Academic Recommendation Board
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Function:


The Olin Academic Recommendation Board (ARB) has the responsibility to foster change and act as a steward of the curriculum. It will both facilitate discussion and have the authority to make decisions, subject in certain cases to review by the faculty and administration. The ultimate authority of the Faculty and College leadership to decide on major curricular issues remains intact. The scope of the ARB's responsibility and authority include:

·  Authorizing new courses, revisions or course deletions.
·  Reviewing and authorizing changes in degree requirements.
·  Regularly reviewing curricular structure and course offerings.
·  Regularly studying educational effectiveness of the curriculum and recommending areas for improvement.
·  Maintaining oversight for transfer credit and course substitutions.
·  Maintaining the official academic catalog of the College.
·  Passionate pursuit policies. Grading policies.

Normally any recommendations of the ARB that affect graduation requirements for all students, or represent significant changes in the structure of the curriculum, are brought to the full faculty for review and approval. The recommendations of the ARB carry significant weight, and are a priority for implementation with appropriate review.
Communicating with the ARB:


The ARB welcomes any and all input from the Olin community. There are several mechanisms for doing so, including

·  Sending e-mail to the ARB mailing list.
·  Speaking with one of the current ARB members.
·  Attending an ARB meeting.
Page maintained by Bradley A. Minch – Last modified November 4, 2005