The changing economic and educational landscape demands that institutions adapt. Often that means new programs, new degree levels, new off-campus sites and delivery modes, even mergers of institutions. Before those plans can be implemented, however, your institution may need to successfully navigate the Substantive Change approval process. Learn the basics of the process and find out about recent changes in policy so that this step can be incorporated into your planning and resource allocation. We will share examples of good practices and model elements, including hands-on activities to help you navigate the process successfully. We will also look at common reasons that Substantive Change proposals are not approved and provide tools for avoiding these pitfalls.

Email: smcgrew [at] wascsenior [dot] org, vpdue [at] ucsc [dot] edu, neilson [at] clunet [dot] edu, kdunn-haley [at] ucmerced [dot] edu