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Department and Divisional Governance
Scope: Who is Covered by this Policy?
Employees
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)
Not Applicable.
Additional Resources and Procedures
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FAQ
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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