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The Academic Planning Calendar 2025–2026 outlines the pathways for developing academic programs, providing a structured timeline and process for proposing, reviewing, and implementing new academic initiatives. The calendar is organized by month and includes key deadlines for submitting proposals to various review bodies such as department committees, college curriculum committees, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). Each pathway has a specific final approval date, helping you determine when you can market and recruit for the program or implement the approved changes.
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Academic Degree Programs
This tab serves as your centralized resource for faculty and administrators involved in the creation, revision, or closure of full academic degree programs. Here, you’ll find all the necessary forms, templates, and guidance to support both internal university workflows and external reporting requirements. Whether you are proposing a new degree program, updating an existing one, or initiating program closure, this resource provides comprehensive support throughout the process. Additionally, it includes detailed information on dual, joint, and collaborative academic programs, along with sample Memorandums of Understanding, all aligned with the SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy to ensure compliance and institutional integrity.
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Certificate Programs
This tab serves as your centralized resource for faculty and administrators involved in the development, modification, or discontinuation of academic certificate programs. It provides access to all required forms, templates, and guidance to support both internal university processes and external compliance requirements. Whether you are proposing a new certificate, updating an existing one, or initiating its closure, this site offers comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle.
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Other Additions/Alterations
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Academic Program Evaluation
Academic Program Review and evaluation are essential components in the curriculum lifecycle, ensuring that academic offerings remain relevant, effective, and aligned with institutional goals. This tab provides faculty and administrators with centralized access to resources supporting post-implementation review, academic program assessment, and comprehensive program evaluation. Whether you are refining outcomes, analyzing performance, or preparing for scheduled reviews, the tools and guidance found here will help you maintain the quality and integrity of UAB’s academic programs.
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Substantive Change
Substantive change refers to significant modifications or expansions in an institution’s academic offerings or operations that require notification or approval from SACSCOC. Currently, SACSCOC identifies 52 categories of substantive change, each tied to federal regulations that govern institutional accreditation. As such, both UAB policies and SACSCOC guidelines must be followed to ensure compliance. This section provides essential information and resources to help faculty and administrators navigate the substantive change process. Changes impacting full academic degree programs and certificate programs are addressed in their respective tabs. If you have questions or need to discuss a potential substantive change, please contact UAB’s SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation Liaison, Dr. Katrina Mintz, at kmintz@uab.edu.