I Have an Idea!

UWSP is always on the lookout for innovative new program ideas that meet the ever-changing market needs for our students – particularly for fully online and Graduate programs. We believe that the best ideas come from a diverse range of perspectives, and that’s why we want to hear from YOU!

Do you have an idea for a new, innovative program at UWSP? Examples include a specialized Graduate Certificate that would complement or extend an existing UWSP program of study, or a new online Master degree that fills a gap in our program array, or non-credit programming to address workforce development needs.

The UWSP Growth Initiative (GI) Team has developed new idea processing workflows that provide​:​

  • A guided, standardized way to capture and explore new ideas
  • A transparent way to feed new ideas into the Growth Initaitive pipeline
  • An easy-to-use process for collecting the information needed to evaluate a program’s viability

How Do I Submit an Idea?

Please click on a graphic below to access the appropriate form.​

​​If you have dev​​eloped a new program idea that has not be​​​​en reviewed or approved by the applicable Dean, complete and submit a “New Academic Program Idea Form.” 

Would you like to know what information is needed to complete the New Academic Program Idea form? Access a MS Word version of the form here: New Idea Submission Form-word 3-11-26.docx​

​​If your college, department, or individuals have developed an idea that the appropriate Dean has approved to move forward for further exploration, submit a “Growth Initiative Discovery form.”  

Would you like to know​​ what information is needed to complete the Growth Initiative Discovery​ form? Access a MS Word version of the form her​​e:
​​​UWSP Program Growth Discovery Form 3-11-26.docx