The University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal 15-16
(Voting Units: Academic)
“Proposal to Shelve Certificate Program: Certificate in Writing”
PDF version of Proposal 15-16
Submitted by
Department of Humanities
Contact: Ron Strickland, Professor and Chair
Department of Humanities (rlstrick@mtu.edu)
1. Full name of program to be shelved: Writing Certificate
2. Final term program will be open for new admits: Fall 2015
3. Plan to complete all enrolled students and any returning students:
No courses are being eliminated. Enrolled and returning students will have the option
of completing the certificate with existing courses.
4. Reason for shelving: Certificate is no longer needed; we are proposing to establish a Minor in Writing.
5. Financial impact (if any) to the department and university: None
Introduced to Senate: February 3, 2016
Approved by Senate: February 17, 2016
Approved by Administration: February 26, 2016