CourseLeaf is a catalog management system that allows for electronic workflows and integrates with Banner for paperless catalog preparation. There are two modules within CourseLeaf, Catalog (CAT) and Course Inventory Management (CIM). CourseLeaf is designed for intuitive editing, manageable workflows, and on demand publishing to web, mobile, tablet, and print PDF platforms.
Benefits of CourseLeaf
- Centralized electronic information source.
- Electronic workflow to ensure proper approval of catalog and course changes.
- Integration with Banner
- Paperless catalog updates
Registration Information
Review and click one date from this list of session dates to RSVP, then complete the online form to register.
- Email link to training - Registrants will receive a meeting invitation with the Zoom link to attend the training prior to the session.
- New User to CourseLeaf? Prior to training, please verify you can log in to CourseLeaf. To test your login ability, go to nextcatalog.odu.edu and try to sign in using your Midas ID and password. If you have difficulty, please contact either Sommer Alexander (courseleaf@odu.edu) or Missy Barber (mbarber@odu.edu) for assistance prior to your training session. Alternatively, general questions may be sent to courseleaf@odu.edu.
- To cancel or change your registration - Contact us directly for assistance.
- Arrive on time for training - If you arrive more than 15 minutes past the start time, you will not be allowed to attend.
- Duo Login will be required to access CourseLeaf. Have your phone or your fob available.
- Bring any pending course changes or proposals to the training.
Review and click one date from this list of session dates to RSVP, then complete the online form to register.
- Email link to training - Registrants will receive a meeting invitation with the Zoom link to attend the training prior to the session.
- New User to CourseLeaf? Prior to training, please verify you can log in to CourseLeaf. To test your login ability, go to nextcatalog.odu.edu and try to sign in using your Midas ID and password. If you have difficulty, please contact either Sommer Alexander (courseleaf@odu.edu) or Missy Barber (mbarber@odu.edu) for assistance prior to your training session. Alternatively, general questions may be sent to courseleaf@odu.edu.
- To cancel or change your registration - Contact us directly for assistance.
- Arrive on time for training - If you arrive more than 15 minutes past the start time, you will not be allowed to attend.
- Duo Login will be required to access CourseLeaf. Have your phone or your fob available.
- Bring any pending course changes or proposals to the training.
Training Schedule
2024-2025 Catalog
Upcoming Catalog (CAT) Training Dates:
Update Deadlines
2024-2025 Catalog
- Update/Add Courses - Friday, December 8, 2023
- Submit Curricular Change Forms - Friday, December 15, 2023
- Update Catalog Content - FINAL DEADLINE for all changes - Friday, March 1, 2024
- Look for notifications from Academic Affairs and check this site for updates to submission deadlines and training dates.
Contact for CIM/Catalog Questions
Undergraduate Users
Sommer Alexander
courseleaf@odu.edu
Graduate Users
Missy Barber
mbarber@odu.edu
Questions?
For general questions about CIM or the Catalog, contact courseleaf@odu.edu.
FAQs
A. New users can obtain access to CAT by asking your department chair to send an email to salexand@odu.edu for the undergraduate catalog or to mbarber@odu.edu for the graduate catalog. The email should include your name, your Midas ID, and the catalog page(s) you need access to.
A. New users can obtain access to CIM by sending an email to salexand@odu.edu for the undergraduate catalog or to mbarber@odu.edu for the graduate catalog. The email should include your name and Midas ID.
A. Yes, CourseLeaf training is offered. CIM training is offered in the fall semester and CAT training is offered in the spring semester. Announcements are sent out advertising the training.
A. The best browser to use is Mozilla Firefox (versions 10+) .
A. Go to nextcatalog.odu.edu for CAT or nextcatalog.odu.edu/courseadmin for CIM. You will be required to log in using your Shibboleth log in.
A. Just click on the box to complete the log in process.
A. There is not a log out button, just close your browser window to exit the software.
A. First, try to refresh the page. If that does not work, then close the browser window, clear your Cache/browsing history, and then try to log in again.
A. You will get an email from Catalog Editor letting you know you have an action to approve. Click on the link in the email.