The Council on Academic Affairs reviews proposals at biweekly meetings throughout the academic year. Contact Katie Reed at reed.901@osu.edu with questions.
2024-25 Meeting Schedule
The 2024-25 meetings will be located at 4140 University Square South (USS), from 3 to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
2024
September 4
September 18
October 2
October 16
November 6
November 20
December 4
2025
January 8
January 22
February 5 - Cancelled
February 19
March 5 - Cancelled
March 19
April 2
April 16
2024-25 CAA Meetings and Proposals
2024-25 CAA Meetings and Proposals
April 16, 2025
- Approval of the minutes of the meetings from March 16, 2025, and April 6, 2025
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Information Items– Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Revision to the Arts Management BA – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Minor in Professional Writing – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Sustainable Plant Systems—Controlled Environment Agriculture Specialization BS AGR – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate minor in Psychology – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate embedded certificate in Automotive Manufacturing – College of Engineering
- Center Review: Criminal Justice Research Center – Professor Tara King
- Adjourn
April 2, 2025
- Approval of the minutes of the meeting from March 19, 2025
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Item – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Minor Changes to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program – College of Dentistry
- Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Carlos Castro, Ann Allen, and Valarie Williams; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
- Proposal to establish The Ohio State University Center for Software Innovation – Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to establish a Microbiome Sciences Specialization – Environmental Sciences Graduate Program
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in Couple and Family Therapy – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in Law and Public Policy – Interdisciplinary Programs
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in Accounting – Fisher College of Business
- Annual College Credit Plus Presentation – Ms. Stephanie Elliott
- Adjourn
March 19, 2025
- Approval of the minutes of the meeting from February 19, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Revision to the Modern Greek Embedded Literacies – College of Arts and Sciences
- Revisions to the Biology Major and Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Revision to the Sport Industry major program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Adding Engineering Physics Specializations to SIS – College of Engineering
- Update to the Undergraduate Embedded Certificate and Undergraduate Minor in Signal Processing – College of Engineering
- Modification to the Specialized Masters in Finance – Fisher College of Business
- Establishment of an Early Assurance Program between Clark Atlanta University and the OSU College of Pharmacy – College of Pharmacy
- Revision to the Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Health Services Management and Policy – College of Public Health
- Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Nicole Kwiek, Samantha Herrmann, and Mike Hogan; Ms. Margo Coates; Mr. Joe Malinger, Mr. Andrew Miles, and Ms. Emily Williams
- Proposal to establish a Professional Master of Systems Engineering – College of Engineering
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the Power Equipment AAS and corresponding deactivation of the Hydraulic Power and Motion Control AAS – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to establish a Strategic Sales Certificate – Fisher College of Business
- Proposal to establish an online option for the Human Development and Family Science major leading to the BS in HDFS – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to establish a combined BA/AuD degree program – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Online MA in Art Education – College of Arts and Sciences
- Adjourn
- Meeting with 2023-24 Members of Subcommittee C – Professors Tara King, Russell Marzette, Ann Christy, and Tom Mace; Mr. Charlie Mace
- Update on the review of the Criminal Justice Research Center
February 19, 2025
- Approval of the minutes of the meetings from January 8, 2025, and January 22, 2025 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Items – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Deactivation of the Theatre Program at Ohio State Lima – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Translation and Interpretation Certificate – College of Arts and Sciences
- Modifications to Certificate Programs – Fisher College of Business
- Revision to the Human Nutrition Minor – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the Dual License in Primary Education and Intervention Specialist BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the Human Development and Family Science BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the Master of Science in Kinesiology – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Update to the FAES Analytics Undergraduate Minor – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Update to the total credit hours for the Master of Athletic Training program – College of Medicine
- Change to the MED 3 / MED 4 Grading Basis – College of Medicine
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to establish an Embedded Graduate Certificate (type 3b) in Machine Learning and Computer Vision – College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the American Sign Language Studies Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Fashion and Retail Studies M2 Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to revise the STEM-Science Education BS Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- GE Update – Associate Dean Meg Daly
- Adjourn
January 22, 2025
- Approval of the minutes from the meetings of December 11, 2024, and January 8, 2025 -- Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Administrative Structure Changes – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Formation of a Division of Dental Public Health – College of Dentistry
- Changes in Division Structure at ATI – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Informational Item – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Creation of a non-credit category 4 certificate, CATALYST Clinical Scholars Program – College of Medicine
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to renew the agreement for the combined BS/MS degree in Consumer Sciences between Shandong University and Ohio State – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to establish an Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Tech Entrepreneurship – College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the Master of Science in Civil Engineering – College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the PhD in Civil Engineering – College of Engineering
- Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Nicole Kwiek, Samantha Herrmann, and Mike Hogan; Mr. Andrew Miles and Ms. Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez
- Proposal to revise the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – College of Engineering
- Proposals from Subcommittee C – Professors Russell Marzette, Ann Christy, Neal Hooker, and Tom Nelson; Mr. Charlie Mace
- Proposal to revise the Professional Golf management major leading to the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree program – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in Food Supply Chains – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Adjourn
January 8, 2025
- Approval of the minutes of the meeting from the meetings of November 20, December 4, and December 11, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Establishment of College-Level Centers – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust – College of Engineering
- Center for Computing Education – College of Engineering
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Update to the Philosophy major and minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Change to the Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning degree program – College of Engineering
- Revision to the Dual Master of Science in Dentistry-Master of Public Health Degree – Interdisciplinary Programs
- Revision to the Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Graduate Minor, and Graduate Certificate with a specialization in Biostatistics – College of Public Health
- Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Nicole Kwiek, Samantha Herrmann, and Mike Hogan; Ms. Margo Coates; Mr. Andrew Miles and Ms. Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate minor in FAES analytics – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the Master of Speech Language Pathology – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the PhD in Counselor Education Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to revise the Master of Athletic Training – College of Medicine
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Fisher College of Business
- Proposal to establish a BA/BS Dual Degree with Bluffton University and OSU Lima – Office of Academic Affairs
- Adjourn
December 11, 2024
- Approval of the minutes of the meeting from the meeting of November 20, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Chase Center: Budget and APT Discussion – Vice President Brad Harris and Vice Provost Helen Malone
- Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Carlos Castro, Ann Allen, Leigh Bonds; John Buford; and Valerie Williams; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
- Adjourn
December 4, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meetings on November 6, 2024, and November 20, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Information Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Update to the Bachelor of Music Education – College of Arts and Sciences
- Change to the MA and PhD Programs in Theatre – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Linguistics major leading to the Bachelor of Arts – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Graduate Minor in Public Policy and Management and the Master of Public Administration and Leadership-Public Policy Specialization Program – John Glenn College of Public Affairs
- Center Review: Criminal Justice Research Center – Professor Tara King
- Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Nicole Kwiek, Samantha Herrmann, and Mike Hogan; Ms. Margo Coates; Mr. Andrew Miles and Ms. Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez
- Proposals from Subcommittee C – Professors Russell Marzette, Ann Christy, Neal Hooker, and Tom Nelson; Mr. Charlie Mace
- Proposal to revise the Biology BA, BS, and Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Business Management Associate of Applied Science Program – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Carlos Castro, Ann Allen, Leigh Bonds, John Buford, and Valerie Williams; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
- Adjourn
November 20, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meeting on November 6, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Update to the embedded literacies for the Political Science BA, Political Science BS, and World Politics BA – College of Arts and Sciences
- Change to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture – College of Engineering
- Change to the Environmental Engineering Minor – College of Engineering
- Update to the Sustainable Agriculture BS AGR – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Modification to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health-Environmental Public Health Specialization – College of Public Health
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to establish an online ASL Elementary-Level Teaching Certificate – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to deactivate the following Specialist Licensure Programs: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Licensure and P-5 Primary Intervention Specialist Licensure – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to revise the Reading Endorsement (K-12) Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate minor in Anatomy – College of Medicine
- Proposal to revise the Master of Dietetics and Nutrition Program – College of Medicine
- Proposal to revise the Biomedical, Clinical, and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Specialization – College of Medicine
- Proposal to revise the Master of Respiratory Therapy – College of Medicine
- Adjourn
November 6, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meeting on October 16, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Update to the Embedded Literacies for the Anthropology BA and BS degrees – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Embedded Literacies for the Speech and Hearing Science BA degree – College of Arts and Sciences
- Revision to the MGIST Program – College of Arts and Sciences
- Revision to the Minor in Fashion and Retail Studies – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the Consumer and Family Financial Services Major – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the Consumer and Family Financial Services Major (M2) – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Correction to the Sustainable Energy and the Economy Certificate – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Revision to the HIMS Program – College of Medicine
- Decision to pause admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program for a period of two years – College of Nursing
- Modification to the admissions process for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health – College of Public Health
- Proposal from Subcommittee B – Professors Nicole Kwiek, Samantha Herrmann, and Mike Hogan; Ms. Margo Coates; Mr. Andrew Miles and Ms. Anglimarie Rivera Sanchez
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate major in ASL Access, Equity, and Inclusion – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the GIS in Demography – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the MEd in Mathematics Education – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to establish an Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing – College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the School of Environmental and Natural Resources’ Honors Program – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to establish new certificates (type 3a and 3b) in Non-Profit Management and to revise the Graduate Minor in Non-Profit Management – John Glenn College of Public Affairs
- Meeting with Members of Subcommittee A to Discuss Proposal Assignment – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Adjourn
October 16, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meeting on October 2, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Presentation from SEI/SSLW Committee – Professor Susan Cole and Dr. Alan Kalish
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Update to the Communication undergraduate minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Microbiology undergraduate minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Portuguese undergraduate minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Philosophy major leading to the Bachelor of Arts – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the BSBA-Business Management Specialization – Fisher College of Business
- Revision to the Master in Supply Chain Management Program – Fisher College of Business
- Suspension of Admission to the following programs: MA in Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist, and Non-degree Licensure in Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the MS Human Nutrition Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Revision to the MA Education Studies-Counselor Education Specialization Program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to establish the Civil Discourse for Citizenship undergraduate academic certificate – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Screenwriting Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to adjust the clinical faculty cap in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – College of Medicine
- Proposal from Subcommittee A – Professors Carlos Castro, Ann Allen, and Valerie Williams; Ms. Mykenna Roy and Mr. Nathan Snizik
- Proposal to revise the International Studies BS – College of Arts and Sciences
- Adjourn
October 2, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meeting on September 18, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Change to the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering majors – College of Engineering
- Creation of a Non-Credit, Certificate of Completion Workforce Development Training Program, Aircraft and Vehicle Maintenance Technician Leadership Certification – College of Engineering
- Change to the Master’s Degree with Thesis in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering – College of Engineering
- Center Review: Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Evaluation Studies (HOPES) – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Chase Center Status Update – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Proposals from Subcommittee D -- Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to establish a Category 1b Certificate in Research Methods in Biological Sciences – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to establish a Category 3b Spectrum of Care Certificate – College of Veterinary Medicine
- Adjourn
September 18, 2024
- Approval of the minutes from the meeting on September 4, 2024 – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Chair – Professor Sue Sutherland
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Items – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Revision to the Advanced Writing Embedded Literacy requirement for the Theatre BA major – College of Arts and Sciences
- Update to the Fashion and Retail Studies Minor – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Update to the Medical Laboratory Science Minor – College of Medicine
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professors Sue Sutherland and W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the Studio Art Minor – College of Arts and Sciences
- Proposal to deactivate the BS Special Education, P-5 Primary Intervention Specialist program – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to revise the College of Engineering's Honors program – University Honors and Scholars Program
- Proposal to establish an undergraduate certificate (category 1a) in Sustainable Energy and the Economy – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Production Agriculture Minor – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to revise the Agricultural Communication Minor – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate minors in the Department of Animal Sciences – College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Adjourn
September 4, 2024
- Orientation for New Council Members (3-3:45 p.m.) – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Comments from the Vice Chair – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Informational Item – Professor Rob Greenbaum
- Alignment of the Department of History’s BA/MA Combined Degree Program with ODHE Requirements – College of Arts and Sciences
- Certificates and Micro Credentials – Professor Rob Greenbaum and Dr. Rob Griffiths
- Calculus Requirement for the BS Degree – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Certificates and S/U Credits – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Proposals from Subcommittee D – Professor W. Randy Smith
- Proposal to revise the MS In Kinesiology – College of Education and Human Ecology
- Proposal to establish a Dual PhD Degree with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay – College of Engineering
- Proposal to establish a Graduate Minor in Engineering Education – College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the Master of Public Health with a specialization in Biostatistics – College of Public Health
- Proposal to revise the Master of Science in Public Health, Biostatistics Specialization – College of Public Health
- Adjourn
Current Proposals
Subcommittee A
Members
Chair: Carlos Castro
Members: Ann Allen, Mykenna Roy, Nathan Snizik, Valarie Williams
Proposals
- Proposal to revise the Actuarial Science major leading to the Bachelor of Science - College of Arts and Sciences
Subcommittee B
Members
Chair: Nicole Kwiek
Members: Margo Coates, Samantha Herrmann, Mike Hogan, Andrew Miles, Joe Malinger / Emily Williams
Proposals
- Proposal to add a Cardiac Sonography track to the existing BS Radiologic Sciences and Therapy Sonography Program-Echocardiography program - College of Medicine
- Proposal to revise the Agricultural Systems Management BS AGR - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Subcommittee C
Members
Chair: Russell Marzette
Members: Ann Christy, Neal Hooker, Charlie Mace, Tom Nelson
Proposals
- Proposal to establish an Executive Master of Health Administration - College of Public Health
Subcommittee D
Members
Chair: Sue Sutherland
Vice Chair: Randy Smith
Proposals
- Proposal to revise the undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing - College of Engineering
- Proposal to revise the Undergraduate Minor in Psychology - College of Arts and Science
Unassigned
Proposals
- Proposal to raise the College's clinical faculty cap - Moritz College of Law