- The shortened curricular change cycle dictates that course and/or program change materials and documentation must be approved by various levels of UNI administration (Departmental, Bugetary Review, College Senates, UCC/GCCC, Faculty Senate), before the Provosts Office can send documentation to the Board or Regents (BOR) Office, thence to ASAC, COPs and finally for BOR review.  The BOR calendar constrains the Fall approval process and therefore all supporting documentation for curricular changes must complete review by Faculty Senate during September.

On August 21 The Graduate College Curriculum Committee (GCCC) reviewed: 

1.  Suspension for MA in Spanish degree program.  The entire packet was approved (pending any changes noted in GCCC minutes) by the Graduate College.  Program is being suspended tentatively for two years.   Justification: Student applications and enrollment decreased considerably during last three years.

2.  Termination of the Post-professional Masters of Science degree/Master of Science in Athletic Training.  The entire packet was approved (pending any changes noted in GCCC minutes) by the Graduate College.  Program is being terminated.  Justification: Due to the need to meet standards with accrediting bodies.  National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Directors and Commissioners of the CAATE (accrediting body) has established new regulations for the professional degree in athletic training at the masters level. Due to this newly established accreditation requirements, the Post Professional Masters of Science in Athletic Training needs to be discontinued.

Therefore, be it resolved that the Senate accepts for voting to docket and initiating discussion, all materials relating to the current (Fall 2017) curriculum packets.