Catalog Change Proposal: College of Arts & Sciences, USM

I. Proposal from the Department of

A. Overview of the Proposed Change in the Catalog
1) Explain what the proposed changes to the catalog entail:
2) Justify the proposed catalog changes:
3) Do the proposed changes affect offerings in other departments or programs? If so, how?
4) Resource implications for change:
5) Will the change affect accreditation?

B. Current Catalog Copy to Be Affected by the Proposed Changes


C. Proposed Changes to the Catalog Copy

II. Approval Signatures

Department/Program Chair:		Date
Curriculum Review Committee:		Date
Dean of the CAS:		Date

Instructions (relevant sections):

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You are recommended to submit this form and accompanying documentation by December 15 if the course is to be entered into the next USM Undergraduate Catalog.
Faculty must consult with other departments or programs about potential conflicts before submitting this form. (A3)
Departments should review time and resource commitments with the Dean of CAS before submitting this change. (A4)
If the proposed change is small and repeated, specify the first instance only (and clarify the situation in A1). Else, provide the full text as it currently appears in the catalog. (B)
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To Submit This Form:

Once this catalog change has received departmental or program approval, submit it as an attachment in an email to the specified co-chair of the CRC.
Send one hard copy of the completed form, with the signature of the department chair or program director indicating approval of the catalog changes, to the specified co-chair of the CRC.