Academic Structure Discussions

Background
The University is currently engaged in an examination of its academic structure.  Each college has been invited to initiate a process to consider its organization and solicit restructuring proposals with the goal of best meeting the college needs and supporting quality improvement of our academic programs.  The purpose of this website is to make available the documents related to this process.

Academic Structure Working Group
The NHS Academic Structure Working Group is the body that will recommend procedures for the generation, discussion, and review of restructuring proposals and implement those procedures after their development and approval.  The Working Group members will also facilitate inclusive and transparent communication about this process through two-way communication between their NHS colleagues and the Working Group.  Restructuring proposals will be made available on this website. 

Working Group Membership
The Working Group consists of one faculty representative from each NHS school, selected by the faculty of that school; two School Director representatives, selected by the NHS Leadership Team; and, in ex officio capacities, the NHS Dean and Business Manager.  The Working Group may, at its discretion, select one additional “at large” representative to address any issues of inadequate representation by a key stakeholder population. 

Faculty Representatives                                  
Jamie Erskine – Human Sciences                   
Scott Franklin – Biological Sciences               
Richard Grassl- Mathematical Sciences
Dianna Gray – Sport and Exercise Science     
Bill Hoyt – Earth Sciences and Physics                                                           
Richard Hyslop – Chemistry and Biochemistry                                              
Vicki Wilson – Nursing

Director Representatives 
David Pringle – Chemistry and Biochemistry
David Stotlar – Sport and Exercise Science

Ex Officio Representatives 
Denise Battles - Dean
Debbie Pirera – NHS Business Manager

Procedures
NOTE: As per Dean Battles’ email communication of September 1, 2009, the timeline for the college’s academic structure discussions has been delayed pending the availability of additional information from the University that pertains to this effort. A revised timeline will be established once that additional information is in hand.
NHS Procedures for Restructuring Proposals

Restructuring Proposals
(coming soon)

Electronic Feedback Form - Contact the Working Group
http://www.uncsurvey.unco.edu/se.ashx?s=2FDC44E609B1F2FC

Relevant Documents
* Recommendations of the President's Planning Council (PPC)
* President's response to PPC recommendations
* Provost's memo regarding "Criteria and Process for Restructuring"
* Dean's memo regarding "NHS Academic Structure"
* University's Academic Plan

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