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The Committee on Academic Policies has oversight and advisory responsibility for all current Programs, both undergraduate and graduate, and addresses all aspects of Program curriculums, academic policies and procedures, and academic advising. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, two members nominated from among those Faculty teaching graduate courses and elected at large by the Faculty, the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management (ex-officio), another Dean chosen by the Provost (ex-officio), the Provost or designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio). One undergraduate student and one graduate student shall be appointed to serve as non-voting liaisons.

 

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The Committee on Academic Programs and Planning recommends a long-range plan for undergraduate and graduate education and reviews and approves new degree-granting programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, two members nominated from among those Faculty teaching graduate courses and elected at large by the Faculty, the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management (ex-officio), another Dean chosen by the Provost (ex-officio), the Provost or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex- officio). One undergraduate student and one graduate student shall be appointed to serve as non-voting liaisons.

 

 

 

 

Committee Timeline: The APP Committee meets every first and third Thursday of each month during fall and spring terms to consider all pre-proposals and/or proposals sent to the Chair (due two weeks prior to the meeting). The Chair sends feedback by the following Thursday (one week after each meeting). If you have any questions, please email Dr. Naz Onel (Naz.Onel@stockton.edu), APP Chair (2024-2026) and Dr. Tracey Meilander (Tracey.Meilander@stockton.edu), Associate Provost for Curriculum and Compliance.

Meeting dates for Dean’s Council, APP Committee, Faculty Senate, and AIC in Spring 2026

The Life Cycle of Academic Programs
The APP committee collaborated with the Committee of Academic Policies to co-author a comprehensive university procedure that outlines the life cycle of academic programs, from genesis to maintenance to changes and, if appropriate, closure (See Procedure 2040, currently under review). Groups working on new programs, maintenance or changes to existing programs, and/or contemplating program closure should first consult Procedure 2040 and this visual  for general background information before following the steps below. Proposals for all program types should align with NJ OSHE standards for sufficient academic quality, sufficient labor market demand, duplication of comparable programs, and additional state resources.

  Proposing a New Major (Degree) Program

• Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate or Graduate Major Program. 

 Proposing a New Undergraduate Minor 

• Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate Minor. 

Proposing a New Concentration/Track/Area of Specialization or Certificate in an Existing Program(s)

Proposal Guidelines - These guidelines  serve as a guide for faculty preparing a proposal for a New Concentration/Track/Area of Specializations for an existing degree program. 

This form serves as a guide for faculty preparing a proposal for a new Certificate.   

In most cases, concentrations, tracks, areas of specialization, and certificates will be information items within ������Ƶ, to the NJPC’s AIC, OSHE, and MSCHE. Proposing a certificate that is made mostly of new classes that are outside the CIP codes currently offered may require a full proposal and external approvals. Consult with the APP Chair and AP, Curriculum & Compliance.

Process for Pausing or Sunsetting an Academic Program

This document serves as a guide for the process for pausing or sunsetting a program. The decision to pause enrollment in or sunset an academic program will be a data-informed decision based on enrollment, student demand, post-graduation outcomes, and/or financial data in accordance with Procedure 2040. Any student enrolled in a program that will be paused or sunset will require a teach-out plan. Faculty can work with School Deans to discuss program consolidation, substantial program revisions, or new/updated programs as options, and partner with the Registrar and Provost’s Office to develop a teach out plan.

University, State, and Institutional Accreditor Policies and Procedures

The links below provide additional information about each of these authorizing agencies and original sources of the documents above.

• University Policy & Procedures

The Committee on Administration & Finance has oversight and advisory responsibility for all matters of budget and finances, and all questions of institutional priorities and resources. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Chief Financial Officer or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).

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The Committee on General Studies has oversight and advisory responsibility for all aspects of the General Studies Program. Members: The Coordinator of the Freshman Seminar Program and the G-conveners, elected at large by and from the Faculty; the Dean of General Studies (ex- officio); the Provost or a designee (ex-officio); and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio). Additional voting members shall be elected as follows: As soon as practicable in each odd-numbered calendar year, one member shall be elected by and from the Faculty of any School that is not already represented on the Committee by either a G-convener or the Freshman Seminar Coordinator.

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The Committee on Information Technology and Media Services has advisory responsibility for all matters of academic computing, distributive education, media services and related information technology infrastructure. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Director of Library Services (ex-officio), the Director of the Center for Learning Design (ex-officio), the Director of Computer Services (ex-officio), the Chief Information Officer (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex- officio).

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Reports

Report to Senate Oct. 2011

E Learning Report 2014

Faculty Survey on Learning Management System (LMS) by Faculty Senate ITMS Committee (2021/2022)

Learning Management System Exploration Project Final Report Summary 2023

 

Year End Reports

 

The Committee on the Library has advisory responsibility for all matters of Library policy. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Director of Library Services (ex-officio), the Director of Production Services (ex-officio), the Director of the Center for Learning Design (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).

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Meeting Minutes

 

Year End Reports

 

The Committee on Research and Professional Development has responsibility for the development and administration of policies for awarding internal grant monies and sabbaticals for faculty research and development. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of the Library, two members elected by and from the Faculty of each of the other Schools, the Provost or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).

Additional information about Research and Professional Development funding (ORSP Website on Internal Awards)

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Year End Reports

 

The Committee on Student Affairs has oversight and advisory responsibility for all matters of student life. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Vice President for Student Affairs (ex-officio), the Dean of Students (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio). One undergraduate student and one graduate student shall be appointed to serve as non-voting liaisons.

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Year End Reports

 

The Committee of Chairs has advisory responsibility on all matters concerning the representation of and university-wide initiatives involving chair positions, both undergraduate and graduate. The committee is responsible for streamlining communication between administration and chairs, facilitating communication amongst chairs across schools and providing coordinated leadership and responding to university-wide actions and issues that may arise which directly impact chair leadership. Members: One Undergraduate Program Chair elected by and from the Faculty of each School, one tenured member of the Library Faculty elected by the Library Faculty, two Graduate Programs Chairs nominated and elected at large by the Faculty, one Interdisciplinary Minor Coordinator elected at large by the Faculty, and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).

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Year End Reports