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Changing Names of Academic Units or Academic Programs

Changing Names of Academic Units

Since changes in the names of departments, schools, colleges, centers, or institutes may have major impacts on the curriculum of the University as presented in University publications, they must undergo the same review as other curriculum changes. Changes should be undertaken only after thorough study and evaluation within the originating unit.

Any change in name must first be approved by the originating unit and the appropriate academic dean or director. It is the responsibility of the originating unit and academic dean or director to assure that proposed names are appropriate for the discipline.

NOTE: No students can remain in the old program name once the new program name is approved, and all student records will be updated to the new name.  This record change can update the student's Bulletin term in DegreeWorks.

For more information on this policy, click here.
To submit this request, please follow the steps below:
    • When you click on the link above, the form will open in a browser.  You will need to save the form and open in Adobe Acrobat.  This will allow you to complete the fillable form and add your signature.
    • Supporting documentation:
    • Please submit your PDF request to: April Brown at albrown@uga.edu.
  • Changing Name of Academic Unit proposals will need to be reviewed and approved by the Faculty Senate.  A representative from your department will need to be present at this meeting to discuss the proposal as well as answer any questions or concerns that might arise.
  • Once your request has been approved by both the Franklin College Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate, the request will be emailed to the Office of Curriculum Systems and to the Department Head. 

Changing Names of Academic Programs

Since changes in the names of academic programs may have major impacts on the curriculum of the University as presented in University publications, they must undergo the same review as other curriculum changes. Changes should be undertaken only after thorough study and evaluation within the originating unit.

Any change in academic program name must first be approved by the originating unit and the appropriate academic dean or director. It is the responsibility of the originating unit and academic dean or director to assure that proposed names are appropriate for the discipline.

NOTE:  No students can remain in the old program name once the new program name is approved, and all student records will be updated to the new name.  This record change can update the student's Bulletin term in DegreeWorks.

For more information on this policy, click here.
To submit this request, please follow the below steps:
    • When you click on the link above, the form will open in a browser.  You will need to save the form and open in Adobe Acrobat.  This will allow you to complete the fillable form and add your signature.
    • Supporting documentation:
    • Please submit your PDF request to: April Brown at albrown@uga.edu.
  • Changing Name of Academic Program Proposals will need to be reviewed and approved by the Faculty Senate.  A representative from your department will need to be present at this meeting to discuss the proposal as well as answer any questions or concerns that might arise.
  • Once your request has been approved by both the Franklin College Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate, the request will be emailed to the Office of Curriculum Systems and to the Department Head. 
DEADLINES FOR ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE
Materials DUE to Franklin College Franklin College Faculty Senate Meeting Dates Materials DUE to Curriculum Systems UCC Meeting Dates
August 11, 2023 August 22, 2023 Friday, July 28, 2023 August 25, 2023
September 8, 2023 September 19, 2023 Friday, August 25, 2023 September 22, 2023
October 6, 2023 October 17, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023 October 20, 2023
November 3, 2023 November 14, 2023 Friday, December 8, 2023 January 19, 2024
January 12, 2024 January 23, 2024 Friday, January 12, 2024 February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024 February 20, 2024 Friday, February 16, 2024 (Agenda items must be submitted by this date to be effective for Fall 2024) March 15, 2024
March 8, 2024 March 19, 2024 Friday, March 22, 2024 (Agenda items submitted after this date will be considered for Fall 2024) April 19, 2024
*Any agenda items that are submitted after the materials deadline of March 22, 2024 will be held until the August 2024 UCC meeting, so they will not be considered until Fall 2024 semester.
QUESTIONS?  Please contact April Brown at albrown@uga.edu 

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