Curriculum and Policy Development

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The Office of Curriculum and Policy Development provides assistance, support, oversight and leadership on behalf of the Provost, President, Board of Trustees, and Colorado Department of Higher Education in the areas of curriculum and academic policy development and implementation. This office works with college and school deans, faculty, staff, university administrators, academic committees and external entities to develop, improve, and maintain high-quality curriculum and academic policies and programs for MSU Denver, to help ensure faculty and student success .
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2020-2021 Curriculum Cycle Deadlines
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Curriculum Proposals Modifying the 2021-2022 University Catalogs (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Due from the Departments to the Curriculum Committees (Simultaneous Review Step): Friday, September 18, 2020
- Due from the Curriculum Committees to the Academic Affairs Office: Friday, December 11, 2020
- Due from Academic Affairs Office to the Registrar’s Office: Friday, January 15, 2021
Non-Curricular Deadlines
- Due to the Academic Affairs Office Friday, December 11, 2020
Omnibus Curriculum Proposal Deadlines
Omnibus Courses for Spring 2021
Date for Inclusion in the Spring 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Friday, September 11, 2020
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Friday, September 18, 2020
Final Deadline for late add to Spring 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Friday, November 13, 2020
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Friday, November 20, 2020
Omnibus Courses for Summer 2021
Date for Inclusion in the Summer 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Monday, January 25, 2021
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Monday, February 1, 2021
Final Deadline for late add to Summer 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Friday, May 7, 2021
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Friday, May 14, 2021
Omnibus Courses for Fall 2021
Date for Inclusion in the Fall 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Friday, February 5, 2021
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Friday, February 12, 2021
Final Deadline for late add to Fall 2021 Schedule
- Due from Originator to the Simultaneous Review: Friday, July 9, 2021
- Due to the Registrar’s Office step: Friday, July 16, 2021
Curriculum Proposals Modifying the Schedules
Curriculum Proposals Modifying the Spring 2021 Schedule
- Due from Departments to the Deans Office: Friday, September 11, 2020
- Due from the Deans to the Registrar’s Office: Friday, September 18, 2020
Curriculum Proposals Modifying the Summer 2021 Schedule
- Due from Departments to the Deans Office: Monday, January 25, 2021
- Due from the Deans to the Registrar’s Office: Monday, February 1, 2021
Curriculum Proposals Modifying the Fall 2021 Schedule
- Due from Departments to the Deans Office: Friday, February 5, 2021
- Due from the Deans to the Registrar’s Office: Friday, February 12, 2021