OVERVIEW

Two major initiativesPublished CatalogAutomated Graduation Certification

OVERVIEW

Multiple componentsMultiple projectsStand alone Overlapping

OVERVIEW

Initiative

ComponentProject

Project

ComponentProject

Project

ComponentProject

Project

ComponentProject

Project

PHILOSOPHY

Systematic ApproachManagement StyleConsistencyTransparency

PHILOSOPHY

Intentional Evaluation ProcessScoping SessionsComparison Review

Peer and State Institutions

PHILOSOPHY

Deliberate Collaboration ProcessFocus groups Associate DeansAdvisory CommitteeImplementation Team

PHILOSOPHY

Phase ApproachDetail LevelImplementation PlansFocus on goals and outcomesTransition stages

PHILOSOPHY

Strategic Communication Focus on Stakeholders

OverlapPopulation – Student, Staff, Faculty

PHILOSOPHY

Resolution process Use of Parking-lot conceptResolution process

Movement to Registrar

Published Catalog Initiative

Charge

Transition the management of the business

process from the Marketing Office to the

Office of the Registrar.

Phases

I. Phase I Business as Usual 2012-2013

II. Phase II Adjust Process Fall 2013

III. Phase III Fit Gap Review Fall 2014

IV. Phase IV Technical Writing Review Fall 2014

Phase I - Business as Usual Complete

OUTCOMES Catalog published on March 1 Cosmetic application PDF/Word option available Established an advisory committee Prepared for Phase II

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Phase II – Adjustment StageIn Progress

Expected Outcome

AUDIENCE FOCUS Multimedia Users – Web, PDF/Word/Print, and Mobile

High School – Students, Parents and High School Counselors

Prospective – Recruits, Comparison Shoppers, Parents and CU Denver Admissions Team,

Admitted Students – Students, Parents, Orientation, Registrar’s Office, Advising Units, and Other Administrative Office

Current Students - Students, Parents, Registrar’s Office, Advising Units and Other Administrative Office

Graduating Students - Students, Parents, Registrar’s Office, Advising Units and Other Administrative Office

Alumni – Former Students and Comparison Shoppers

Advising Units

Staff and Faculty

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Office of the Registrar aligns with the University assumption that the published catalog is considered a student contract. Policy Graduation Requirements

CATALOG EDITOR ROLE

Coordinates editing process and serves as point-of-contact and approver for school/college, department or program

Two levels identified General Policy/Graduation Requirements

Appointment Required

FUNTIONALITY STANDARDS

Security Access Navigation Limitation – Linking to external websites,

PDF uploading, Multimedia capability, and Mobile App

TEMPLATES STANDARDS

Table of Contents Academic Policy Graduation Requirements Program Requirements College/School General Information

Timeline

August -

September

•Implement – Process to capture changes•Identify – Appointed Catalog Editor

October

•Vet – Catalog working draft

November-December

• Training Sessions• Open up access to make edits

Next Steps

I. Implement the new business process

II. Identify Catalog Editors

i. Appointment Process

a. General

b. Policy/Graduation Requirements

III. Develop Academic Policy section

IV. Develop Graduation Requirement section

V. Develop new sections Faculty

Newly Admitted Students

Transfer Students

Prospective Students

International Students

V. Roll out Communication PlanVI. Catalog Editor Training

i. Coordinated dates and open workshops

ii. General

iii. Specialized

a. Policy

b. Program degree requirements

Questions