{"id":97,"date":"2024-09-20T14:41:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T18:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T18:16:39","slug":"section-d-workflow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/section-d-workflow\/","title":{"rendered":"Section D: Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n        \n        \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-cu-black-50 pt-10 pb-12\" style=\"\">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-cu-black-800 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Section D: Workflow\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#1-0-overview\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        1.0 Overview\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#2-0-receiving-workflow-notification-and-logging-into-the-cms\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        2.0 Receiving workflow notification and logging into the CMS\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#3-0-reviewing-a-proposal\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        3.0 Reviewing a proposal\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        4.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#4-0-editing-a-proposal\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        4.0 Editing a proposal\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        5.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#5-0-rolling-back-a-proposal\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        5.0 Rolling back a proposal\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        6.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#6-0-approving-a-proposal\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        6.0 Approving a proposal\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        7.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#7-0-how-to-rollback-when-workflow-change-is-required\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        7.0 How to Rollback when Workflow Change is Required\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-0-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.0 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a submitter \u2018confirms and submits\u2019 a proposal for a course or program, <strong>workflow<\/strong> is initiated. The workflow is routed either through the minor or major modification steps as approved by Senate. Also built into the workflow are notification steps where individuals or groups will be notified of changes but no approval action is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-0-receiving-workflow-notification-and-logging-into-the-cms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.0 Receiving workflow notification and logging into the CMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of notifications automatically generated by the system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Approver \u2013 requires action within workflow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) FYI \u2013 does not require action in workflow but this type of notification provides information that may require action outside of workflow. This includes committees, non-academic units and units who are included in the course ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: When a submitter submits a proposal, workflow is initiated. Immediately, the chair or director of the academic unit receives notification from CLWK (CourseLeaf Workflow) in an email automatically generated through the system. You will receive an email for each item that requires your approval. The following is an example of an email routed to the approver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of an email routed routed to the approver from Courseleaf Workflow.\" class=\"wp-image-99\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal-512x182.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal-320x114.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Click the link in the email to direct you to log into Carleton Central. Note that faculty members will automatically have access to view and submit proposals via the Faculty Services tab. Administrative staff with approval will have access via the Employee Services tab. Under each respective tab click Curriculum Management System and click Continue to bring up the Pages Pending Approval screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-0-reviewing-a-proposal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.0 Reviewing a proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: On the Pages Pending Approval screen, select the role appropriate to your approval authority.&nbsp;Note: although you may select different roles in the drop-down menu, you will only be able Edit, Rollback, or Approve a course or program associated with your role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Pages Pending Approval Screen with an information bubble indicating the column to click to select your role\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3-512x182.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3-320x114.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Click on the item to be reviewed in the Page panel. The proposal will display below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3_2.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot from the Course Inventory Change Request Screen with information bubbles indication to click for further action.\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Reviewing-a-Proposal_3_2-320x207.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Useful features on this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workflow Status: You can view where the proposal is in the workflow and track the progress of proposals by viewing the workflow and status of each proposal by clicking on the workflow status table at the top right corner of the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide Changes: Allows you to view proposal without changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View Changes By: The default is view all changes but changes can also be view by the approver who made the edits. This will display tracked changes made by the selected approver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: An approver in workflow has three options for proceeding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Edit the proposal<br>b. Approve the proposal<br>c. Rollback the proposal with comments to the submitter or a previous approver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sections 4.0 to 6.0 of this section outline each of these actions in further detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-0-editing-a-proposal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.0 Editing a proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The approver can make edits to the proposal in order to facilitate forward progress in workflow, rather than rolling back the proposal to the submitter or a previous approver for editing. Note that the submitter\/previous approvers are not notified of the changes. Designate approvers are encouraged to consult with their academic unit chair or director regarding editing protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Select the Edit button on the menu bar that displays above the proposal. The proposal template will open in a new window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Edit-a-Proposal.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot from the Course Inventory screen with an information bubble highlighting the edit button.\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Edit-a-Proposal.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Edit-a-Proposal-512x281.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Edit-a-Proposal-320x175.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Enter your edits or changes and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the template. When you are satisfied with the proposal, proceed to approving the proposal by clicking the Approve button on the approval page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-0-rolling-back-a-proposal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.0 Rolling back a proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are questions or significant changes to be made to the proposal, the approver may roll back the proposal to the submitter or a previous approver. As a part of this action, comments must be entered and can be viewed by the member(s) receiving the rollback. Rolling back a proposal gives a previous approver\/submitter an opportunity to make changes and resend the proposal to the workflow process. Note that designate approvers are encouraged to consult with their academic unit chair or director regarding rollbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Select the Rollback button on the menu bar that displays above the proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Select a role\/member (submitter or previous approver) to return the proposal back to. Enter Comments in the Comments\/Reason Window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: The members in that role are automatically notified by email, which includes the comments. Below is a sample email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-0-approving-a-proposal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.0 Approving a proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approvers can approve the proposal and send it to the next step in workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Click the Approve button in the menu bar that displays above the proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: An \u201cApproved\u201d message will display and the proposal will no longer display on the list of pages pending approval. An email notification will be sent to the next role in workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-0-how-to-rollback-when-workflow-change-is-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.0 How to Rollback when Workflow Change is Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally the original workflow designation will need to be changed after the proposal has been submitted and is at the one of the steps in workflow. This change can be from Major\/New Program to Minor, or vice-versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to change the workflow, it is necessary to roll the item all the way back to the initiator, and completely out of workflow. While it appears possible to make the change while it is at one of the steps in workflow, the updating of the workflow steps will not be activated that way and all of the necessary approvers will not receive notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Identify what step the item is at in workflow if you do not already know. This can be done in Program Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Identify-Step_Rollback.png\" alt=\"Screenshot from the program management screen with an information bubble highlighting where you are in the workflow.\" class=\"wp-image-104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Identify-Step_Rollback.png 750w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Identify-Step_Rollback-512x300.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Identify-Step_Rollback-320x187.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: If you have Approve access to this item because of your role at this step in workflow proceed to 4 below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: If you do not have Approve access to the item because it has traveled to a further step in workflow or you are not an approver, contact a CourseLeaf administrator (<a href=\"mailto:courseleaf@carleton.ca\">courseleaf@carleton.ca<\/a>) or the individual in the role for that workflow step (the Associate Dean, for example). Tell them that the workflow needs to be changed, and ask them to roll the item back&nbsp;to the originator of the proposal (not to the ChairDir role) and therefore out of workflow. The originator\u2019s name appears at the top of the list of Rollback options in the Approve window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: If you have access and are able to roll an item back in order to change the workflow,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find and select the item in the list of items waiting for approval at your step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the \u201cRollback\u201d button in the blue Page Review toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the list of workflow steps that appears, select the name at the top of the list. This is the initiator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in the rationale, then press the grey Rollback button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Rollback_Change-Required.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Program Request Screen where the user has the ability to roll an item back to change the workflow.\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Rollback_Change-Required.png 693w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Rollback_Change-Required-512x333.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/curriculum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/09\/Rollback_Change-Required-320x208.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1.0 Overview When a submitter \u2018confirms and submits\u2019 a proposal for a course or program, workflow is initiated. 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