The Approval Process

  1. Department Approval
    – Curriculum Committees (if applicable)
    – Chair
  2. College Approval
    – Curriculum Committee
    – Dean
  3. Faculty Senate Approval
    – GEC, CASC, Grad Council: Final approval for temporary courses
    – Faculty Senate: Final approval for permanent courses
  4. URI President Approval
    – Final approval for all program modifications, and new certificates, minors, and specializations
  5. URI Board of Trustees Approval
    – Final approval for new degree granting programs