Ohlone College

 

Procedure for Name Change

for State Approved Degree/Certificate Programs or Academic Disciplines

 

1. Faculty and Dean collaboratively make decision for name change.
2. Faculty and Dean write memo addressed to the Vice President of Instruction and Vice President of Student Services requesting the name change with rationale for the revision and signed by at least two faculty and the Dean.
3. The Vice President of Instruction reviews the request in terms of compliance with State guidelines and effect on other Ohlone College Programs and Disciplines.
4. The Vice President of Student Services reviews the request in terms of Datatel implementation and assist in the selection of a new course prefix.
5. The Vice President of Instruction’s Office provides the form “Non-Substantial Changes to Approved Programs”. This form is to be completed by the Division Dean and reviewed and signed by the Vice President of Instruction.
6. A copy of the signed form and memo are sent to the CAPAC Chair.
7. Following CAPAC approval, the name change will be sent to the Board of Trustees as an information item and the “Non-Substantial Changes to Approved Programs” form will be sent to the State Chancellor’s Office. A copy will be retained on file in the Office of the Provost of Instruction.
8. Counseling, Word-processing, Admissions and Records, and the Articulation Officer will be notified of the change and Datatel changes will be implemented.

 

 

Procedure for Name Change

for Locally Approved Certificates of Completion or Academic Disciplines

 

• Name changes for locally approved Certificates of Completion or Academic Disciplines do not require Chancellor’s Office approval. Follow the same procedure as outlined above with the exception of steps #5, #6, #7.
• Send memo to CAPAC Chair including the proposed action, rationale, and feedback from the Vice President of Instruction and Vice President of Student Services.
• The CAPAC Chair will place the proposed name change on the agenda for approval.
• The name change will be sent to the Board of Trustees as an informational item.

 

Note: Name changes may require a change in articulation agreements. Discussion with the Articulation Officer is recommended when first considering a name change.

 

Note: Changes will be reflected in the next possible catalog and class schedule in accordance with CAPAC timelines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPAC Approved 11/18/02

Revised 1/9/04 - DP