been notified. * Required

Yes

Confirm you have reviewed your university has agreed to terms under the DOC/UW MOU and rider. * Required

Yes

DOC acceptance as a higher education partner * Required

Has been obtained

An application has been submitted and request is under review

Please attach DOC acceptance letter.

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Does your university intend to pursue Pell eligibility through HLC and the Department of Education? * Required

Yes

What is the name of the academic degree program, as listed in the UWS Academic Majors? * Required

Click here for the UWS Academic Majors

What are the degree type(s) for the academic degree program? * Required

Examples: B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.B.A.

Please provide the current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to this academic degree program. * Required

Please provide the additional organization/facility name * Required

Organization/facility address * Required

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Indicate the desired effective term and year.

Changes will be made in the Central Data Request (CDR) upon issuance of the confirmation memo. In the case of the suspension or reactivation of admissions, changes will not appear in UW Help resources until the effective year and term provided in this form.

Effective Year * Required

Example: 2026

Term * Required

Delay Date When Action will be Active

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