- A new University Scholars Programs (USP) is reviewed by the faculty of the proposer’s department.
- Upon approval, the department will submit the new USP proposal to the college faculty for review. This is often done through a group of faculty organized through the dean’s office such as a faculty council or Educational Policy & Curriculum committee.
- After approval at the college level, a new program/certificate proposal then goes to the appropriate Senate academic council(s).
- Proposals for new USPs are reviewed by the Graduate Council (GC).
- Proposals for USPs involving degrees from a health care colleges are reviewed by the Health Care Colleges Council (HCCC).Health care colleges have the option of sending undergraduate and graduate program/certificate proposals to the HCCC, but are not required to do so unless the course includes direct patient contact and/or care.
- The Graduate Council will send approved program proposals to the Senate Council office for staff to check that the new USP complies with the Senate Rules and is ready for the next step in the review process.
- After review in the Senate Council office, the proposal will be sent to the Senate's Academic Programs Committee (SAPC) for review.
- When the SAPC has finished its review, the proposal will be placed on a Senate Council agenda for review during an open meeting of the Senate Council.
- Upon Senate Council approval, the proposal will then be placed on a University Senate agenda for review during an open meeting of the Senate.
- The approval process for a new USP is complete after approval by the Senate - no further review is necessary.