Department Name Change
The following policy and procedure outlines how a department can change its name:
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A department requesting a change of its name will send the request in writing to the dean of the college with an explanation of the reasons for the change.
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The dean will receive recommendations on the request from the college council and Academic Senate college caucus, add his/her own recommendation, and send the request with the recommendations to the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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The Provost will ask for a recommendation on the proposed name change from the Academic Senate and the academic deans' council.
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The Provost will approve or disapprove the proposed name change after considering the recommendations of the dean, the college council, the Academic Senate, and the academic deans' council.
Source:
Academic Senate Resolution AS-328-89 "Resolution on Department Name Changes" (pdf)