Center for Teaching & Mentoring
Developing New Programs and Courses (Spring 2026)
Developing New Programs and Courses (NPC Series) was a series designed for faculty interested in proposing or developing new academic programs or courses at MTSU. Offered in Spring 2026, the series provided an overview of university priorities, planning considerations, approval processes, and curriculum development practices. Through multiple sessions, participants gained a general understanding of how new programs and courses move from concept to implementation, including conversations around resources, timelines, learning outcomes, assessment, accreditation, and required approvals. This series was for those in early exploration as well as individuals actively engaged in program or course development. We invite you to review the recordings and accompanying slides decks for the sessions below.
| Date | Featured Speakers | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, February 9 1-2 pm Click here for recording Click here for handouts | Amy Aldridge, Vice Provost for Academic Programs Racha El Kadiri, Interim Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies | Developing New Programs Overview Thinking about proposing a new program? Discover the key considerations and processes involved in developing new academic programs. Information about the identification of priorities, available resources, necessary conversations, timelines, and other considerations are shared. This session provides an overview for anyone considering the development of a new undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate program. |
| Monday, February 23 9 am -10 am Click here for recording Click here for slides | Layne Bryant, Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Accreditation Mary Hoffschwelle, Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness | Developing a New Program – Accreditation & Assessment Planning In the midst of developing a new program? Learn more about how to identify student learning outcomes that will drive curriculum and assessment. Accreditation considerations are discussed. This session is for anyone currently developing or hoping to develop a new program and wants to learn more about how to ensure that student learning outcomes drive development and the role of accreditation in the process. |
| Tuesday, March 17 10 am – 11 am Click here for recording | Amy Aldridge, Vice Provost for Academic Programs Mitzi Brandon, Director of Catalog and Curriculum Management Tyler Henson, Assistant Vice Provost for Registration & Student Records Trey Martindale, Associate Vice Provost for Online Learning | Developing a New Program – Nuts & Bolts of Paperwork and Submission Processes Once faculty, programs, and departments have decided to develop a new program, paperwork must be completed in order to facilitate approval through university curriculum committees (i.e., department, college, and university), the Provost, and the TN Higher Education Commission. This session will provide an overview of the processes, paperwork, approvals, and timelines required prior to new program implementation. |
| Wednesday, April 8 9 am -10 am Click here for recording | Robyn Ridgley, Assistant Director of CTM Mitzi Brandon, Director of Catalog and Curriculum Management Paula Calahan, Specialist, Catalog and Curriculum Management | Developing New Courses – Considerations & Processes New courses are often needed when developing new programs or to address workforce preparedness in existing programs. In this session, we will discuss considerations and strategies for ensuring course developers create outcome and accreditation aligned courses and are equipped to submit paperwork for curriculum approval (i.e., department, college, university, Provost) |
