Established Status Proposal for Certificates

When the certificate is ready to move from provisional to established (2-4 years), the unit will submit the Request for Established Status to OVPAE under the appropriate cover memo. The submission will be reviewed by a committee which will determine whether to move forward to the Provost and President for approval. Please be mindful of the various deadlines that may impact the review, approval, and implementation process.

Process

Step 1: Dean Submits Request Proposal and Memo

Dean submits the Request for Established Status Proposal along with the appropriate memo template to the Director of Program Development and Review at the OVPAE via email at academic@hawaii.edu. OVPAE will manage the remainder of the review and approval process.

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Step 2: OVPAE Submits for Committee Review

OVPAE submits the proposal for review by a committee which includes representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Education and Graduate Division for undergraduate and graduate certificates respectively.

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Step 3: Provost Reviews

The Provost will evaluate the proposed action and determine if it fits within the institution’s goals and mission.

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Step 4: President Reviews & Approves

The President is delegated authority to approve these proposals.