Degree Programs

KEY TO ACTIONS:
 
 f = failed senate/review committee
+ = disapproved in part by committee
# = amended by sen./review committee
a = approved/acknowledged by chancellor’s
office
p = action pending from chancellor’s office
t = action tabled by senate
 
 
w = action withdrawn
* = modified by chancellor’s office
! = disapproved by chancellor’s office
- = no signature/action required
r = referred to committee
^ = pending program approval
s = senate approval

Note: Occupational Endorsements do not go to the full Faculty Senate.  They are approved at the Chancellor level, and are listed in the appropriate Curriculum Index.  

 

2016-2017
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve a new Minor in Tribal Management a Meeting #219
Motion to approve a new Minor in Ethnobotany a Meeting #220 
Motion to approve a new AA in Security Management t Meeting #221
Motion to approve a new Minor in Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies a Meeting #222
Motion on discontinuation of seven specialized Engineering Master's degrees Agreed to discontinuations (24 Ayes; 6 Nays) Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of BA in Geography Did not agree with discontinuation (25 Nays; 3 Ayes) Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of AAS in Dental Hygiene Did not agree with discontinuation (19 Nays; 8 Ayes)  Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of BA in Sociology Did not agree with discontinuation (22 Nays; 1 Aye; 1 Abstention) Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of PhD in Clinical and Community Psychology Did not agree with discontinuation (20 Nays; 10 Ayes) Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of three Economics programs  Did not agree with discontinuations (23 Nays; 2 Ayes; 5 Abstentions) Special Meeting #223
Motion on discontinuation of CES Extension Research Majority vote disagreeing with discontinuation (as amended) Meeting #224 

 

2015-2016
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to amend Bachelor of Arts, minor requirement options, removing language options which all exist as minors a Meeting 211
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the Master of Electrical Engineering - non-thesis program option to be rolled into the MS EE degree program a Meeting 211
Motion to approve new Master of Arts in Marine Science a Meeting 212
Motion to approve a new Minor in Art History a Meeting 212
Motion to approve a new Minor in Computer Information Technology Specialist a Meeting 212
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the BA and Minor in Russian Studies a Meeting 213
Motion to approve a new Minor in Creative Writing a Meeting 214
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the BA in Theatre (a track for Theatre will be included in reorganized Film and Performing Arts program) a Meeting 214

Motion to approve new Graduate Certificate in Resilience and Adaptation

Note: Provost may resubmit to BOR in June 2016.

 a Meeting 215

Motion to approve new Minor in Sustainable Agriculture

 a Meeting 215

2014-2015
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to Require Baccalaureate Degree Programs include a Capstone Experience a Meeting #202
Motion to Approve Deletion of the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) a Meeting #202
Motion to Approve a New Minor in Forest Management a Meeting #203
Motion to approve a new Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages a Meeting #204
Motion to approve a new Master's of Security and Disaster Management a Meeting #204
Motion to approve a new Minor in Aerospace Engineering a Meeting #205
Resolution to adopt classification system to replace Perspectives on the Human Condition of the UAF Core Curriculum a Meeting #207

2013-2014
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve new Master's of Music in Performance a Meeting #194
Motion to approve discontinuation of the Master of Arts in Music a Meeting #194
Motion to approve new Minor in Leadership (SOM) a Meeting #196

2012-2013
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the elimination of the M.A.T. degree in Biology. a Meeting #184
Motion to agree to the elimination of the M.A.T. degree in Mathematics.  a Meeting #186
Motion to agree to the elimination of the M.A.T. degree in Physics a Meeting #186
Motion to agree to the elimination of the M.A.T. degree in General Science. a Meeting #186
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the Ph.D. in Mathematics t Meeting #186
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the Ph.D. in Mathematics t Meeting #187
Motion to approve new minor in Interdisciplinary Studies a Meeting #187
Motion to approve a new minor in Emergency Management a Meeting #187
Motion to agree to discontinuation of the Ph.D. in Mathematics f Meeting #191
Motion to support conditional continuation of the Ph.D. in Mathematics a Meeting #191

2011-2012
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve new Minor in Marine Science a Meeting #176

Motion to approve a new Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts

  • BOR approved February 2012; NWCCU approved March 2012.
 a Meeting #179
Motion to approve a new Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) a Meeting #183
Motion to approve a new Minor in Paleontology a Meeting #183
Motion to approve a new Minor in Geospatial Sciences a Meeting #183
Motion to approve a new Minor in Geophysics a Meeting #183

2010-2011
Policy Item Action Meeting

Motion to eliminate the B.S. degree in Statistics

  • BOR approved at Dec. 2010 Meeting.
 a Meeting #168

Motion to approve the A.A.S. in Paramedicine

  • BOR approved at Sept. 2011 Meeting
 a Meeting #174

2009-2010
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve a Minor in American Sign Language a Meeting #163
Motion to approve a Minor in Mining Engineering a Meeting #166
Motion to approve an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology #, a Meeting #166

2008-2009
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the Graduate Certificate in Statistics a Meeting #153
Motion to approve a Master’s of Education in Special Education a Meeting #155
Motion to approve a Certificate of Completion for the K-12 Post-Baccalaureate Special Education Licensure Program a# Meeting #155

Motion to approve a Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies

BOR approved in April 2009.

 a# Meeting #156

Motion to approve a Certificate in Pre-Nursing Qualifications

 a Meeting #156

Motion to approve a B.A. in Film

BOR approved in Feb. 2011 upon further revisions.

 #, p Meeting #157

Motion to approve a Certificate in Ethnobotany

 #, a Meeting #158

Motion to approve an integrated BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

 a# Meeting #158
Motion to approve a Certificate in Environmental Studies #, a Meeting #159
Motion to approve a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management  #, a Meeting #159

2007-2008
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Dental Hygiene a# Meeting #147
Motion to amend Bachelor of Arts degree requirements under language option to include American Sign Language a Meeting #147
Motion to approve a PhD program in Natural Resources and Sustainability a# Meeting #149
Motion to approve a Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries a# Meeting #150
Motion to approve a Minor in Fisheries a Meeting #150

2006-2007
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to delete the Minor in Athletic Coaching a Meeting #144
Motion to approve a Certificate in High Latitude Ranage Management #,p Meeting #144
Motion to approve a Certificate in Veterinary Sciences #,p Meeting #144
Motion to approve a B.B. in Yup'ik Language and Culture (Yupiit Nakmiin Qaneryaraat Piciryaraat-Ilu). #,p Meeting #144
Motion to approve a Certificate in Power Generation a# Meeting #141
Motion to approve the deletion of the M.S. in Botany degree a Meeting #140
Motion to approve the deletion of the M.S. in Zoology a Meeting #140
Motion to approve a MFA/MA in Creative Writing and Literature degree program a Meeting #140
Motion to asmend the Associate of Arts degree requirements a Meeting #139

2005-2006
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve a Certificate in Automotive Technology a# AC May 2006
Motion to approve an A.A.S. in Construction Management a# AC May 2006
Motion to approve a New Occupational Endorsements Request (Format 3A). a# AC May 2006
Motion to approve a Certificate in Automotive Technology. w Meeting #137
Motion to approve an A.A.S. in Construction Management w Meeting #137
Motion to approve an Associate of Science Degree program  w Meeting #137
Motion to approved a Certificate in Veterinary Science w Meeting #137
Motion to approve a Minor in Global Studies a Meeting #137
Motion to approve a Bachelor of Emergency Management p Meeting #137
Motion to approve a Certificate in Automotive Technology w Meeting #136
Motion to amend the Computation requirements for the Certificate and A.A.S. degree a Meeting #134
Motion to approve a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for the Elementary Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program a Meeting #133
Motion to approve a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for the Secondary Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program a Meeting #133
Motion to approve a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for the K-12 Art Licensure Program a Meeting #133
Motion to approve a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for the School Counselor Certification Program a Meeting #133
Motion to approve the deletion of the Certificate in Phlebotomy a Meeting #133
Occupational Certificates of Completion--Discussion - Meeting #131

2004-2005
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion on earning only one degree in a specific discipline a Meeting #130
Motion to approve the joint UAA-UAF Ph.D. program in Clinical-Community Psychology a Meeting #129
Motion to amend the computation requirement for the Certificate and A.A.S. degree a Meeting #129
Motion to approve a Certificate and A.A.S. in Construction Trades Technology a Meeting #127
Motion to establish Policy on Identification and Use of Acceptable Academic Degrees a* Meeting #126
Motion to amend the BBA degree requirements a# Meeting #126
Motion to approve a Certificate in Medical Assisting a Meeting #126
Motion to approve a Certificate in Instrumentation Technology a Meeting #126
Motion to approve a Certificate in Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness Technology a Meeting #126
Motion to approve the deletion of the Engineer of Mines (E.M.) degree a Meeting #126
Motion to establish policy on Acceptable Degrees ! Meeting #125
Motion to amend the Cooperative Ph.D. Requirements a Meeting #125

2003-2004
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to amend the Master's Degree requirements for the MA with project and the MS with project r Meeting #118
Motion to approve a minor in Leadership and Civic Engagement a Meeting #119
Motion to approve a BA in Social Studies a* Meeting #119
Motion to amend the BT degree a Meeting #119
Motion to approve a Certificate in Yup'ik Language Proficiency a Meeting #120
Motion to approve an A.A.S. in Yup'ik Language Proficiency a

Meeting #120
Motion to approve a B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies p Meeting #121
Motion to amend the Graduate Degree Requirements for the Master of Arts with Project and the Master of Science with Project a Meeting #123

2002-2003
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to amend the AA degree requirements to include Math 161 a Meeting #111
Motion to amend the Certificate Program requirements a Meeting #112
Motion to amend the requirements for the A.A.S. degree a Meeting #112
Motion to approve a Minor in Environmental Politics a Meeting #112
Motion to approve a B.S. in Computer Engineering a Meeting #112
Motion to delete the B.A. in Human Services a Meeting #112
Motion to delete the M.A.T., Secondary a Meeting #112
Motion to delete the M.A.T., Secondary Licensed Teachers a Meeting #112
Motion to approve the a Certificate and A.A.S. in Educator: Para-Professional w  Meeting #113
Motion to approve the a Certificate and A.A.S. in Educator: Para-Professional a Meeting #114
Motion to delete the Certificate in Emergency Services (formerly Fire Science) a Meeting #116

2001-2002
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding. (renamed Healthcare Reimbursement) a# Meeting #105
Motion to approve the deletion of the B.Ed. a Meeting #105
Motion to amend the AAS degree requirements a Meeting #105
Motion to amend the AA degree requirements a Meeting #105
Motion to approve the deletion of the MAT, Elementary a Meeting #105
Motion to approve the Master's in Software Engineering a Meeting #105
Motion to approve the M.A. degree program in Applied Linguistics p Meeting #106
Motion to amend the Certificate Program requirements a Meeting #108
Motion to amend the Master's Degree residency Requirement a Meeting #108

2000-2001
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the M.A. degree program in Cross-Cultural Studies a Meeting #97
Motion to delete the Ed.S. a Meeting #97
Motion to approve a M.S. degree program in Statistics a Meeting #98
Motion to amend the BBA degree requirements a Meeting #98
Motion to approve the Certificate and A.A.S. degree program in Dental Assistant a Meeting #99
Motion to approve the Certificate and A.A.S. degree program in Tribal Management a Meeting #99
Motion to approve a new integrated B.S./M.S. degree program in Computer Science a Meeting #100
Motion to approve a M.A. degree program in Administration of Justice a Meeting #101
Motion to approve the B.A. degree in Elementary Education a Meeting #101
Motion to approve the Ph.D. degree program in Engineering a Meeting #102
Motion to approve the M.S. degree program in Computational Physics a Meeting #102
Motion to approve the A.A.S. in Process Technology a Meeting #102

1999-2000 
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to amend the A.A. degree requirement a Meeting #90
Motion to approve an Accounting Technician Certificate a# Meeting #91
Motion to approve the deletion of the M.A.T. in Geology a Meeting #91
Motion to approve an M.A. in Rural Development a Meeting #91
Motion to approve the Certificate and AAS degree concentration in Emergency Medical Services p Meeting #93
Motion to amend the BBA degree requirements a Meeting #94
Motion to approve the deletion of the B.A. & B.S. in Education & Exercise Science a Meeting #95
Motion to amend the policy on Minors available for the B.A. degree a Meeting #95

1998-1999
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion on diploma size f Meeting #83
Motion to approve the MFA degree program in Art a#* Meeting #85
Motion to approve the establishment of a new degree, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences a# Meeting #88
Motion to amend the minimum requirements for the Master's degrees #a Meeting #88

1997-1998
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to refer the Certificate program in Microcomputer Support Specialist to the Curricular Affairs Committee - Meeting #76
Motion to refer the A.A.S. in Microcomputer Support Specialist to the Curricular Affairs Committee - Meeting #76
Motion to approve the Certificate program in Microcomputer Support\ Specialist a Meeting #77
Motion to approve the A.A.S. in Microcomputer Support Specialist a Meeting #77
Motion to approve the Ph.D. program in Marine Biology a Meeting #77

1996-1997
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the AAS in Apprenticeship Technology a Meeting #65
Motion to amend the Associate of Arts requirements to allow the use of 9 credits in ASL to substitute for one required core course and one elective courses a Meeting #66
Motion to approve new programs in Health Technology including an AAS in Medical Assistant and two Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and Phlebotomy & Laboratory Assisting a Meeting #68
Motion to approve new Certificate in Applied Business a Meeting #68
Motion to approve the MS & PhD in Environmental Chemistry a Meeting #70
Motion to approved the minimum requirements for Master's Degrees a Meeting #71

1995-1996
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the deletion of the M.Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration a Meeting #61
Motion to approve the B.F.A. in Theatre a Meeting #61
1994-1995
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve changes to the M.A. in Professional Communication. a Meeting #53

1993-1994
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Technology degree requirements in the area of specialization a Meeting #46
Motion to approve the Program Deletion of the A.A.S. in Financial Institutions Management a Meeting #47
Motion to amend the residency credit requirement for the Associate and Baccalaureate Degree a Meeting #47
Motion to delete university-wide requirement for demonstrated competence in a foreign language or research tool for the Ph.D. degree a Meeting #49

1992-1993
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the Certificate in Rural Human Services a Meeting #38
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Music degree requirements to include the Core Curriculum requirements a Meeting #38

1991-1992
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the AAS in Native Language Education a Meeting #32
Motion to approve the Certificate program in Native Language Education a Meeting #32
Motion to approve the Minor in Women's Studies a Meeting #32
Motion to approve the Minor in Film Studies a Meeting #32
Motion to approve the BA in Spanish Studies p Meeting #32
Motion to approve the BA in Japanese Studies p Meeting #32
Motion to approve the AAS in Paralegal Studies a Meeting #32

1990-1991
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to approve the Master of Arts in Northern Studies degree program a Meeting #21
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Business Administration degree requirements a Meeting #22
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements * Meeting #22
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Science degree requirements * Meeting #22
Postpone action on proposed revisions to the AAS degree requirements until the BT degree requirements are considered by the Senate - Meeting #22
Postpone action on the proposed revisions to the AAS degree requirements relating to sub-100 level courses until the BT degree requirements are considered - Meeting #22
Motion to accept Associate of Arts degree requirements a Meeting #23
Motion to amend the Associate of Applied Science degree requirements a Meeting #23
Motion to amend the Associate of Applied Science degree requirement to require that all credits must be at 100 level or above a Meeting #23
Motion to amend the policy regarding effective date of degree a Meeting #ac91
Motion that the BT shall be included as a degree option for the interdisciplinary major a Meeting #24
Motion that the AAS shall be included as a degree option for the interdisciplinary major a Meeting #25
Motion to approve the AAS in Renewable Resources degree program a Meeting #25
Motion to approve the Certificate program in Natural Resources a Meeting #25
Motion to approve the Certificate program in Land Management a Meeting #25
Recommend that American Sign Language be included as a foreign language alternative in the post-core BA & BS degree requirements - Meeting #25
Refer to Curricular Affairs for further review the resolution on interdisciplinary studies procedures - Meeting #26
Motion to amend the Bachelor of Technology degree requirements * Meeting #27
Approve the catalog description of program requirements for degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies - Meeting #27

1989-1990
Policy Item Action Meeting
Motion to require at least 15 hours for Minor coursework. a Meeting #17

1988-1989
Policy Item Action Meeting
AAS Degree--Requirements. (a) Motion on Removal from Degree Status a Meeting #08
Motion on Removal from Degree Status a Meeting #08
AAS Degree--Refer back to committee - Meeting #08
Certificate Program--Requirements a Meeting #08
Second Master's Degree a* Meeting #09
AAS Degree--Amend requirements a Meeting #10
AA Degree-amend requirements o Meeting #10A