Resolution 85-86-25

Discontinuing Academic Units; Financial Exigency

I propose the following amendment to Section I: Introduction of the Statement of Policy and Procedures for Discontinuance of Academic Units. Add a #3, as follows: Before a decision to discontinue, significantly reduce or reorganize an academic unit not mandated by financial exigency is made, it is required that the University=s educational and academic mission and associated objectives be formulated and agreed to by the Faculty Senate. This educational and academic mission and the associated objectives shall constitute the basis for considering prospective discontinuance, significant reduction or reorganization of an academic unit. Before discontinuing, significantly reducing or reorganizing an academic unit for academic or educational reasons, the unit shall have been given a sufficient period of time (i.e., not less than three years) to take the necessary and appropriate steps to modify and/or improve its programs such that it is in conformity with the University=s educational and academic objectives.

Resolution Number: 85-86-25

Author: William J. Petak

Date: March 19, 1986

Action Taken: Tabled