BG Perspective

Steps to Submit NEW Inquiry Courses

The process for  submitting an Inquiry course  is very similar to the current system used by the Office of the Provost for course additions. Follow the steps below and submit all four completed documents to the Provost's Office.

Remember, Inquiry course proposals that have been approved by college curriculum committees must now be submitted to the general education committee. Contact your college to obtain their recommended date of submission. 

Step 1: Download and complete Inquiry Course Request Cover Sheet (a.k.a. blue sheet).

Step 2: Download and complete Course Change Request Form.

Step 3: Download and complete Inquiry Course Proposal Template.

Step 4: Prepare on representative syllabus.

Step 5: Following review and approval by the curriculum committee and the Dean, the original printed documents should be submitted to the Office of the Provost in one package.

Inquiry Course Specific  Resources:

• Inquiry Course Template Toolkit
  
• Sample Inquiry Course Request Form (Blue sheet)
  
• Sample Inquiry Template
  
• Student Learning Outcomes for New Inquiry Sequence Courses
  

Course Design Resources:

• A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning
  
• AAC&U Learning-Focused Observation Rubric
  
• GEOscience
  
• The National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science Collection
  
• Pedagogy in Action: the SERC Portal for Educators