Tip of the week: Wondering what to include in your proposal's rationale?

Monday, May 27, 2024
by Meghan Miceli

As a general guide, rationales should be brief explanations, providing context for the new curricular item, retiring curricular item, or each change in a proposal, as applicable. Rationales should avoid repeating information that should be included in other areas of the proposal form (e.g., effective dates, consultations undertaken, etc.).

Learn more about guidelines for composing rationales, such as what to include and what to leave out. 

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Sample rationale field:

Screenshot of a sample, empty "Rationale for Change" field and text box from a proposal form.