Factors to Consider
Departments should be alert to issues and processes that can impact (1) the timing requirements by lengthening the total time needed to complete the New Academic Program Process steps from start to finish, as well as (2) quality and availability of academic and student services. Depending on the nature and scope of the new academic program, such impacts may include:
Factor |
Implications |
Contact Information |
| MOU, Contract or Written Agreement | one week to one year lead time depending on the complexity | Mary Beth Shaw, Assistant General Counsel |
| University Accreditation (Middle States) | 6 to 24 months lead time (view detailed information) | Lisa Krieg, Associate Vice President & Director of Enrollment Services |
| Distance Education | Lisa Krieg, Associate Vice President & Director of Enrollment Services | |
| U.S. Federal Financial Aid Eligibility | 6 to 12 months lead time (may be contingent upon accreditation) | Brian Hill, Director of Student Financial Services |
| Enrollment of International Students in U.S. Program | at least 6 months to obtain government approval; up to 3 months to obtain a visa (visa issued after government approval takes place) | Linda Gentile, Director of Office of International Education |
| Sheryl Trexler, Export Compliance Officer | ||
| Erika Linke, Associate Dean of University Libraries | ||
| Gina Casalegno, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students | ||
| Marsha Lovett, Director of Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence |