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Graduate Curriculum Committee
Purpose & Function:The Graduate Curriculum Committee
- reviews proposals and makes recommendations for new graduate programs;
- approves graduate level curriculum changes proposed by each college including new programs, new courses, and substantive modifications of current courses;
- examines existing programs and courses to minimize duplication of course content;
- coordinates and reviews as necessary the internal program or college evaluation process, including outcomes and assessment plans;
- provides input into joint degree programs;
- investigates and provides input into joint graduate level ventures among the colleges.
Membership & Selection:
Academic deans
One faculty representative of each academic department with a graduate program
One representative from the University Library
Faculty representatives are appointed by their respective chairs.
The Library representative is appointed by the Director of Library Services.
The Chair is elected annually by the committee members.
Term:Faculty and Library representatives - two years, renewable for one consecutive term
Meetings:Meetings are held monthly during the academic year.
Reports To:Vice President for Academic Affairs
History:12/17/02 - Revision approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs
05/06/08 - Title changed to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
07/01/11 - Title changed to Vice President for Academic Affairs
11/21/11 - Title changed to Assistant Vice President for Library Services
07/01/12 - Title changed to Director of Library Services