ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPROVAL

CHECKLIST

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 1 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the college deans. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must progress through appropriate committees during fall semester in order to reach the Faculty Senate by March 1. Proposals received after this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog for that year.
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1. ( ) New major/curriculum __________________________________________________________________________
                                                  Title to be entered in record of students who select this program
    ( ) Change from provisional to permanent status.
         Leads to the degree of:
          ( ) Bachelor of Arts         ( ) Master of Arts           ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
          ( ) Bachelor of Science     ( ) Master of Science      ( ) Other ______________________________________

    ( X ) New minor  ___Nanomaterials Science and Engineering_______________________________________________
                                                Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

2. ( ) Revision of existing:      ( ) major      ( ) minor
         Present title ______________________________________________________________________________
         Records System Program Code  ______________________________________________________________
         ( ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
         ( ) Add concentration ________________________________________________________________________
                                                        Title
         ( ) Delete concentration ______________________________________________________________________
                                                        Title

3. ( ) Deletion of existing/disestablish:      ( ) major      ( ) minor      ( ) Other _______________________________
        Title ______________________________________________ Code _________________________________
 
 
 
 

ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)
 
 

Department Chairperson __________________________________________
Dean of College _________________________________________________
Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning ______________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies ______________________ 
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com. _____________________________
Secretary, Faculty Senate _________________________________________ 
Date of Senate Resolution ________________________________________
Registrar  __________________________ Program Code _______________
Provost _______________________________________________________  
Date of Board of Trustee Notification ___________________________________________

Date _____________________
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Date to be Effective _________
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4. Rationale for creation, revision, or description:

Evolving research area with new courses
Students who have such a minor will have enhanced employment opportunities


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5.  Summary of proposed program:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AUTHORIZED DEGREE TITLES
(In addition to those listed on page 1))

( ) Bachelor of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor of Arts
( ) Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Music
( ) Bachelor of Science
( ) Bachelor of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied Sciences
( ) Master of Arts
( ) Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master of Business Administration
( ) Master of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master of Civil Engineering
( ) Master of Education
( ) Master of Electric Engineering
( ) Master of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master of Fine Arts
( ) Master of Instruction
( ) Master of Marine Policy
( ) Master of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master of Music
( ) Master of Physical Therapy
( ) Master of Public Administration
( ) Master of Science
( ) Master of Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor of Education
( ) Doctor of Philosophy
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This document will be retained permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.

Revised 9/20/00