A plan (major) may be extended to another campus only if the program (degree) already exists on that campus. Requests to extend degrees must begin with the Office of the Provost. A certificate may be extended to another campus if courses are available to meet the requirements. Minors are available on all campuses, by default, and do not require an extension request.

Describe further in rationale statement - see supporting documentation section, below.

NOTE: Only plans which have been suspended or placed in moratorium may be re-activated. Discontinuing a GRADUATE plan is considered a permanent action. A new plan may be proposed using the "New Requirement" curriculum proposal form.

Program Plans or Specializations distinguish graduate degree programs with more than one focus area. For example, a Ph.D. in Psychology offers both Experimental and Clinical plans/specializations. The diploma reads "Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology," but the transcript specifies the plan/specialization in parentheses: "Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Clinical)."

It is good practice for academic units to regularly review and assess their curricula and program outcomes to assure the accuracy of their CIP code designations. Academic units may access a list of majors with assigned CIP codes in OBIEE (include URL). If an academic unit determines that an alternative CIP code is better aligned to their current academic program/major, the process outlined here will be required. Units should be aware that retroactive CIP codes are not applied to prior year graduates. Units should also be aware that the Registrar’s office or Graduate School can only make changes prior to the beginning of an academic term to stay compliant with submissions to the National Student Clearinghouse.

If an academic unit or program believes the CIP code should be changed to improve accuracy or alignment to the curricula of the program, they will follow this process:

1. Provide justification for the change being requested. Typically, the reason would include curricular changes in the current program or an awareness of a new code because of a DOE update.

2. Include both the current and the proposed CIP code. If the change is from non-STEM to STEM, please explain why the program or curriculum fits in a STEM field, since WSU has to document the change for auditing purposes and to answer any questions that may be posed by DHS or the DOE.

3. CIP code changes are made only for purposes of academic accuracy and curricular alignment.

a. Implications for STEM related benefits for F1 students are not relevant in making or approving such changes or updates because the CIP designations are tied to curricular offerings and foci

4. Explain how the current (or future) curriculum supports the proposed new CIP code.

a. Provide the former curriculum with specific examples of the curricular changes.

5. Provide the program director’s and department or school chair/director’s agreement.

6. Provide the Dean’s support for the request.

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For this process change document, CIP code assignments and/or changes will be made at the academic program and plan only. The CIP code is applied to the entire plan and not to any subset of students or to any individual student. The sub-plan should inherit the plan CIP code. Additionally, CIP codes for an academic program and plan at all campuses must be the same. CIP codes are also adjusted on course subject.

Rationale Statement

Provide a detailed explanation for the proposed drop, moratorium, suspension, or discontinuation of the plan (specialization) or certificate. The proposal will not be considered unless the following points are addressed:

•    Impact on Faculty:

o    Describe any potential adjustments to faculty responsibilities and workloads resulting from this proposal.

o    Confirm that the change has been reviewed and approved by the faculty within the unit or department.

•    Enrollment Trends:

Summarize data on enrollment declines or insufficient growth over time.

•    Program Demand:

Highlight program demand shifts among students or within the labor market.

•    Teach-Out Plan:

Outline how current students will be supported in completing their degrees, including:

o    The timeline for offering necessary courses.

o    Identification of alternative pathways such as equivalent courses or transfer options.

o    Availability of academic advising and other resources to guide students during the transition.

•    Communication Plan:

Describe how stakeholders will be informed of the decision, including:

o    Methods for notifying current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.

Note: If this proposal significantly impacts the unit’s budget or faculty workload, it must be reviewed and approved by the Provost’s Office before submission to the Faculty Senate.

Rationale Statement

Provide a detailed explanation for the proposed extension of the plan (specialization) or certificate. The proposal will not be considered unless the following points are addressed:

•    Impact on Faculty:

o    Describe any potential adjustments to faculty responsibilities and workloads resulting from this proposal.

o    Confirm that the change has been reviewed and approved by the faculty within the unit or department.

•    Enrollment Trends:

Summarize data on enrollment trends over time.

•    Program Demand:

Highlight program demand shifts among students or within the labor market.

•    Communication Plan:

Describe how stakeholders will be informed of the decision, including:

o    Methods for notifying current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.

Note: If this proposal significantly impacts the unit’s budget or faculty workload, it must be reviewed and approved by the Provost’s Office before submission to the Faculty Senate.

Rationale Statement

Please provide a rationale statement that explains the reasons behind each request you made above. In your statement, include any potential impacts on departments or colleges, as well as any significant budget implications. If the proposed changes have a substantial impact on the budget, they must be approved in advance by the provost. This rationale will be sent to the Academic Affairs or Graduate Studies Committee for review before the proposal moves forward to the Faculty Senate for approval.