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Senate Bill 25-26-27

Bill ID: 25-26-27
PCC ID: 25031
Name: PCC Proposal to Rename the Department of "Geology" to "Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences"
Proposed: 10/30/2025
Sponsor: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS), Geology
Proposal: Renaming the Department of Geology to the Department of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences. The name change reflects the evolution of modern geosciences and highlights my department’s interdisciplinary academic focus. I include the request submitted in 2023 and more recent supporting documents that respond to questions asked by the college and university administration.
Active? Yes

Status

Status: Pending Approval

Status: Complete
Reviewer: Senate Executive Committee (SEC)
Received: 2025-11-04
Decision Date: 2025-11-11
Decision: The SEC voted to include the PCC proposal on the upcoming Senate Meeting Agenda.
Next Step: Senate Review

Status: Complete
Reviewer: Programs, Curricula, & Courses (PCC) Committee
Received: 2025-10-31
Decision Date: 2025-11-07
Decision: The PCC voted to approve this proposal.
Next Step: The Senate Executive Committee (SEC) will review this proposal
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