CENTERS AND INSTITUTES: POLICIES AND GUIDELINES The University recognizes the contribution that centers and institutes can make in (a) enriching teaching, research, and service within the academic community and/or (b) advancing institutional goals within the service mission of the institution beyond academics. They also often assist the University in leveraging external funding. Proposals for the establishment of such units require a careful review of their need, role within the institution, and relationship to the mission of the university. The guidelines herein are to be followed for the proposal of a center or institute and an ongoing review of its viability to the university. Proposals Any administrative unit of the university may submit a proposal for the creation of a center or institute. The terms centers and institutes are used interchangeably but institutes typically reflect a broader institutional scope. A CADEMIC N ON -A CADEMIC
Proposals that are academic in nature must have the endorsement of the appropriate department chair(s) and college dean(s). Proposals then are submitted via Courseleaf to the Council of Academic Deans (COAD) for review and initial approval. A proposal with COAD and Provost endorsement next is submitted to the university Executive Council for review and approval.
Proposals for centers or institutes that are non-academic in nature are submitted by the appropriate vice president to the university Executive Council for review and initial approval.
The President has final authority for the approval of centers and institutes.
The creation of any new center will be shared with the Board of Trustees as a matter of information.
The creation of any new academic center will be submitted as a formal notification to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). A proposal must include the following items: • Purpose of the center or institute; • Relation to mission of the university; • Organization chart (to include a reporting structure); • Budget;
ACHE notification is not required for non-academic centers.
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• External funding partners (if any); • An advisory board (if needed); and • Evaluation procedures.
All fundraising, including the establishment of current use and endowment funds, must follow the gift acceptance, spending, and investment policies of the UNA Foundation.
These guidelines recognize that units of the institution that provide ongoing administrative and academic support are often referred to as centers. The guidelines described herein are not applicable to those units.
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