Program Changes and Information Items
Degree Program/Major: Addition Requires University-level Approval
The addition of an academic degree program/major requires a two-step approval process. Step 1 requires approval of the intent-to-submit proposal by the institution’s provost. Step 2 requires approval of the institution’s formal program proposal by the institution’s president. Program additions must be reported annually to the USNH Administrative Board, the USNH Programs and Services Committee, and the full USNH Board of Trustees.
Step 1: Review of Intent-to-Submit (see proposal requirements)
The intent-to-submit proposal is approved internally by the appropriate unit, departmental, college, and, where appropriate, graduate school governance procedures.
The provost may either support the institution’s intent to develop a full proposal, with or without recommendations for improvement, or withhold support pending further development of the program concept.
If the intent is approved, the provost will inform the other institutions in the system.
Step 2: Formal Program Proposal (see proposal requirements)
The proposed addition of an academic degree program/major must be approved by the appropriate unit, departmental, college, and, where appropriate, graduate school governance procedures, and by the provost.
The institution’s president has the final approval over the addition of academic programs.
The president may either approve the program, or return the proposal to the appropriate units for further development
If approved, the provost will inform the University System office.
