Academic Programs
The Academic Programs and Quality Assurance unit works with °µÍø½ûÇø campuses to:
- Ensure program quality and excellence that is competitive on a national and international level in meeting the needs of students for occupational, general, undergraduate, and graduate education;
- Facilitate ease of transfer among schools and programs, integrate course credit, and coordinate degree programs;
- Give the highest priority to meeting the needs of Minnesota employers for a highly skilled and adaptable workforce;
- Enhance Minnesota's quality of life by developing an understanding and appreciation of a free and diverse society; and
- Eliminate unnecessary duplication of programs and achieve high quality programs to meet the diverse needs of the Minnesota workforce.
The Academic Programs and Quality Assurance unit works with °µÍø½ûÇø campuses throughout the program approval process, ensuring campuses receive the appropriate accreditation before and during the program's continued delivery by conducting Academic Program Reviews to ensure quality standards.
A new academic program:
- begins with an informal Letter of Inquiry,
- becomes a public comment seeking announced Notice of Intent, and
- develops into a fully approved academic program.
Faculty and staff can visit the in to access the program inventory and the Program Navigator software to edit and create academic programs.
Jesse Mason
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jesse.Mason@MinnState.edu
Barb Wilder
Interim System Director of Academic Programs, Transfer, and Career Programs
Barb.Wilder@MinnState.edu
Faculty and staff can visit the in to learn more. Sign in with your StarID@MinnState.edu