academic structures
academic programs
University Academic Structures
Our academic structuring process is used to create and change branches, extensions, schools, colleges, departments, centers, and department transfers.
Structure Change Process
Departmental Processes
Follow any departmental and/or college processes that exist.
Preapproval
Get preapproval from the chair and dean.
Notice to and Approval from Academic Affairs
Notify (and receive approval from) the vice chancellor for Academic Affairs regarding the structure change request.
Contact Terri Swim, assistant vice chancellor for Academic Programs at [email protected] to set up an appointment.
Review SharePoint Documents
Determine which documents are needed by proposal type.
Process Timeline
Process Timeline
Due to revisions and committee schedules, proposal processing takes time. To approximate a completion time, please review the timeline for when the required approving committees are in session. For more information, take a look at the General Matrix for the Administration Approval Process for Academic Programs and Structures.