Policy

General

Academic departments and divisions are authorized to adopt appropriate rules, policies, and procedures for the discharge of responsibilities and governance of the unit.  All departmental and divisional rules, policies, and procedures that define or elaborate University rules, policies, and procedures must be consistent with University rules, policies, and procedures.  To the extent that any departmental rule, policy, or procedure conflicts with any divisional or University rule, policy, or procedure, the divisional or University rule, policy, or procedure prevails.  To the extent that any divisional rule, policy, or procedure conflicts with any University rule, policy, or procedure, then the University rule, policy, or procedure prevails.

Academic Department and/or Division Name Changes

Requests for name changes to academic departments (programs, if appropriate) and/or divisions, after consultation with the relevant parties, are reported on the University Senate consent calendar and require the approval of the following bodies: department chair (program director, if appropriate), academic dean of the division, Provost, and the President. 

Related Form(s)

Additional Resources and Procedures

FAQ

Not Applicable.

Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2023

Responsible Officer

• Provost
• President

Legal Authority

Not Applicable.

Compliance Policy

No

Revision History

 Amended July 2022

Reference ID

MUPIM 2.9

Reviewing Bodies

• Provost 
• President