Process of Curricular Change

*Effective Fall Semester, 2023 - Submittal of curriculum forms transitioned to Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) online. Please see the instructions below. Contact Sami Shahin, Committee Chair, with questions.

Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) - Quick User Guide

Log in with your SMSU username and password using the link below.
For new Proposals, click:
- Propose New Course (Less than Major Significance form)
- Propose New Program (Major Significance form)

How to Make Edits

Use the Search box to locate the form you wish to edit
Review the course or program
Click Edit Course or Edit Program to open a form for editing
Make edits, click Save Changes to save and return later, or Start Workflow to send the form through the approval process

Process and Policy

The following is an abbreviated description of the process and policy. You can view the full and here.

Who Can Initiate a Curricular Change?

Normally, curricular proposals originate with faculty, programs or departments. However, proposals may also originate from students, administrators or special committees.

What Are the Types of Curricular Change?

There are two curricular proposal designations: Proposals of Major Significance and Proposals of Less than Major Significance.

Proposals of Major Significance include changes to majors, minors, or certificate programs, as well as those that affect the LEP/MTC curriculum.
Proposals of Less than Major Significance include (among others) changes to existing courses, new courses and topic courses.

When Can Proposals for Curricular Changes be Submitted?

The Curriculum committee meets several times during each Fall and Spring semester. The Curriculum Committee meeting schedule is listed on the Curriculum Committee main page. Proposals may be submitted to the committee at any time during the Fall or Spring semesters before the final due date.

How Are Curricular Changes Accomplished?

Proposal Preparation
The sponsor of the proposal (usually a faculty member), in consultation with their departmental representative and the Curriculum Committee chair, prepares the appropriate proposal forms.
- For proposals for new majors or minors, consult with a librarian to complete the library resource checklist.
- Allow at least two weeks for completion of all paperwork.
Departmental Approval
The sponsor presents the suggested changes to their academic department for approval.
Submission to Curriculum Committee
Once approved by the department:
- Submit one hard copy of the full proposal (including all supporting documentation and necessary signatures).
- Submit one PDF containing the proposal form and all documentation.
- Proposals not originating from an existing department may be brought to the SmSUFA president.
- Proposals of Major Significance that affect the LEP should also be submitted to the chair of the LEC at the same time they are submitted to the Curriculum Committee.
Timing of Submission
As indicated on the Curriculum Committee schedule:
- Proposals of Major Significance must be submitted two weeks prior to the meeting.
- Proposals of Less than Major Significance must be submitted one week prior to the meeting.
Committee Review
Curriculum Committee members will review proposals for key points, including:
- Justification for the proposed changes
- Appropriate assessment methods for new courses
- Logical revisions to programs of study
Curriculum Committee Meeting Attendance
The proposal's originator should attend the Curriculum Committee meeting to answer any questions that arise.

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