Academic Program Planning
Academic Programs, in cooperation with faculty and university administrators, facilitates the development, authorization and approval of requests regarding new Programs, Certificates and Dual Degrees; modifications to Existing Programs and Administrative Units; and Distance Education.

• New Programs
• New Certificates
• New Dual Degrees
• Existing Program Modifications
• Administrative Modifications
• Distance Education

Department Chair Roles and Responsibilities
The Academic leadership in a university begins with the Board of Regents and extends through all administrative levels. Individuals who play a key role in daily promoting policies and leading the well functioning of academic life are department chairs. Ordinarily, these are the individuals who work closest with their faculties to improve the quality of graduate and undergraduate education and research. Chairs may propose new majors and graduate degrees. They assign teaching and other functions to the faculty. They work closely with their deans to shape academic visions and serve as the key link between deans and departments.

Committee on Academic Centers ane Institutes
Academic Centers and Institutes (ACIs) draw on the strengths of multiple faculty members, academic departments, and/or colleges to provide an inclusive foundation for collective scholarly activity and foster the sharing of ideas through activities devoted to scholarship, education, training, and/or dissemination that promote the mission of the University. In contrast to ACIs, centers and institutes where research is the primary purpose are designated as Research Organizations (ROs) that are governed by separate MAPP guidelines and are administered by the Division of Research.