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Graduate Academic Program Development
Welcome to the Graduate College' academic program
development webpage! Here you will find resources and information
related to the process of academic development.
What is "academic program development"? Academic
program development includes the processes associated with the
development, review, and approval of new academic programs, changes
to existing programs, as well as changes to policies and procedures
affecting graduate programs. Most of the rules governing academic
program development arise from the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR),
the ASU Academic Senate or the Graduate College.
Why is academic program development important? Academic
program development is a critical component of the self-governance
of ASU, as well as the academic relationship ASU maintains with
the state legislature, ABOR, other in-state public universities,
as well as various accrediting organizations. Additionally, academic
program development is a vital part of the strategic management
and quality control of academic programs, providing the opportunity
for academic units to evaluate the direction of their academic
programs. Clarity of the program's mission, curriculum, policies,
and procedures is important, since it not only helps the faculty
to plan for the implementation of their programs, but also helps
the students understand the program intent and requirements for
completion of their program of study.
Where do I begin? If your unit is considering proposing
a new academic program, making changes
to existing programs, or would like consultation on effective
academic strategy, you are encouraged to contact the Graduate College.
Approval Process and Proposal Status
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the
University is the primary coordinator for all academic program
development (graduate and undergraduate) at ASU. This office maintains
the following information to assist with providing a clearer understanding
of the approval process or to track your proposal if it has already
been developed and submitted. Please note that each type of proposal
has its own level of approval.
Approval Process Matrix
www.asu.edu/provost/curriculum/documents/07-08ApprovalProcess-Tempe_000.doc 
Find out what approvals your proposal will need.
Curricular Processing Flow Calendar
www.asu.edu/provost/curriculum/documents/07-08CurrFlowCal-Tempe_001.doc
Find out when your proposal will receive its final approval
Curriculum Actions in Process (1999-present)
www.asu.edu/provost/curriculum
Track your proposal through the approval process.
Graduate Academic Program Development Additional Information and/or Updates: