Your Name (Point of Contact):

Carley Casey

Email (Point of Contact):

carleycc@nmsu.edu

Official Board Name:

University Program Approval Committee

Authorizing body or official:

Provost

Type of Board:

Standing

Scope of Impact:

System

Board Purpose:

To provide institution-level assurance that new and modified programs are aligned with NMSU’s strategic plan and are expected to be adequately resourced. To ensure that new program proposals target state or regional needs and that these proposals provide compelling cases for approval at the state level.

Board Authority:

Decision-making/Approver

Current Chair / Term Ends:

Joe Lakey & Jamie Bronstein

Describe the process for selecting the chair :

Chairs are by virtue of position. Co-chairs are the representative from ADAC and the vice chair or representative of the Faculty Senate.

How are the chair and members appointed?:

By position

Are members subject to a term appointment (three years or less)?:

No

What university function/office is responsible for future appointments?:

Membership is by virtue of role on other university committees - Provost Office oversees committee

What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee?:

Office of the Provost/Office of Accreditation & Outcomes and the Associate Registrar

How often will this board or committee meet?:

monthly

Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held?:

No

In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made? (if applicable):

The committee reviewed and approved many new and modified program proposals including 2 new undergraduate program proposals; 17 new concentration program proposals; 6 new minor program proposals; and 82 program modifications. The committee also utilized the year as a test run for the process to approve new program proposals that will be adapted for upcoming cycles.