Implementation Notice:
Name: New
program – Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies
Initiating Unit: Africana Studies Program
Program Contact: Julian Kunnie, 621-5665
Description: Establishment of a new BA in Africana Studies to fulfill a critical need for educational and curricular diversity at UA, especially in the area of Africana Studies. It will provide a unique opportunity for students to combine study interests in the field as well as the African continent and the African Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Reviewed and approved by:
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Action/Recommendation |
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Curriculum Office |
4/2/2003 |
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Programs Subcommittee of the Undergraduate Council |
4/4/2003 |
4/8/2003 |
Have questions about the program. Sandy will send to Dr. Kunnie (4/16/2003). Should come back to subcommittee in the Fall. See email of 4/16/03 to Ruby Shelton. Received support memo from CoFA 6/3/03. Met with Ruby about changes to be made docs prior to UGC subcommittee review. New documents received 3/3/04. On agenda for 3/9/04. |
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Undergraduate Council |
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4/27/04 |
Passed. Committee does not want the program to develop a narrow focus of African/African American only. Faculty hire should reflect the intended diversity of the proposed program. |
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Graduate Dean |
NA |
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Graduate Council |
NA |
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Provost’s Management Group |
4/29/04 |
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Documents and comments sent to Liz. |
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Academic Council |
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Chief Academic Officers |
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Arizona Board of Regents |
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Date of final action memorandum |
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