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Curriculum Change Templates

Templates and information regarding curriculum changes are available on this page. Reading the Taxonomy of Curriculum Changes and Related Processes Document is strongly recommended before submitting curriculum changes. It has been excerpted from Policy 2.2 and can be used to help determine the category into which a proposed curriculum change would fall. It also outlines the steps that must be taken in order to secure approval for the program change.

Major Modifications	Substantive Minor Changes	Editorial Minor Changes	Expedited Reviews

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Examples: the merger of two or more programs new bridging options for college diploma graduates deletion of programs (covered in article 23 of the WLU-WLUFA collective agreement) the introduction or deletion of an undergraduate thesis or capstone project the introduction or deletion or a work experience, co-op option, internship, practicum, or portfolio addition of a new minor or option to a program changes to an existing minor or option significant changes to the learning outcomes significant changes to the faculty engaged in the program and/or the modes of delivery, and/or the essential resources	Examples: deletion of programs renaming of programs changes in admission, progression, or graduation requirements course additions or deletions which effectively reorganize a program, impact another faculty, or result in significant additional or reduced resource requirements changes in the program regulations with broad implications; changes that run counter to the Senate- and Board-approved university academic plan	Examples: new course course deletion change to course title change to calendar description change to credit weight change to prerequisite change to exclusion	Examples: a proposal for a new field in a graduate program a proposal for a new collaborative or joint program proposals for new for-credit graduate diplomas if the university requests it, approval of any changes listed as New Programs

Resources

Laurier's Academic Plan

The goal of the Academic Plan is to identify the core principles and academic domains which underscore our uniqueness and demonstrate our excellence in the Canadian university system.

Laurier's Values, Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles

Laurier’s Values, Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles

Wilfrid Laurier University recognizes that intellectual inquiry, critical reflection and scholarly integrity are the cornerstones of all universities including our exceptional institution. Our unique values are drawn from the key elements on which Laurier was founded and which will continue to nurture and shape what we become.

Laurier Degree Level Expectations

In 2005, the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents created a set of undergraduate and graduate Degree Level Expectations that have been adopted as Laurier's institutional Degree Level Expectations. These documents will be useful to academic units preparing new program proposals and completing their cyclical review self-studies.

View Laurier's Graduate Degree Level Expectations Document

View Laurier's Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations Document

Curriculum Revision

The Western Guide to Curriculum Review is an excellent resource that provides information on developing new curriculum or revising existing curriculum at both the course and program level.

Program-Level Assessment Plan

IDEA Paper No. 45: Assessing Your Program-Level Assessment Plan reviews the purpose of assessing academic programs and provides ideas on how to make use of program review data.