Program Modification - Title Change

Program Modification - Title Change

• Colleges can request to modify a program title or add a title modifier for alignment with current nomenclature, emerging specializations, or changes in program content.
• CVS Validation is required for all title modifications.

Steps to Follow:

1. Review MCU Funding Letter: Check Appendix A, Standard Terms and Conditions of College Program Funding Approval Review, to confirm MCU requirements for program title Modifications.
2. Check CVS Titling Protocols: Ensure compliance with CVS protocols.
3. Align VLOs: Update VLOs as necessary. Note: Title Modifications require updates/changes to VLOs (e.g., adding a modifier requires at least two new VLOs).
4. Get PAC Endorsement: Secure approval from the Program Advisory Committee.
5. Submit Modification Request: According to the method in Table 3 based on the program’s original Validation date.
6. Submit to MCU: After receiving the CVS Validation letter, submit the validated title to MCU via the PFAAM system.

Note: If a Program Standard update includes a title change, a separate modification request to CVS is not needed unless specified in the MCU release memorandum. Instructions for appealing a new title are included in the memorandum.

Steps to Submit a Program Title Modification on the CVS AA - Tool

CVS AA-Tool 

The process differs depending on the program’s original Validation date:

For Programs Validated after May 2018:

1. Find the Validated program on the CVS AA - Tool.
2. Select “Titling Modification” function and complete the appropriate section(s).
3. Clearly outline the rationale for the proposed Modification in the “Comments” section and click “Request Feedback” or the ‘Submit’ tab in the tool. An email confirmation will be sent to the college contact upon Submission.

For Programs Validated before May 2018:

1. Through Browse MTCU Codes verify if the program being modified is in the list a. if so, select it b. if not, select a program with the same MTCU code as the program being modified
2. Click ‘Title modification – program validated prior to May 2018’
3. Complete the appropriate section(s).
4. Click “Request Feedback” or the ‘Submit’ tab in the tool. An email confirmation will be sent to the college contact upon Submission.

More Information

For more information, refer to the CVS Credential Validation Guidelines on the OCQAS website