Curriculum Design & Program Innovation
At Chalk & Compass, we believe curriculum is more than a set of courses—it’s a reflection of your values, your community, and your vision for the future. We work in close partnership with faculty and academic leaders to design and refine programs that are academically rigorous, responsive to evolving fields, and deeply aligned with student needs and institutional mission.
Our approach is practical, inclusive, and future-focused. Whether you're launching a new graduate degree, reimagining a general education framework, or strengthening interdisciplinary offerings, we bring clarity to complexity—and momentum to your ideas.
New Program Development
We guide institutions through the full lifecycle of new program creation—from concept development, environmental scanning, and curricular design to proposal writing, governance processes, and launch support. We ensure programs are not only innovative and mission-aligned, but also viable in terms of enrollment, resource needs, and long-term sustainability.
Learning Outcome and Assessment Alignment
We ensure your curriculum maps clearly to student learning outcomes and can support ongoing assessment and accreditation needs without compromising innovation or faculty autonomy.
Curriculum Redesign & Refresh
Whether your curriculum needs light revision or a full overhaul, we help clarify learning goals, streamline structures, and build coherence across courses. Our work supports academic excellence, student engagement, and equity in access and outcomes.
Faculty Facilitation and Change Management
We offer thoughtful facilitation for curriculum committees, departments, and task forces, helping navigate divergent views, honor disciplinary identities, and move toward collective goals. Our process is built on listening, transparency, and trust.
Cross-Disciplinary and Studio-Based Curriculm Support
We specialize in helping institutions bridge disciplines—whether between the liberal arts and sciences, studio and seminar, or emerging hybrid fields. We work with faculty to design meaningful learning pathways that are adaptable, relevant, and experientially rich.
Program Review and Strategic Planning
We support institutions in reviewing existing programs with fresh eyes—analyzing enrollment trends, employer needs, alumni outcomes, and curricular relevance to inform evidence-based improvements or sunsetting decisions.
As the only consulting firm with a team focused on art and design higher education, we bring deep understanding of studio learning, critique-based pedagogy, interdisciplinary experimentation, and non-linear curricular structures. We know how to work with creative cultures while aligning with accreditation standards, student success metrics, and shifting professional fields.
Whether you’re building something entirely new or making a good program even stronger, we help you connect big ideas to practical outcomes—always centering your mission, your students, and your faculty.