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University Academic Planning & Policy

Overview

The process of academic program development is built around the process required for the proposal and implementation of new degree programs, but also includes programs and initiatives at various other levels. This process is represented relationally in the Required Approvals Matrix, and a detailed description of the process of New Degree Proposals is available HERE, or by clicking the link at the left.

Our goal is that this section has all information and forms necessary for faculty and departments to initiate the process verify the progression of program proposals. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

As a basic overview, listed below are types of proposals considered under this process, as well as the general approvals pathway from the department to the state.

Types of Program Approvals

• New campus branches or extension centers
• New schools or name changes to Schools
• New Departments, including name changes and transfers to a different school or college
• New centers or institutes, including name changes
• All new academic credentials, including:

  • Certificates
  • Degrees
  • Majors
  • Minors
  • Name changes
  • Terminations

The Path of Program Approval

The approvals process follows a prescribed path in order to assure that the appropriate resources are available and that any new programs are in line with the mission of the particular campus. The general sequence of consideration includes the following entities. However, based on university policy, some programs may not require submission through all levels, or may be advanced simply as an informatin item

• Departments/Divisions/Schools
• University Graduate School
• Office of the Executive Vice President for University Regional Affairs, Planning, and Policy
• Campus Academic Officer and/or Chancellor
• Academic Leadership Council
• IU President
• IU Board of Trustees
• Indiana Commissin for Higher Education

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