Academic Program Change Policy

Academic Program Change Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to clarify expectations for notifying the provost when program changes are proposed by academic units.

Policy Statement

The provost must be notified whenever a program change is being considered so that the provost can review accreditation, state, federal and institutional requirements and ensure compliance. Program changes include the following:

  • Developing new or revised majors, minors, tracks, concentrations, certificates or other credit-bearing designations
  • Closing of any of the above
  • Entering into or revising contractual or consortial educational agreements with other organizations
  • Initiating or increasing distance learning
  • Significantly altering the length of a program
  • Opening, closing or relocating a site

For each of the above, the provost will review the proposed change with the appropriate administrator and decide what approvals are needed and the timetable for processing.  The provost is responsible to ensure that all approvals are secured and documented in record archives.

Responsible Party

Responsibility for this policy lies with the Provost.

Policy Review

This policy is to be reviewed every five years.

Distribution

Faculty/Staff Handbook

                                                                                                          Approved by President’s Cabinet, August 5, 2008
                                                                                                                         Revised and approved by President’s Cabinet, April 10, 2013