Academic Programs
The Academic Programs Unit is a work group within Academic and Student Affairs division of the Office of the Chancellor. It is charged with providing system leadership and support for academic program policy, approval, and review.
Forms and Instructions
Note: The forms below request an ISRS Program ID. This field can be left blank at this time.
| Supplemental Instructions | Downloads |
|---|---|
| Academic Programs Manual | (under development) |
| Curriculum | instructions - Curriculum - PDF |
| Documenting Needs and Resources | instructions - Documenting Needs and Resources - PDF |
| General Information | instructions - General Information - PDF |
| Graduate Programs Only | instructions - Graduate Programs Only - PDF |
| Staff Contacts, Duties and Assignments | instructions - Staff Assignments to Colleges and Universities - PDF |
| *Which Form: New or Redesign? | instructions - Which Form: New or Redesign? - PDF |
Program Development
- Program approval process PDF
- Needs Assessment PDF
- labor market information,
- supply and demand analysis,
- unnecessary duplication,
- student interest
- Program Advisory Committee Handbook
- Academic Programs Manual (under development)
- Reports of program application activity PDF
This annual report includes data on the program approval activities of the Academic Programs unit and documents new programs, closures and modifications to existing programs.
Program Inventory
Approved academic program inventories sorted by CIP code and by colleges and universities. Reports may include closed and suspended programs.
Program Review
View college and university program review reports and policies
Visit the annual reporting website (password protected)
Resource Documents
Executive Memoranda
- Electrician Programs
- Law Enforcement Moratorium
- ASA-2007-021 - Implementation of Academic Programs Policy 3.36 and Procedure 3.36.1
Program Studies
- Needs Assessment Study—Applied Doctorates (MGT, 2006)
- Doctoral Education and the MnSCU Mission: Access and Affordability (1999)
- Law Enforcement Skill Study (2007)
Degree Credit Caps
Policy Research Documents
- American Association of Community Colleges Degree Recommendations (1998)
- Associate in Applied Science Degree Criteria (NCOE, 1999)
- Minnesota Statutes: See Chapter 135A and Chapter 136F for laws governing higher education
- Academic Programs Policy and Procedures 3.36/3.36.1
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council helps coordinate graduate education among the state universities.
Academic Programs Staff Contacts
Academic Programs staff members provide consultation on: program application process, program planning, program design, developing and interpreting policy and procedures, and needs assessment.
Download print-friendly staff contacts PDF
Manuel Mariano López Ph.D
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Program Quality
651-282-5520
manuel.lópez@so.mnscu.edu
Provides overall leadership for the activities and direction of systemwide academic program quality efforts.
Margie Takash
Program Assistant
651-297-3550
margie.takash@so.mnscu.edu
Provides administrative support for the various functions of the Academic Programs Unit, including processing program applications and sending notices.
Ron Dreyer, Ph.D.
System Director for Academic Programs
651-296-9596
ron.dreyer@so.mnscu.edu
Provides overall leadership for the activities and direction of the Academic Programs Unit and staff.
Jeanette Daines, Ph.D.
Director of Academic Programs
651-632-5029
jeanette.daines@so.mnscu.edu
Program approval for:
Alexandria Technical College
Bemidji State University
Central Lakes College
Hibbing Community College
Itasca Community College
Lake Superior College
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Northland Community and Technical College
Northwest Technical College – Bemidji
Pine Technical College
Rainy River Community College
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud Technical College
Vermilion Community College
Neala Schleuning, Ph.D.
Director of Academic Programs
651-296-5793
neala.schleuning@so.mnscu.edu
Program approval for:
Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Century College
Dakota County Technical College
Hennepin Technical College
Inver Hills Community College
Metropolitan State University
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
Saint Paul College
Marta Mohr, Ph.D.
Director of Academic Programs
651-296-8930
marta.mohr@so.mnscu.edu
Program approval for:
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Minnesota State College – SE Technical
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Ridgewater College
Riverland Community College
Rochester Community and Technical College
South Central College
Southwest Minnesota State University
Winona State University
Bruce Steuernagel, M.P.A.
Labor Market Analyst
651-297-1475
bruce.steuernagel@so.mnscu.edu
