Department/School

Type of Proposal 

  1. Department or School Name Change
    Use this process to rename an existing department or school.
     (guidance + required steps)

  2. Department or School Reorganization
    Use this process to split, merge, transfer, eliminate, or otherwise reorganize a department or school.
    (guidance + required steps)

Here is the distinction between a school and a department in a university structure:
Feature School   Department
Level

Higher (broader unit)

Lower (specialized unit)
Includes

Multiple departments or programs

Faculty and courses in one discipline
Led by

School Director 

Department Chair
Example

School of Management

Department of Accounting and Finance