Monday, September 15, 2008

Step 1: Complete

This morning, the faculty of the College of Arts Sciences approved the Master of Ministry degree proposal, sending it on to the university-wide committee that reviews new courses and degrees. They'll act on it next week -- if it's a positive action, it will go to the full faculty for action in their October meeting.

Although there are several "hoops" to jump through, they serve an important purpose -- to be sure that any new courses and degree programs will be of high quality and that they will accomplish the objectives they target. At each point in the process, a new set of eyes evaluates the proposal to make sure it is sound and that it is in accordance with the university's overall mission and long-range plan.

To pick up on some Olympics imagery: we've just left the starting block, but we're moving toward the finish line!

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