UCC Course Proposal Instructions

Course proposals will be evaluated for their academic rigor and inventiveness; engagement across disciplines; and their ability to develop the essential learning outcomes of SIU's Core Curriculum. Proposals should also explain how course assignments or assessments will measure or achieve these outcomes through the required assessment plan.

Submitting a Course Proposal

All courses must be submitted UCC Core Proposal Form - Fill out form

The proposal must include:

• A cover sheet UCC-Course Proposal Form 
• A proposed syllabus
• A proposed course assessment plan Course Assessment Plan 

The Core Curriculum Executive Council decides either (1) to approve the course (possibly with minor revisions) (2) to request revision and resubmission of the proposal with additional information about the course, or (3) to reject the proposal. Review of courses is continuous throughout the academic year, but additions and changes to the catalog must meet university deadlines.