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To apply for core desigantions for NEW courses, or exisiting courses that are now applying for a new core designation, please follow the directions below.Ìý If there is an EXISTING COURSE you would like to add a new core designation to, a NEW COURSE NUMBER must be assigned to this course, as it will be a new course.Ìý

  • Sign in to Coursedog: go toÌý
  • Go to Coursedog "Curriculum Management" application -- accessible via the waffle icon in the upper right
  • From the "Curriculum Management" Home tab,ÌýGo toÌý+ New Proposal (on right of screen)
  • Select "Add New Course with Core Designation Request" (for core application and new course form)
  • Follow the steps on the form.Ìý You will be asked to provide course information, upload supporting documentation, and describe how you will assess student achievement of the Core course learning goals (assignments, etc.).Ìý Note that for adding the informationÌýon assignments/assessment, you will need to scroll down to find the particular Core category for which you are applying.Ìý If you would like to include any additionalÌýcomments, scroll down to the "Comments" section. After filling out this information on the form, click on the "Submit Proposal" button, and you are done!Ìý Your application will then be reviewed by the Core committee.

To apply for a RENEWAL of a Core Designation, please follow these steps:

  • Sign in to Coursedog: go toÌý
  • Go to Coursedog "Curriculum Management" application -- accessible via the waffle icon in the upper right
  • From the "Curriculum Management" Home tab,ÌýGo toÌý+ New Proposal (on right of screen)
  • Select "Renew Existing Course's Core Designation"Ìý
  • Follow the steps on the form.Ìý You will be asked to provide course information, upload supporting documentation, and describe how you will assess student achievement of the Core course learning goals (assignments, etc.).Ìý Note that for adding the informationÌýon assignments/assessment, you will need to scroll down to find the particular Core category for which you are applying.Ìý If you would like to include any additionalÌýcomments, scroll down to the "Comments" section. After filling out this information on the form, click on the "Submit Proposal" button, and you are done!Ìý Your application will then be reviewed by the Core committee.

The Core Advising Guide:

Access the Core Advising Guide here.

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Applications must be submitted byÌýOctober 15Ìýof the current academic year for Core courses that areÌýto be offered in the following academic year.

Please see above for instructions on submitting a new or renewal application.




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Upon a request of an instructor, the Core Committee can approve grants to enrich their course.Ìý ÌýThe instructor must email the director noting what the grant will be used for, how much money they are requesting as well as how the grant will support the core designation in their course.ÌýThe Core Committee will discuss and vote on each request and will notify the instructor.

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Please click here for information on Core Assessment.

The Faculty Guide to the Core (*rev in 2024) can be found here.