CourseLeaf Proposal Impact Tools
Proactively manage curriculum change with CourseLeaf's Ecosystem
CourseLeaf is the only academic operations software with a proprietary Ecosystem that automatically identifies the downstream impact of curriculum proposals. Integrated directly into the CIM workflow, the Ecosystem ensures that faculty, reviewers, and administrators can clearly see how a proposed course or program change will affect other catalog elements—before anything is approved.
Rather than reacting to changes after the fact, institutions can use this tool to proactively update related courses and programs, ensuring a more consistent, accurate curriculum and a better experience for students.
Key Features of the CourseLeaf Ecosystem
1. Automatic Impact Analysis
When a proposal is submitted in CIM, CourseLeaf’s Ecosystem generates a real-time report showing where that course or program is referenced throughout the catalog. This includes:
- Courses referencing this course (e.g., prerequisites, corequisites, catalog descriptions)
- Programs referencing this course in descriptions or degree requirements
- Catalog pages that list or describe the course or program
- Other catalog entries that might be affected outside of CIM
2. Integrated Workflow Notifications
The Ecosystem feeds directly into CourseLeaf's Related Departments FYI workflow step, ensuring that any department affected by a proposed change is automatically notified. This keeps communication transparent and reduces curriculum surprises down the line.
3. Visual Status Indicators in CIM Programs
When a course proposal is submitted, CIM visually flags its impact across programs with icons. These icons appear next to affected courses within CIM Programs and remain visible as the proposal moves through workflow—helping curriculum committees make decisions with full context.
Why It Matters
Without clear visibility, curriculum changes can ripple across programs and departments, causing inconsistencies that confuse students and slow down the approval process. CourseLeaf’s Ecosystem gives your team the insight and tools needed to keep curriculum connected, aligned, and up to date—all in one place.
See the Ecosystem in Action
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