University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Policy Name: Addition, Deletion, Suspension, and Modification of Academic Programs
Policy Number: LR 601.2
Effective Date: January 31, 2003
Revised Dates:
Most Recent Review Date:
Purpose:
In accordance with BOT Policy 620.1, the following policy is established for additions, deletions, suspensions, and modifications of academic programs.
Policy
On behalf of the Faculty Senate, and subject to that body’s authority, the UA Little Rock Graduate and Undergraduate Councils will review and recommend action on new academic courses, programs, and degrees.
In reviewing proposals, the councils will consider the current policies and criteria of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and those of the University of Arkansas System and the Board of Higher Education.
Procedures:
Proposals for programs and courses which originate with department faculties will be routed to college or school curriculum committees, to college or school faculties, and to the appropriate council. In academic units not organized into departments, colleges, or schools, routing will be according to analogous process certified to the appropriate council by the vice chancellor and provost. Recommendations of the councils are subject to review by the Faculty Senate upon decision of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate or upon petition signed by five or more senators and delivered to the president of the Faculty Senate within ten (10) calendar days of passage by the Graduate Council. Proposals not reviewed by the Faculty Senate or having passed senate review are routed to the vice chancellor and provost and chancellor, and for new degree programs, to the president, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Higher Education.
Source: UALR Faculty Senate
Status: Active
Approved By: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Originator:
Custodian: Office of the Provost