The Academic Program Change process facilitates conversations between academic departments or programs and relevant administrative staff. These conversations help to identify and respond proactively to applicable university policies, procedures, and standards; state, federal, and international laws; and promote protections (e.g., intellectual property) for program faculty, students, and administrative staff. Operationalizing new academic programs or changes to existing programs may involve the efforts of more than a dozen academic and administrative offices.
Program changes will be effective at the start of the next academic year. All changes must be approved by May 1 for implementation in the next academic year. Please note:
Program changes will be reviewed on a cycle, with proposals due on September 1, December 1, and March 1. This cycle will assist with streamlining the review process, consolidating communication, and aligning review with any Board of Trustees approval.
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Course and Curricular Revisions | Expansion or Contraction of Academic Programs | New or Discontinued Academic Programs |
(College/School Curricular Process/Approval) | (Program Change Process and Provost Approval) | (Program Change Process and BOT Approval) |
Course Changes:
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New:
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New degree program:
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Curriculum Changes:
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Changes:
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Discontinuations:
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Discontinuations:
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Academic Program Change Process - Step-by-step guide
Financial Feasibility Analysis Template
Qualtrics Form: Ready to Submit
New Program Three-year Review Form