Modify Requirements for a Minor

Academic Action

Modify course or non-course requirements of an existing minor that is in compliance with UW-Green Bay policies.

Curricular Requirements

Minimum of 18 degree credits including 12 at the upper level with the exception of the Music, Art and Theatre disciplines.

Originator of Process

Interdisciplinary, Disciplinary, or Other Unit Executive Committee

Approval Process

CourseLeaf: Program Admin: Edit Program

Approvals/Recommendations Needed:

A – Approval Needed

R – Recommendation

A	Minor Executive Committee
R	Other Interdisciplinary or Disciplinary Executive Committee(s)
A	Dean(s)
A	Academic Affairs Council
A	Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Approval Process

Approval Process Step 1

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

Approval Process Step 2

If the modification 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.

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 sent to the Academic Affairs Council.

Approval Process Step 6

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

Approval Process Step 7

The proposed minor modification and supporting documentation is reviewed by the Provost. If approved by the Provost, the initiating Executive Committee Chair, Dean, Registrar, Library, and SOFAS are notified that the degree program requirements have been modified and the effective date of the change. If not approved by the Provost, the proposal is returned to the dean.