1. New FY21 Program Submissions
Updated on 8/14/19 Change in Workflow and Timeline Summary for NYSED submission Change in Contact Information

2. Instructions
These instructions outline the expectations of new proposed degree programs to facilitate a more effective review and approval process and include templates that will assist in presenting a strong argument for establishing new programs.
Instructions
In addition to this document, the financial projections Excel spreadsheet is required for the program proposal process. All new program submissions should contain the following:
Business Case Program Proposal - a conclusive narrative of the program, including a comprehensive market study and program assessment
Financial Proforma Model - A 5-year financial projection of enrollment, revenue and profit (see separate files for undergraduate and graduate/special programs)
These templates can be found on the Provost website.

3. Workflow
The following new program approval workflow should be followed:
Deans Council Preliminary Review (see slide 5 for dates)
School Curriculum Committees and School Faculty Councils
Location Curriculum Councils (NYC and/or PLV)
Faculty Council (NYC and/or PLV)
Submit for MSCHE consultation (if applicable)
FARC (if applicable, to vet special tuition pricing and financial aid) (see slide 5 for dates)
Deans Council Final Review (see slide 5 for dates)
Provost Office (eg, new faculty requests)
Budget Office (eg, new revenues and expenses, faculty costs and/or supplies and services)
Send to Provost Office for NYSED processing*
*Note: Dependent on program, might run concurrently with other internal processes
 All new programs with financial implications must be fully approved by December 2019 for inclusion in the FY21 Budget.
Please note the ultimate decision on whether to approve a new program proforma with financial implications is held with the Provost, CFO, and President and will be dependent on a myriad of factors including but not limited to the current fiscal state of the University.

4. Approval by various Faculty Councils
Timeline Summary
Deans Council Preliminary Approval
Approval by various Faculty Councils
MSCHE Consultation (if required)
Submit to NYSED*
*Note: Dependent on program, might run concurrently with other internal processes
FARC
If applicable, to vet special tuition pricing and financial aid
Deans Council Final Approval
Provost & Budget Office Final Approval Needed for FY21 Budget Inclusion

5. Important Fall 2019 Dates Preliminary Deans Council Presentation Dates
September 10, 2019
TBA – only if needed
Financial Aid Review Committee (FARC)
Meets every Tuesday at 1pm
Contact C. Pagano to schedule
Final Deans Council Presentation Dates
October 29, 2019
November 12, 2019
REMINDER!! All new programs with financial implications must be fully approved by December 2019 for inclusion in the FY21 Budget.

6. Contact Information
Questions?
For questions on the Business Case and Financial Proforma or NYSED approval process, please or call (212)
For questions on MSCHE, please
Website:
New Program Proposal Instructions & Reporting Templates