Frequently
Asked Questions
- How do I submit materials?
All proposals for EPC go through the dean of the appropriate
college. After approval by the dean, please send electronic copies of your
proposal to the Academic Vice President’s administrative assistant, Judy Gagne,
for distribution at GagneJudithM@sau.edu
- How do I get an item on the agenda?
Materials for proposals must be received at least a week in advance of the meeting. When the materials are received, your proposal will be added to the agenda. If you would like a particular date, contact the chair of EPC.
- What materials are required for a new course?
The materials for proposing a new course should include:
o a letter of transmittal from the Dean of the College
o the 4 point course fact sheet
o syllabus
For courses seeking designation as General Education, consultation with the Director of General Education (currently Fr. Bud Grant), grantrobert@sau.edu is recommended. Materials submitted must document that the course addresses the relevant goals of general education.
For courses seeking the designation Writing Intensive (WI), consultation with the Director of Writing (currently Michael Hustedde), HusteddeMichaelJ@sau.edu is recommended. Materials submitted must document that the course addresses the Writing Intensive Guidelines.
For courses that will become requirements for a major or minor, include the new catalog description of the major or minor.
Section III – Program Reviews
- What materials are needed for Program Review?
There are two different reports: complete & abbreviated. The COMPLETE version includes all five sections of the report as outlined in Appendix E of the faculty handbook. In section 5, include all 4-point outlines & syllabi.
The abbreviated version includes
sections 1 through 4 but section 5 does NOT include the 4-point outlines or syllabi
for existing, approved courses. In section 5, include only the 4-point outline
and syllabus for each NEW course, or a redesigned course that will need
approval.
Please send the copies
electronically to the Academic Vice President’s administrative assistant, Judy
Gagne, for distribution. [NOTE: final recommendations & proposals are sent
to Educational Policies through the Dean of each College.
- When are the reports
due?
February 15th.
- What about Courses
Designated for General Education distributional requirements (Appendix E,
section 4,C, 2 a & b)?
These requirements only refer to
courses that are designated as "Gen. Ed.," in a content or skills
area. The department must submit one copy of the materials to support the Gen.
Ed. designation of each course to the Director of General Education,
LeggRichardG@sau.edu at least two
weeks PRIOR to meeting with Educational Polices Committee. He/she will make a
recommendation to EPC concerning the Gen. Ed. status of these courses.
- When does the department
meet with EPC?
If you would like a particular
meeting date, please contact the chair of EPC. Otherwise, reviews are scheduled
as materials are received.
- How does a department postpone a program
review?
The Department should submit a
rationale to EPC, along with an approval from their dean.