The document outlines the comprehensive planning and operational processes required to conceive, design, and launch a new academic programme, emphasizing expert opinions, societal needs, and detailed strategic components. It discusses various stages of development including proposal, design, evaluation, and launch, while also addressing budgetary concerns, eligibility, delivery mechanisms, and collaborative arrangements. Additionally, it highlights post-launch activities such as student registration, feedback mechanisms, and content updates.

1. programme planning and operationsconceive to launch a new academic programmedrpankajkhareplanning and development divisionpkhare@ignou.ac.in

2. agendawe will have discussions onconceiving an academic programmevarious planning strategiesproposalconceptdesign and DPRlaunch (offer of programme)operation links

3. conceiving an academic programthe proposal’s genesis isexperts‘ opinionsocietal needoutcome of conference/seminaroutcome of need assessmentoutcome of literature surveyoutcome of field surveypolitically motivatedcollaborative arrangementbased on tacit experience

4. feedback mechanismsplanning componentsdesign of contentsadministrative processesassessment/ evaluation strategiescost/ budgetsPrint/ICTsdevelopment strategieslearning support systemtarget group

5. proposal stage (school board)nomenclaturecoordinatorexisting work load (other course development work/maintenance)academic resources availablesocial relevance, need assessment/surveytarget and estimateslevel of programme (UG/PG)type of programme (certificate/diploma/degree)design, development, delivery strategiesbudgetary requirements

6. concept stage (academic council)associating programmes/disciplinesobjectives (programmes and contribution to University’s)programme structure (syllabus)number of courses% theory and % practicalprojects/field workaudio/video programmesteleconference timeradio broadcasttelecast timeICT components

7. concept stage (academic council)learner support systemcatchment areanumber of RCs/SCs for first launchtarget 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. design stage (school board & AC)detailed programme reporttype of programme (general, technical, professional, vocational)eligibility, method for admissions, mediumdetailed programme structureno of courses , credits, theory, practical, etccounselling/contact hours, ICT and other medium for instructions – detailslist of courses (titles, category, credits, no of blocks, etc)multi-media componentsdelivery mechanismsinstruction pattern (annual/semester, etc)

9. design stage (school board & AC)detailed programme reportevaluation methodology (continuous/ term end)determination of fee, revenue collection, etcdetailed collaborative arrangementsapprovals from statutory bodiesschedulescourse writers’ meetingcontent developmentcourse production, etc.

10. launch stage (academic prog. committee)check readinessapplicants guideprint materialsassignmentsprgramme guidemanualsA/V materialsconsents from MPDD, SRD, SED, RSD & EMPC

11. revision strategies (SB and AC)progress evaluationrevisiting fee structuresupdates envisagesbudgetary requirementstimelinesstrategies

12. operations (post launch)students‘ registrationtimelinesAdvertisement and promotional activitieslearner support monitoringcounselling schedulesassignment feedbackslab workupdate on contents feedback analysis and update on master copynew trends and studies

13. operations (post launch)setting question papers, moderationpreparation of evaluators’ listmoderation of resultsTHANK YOU