Modify Graduation Requirements

Academic Action

Modify the institution’s Graduation Requirements, including Math Competency, English Competency, Writing requirements, Capstone requirement, and Ethnic Studies requirement.

Curricular Requirements

See current Undergraduate Catalog.

Originator of Process

General Education Council

Approval Process

Registrar – CourseLeaf: Catalog: General Education: Edit Page

Approvals/Recommendations Needed:

A – Approval Needed

R – Recommendation

I – Information Only

R	Interdisciplinary Units
R	Registrar
R	Library
A	General Education Council
A	University Committee
A	Faculty Senate
A	Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I	Chancellor
I	Universities of Wisconsin Administration and Board of Regents

Approval Process

Approval Process Step 1

Faculty, Deans, the Provost, or the GEC may propose a review or revision of the General Education requirements. Proposals to revise General Education requirements should take into consideration the University of Wisconsin System Shared Learning Goals for Baccalaureate Students and UWSA Policy 115 Associate Degree Standards. (Note that the Ethnic Studies requirement was the result of the Universities of Wisconsin Design for Diversity initiative (1988-1998).)

Approval Process Step 2

The GEC, reviews the proposal to modify existing requirements. Revisions may be requested.

Approval Process Step 3

The chair of the GEC then forwards the proposal to the Registrar and the Library for review and recommendation. The GEC then has the option of approving the proposal, not approving the proposal, or requesting changes to the proposal.

Approval Process Step 4

When approved by the General Education Council, it is forwarded to the University Committee for action by the Academic Affairs Council.

Approval Process Step 5A

The AAC reviews the proposal. The AAC has the option of approving the proposal, not approving the proposal, or requesting changes to the proposal. If the proposal is approved, it is forwarded to the Provost (or designee) (Step 5a). If not approved, the proposal is returned to the General Education Council. Alternately, the AAC may approve the proposal and recommend review by the University Council and Faculty Senate. (Step 5b)

Approval Process Step 5B

If the AAC approves the proposal without recommending review by the UC/Faculty Senate, the proposal is forwarded to the Provost (or designee) for review.

Approval Process Step 6

If the AAC recommends review by the University Council and Faculty Senate, it is forwarded to the UC. The UC/Faculty Senate reviews the proposal and informs the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the result of the vote.

Approval Process Step 7

If the proposal is approved by the AAC and/or by Faculty Senate, the Provost (or designee) reviews the proposal and supporting documentation. If not approved by the AAC and/or Faculty Senate, the proposal is returned to the General Education Council.

Approval Process Step 8

The Provost (or designee) has the option of approving the proposal, not approving the proposal, or requesting changes to the proposal. If approved, the Provost notifies the Office of the Registrar that the degree program requirements have been modified and the effective date of the change.

Approval Process Step 9

When the revisions to the requirements have been made, the Provost (or designee) notifies all UW institutions and APEI via pprnoticeofintent@uwsa.edu within 20 working days of substantive revisions to the requirements. The notice should include a link to the webpage where the information is posted.