Research-Intensive Course Designation Process in SAIL

Proposal Workflow

  1. Unit Head
  2. Academic Dean
  3. URC
  4. UCC
  5. Provost
  6. Final Processing
  7. Records Office

RI Proposal Questions in SAIL

  1. Number of RI-designated sections to be offered per semester by the applicant:
  2. Is this a course-based or section-based application?
  3. What semester(s) will this IR course be offered?
  4. Description of CURE
    • Describe the research, inquiry, or creative endeavor explored in the class, and (b) why this type of research is most suitable for this course and the (c) types of students who typically take the class.
  5. Application of Learning
    • Explain how students will actively engage in the research process (use examples of content, assignments, assessments, etc.).
  6. Demonstrate how the allocation of work/class grade attributed to research totals at least 30% (use examples of content, assignments, assessments, etc.).
    • Dissemination
    • Describe the plan for dissemination of the research and how the process of dissemination engages individuals and groups beyond the classroom.
  7. Reflection
    • Identify and explain how students will utilize guided reflection for their learning and growth throughout this RI Experience.


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