New Degree Proposal

The department/dean shall submit, to the provost office, one copy of the proposal in an electronic Word format and one printed copy no less than six months prior to the anticipated start date of the program to allow sufficient time for review and approval.

The approval process (see image below) for a new degree program starts with review by the department, dean, and the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies. After approval in each of these areas the proposal is submitted to the Center for Teaching and Learning, if applicable, and Graduate Council, if applicable and the registrar’s office. When all signatures have been attained the proposal is placed on the curriculum summary log and is reviewed by the faculty senate curriculum committee and the campus community. If approved, the proposal is sent to the faculty senate for approval. The Provost will then take the proposal to the BOT. After approval by the institution the provost office sends the proposal to the public four-year institutions and the HECB. They have 30 days after receipt to comment on the proposed new degree program.

• New Degree Instruction Form (MS Word File)
• New Degree Proposal Form