New Course Proposal
(Not being submitted for approval as a Hub course)
Approval Flow: Program > Department > AAC
Please note: If the new course will be required in an existing degree program, then the proposer must also complete a Change to an Existing Degree proposal.
1. Proposer completes the Pre-Approval Form: Develop a New Course or Revise an Existing One
Please note: The Dean has approved faculty compensation for the development of new courses or the revision of existing ones for a two-year period. Continued compensation will be contingent upon the College’s budget.
2. Proposer completes the New Course Proposal Form and prepares a comprehensive Course Syllabus, both as MS Word documents. (Word documents are preferred by the AAC for ease in providing feedback.)
Please note: If the course includes a global component, please complete the Global Activity Component Form.
3. Proposer submits New Course Proposal Form and Course Syllabus (and Global Activity Component Form, if applicable) to the Program Director for review by program faculty. Allow time for any revisions suggested by the program. If approved by the program,
4. Program Director submits New Course Proposal Form and Course Syllabus (and Global Activity Component Form, if applicable) to the Department Chair for review by department faculty. Allow for any revisions suggested by the department. If approved by the department,
5. Department Chair submits New Course Proposal Form and the Course Syllabus (and Global Activity Component Form, if applicable) to the Academic Affairs Committee at buwedaac@bu.edu for review by the AAC. Please note that materials are due one week before the posted AAC meeting date. Allow time for any revisions requested by the AAC. If approved by the AAC,
6. The Director for the Data & Enrollment Management Office/Registrar, who serves on the Academic Affairs Committee, will assist in adding the course to the official University inventory and Bulletin.
7. Once the course is officially approved by the AAC, the proposer must complete the Submission Form: Submit your Approved Course Syllabus for Payment. This process requires the proposer to upload the completed syllabus allowing BU Wheelock HR to arrange payment to the faculty member. If more than one faculty member developed the course, payment will be equally distributed among them.
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Note: AAC Meeting Schedule
Helpful resources for course development: Syllabi Statements required by Wheelock