2013-40

Arizona State University
University Senate
Spring 2013

Senate Motion #2013-40

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: February 18, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading: March 25, 2013
 
Title of Motion: Request from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences – School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies – for the name change of an undergraduate degree – from BA in Integrative Studies – to BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
 
 
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approvalof a proposal submitted by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences – School ofHumanities, Arts and Cultural Studies – for the name change of an undergraduate degree –from BA in Integrative Studies – to BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences


Rationale: The program name “Integrative Studies” creates confusion.  The question commonly asked by students and also by the larger community is, “What does Integrative Studies mean?”  By changing the program name to Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, there is a direct linkage to the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and understanding the program substance is immediate and clear.