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Applying to be in the Incubator
There are multiple steps in program development and revitalization from initial concept to implementation. The Provost’s Office will put out a formal call for incubator concept papers that will be due three times per year (September 15, February 1, and June 1). No more than 1-2 programs will be accepted into the incubator for any one cycle (i.e., no more than 3-6 programs will be incubated per year).
Application Process
Step 1: Meet with the Director of the Program Incubator (rmallett@luc.edu) to explore the idea.鈥� Please bring the preliminary concept for the program including name and type of credential, target market, and potential resources required.
Step 2: Develop a concept paper. Following鈥痚arly examination of the viability of鈥痯ursuing a new or revitalizing an existing program, interested parties will develop a concept paper鈥�(see Guidelines for Developing a Concept Paper)鈥痮r determine the appropriate type of proposal for a program revitalization.鈥� Here, we will collect preliminary information, including:
- Curricular grounding.
- Likely viability, given the market conditions.
- Initial enrollment and expense鈥痯rojections.
- Consistency with Loyola’s mission as described in the strategic plan.
Documenting this information lays the foundation for the proposal development process.
Step 3: Concept papers will be evaluated by the Provost’s Incubator Advisory Board on five factors: enrollment potential, revenue potential, risk, curricular innovation, and mission fit. This evaluative process will be used to determine which programs will be invited to submit a full proposal in each round.
Program Incubator Advisory Board
- Vice Provost, Graduate Education
- Vice Provost, Academic Programs & Planning (and Director of Program Incubator, Robyn Mallett, rmallett@luc.edu)
- Vice Provost, Academic Business Operations
- Vice President, Enrollment Management
Applying to be in the Incubator
There are multiple steps in program development and revitalization from initial concept to implementation. The Provost’s Office will put out a formal call for incubator concept papers that will be due three times per year (September 15, February 1, and June 1). No more than 1-2 programs will be accepted into the incubator for any one cycle (i.e., no more than 3-6 programs will be incubated per year).
Application Process
Step 1: Meet with the Director of the Program Incubator (rmallett@luc.edu) to explore the idea.鈥� Please bring the preliminary concept for the program including name and type of credential, target market, and potential resources required.
Step 2: Develop a concept paper. Following鈥痚arly examination of the viability of鈥痯ursuing a new or revitalizing an existing program, interested parties will develop a concept paper鈥�(see Guidelines for Developing a Concept Paper)鈥痮r determine the appropriate type of proposal for a program revitalization.鈥� Here, we will collect preliminary information, including:
- Curricular grounding.
- Likely viability, given the market conditions.
- Initial enrollment and expense鈥痯rojections.
- Consistency with Loyola’s mission as described in the strategic plan.
Documenting this information lays the foundation for the proposal development process.
Step 3: Concept papers will be evaluated by the Provost’s Incubator Advisory Board on five factors: enrollment potential, revenue potential, risk, curricular innovation, and mission fit. This evaluative process will be used to determine which programs will be invited to submit a full proposal in each round.
Program Incubator Advisory Board
- Vice Provost, Graduate Education
- Vice Provost, Academic Programs & Planning (and Director of Program Incubator, Robyn Mallett, rmallett@luc.edu)
- Vice Provost, Academic Business Operations
- Vice President, Enrollment Management