Deactivating an Existing Course
Overview
"Deactivation" of a course means that it will no longer appear in the College catalog. This procedure is used in a variety of circumstances, but the Committee particularly encourages departments to deactivate courses in the catalog that have not been taught for several years. Note that you should not deactivate a course just because the person who teaches it is going on a sabbatical! You should only deactivate a course when you have no plans to offer it in the foreseeable future. Deactivation of a course is not the same as deleting a course from degree requirements. A course that has been deleted from degree requirements can still be offered, while a deactivated course can't.
Deactivated courses can generally be reactivated without having to propose a new course, though reactivations do not take effect until the following academic year.
Questions to Consider
- Why is this course being deactivated? Is it likely there will be student demand for the course in the future?
- How does the deactivation of this course affect your program, major, or minor? Do these need to be revised in any way?
- Does any other program use this course in any way? For instance, does another program require it, recommend it, use it as a prerequisite, or accept it as an elective? If so, how will they adjust for the deactivation of this course?
Procedure to Follow
- In Curriculog, fill out the Deactivate Course form.
- Attach a cover letter that includes a list of all the documents you are submitting.
- If the course is cross-listed, attach an acknowledgement from the cross-listing department.
- If the course is used by another major, minor, program, etc., attach acknowledgement from that program.
- The proposal must be submitted through Curriculog to the Provost's Office by the deadline.
- Attend the relevant Curriculum Committee meeting to present the proposal.
- Attend the relevant Senate meeting to answer any questions.