Faculty Senate Resources

The following procedures govern the review of proposals to 1) change administrative structure, and 2) to establish a new academic center or institute.

Procedures Related to the Establishment, Reorganization, and Elimination of:

Colleges and Schools

Procedures Related to the Establishment, Reorganization, and Elimination of Colleges and Schools (pdf)

This document outlines the governance process by which proposals to establish, reorganize or eliminate a College or a School not established within a College at UVM are reviewed by the Faculty Senate as well as guiding principles for preparation of these proposals. Procedures relating to a School within a College are outline separately in the document Procedrues Related to the Establishment, Restructuring or Elimination of a School within a College.

A School within a College

Procedures Related to the Establishment, Reorganization, and Elimination of a School within a College (pdf)

This document lays out the process by which proposals to establish, reorganize, or eliminate a School within a College at UVM are to be initiated, prepared, and reviewed and specifies the format for such proposals. Procedures relating to Schools established outside of a College can be found in the document Procedures Related to the Establishment, Reorganization, and Elimination of Colleges or Schools.

A Department

Procedures Related to the Establishment, Reorganization, and Elimination of a Department (pdf)

This document lays out the process by which proposals to establish, reorganize, or eliminat a department at UVM are to be initiated, prepared, and reviewed, and specifies the format for such proposals.

Proposals to Establish an Academic Center or Institute