CourseLeaf supplies Bentley University's curriculum and catalogue maintenance software. Catalogue (CAT) is used to manage the university catalogue, while Curriculum (CIM) manages all additions, deletions and revisions of course and program (major/minor) information. This page provides a single launch point for all aspects of the software, as well as a central hub for resources and support from Bentley staff. This page will continue to be updated as additional support materials are developed.
Software Overview
For a general overview of the CourseLeaf Curriculum module, a recording and slide deck of a previous training is available.
Using CourseLeaf
NOTE: Please do not open multiple course or program forms at one time. Your work may not be able to be saved or submitted.
CourseLeaf Program Form
To propose a new degree program or make changes to an existing program.
- Instructions: How to Propose a New Program
- Instructions: How to Update or Change an Existing Program
CourseLeaf Course Form
To propose a new permanent course or make changes to an existing permanent course.
- Instructions: How to Propose a New Permanent Course
- Instructions: How to Update or Change an Existing Course
- Communication Intensive Course Requirements – An overview of the criteria for Communication Intensive (CI) designated courses.
Special Topics Form & Experimental Form
To propose a new special topics or experimental course section for the upcoming semester.
- Instructions: How to Propose a Special Topic/Experimental Course
Context & Perspectives Form
To seek approval for a Context and Perspectives theme for a new or existing permanent course.
- Instructions: How to Request a Context & Perspectives Theme
CourseLeaf Administration
To approve or leave a public comment on a course or program proposal.
- Instructions: How to Leave a Public Comment (all faculty)
- Instructions: How to Approve a Proposal (department chair/committee members only)
When proposing major, minor, or course changes in CourseLeaf, please utilize the Style Guide. CourseLeaf and Workday compare data in order to sync, and to make sure that data matches, a series of best practices have been provided for you.
Governance Categories
The faculty manual details the governance process for all curricular changes, and classifies changes into four separate categories. The full text, detailing these categories can be found in section 4.4.9 of the faculty handbook available here. A condensed version of these requirements is provided below, as an at-a-glance resource.
Contact Information
For questions or support on the Curriculum module, please reach out to Sarah Richardson (srichardson@bentley.edu). For the Catalogue module, please reach out to Geneva Wright (gwright@bentley.edu).