Welcome to the Academic Programs website.
The office handles many of the academic matters that are university-wide in scope including:
- Shepharding all new program proposals through the approval process
- Coordinating the periodic review of all existing academic programs
- Overseeing university-wide academic policies and procedures
- Managing communications to and from the Chancellor’s Office regarding academic matters
In the capacity as Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the office:
- Coordinates general education and other university-wide requirements
- Acts in dean’s role for programs of an interdisciplinary nature that do not fit well into other schools
- Oversees the four-year degree pledge and early enrollment for HS students
- Receives petitions for the Academic Petitions Committee
- Coordinates student-initiated academic grievance hearings and receives formal student complaints
In the capacity as Dean of Graduate Studies, the AVP:
- Serves as chair and dean for the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Leads meetings of the graduate coordinators
- Administers Graduate Equity Fellowships and Tuition Fee Waivers
- Coordinates student-initiated academic grievance hearings and receives formal student complaints
For matters of Academic Operations and Support, please contact the Director of Academic Operations and Support or visit the Scheduling link.
Thanks!
Carl Kemnitz
Associate Vice President for Academic Programs
Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies