New Graduate Program Proposals

Creating New Graduate Program Proposals

• Roadmap for Creating New Graduate Programs

Useful Links:

• Academic Affairs Policies: Departments can use this link to find policies and procedures for the various types of program proposals. Other helpful information such as proposal templates and approval flow charts can be found on this website.
• Program Proposal Approval Calendar: Proposals are reviewed and approved by several committees at the university before ultimately being approved by the Board of Regents. Use this link to view meeting dates of the various approving committees, as well as deadlines for submitting materials to the Program Committee and University Curriculum Committee.
• Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness: The Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness assists in reviewing proposals for academic rigor and compliance with the University’s regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Contacts:

• Ron Walcott Vice Provost for Graduate Education & Dean of the Graduate School
• Anne Shaffer Associate Dean of the Graduate School
• Cheri Bliss Senior Director, Admissions & Student Services
• Stephen Balfour Director, Office of Online Learning