Steps to Develop/Offer a CASPDO Course (first time offering):

  • Receive approval from the department head 
  • Submit an online CASPDO proposal form (webform)
  • Meet with Caitlin Barnes to develop a budget and sign a faculty or instructor Institutional Work for Hire Agreement

Following Approval:

  • Meet with Caitlin Barnes, Arts and Sciences Outreach Instructional Designer (click HERE to schedule an appointment) regarding online course development best practices
  • Schedule studio recording time 
  • Build course in Moodle (with Outreach support)
  • Course goes live
  • Outreach promotes the course

New Course Proposal Deadlines

Professional development proposals may be submitted at any time, however, instructors should submit a request 6 to 8 months prior to the intended "go live" date.

Other Requirements:

The faculty developer agrees to offer the course at least three times within three years from the completion of development.

25% of the residual goes to the department.