Please refer to Academic Affairs website for Proposing New Academic Programs and Changes to Existing Academic Programs to submit requests in Courseleaf.
Please contact Dr. Rebecca Weston with any questions regarding developing a new certificate or program.
Initial Proposal Process
Stage 1: Development: For new programs, and substantial or multiple changes to existing programs.
Stage 2: Internal Approval of Full Proposal.
Certificate Request Form
Stage 2: Internal Approval for Engineering & PhD Program Proposals.
Stage 2: External Approval.
Project Timeline Example
The time for approval at each step varies somewhat by proposal type and timing of the proposal. For, example, neither the Graduate Council nor the Faculty Senate meet in summer. The College of Science has shared their timeline:
Board of Regents Approval
For requests requiring BOR approval, applications must be submitted at least 31/2 months prior to the BOR meeting.
| Board of Regents Meeting | Proposals Due No Later Than |
|---|---|
|
November |
August 1 |
|
February |
November 1 |
|
May |
February 1 |
|
August |
May 1 |
