ACD 305–03 Table

The dean of the college proposing the change submits to the executive vice president and provost of the university information and documentation resulting from the following steps:

1. Describe the nature of the proposed change (e.g., change in SAT/ACT scores required or change in grade point average necessary for acceptance into the program). Indicate why the change should be implemented.
2. Describe the rationale for the change (e.g., assumptions, standards, and justifications for adopting the new admission requirements.
3. Project the impact over a five-year period on student enrollment in the college or program (e.g., effect on the number of students and effect on underserved groups). Identify the assumptions involved in the calculation of this projected impact.
4. Explain how the change in admission standards will affect other colleges and programs at ASU at Tempe campus (e.g., required courses to be taken in another unit or students shifting to related majors).
5. Review the proposed admission requirement change with the appropriate Admissions Office (undergraduate and/or graduate) relative to the effect on future applicants, processing of applicant files, and outreach efforts needed for public awareness of policy changes. Submit the name of the person with whom this was discussed, or include a sign-off statement from that person with the request.
6. Provide a copy of the request to all deans and the executive vice president and provost of the university.
7. Obtain sign-offs from deans of other colleges affected by this change, including the dean of the Division of Graduate Studies if changes in a graduate program are proposed.
8. Describe the effect this change is likely to have on other Arizona universities.
9. Provide additional comments and/or information.

The executive vice president and provost of the university approves or disapproves the requested change and submits approved changes to the chief academic officers.

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