The Office of Academic Programs welcomes the opportunity to work with deans and department chairs to support faculty efforts in developing new degree programs.
Meeting with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
A workshop to discuss procedures for new program proposals is scheduled annually. Department chairs who plan to submit proposals for new programs are asked to attend the workshop one year prior to the planned date for submitting the proposal to the campus review processes (two years prior to the anticipated implementation date).
Information on the University's Website
The Office of Academic Programs’ website includes the following documents that will assist faculty and administration in developing and securing approval of new degree programs:
Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation