The Levels of Governance outlines the levels of approval required by program proposal type. Depending upon the proposal type, the approval at each level could require review and a vote, or could be as a listing or consent item.
However, the number of approvals required is commensurate with the significance and extent of the changes proposed. Review the Levels of Governance, on the Provost's Office website, to determine which approvals are required for your proposal.
A. Approvals Before Arrival at the Graduate College
All proposals should have been reviewed and approved by the following units before arriving at the Graduate College:
- Departmental Courses and Curricula Committee or other committee
- Executive Officer
- School (if applicable) Courses and Curricula Committee or other committee
- Director of School (if applicable)
- Disciplinary College Courses and Curricula Committee or other committee
- Dean or designee
B. Committee Review at the Graduate College
Minor revisions. “Minor revisions” to a graduate degree programs, as defined above, are considered for administrative approval by the Graduate College and do not require further committee review. They are reported to the Office of the Provost and the Academic Senate in case any further consideration is needed.
Major revisions. A proposal for a new graduate degree program, or “Major Revisions” to an existing graduate degree program as defined above, require approval by the Graduate College Executive Committee and the dean of the Graduate College.
C. Proposals that Require Approval or Report Beyond the Graduate College
See the Levels of Governance to determine additional levels of review and approval for your particular proposal. The full list of approvals is as follows:
- Provost or designee
- Senate Educational Policy Committee
- Urbana-Champaign Senate Faculty Senate
- Senates Conference
- Board of Trustees
- Illinois Board of Higher Education