Curriculum Approval at EIU
The Big Picture
On Campus: Curriculum revisions flow from the faculty member to the departmental curriculum committee, the college curriculum committee, and the university curriculum committee(s) prior to being approved by the President. (The President's approval is implicit unless he advises the committee to the contrary.)
Off-Campus: The Illinois Board of Higher Education or its staff must approve all new degree programs prior to their offering, as well as any off-campus programs to be offered outside EIU's region. The Higher Learning Commission, EIU's chief accrediting agency, also is involved in the approval process: Prior HLC authorization is required for us to offer new online degree programs or to deliver programs at new off-campus sites.
The Details:
Status of Requests Requiring IBHE Approval 2011-2012
- Center for Clean Energy Research and Education (90.1505), IBHE-approved for Summer 2011
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing (23.0401), IBHE-approved for Fall 2011
Other Significant Changes 2011-2012
- Africana Studies, new degree name for AFR, Fall 2011
- Environmental Sustainability, new minor, Fall 2012
- Jazz Studies, new minor, Fall 2012
- Leadership in Community Recreation, new minor, Fall 2012
