Use the following outline to develop a proposal for a new minor.
- Rationale for new minor: What is the evidence of need for the new minor?
- Intended population: Who are the students the new minor is intended to serve? In what colleges and programs are those students most likely to be in?
- Anticipated outcomes: What are the anticipated outcomes for students who complete the minor? What will they learn? What skills will they gain? How will it make the intended population more competitive in the job market?
- Similar minors: Does WVU currently offer any similar minors? If yes, how will this proposed minor be different? What is the expected effect on enrollment in the existing minor?
- Additional resources needed: Are any new faculty, courses, space, or other resources necessary to deliver this new minor?
- Proposed curriculum offered by other units: Does the new minor have any prerequisites or required courses that are taught by another academic unit?
- If so, upload letters of support from the other unit’s department chair and dean’s office
- Course rotation plan: Describe the pattern of course offerings for all minor required courses.
- Requirements and catalog information: New minor initiators must work with the Office of the University Registrar to ensure that all minor curriculum requirements are entered and adhere to institutional policies and best practices.