USD Representation

• Does the Program introduce a new subject area - approval must be sought - why is subject area necessary? Could it be offered under an existing subject area?

• Does the program shift or potentially shift teaching units (EFTSU) from one Faculty to another? - changes in teaching load will impact on Faculty and School budgets

• Does the proposed program replace an existing program? - If so, what are the transition arrangements for students? Will all courses to be offered in the program be offered immediately or will there be a staged implementation? Will students be given the choice of transferring to the new program? If so, how will credit apply?

• Degree schedule and structure - Does the structure comply with standard structures approved by CTLPC for undergraduate courses? Do the generic schedules apply for postgraduate coursework degrees? Are the degree rules consistent with University practice? Do they adequately describe the requirements of the Program?

• Postgraduate programs - are standard university fees to be paid. If not how are fees paid? Does standard distribution of fees incomes to Faculties and Divisions apply?

• Is the program specifically set up for international students, or will be likely to attract high numbers of international students? - Increased support (accommodation, learning skills) may be required

• Is the program to be offered at multiple locations? Are all courses available at multiple locations? Need to decide whether to have single or multiple program codes.

• UAC description - UAC Guide for the following year is finalised in April of the year before. Generally preferable for new undergraduate programs to appear in UAC Guide for first intake rather than relying on alternative direct processes.
  UAC guide copy cut-off dates are end March for the following year - undergraduate programs, early June for postgraduate programs.

http://www.uac.edu.au

• CourseInfo - copy cut off date for 2004 is 1 November 2003

• Will program be offered in standard semester or trimester format? Preferable to avoid mixing. For programs offered overseas need to discuss closest fit between actual teaching periods and approved teaching periods.

• Undergraduate programs - will it form part of a combined degree? Need to assess the program structure in relation to the second program.

• Can admission requirements be codified or is a staff member required to review? The University is moving to postgraduate applications via UAC. The simpler the admission rules, the easier to administer with little or no manual intervention.

• Time tabling - will offerings in this program affect when courses can be offered in other programs?

Acknowledging diversity and ensuring inclusivity in teaching - specifically developing:

• Inclusive curricula (course design and content, course materials, teaching & learning, delivery)
• Inclusive assessment
• Accessible materials

Have guidelines on inclusive curricula and teaching been considered?

Targeted assistance for members of equity groups

• Identifying appropriate recruitment and retention strategies
• What priorities/targets/strategies for supporting particular equity groups have been identified in Faculty Strategic Plans and the University Student Equity Plan? How will these be addressed? What supports are in place?
• Accessibility of course material in print, web-based or electronic format. Do materials conform with the established guidelines for assisting students with disability? (see Web Accessible pages).

Faculty Disability Officers

Equity and Diversity Unit - Marie Dunn
Phone: 492 16371

Availability of space:

New Program or Course:

• Number of years to run
• Change or replacement program or course? Is old Course/Program being deleted?
• Mode of delivery
• Expected student numbers
• Type of teaching space required (lab/theatre) and size, and hours per week required
• Special space needs (AV equipment, disability aids)

Library resources

• Identify current relevant holdings and level of materials, identify new resources
• Set texts and recommended readings
• Type of assignment
• Format - eg PBL or traditional type of course
• Topics to be covered and level of study
• Amount of information literacy integrated into the curriculum

Software for Teaching:

• Consider on-campus lab location - Central Computing Labs / Faculty based labs / Lecture Theatres
• Time tabling - number and size of classes per week, any special lab requirements
• Software installation & configuration

Computer Labs Services Officer - Kim Jenkins
Phone: 492 18743

ETS Manager - Doug Kaiser
Phone: 492 15941

Faculty IT Managers

Student Access to Software

• Licencing issues - academic version available?
• Establishing purchasing agreements - Reasonable cost? Is it available to off-campus students?

Computer Lab Access

• If a large enrolment is expected what will be the impact on general computer access - estimate of student numbers and growth
• Type of lab required - hours per week
• Accommodating students with specific needs - especially where computer labs with special equipment are pivotal.

Technology Services Manager - Grant Collin
Phone: 492 16421

Computer Labs Services Officer - Kim Jenkins
Phone: 492 18743

Disability Liaison Officer - Liz Shanley
Phone: 492 15766

Library Resources

• Sufficient copies of print set texts and recommended resources
• Accessibility of material - online vs print resources
• Addressing information literacy needs - online tutorials, face to face sessions

Teaching via a third party / partnership:

Does the program introduce a new teaching location and third party teaching support. If so, legal relationships and responsibilities need to be clarified in contract:

• Relationship between the partner and the third party
• Partner details and location
• Estimate of student numbers and growth
• Nature of the teaching -ie. exclusively or primarily face-to-face, online?
• Hardware purchase requirements - licencing issues and support required
• Cost sharing?

Relevant Faculty Office

Student Systems -
Jenny Nixon or Paul Clarke

Off-campus courses - if a large enrolment is expected, consider:

• Modem service - expected student numbers and growth
• Videoconferencing - number of planned uses and times per week
• Online library resources
• Assistance via Information Desks

Technology Services Manager - Grant Collin
Phone: 492 16421

ETS Manager - Doug Kaiser
Phone: 492 15941

Faculty Librarian Team

Appointment and recruitment processes:

• Number of casual staff
• Number of fixed term staff
• "Ongoing" staff requirement
• Consultant / contractor arrangements (note Enterprise Agreement provisions)

Client Service Teams:

Team 1 - Faculties of Business and Law, Education & Arts, Science & IT. Roma Toes -
Phone: 492 15264

Space:

• New staff numbers - requirements for office accommodation
• Postgraduate students workspace requirements - number of PG and Honors students

Staff training and development needs - Training needs will vary according to the mode of delivery. Focus of training offered by the University:

• Teaching & Learning
• Research and Research Training
• Information Technology & Corporate Systems
• Workplace Skills
• Leadership and Supervision
• Occupational Health and Safety

• OHS Risk Analysis Documentation required at the Program design stage