Academic Unit Proposal Process
University Policy
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Policy for Academic Organization(Policy 2-004)
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Policy for Course-Offering Units (Policy 6-100)
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Policy for Discontinuance of Academic Units (Policy 6-001)
Types
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New
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Name Change
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Restructure
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Consolidation
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Transfer to New Academic Unit
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Discontinue
Letters of Support
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Department chair
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College dean
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Interdisciplinary programs (if applicable)
Approval Process
Proposals should be through the department and college approvals at least 10 business days prior to the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Council due dates.
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Department/Faculty Committee approval
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College Committee approval
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Undergraduate Council review & advance† (if applicable)
Graduate Council review & advance † (if applicable)
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Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs approval OR
Senior Vice President for Health Science approval
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Executive Committee/Academic Senate approval†
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Board of Trustees approval†
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Board of Higher Education (USHE) notification
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) notification
1-2 individuals will be asked to present proposals at the marked committee meetings.