Academic Program Proposals
New Academic Program Approval and Implementation
The approval process for new programs requires review and endorsement by all constituents in the University governance structure. Documentation on the approval process can be found in Chapter 6 of the University Faculty and Governance Handbook.
Forms and Guidelines
- Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (see specific notes for Mac users)
- Transmittal Form for Program Changes (To be completed and submitted prior to discussion of a program change or addition.)
- New Academic Program and Business Program Template (Contact Executive Assistant to the Provost/Academic Affairs Maegan Jossy for the most current proposal.)
- Required Support Contact List for New Program Proposals
- Budget Plan Templates/Narratives (Contact Project Manager Sarah Morse with any questions.)
- 2022-2023 Governance Calendar
- Program and Initiative Approval Process Flow Chart
The Implementation Committee
The committee provides a comprehensive forum for an in-depth review of all support needs, including staffing levels during the new program development process.
2022-2023 Committee Chair: Sarah Morse, Project Manager, Finance & Admin
Administrative Support: Maegan Jossy, Executive Assistant to the Provost/Academic Affairs
2022-2023 Roster and Meeting Schedule
Members include representatives from the following areas of support:
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions
- International Admissions, International Initiatives and International Student Services
- Marketing & Communications
- Academic and Career Advising
- Institutional Research
- Financial Aid
- Registrar
- Student Affairs
- Facilities
- Library
- University Information Services
- Budget Office
- Business Office
- Human Resources
- Academic Affairs/Accreditation
- Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects
- Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officer
- Finance & Administration
- Executive Assistant to the Provost