Simple Baccalaureate Checklist

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Identify a proposed degree not duplicated at a UC or CSU

Process	Data Resource/Link
Search majors offered at CSU's and UC's	Search Degrees at the CSU \| CSU (calstate.edu) Check majors \| UC Admissions (universityofcalifornia.edu)
Identify TOPs code for proposed degree	Taxonomy Programs Manual (cccco.edu)
Explore CIP Codes	CIP Wizard (ed.gov)
Crosswalk TOPs code to a CIP code	TOP-CIP Crosswalk
Determine if the CIP code is aligned with any programs at CSU or UC	CSU_Codes_to_CIP_2020.pdf (calstate.edu) CSU Degrees and CIP Codes Report.xlsx - Google Sheets Check majors \| UC Admissions (universityofcalifornia.edu) CIP user site (ed.gov) Transfers by major \| University of California University of California baccalaureate degree duplication check process \| UCOP
Consider these additional elements to support non-duplication	Letters of Support Evidence of collaboration with CSUs and/or UCs Curriculum Duplication Analysis

College needs to already have an associate degree in the subject area of the proposed degree

College needs to already have an associate degree in the subject area of the proposed degree. [78042.j.1]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Crosswalk TOPs code to a CIP code	TOP-CIP Crosswalk
Collect 5 years of enrollment data/successful completion	KCCD dashboard – data requests Use this data to inform enrollment projections for the proposed baccalaureate degree.

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Document consultation with regional employers and workforce development boards

Document consultation with regional employers and workforce development boards [78042.f.5.A]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Use existing program advisory committee or establish a new advisory committee
Meet with potential employers	Letters of Support Collect evidence these employers want employees with the proposed baccalaureate degree Collect evidence these employers will pay higher wages for baccalaureate degree graduates Job announcements Collect evidence that program meets industry standards

Document statewide and regional workforce data relevant to proposed degree

Document statewide and regional workforce data relevant to proposed degree [78042.f.5.B]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Provide evidence that the degree program offers the knowledge and skills for high wage occupations	LMI Data: Home - Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research (coeccc.net)
Proposed degree will provide equity	(link to KCCD dashboard)

Document evidence that degree will meet unmet workforce need

Document evidence that degree will meet unmet workforce need: [78042.f.5.C.i-iii]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Provide evidence that the degree program meets an existing unmet workforce demand	LMI Data: Home - Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research (coeccc.net)
Determine local demand for the proposed degree	Conduct student surveys or other needs assessment surveys

Document collaborative approaches to meet regional workforce needs with regional CSU’s and UC’s

Document collaborative approaches to meet regional workforce needs with regional CSU’s and UC’s [78042.f.6]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Document contacts with CSUs & CSUs	Evidence may include: Emails Meeting minutes Letters of Support CID meeting minutes Ad Hoc Group meeting minutes

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Description of program’s curriculum

Process	Data Resource/Link
Describe the program & courses, including learning outcomes and unit totals for the degree	Program and Course Approval Handbook (cccco.edu) Sample program curriculum plan

Description of program’s faculty

Description of program’s faculty [78042.f.3]

Process	Data Resource/Link
Describe all faculty who are teaching upper division courses. The description should include the faculty name, degrees, and experience at the college.	Required minimum qualifications of faculty is listed in the PCAH (Program and Course Approval Handbook (cccco.edu))
Describe minimum and desired qualifications of new faculty hires.

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Provide a description of program’s facilities and equipment

Develop a funding plan for the proposed degree

Develop a funding plan for the proposed degree [78042.f.2]

To calculate revenue:

Determine enrollment projections for the degree over a 5-year period. Use program review data, associates degree enrollment/completion data, and survey results to forecast your enrollments into the upper division.
Calculate your FTES from the enrollment projections.
Calculate the number of units per student for upper division courses offered each year.
Use the FTES to calculate apportionment for the upper division courses.
Use the units per student and the enrollment projections to calculate additional revenue due to the $84/unit fee.
Include any additional expected revenue sources (i.e., grant funds)

To calculate expenses:

Identify facilities and equipment expenditures.
- Consider facilities renovation cost (physical renovation, classroom furniture, electrical, etc.)
- Additional equipment to be purchased.
- Instructional technology (computers, printers, etc.)
Identify additional staffing needs.
- Contract faculty hires
- Adjunct load for upper division and GE
- Advisors/Counselor
- Classified support staff
Identify other operating expenditures.
- Materials and supplies
- Maintenance costs (if needed)
- Curriculum development for new courses
- Professional development for faculty
- Student advising and outreach materials

Develop a matrix of estimated costs to students for the associate and baccalaureate degrees, including tuition, text book costs, and materials fees.

Substantive change from ACCJC for proposed degree.

First Step: Non-Duplication