This document discusses planning for launching a new academic program. It outlines topics that will be discussed such as conceiving the program, various planning strategies including proposals, concepts and designs. Key considerations for the program plan include needs assessments, target groups, program structure, delivery methods, budgets, timelines and readiness checks. The detailed program report will cover eligibility, admissions, curriculum details, evaluation methods, collaborations and schedules. Regular progress updates and feedback loops are also part of the ongoing operations plan.

1. conceive to launch a new academic programme
dr pankaj khare
STUDENT REGISTRATION DIVISION
pkhare@ignou.ac.in

2. we will have discussions on
 conceiving an academic programme
 various planning strategies
 proposal
 concept
 design and DPR
 launch (offer of programme)
 operation links

3. the proposal’s genesis is
 experts‘ opinion
 social need
 outcome of conference/seminar
 outcome of need assessment
 outcome of literature survey
 outcome of field survey
 politically motivated
 collaborative arrangement
 based on tacit experience

4. target group
administrative cost/ budgets
processes
design of
contents
assessment/
evaluation
strategies
learning support
development system
strategies
feedback
mechanisms Print/ICTs

5.  nomenclature
 coordinator
 existing work load (other course development work/maintenance)
 academic resources available
 social relevance, need assessment/survey
 target and estimates
 level of programme (UG/PG)
 type of programme (certificate/diploma/degree)
 design, development, delivery strategies
 budgetary requirements

6.  associating programmes/disciplines
 objectives (programmes and contribution to University’s)
 programme structure (syllabus)
 number of courses
 % theory and % practical
 projects/field work
 audio/video programmes
 teleconference time
 radio broadcast
 telecast time
 ICT components

7.  learner support system
 catchment area
 number of RCs/SCs for first launch
 target group (pre-requisites, expected numbers, etc)
 special features, if any (departure from norms)
 collaborative arrangements (if any, on academic,
financial, delivery, etc)
 fee, estimates of collections, sale of
materials, estimates of expenditures, etc.

8. detailed programme report
 type of programme (general, technical, professional, vocational)
 eligibility, method for admissions, medium
 detailed programme structure
 no of courses , credits, theory, practical, etc
 counselling/contact hours, ICT and other medium for
instructions – details
 list of courses (titles, category, credits, no of blocks, etc)
 multi-media components
 delivery mechanisms
 instruction pattern (annual/semester, etc)

9. detailed programme report
 evaluation methodology (continuous/ term end)
 determination of fee, revenue collection, etc
 detailed collaborative arrangements
 approvals from statutory bodies
 schedules
 course writers’ meeting
 content development
 course production, etc.

10.  check readiness
 applicants guide
 print materials
 assignments
 programme guide
 manuals
 A/V materials
 consents from MPDD, SRD, SED, RSD &
EMPC

11.  progress evaluation
 revisiting fee structures
 updates envisages
 budgetary requirements
 timelines
 strategies

12.  students‘ registration
 timelines
 Advertisement and promotional activities
 learner support monitoring
 counselling schedules
 assignment feedbacks
 lab work
 update on contents
 feedback analysis and update on master copy
 new trends and studies

13.  setting question papers, moderation
 preparation of evaluators’ list
 moderation of results
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