The University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal 33-16
(Voting Units: Academic)
“Proposal to Shelve Degree Program: Ph.D. in Engineering Physics”
PDF version of Proposal 33-16
Submitted by
Department of Physics
Contacts: Yoke Khin Yap, Director of Graduate Studies – Engineering Physics
John A. Jaszczak, former Director of Graduate Studies – Engineering Physics
Ravi Pandey, Chair, Department of Physics
1. Full name of program to be shelved
Ph.D. in Engineering Physics
2. Final term program will be open for new admits
Spring 2016
3. Plan to complete all enrolled and returning students
Students currently enrolled in the Ph.D. in Engineering Physics will be
allowed to complete their degree if they wish to stay in that program. Current students
will be allowed to change their degree program to the Ph.D. in Applied Physics, as
appropriate for their research and with approval of their faculty advisor.
4. Reason for shelving
The Physics department has proposed a spin-off of this degree, Ph.D. in
Applied Physics (Senate Proposal 17-16). If approved, the Ph.D. in Engineering Physics
needs to be shelved.
5. Financial impact (if any) to the department and university
The financial impact to the department is minimal. The spin-off program
of Ph.D. in Applied Physics is expected to enroll the same number of students currently
enrolled in the Ph.D in Engineering Physics. Marketing/promotional materials and
the department/graduate school web pages will need to be updated.
Introduced to Senate: April 6, 2016
Approved by Senate: April 20, 2016
Approved by Administration: April 26, 2016