Significant (>25%) Program Change Process
University Policy
Relevant Policies
Review the applicable policy/policies for the proposal you are completing:
- University Policy for Bachelor Degrees(Policy 6-101)
- University Policy for Undergraduate Emphases (Policy 6-117)
- University Policy for Graduate Degrees (Policy 6-200)
- University Policy for Graduate Emphases (Policy 6-225)
- University Policy for Minors (Policy 6-101)
- University Policy for Undergraduate Certificates (Policy 6-116)
- University Policy for Graduate Certificates (Policy 6-224)
- USHE Policy for Approval and Modification of Programs and Units (R401)
- USHE Policy for Certificate and Degree Award Structures (R402)
Types of Changes
- Name Change (including changes to Emphases)
- Adding/Removing Emphases
- Restructure
- Consolidation
- More than 25% of program requirements
- Learning Outcomes
Letters of Position
- Department chair
- College dean
- Interdisciplinary programs (if applicable)
- Community/industry (if applicable)
- Impacted College(s)/Department(s) (similar programs, courses used, etc.)
Approval Process
Proposals should be through the department and college approvals at least 21 business days prior to the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Council due dates.
- Submission
- Initial Review – please plan for up to 21 days at this step pending the number of proposals submitted
- Department/Faculty Committee approval
- College Committee approval
- Undergraduate Council approval* OR
Graduate Council approval* - Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (SVPAA) approval OR
Vice President for Health Sciences approval - Executive Committee/Academic Senate approval*
- Board of Trustees approval
- Commissioner of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) notification
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) notification
* 1-2 individuals will be asked to present proposals at the marked committee meetings and should be the same individuals listed in the Coursedog proposal.