2013-28

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2012

Senate Motion #2013-28

 

Motion Introduced by:         Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
                                                Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading:          January 28, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading:      February 18, 2013
 
Title of Motion:                    

Request from the College of Technology and Innovation - Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management – for the name change of an undergraduate degree - from BS in Environmental Technology Management to BS in Environmental and Resource Management
 
Action Requested:

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Technology and Innovation -Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management – for the name change of an undergraduate degree – from BS in Environmental Technology Management to BS in Environmental and Resource Management

Rationale:

The proposed name reflects a broadening of the degree beyond remediation of environmental challenges to include a stronger resource management emphasis. This change better enables the degree to meet market demand for broad-based professionals in the field of resource management and is a better fit with faculty expertise and philosophy. The name change better represents the mission of the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management, the degree’s new home.
 

Actions

Approved

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