New Non-Credit Certificate or New Location for an Existing Non-Credit Certificate Proposal Form

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Proposed New Certificate Not Carrying Academic Credit or New Location
  3. i.e., Modern Languages & Comparative Literature, Pediatrics, Electrical & Computer Engineering; please do not abbreviate.
  4. Credential Proposed*
  5. i.e., Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts
  6. MM/DD/YYYY
  7. Proposed New Non-Credit Diploma or Certificate Location:*
    • i.e., Chelmsford, China, Paris
  8. Global Program Activity:*

    Will the proposed new non-credit diploma or certificate involve an activity conducted outside of the U.S. (all or in part) using BU resources?* For questions, please contact the Office of Global Programs or visit the BU Global Programs website.

Proposed Non-Credit Diploma or Certificate: Academic Components
Proposed Non-Credit Diploma or Certificate: Global Program Activity Components
  1. Faculty Project Lead
  2. Faculty Project Lead Assistant
  3. Staffing Plan

    A good staffing plan assists managers when implementing their program; it generally includes the following elements:

    • The number of and skills requirements for individuals to be hired for an activity.
    • Whether the above are current University employees or will be new recruits.
    • Organizational chart to indicate reporting lines.
    • Plans for regular communication, especially between Boston and the local country(ies).
    • Other project-specific management/staffing information.

  4. Operational Plan

    A good operational plan assists managers when implementing their program; it accounts for the following items listed below in the Operational Needs Assessment Table. Please answer each question to the best of your ability, and provide details on “Yes” or “Don’t Know” responses. For additional information, please consult with the Office of Global Programs (including resources available in the online Global Operations Toolkit) for assistance.

    Operational Needs Assessment Table

    Will this Global Program Activity require any of the following?

    1. Local registration in order to conduct activities?*
    2. BU/Department renting office space or housing?*
    3. Staff/Faculty to be resident in country (locals or ex pats)?*
    4. Contractors for data collection or other short-term duties?*
    5. Purchase of vehicle or other major equipment for overseas?*
    6. Opening a bank account in another country?*
    7. Distribution of BU promotional materials (print/electronic)?*
    8. Support from IS&T in Boston to set up local technology?*
    9. Will all operations in host country/ies (e.g., hiring staff and contractors, renting space if needed, local purchasing) be handled through a local subcontracted organization?*
  5. Proposed Collaboration Agreement(s)
    1. Will there be another educational institution or other organization collaborating on the proposed Global Program Activity?*
    2. Will this Global Program activity require a formal (signed) collaboration agreement with local parties?*
Information for the Registrar’s Office (to be completed after approval)
  3. Is the duration different for different HEGIS combinations?
  4. If it is a combined non-credit diploma or certificate, do the non-credit diplomas or certificates have separate graduations?
  6. If appropriate, was this program approved by Tuition and Fees Committee?
Complete?
  1. Is this form complete? (Please be sure to submit all required supporting documentation such as budget and letter of support.)*
    An email will be sent to you with instructions for retrieving your proposal draft.

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