2023-73
Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
Date of First Reading: April 24, 2023
Date of Second Reading: August 28, 2023
Title of Motion: Request from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Earth and Space Exploration — for the name change of an undergraduate degree – From: BA in Earth and Environmental Studies – To: BA in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision.
Rationale: There are several reasons we proposed this name change now: (1) the proposed name “Earth and Environmental Sciences” aligns much better with the degree and the learning outcomes; (2) current and former students unanimously favor the new name; (3) employment opportunities for our students in their intended career paths will be significantly enhanced by this simple change.