FORMS
Explanation and Intent

TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM AGREEMENT.

This form is to be completed when an institution wishes to become a member of the Texas Common Course Numbering System. The institution agrees to maintain the system in accordance with the Texas Common Course Numbering System Guidelines. The form requires that each institution seeking membership designate an Institutional Contact and a Student Contact. These designated contacts will be listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System Directory. The Institutional Contact’s signature is required on other forms regarding course inventory updates and changes to the system. If ever necessary, the Institutional Contact would vote on the behalf of the institution. The Board or Database Coordinator may ask the Institutional Contact for information about the institution’s participation in the System. The Student Contact will not be asked to sign on the behalf of the institution, but should be highly knowledgeable regarding the Texas Common Course Numbering System Inventory and transfer practices. A student seeking information about an institution’s Texas Common Course Numbering System involvement will be referred to the Student Contact. The agreement form requires the signature of the president or designee and the signature of the Chair of the Texas Common Course Numbering System Board. A copy the agreement will be returned to the institution after the appropriate signature is affixed by the Board.

REQUEST TO ADD A NEW COURSE TO AN EXISTING PREFIX OF THE TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM INVENTORY.

This form is to be used in the event an institution wishes to petition the Board to increase the Texas Common Course Numbering System Inventory to include a new course under an existing prefix (rubric). The course does not currently exist in the Texas Common Course Numbering System Inventory. Once completed in its entirety the form must be signed by the Institutional Contact and the institution’s Chief Academic Officer.

Because the purpose of TCCNS is to facilitate transfer among institutions, the completed form is intended to provide adequate information to determine the need for the requested course. Information submitted should include substantial justification for the course. Requesting institutions should research and review current course offerings and transfer practices among Texas institutions.

As part of the approval process, recommendations are to be solicited from academic chairs or appropriate administrators at Texas universities offering programs in the disciplined area. The completed forms must be sign by the appropriate representatives.
Multiples copies of the University Faculty Course Recommendations may be made.

It is the intent of the Board that the request originates from a member institution only (no outside agencies, institutions, etc.). Any person (s) interested in proposing a new prefix (rubric) and number to the Texas Common Course Numbering System Inventory must have the absolute support of a member institution and its designated officials. The request will be considered by the Texas Common Course Numbering System Board and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Advisory Committee for the revision of the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM). Once completed in its entirety the form must be signed by the Institutional Contact and the institution’s Chief Academic Officer.