Academic Compliance Review and Approval Process Matrix
Academic Compliance Review and Approval Process Matrix
Updated Spring 2024
Note: This matrix is not intended to represent official SCHEV or SACSCOC policy.
The internal and external approvals required for common actions – new programs, changes to existing programs, and closures – are set forth below. The full Review and Approval Process Matrix for all types of academic compliance actions can be downloaded below. Actions that may rise to the level of a substantive change (SC) and require approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are denoted ‘YES IF SC.’
Definitions for the listed actions are available in the Glossary of Terms.
For greater detail on the required reviews and approvals associated with each type of action, including applicable University policies, please access the appropriate approval guide by type of action.
Approvals Guides by Action Type
- New Programs
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Review and Approval Matrix for New Degree Type of Action Internal School Approvals Faculty Senate Provost President Board of Visitors SCHEV SACSCOC New Programs & Initiatives Faculty Dean AAC Executive Council Full Faculty Senate New Degree Program YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES IF SC New Certificate Program YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES IF SC New Off-Campus Site YES YES NO NO NO YES NO NO MAYBE YES New Minor YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO New Concentration or Track YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO - Changes to Existing Programs
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Review and Approval Matrix for Changes to Existing Program
Type of Action Internal School Approvals Faculty Senate Provost President Board of Visitors SCHEV SACSCOC Changes & Closures Faculty Dean AAC Executive Council Full Faculty Senate Change CIP Code NO YES NO NO NO YES NO NO YES NO Change Program Length YES YES MAYBE MAYBE MAYBE YES NO NO MAYBE YES IF SC Change Delivery Format YES YES MAYBE MAYBE MAYBE YES NO NO YES YES IF SC Change Program Name Degree Program YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES NO Certificate Programs YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES NO Concentration, Minor or Track YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO Deliver Additional Program at Existing Off-Campus Site NO YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO YES - Closures
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Review and Approval Matrix for Changes and Closures Type of Action Internal School Approvals Faculty Senate Provost President Board of Visitors SCHEV SACSCOC Changes & Closures Faculty Dean AAC Executive Council Full Faculty Senate Closures Degree Program YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Certificate Program YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES Concentration, Minor or Track YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO Off-Campus Site NO YES NO NO NO YES NO NO YES YES