Modify Requirements of an Area of Emphasis

Academic Action

Modify course or non-course requirements that are part of an area of emphasis (or track) within a major or minor program of study in a manner consistent with the Universities of Wisconsin and UW-Green Bay policies.

Curricular Requirements

Minimum of 30 degree credits including 24 at the upper level.

Originator of Process

Interdisciplinary, Disciplinary or Other Executive Committee

Approval Process

CourseLeaf: Program Admin: Edit Program

Approvals/Recommendations Needed:

A – Approval Needed

R – Recommendation

I – Information Only

A	Initiating Executive Committee
R	Other Executive Committee(s)
A	Dean(s)
R	Registrar
R	Library
A	Graduate Academic Affairs Council
A	Academic Affairs Council
A	Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I	Universities of Wisconsin Administration and Board of Regents

Approval Process

Approval Process Step 1

The chair of the Executive Committee responsible for the area of emphasis prepares a proposal to modify requirements following the Edit Program form in CourseLeaf.

Approval Process Step 2

If the proposed change(s) includes courses or other requirements that are outside of the jurisdiction of the Executive Committee, the proposal must be reviewed by the unit(s) impacted by the modifications. The chair of the initiating faculty committee is responsible for sending (electronically) a complete proposal to the chair of the unit(s) impacted. As the proposal progresses through the approval process, it must include written documentation from all of the unit(s) consulted.

Approval Process Step 3

The proposal may be revised based on the comments received. When a final proposal is approved by the initiating Executive Committee, the proposal and all supporting documentation is forwarded to the dean for review and approval.

Approval Process Step 4

The Dean reviews the proposal and supporting documentation. He then forwards all to the Registrar and the Library for review and recommendation.

Approval Process Step 5

After review and recommendation or non-recommendation by the Registrar and the Library, the Dean has the option of approving the proposal, not approving the proposal or requesting changes to the proposal. Approved proposals and supporting documentation are then sent to the Academic Affairs Council (for undergraduate majors) or Graduate Academic Affairs Council (for graduate majors) for its review and approval.

Approval Process Step 6

The proposal with supporting documentation is reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council or Graduate Academic Affairs Council. Following the AAC or GSC review, an approved proposal is forwarded to the Provost. If not approved by the AAC or GSC, the proposal is returned to the Dean.

Approval Process Step 7

The proposed changes are reviewed by the Provost. If approved by the Provost, the initiating Executive Committee Chair, Dean, Registrar, Library, and SOFAS are informed of the decision. If not approved by the Provost, the proposal is returned to the Dean.