The University Senate of Michigan Technological University

 

 

PROPOSAL 8-11

 

“PROPOSAL TO CHANGE DEGREE TITLE”

 

 

 

Current title: Communication and Culture Studies with a Concentration in Contemporary Culture

 

Proposed Title Change: Communication, Culture, and Media with a Concentration in Contemporary Culture

 

1.      General description and characteristics: The proposal is to add the term “Media” to the primary title of the degree program. There is no change to the title of the Concentration.

2.      Rationale: Media is an integral part of the degree program but has not been represented in the title.

3.      Related programs: Not relevant.

4.      Curriculum design: This is an existing program that already requires media coursework.

5.      New course descriptions: Not relevant.

6.      Additional resources: Requires no additional resources.

7.      Accreditation requirements: No additional accreditation requirements.

8.      Planned implementation date: The proposed changes will be implemented in the 2011-2012 academic year.

 

 

Introduced to Senate: 19 January 2011
Adopted by Senate: 02 February 2011
Approved by Administration: 09 February 2011