Establish an Area of Emphasis
Academic Action
Establish a new area of emphasis (or track) within a major or minor program of study that is in compliance with UW-Green Bay and Universities of Wisconsin policies.
Curricular Requirements
Major - Minimum of 30 degree credits including 24 at upper level.
Minor - Minimum of 18 degree credits including 12 at upper level
Originator of Process
Interdisciplinary, Disciplinary, or Other Unit Executive Committee
Approval Process
CourseLeaf: Program Admin: Propose New Program
Approvals/Recommendations Needed:
A – Approval Needed
R – Recommendation
I – Information Only
| A | Initiating Interdisciplinary 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
The chair of the Executive Committee responsible for the major or minor that will contain the area of emphasis prepares a proposal following the Propose New Program form in CourseLeaf . The faculty committee may consult the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL), Graduate Studies, and/or other institutional offices for advice on program development.
If the proposed area of emphasis 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.
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.
The Dean reviews the proposal and supporting documentation. He then forwards all to the Registrar and the Library for review and recommendation.
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.
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 Dean.
The proposed area of emphasis is 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.
The Provost (or designee) notifies the UW Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Educational Innovation (APEI) via the Online Program Planning Form that program has been discontinued and the effective date of the change