Academic Program Approval & Review Documents
Information and Guidance
Academic Council
- Orientation Manual for the Academic Council
- CSCU Provosts and Admins List – July 2025
- Academic Council Meeting Dates 2026
Policies and Processes
- Policy Statement & Procedural Guidelines
- Curriculum Process Steps for Chief Academic Officers
- Academic Program/Low Completer Review Process
- CSCU Establishment of Centers and Institutes Policy
- Policy to Normalize Credit Hours
Additional Resources
Academic Programming Forms
New Program Application Forms
- Form 099 - Initial Intent Form for New Academic Program
- Form 100 - New Program Application
- Supplement B - Pro Forma Budget
- Form 401 - Application for Continued Licensure and Accreditation
- Form 402 - Application for Accreditation of a Licensed Program
Modification of Accredited Program
Discontinuation or Suspension of Existing Program
Below Threshold Information Report Form
New CSCU Center or Institute
Program Review Reporting Forms
CSCU Provosts and Admins List – July 2025
CSCU Provosts
| Institution | Title | Name | Phone | |
| Central | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. Kimberly Kostelis | 860-832-2228 | Kimberly.Kostelis@ccsu.edu |
| Eastern | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. Cheryl Wilson | 860-465-1110 | wilsoncher@easternct.edu |
| Southern | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. Julia Irwin | 203-392-8804 | irwinj1@southernct.edu |
| Western | Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. Stephen Hegedus | 203-837-8400 | hegeduss@wcsu.edu |
| Charter Oak | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. David Ferreira | 860-515-3727 | dferreira@charteroak.edu |
| CT State | Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | Dr. Karen Hynick | 860-932-4129 | karen.hynick@ctstate.edu |
Administrative Assistants
| Institution | Assistant Name | Assistant Phone | Assistant Email |
| Central | Jaclyn Dahn Kelly Glowa | 860-832-2228 860-832-3184 | jdahn@ccsu.edukaglowa@ccsu.edu |
| Eastern | Kate Linderson | 860-465-5027 | lindersonk@easternct.edu |
| Southern | Stefanie Ortiz | 203-392-6870 | ortizs27@southernct.edu |
| Western | Jennifer Cunningham | 203-837-8487 | cunninghamj@wcsu.edu |
| Charter Oak | Jon Draper | 860-515-3753 | jdraper@charteroak.edu |
| CT State | Kathleen Czarnota | 860-612-7004 | czarnotak@ct.edu |
ACADEMIC COUNCIL 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Academic Council Meeting dates are subject to change pending BOR Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, August 5, 20261 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Mode of Delivery - TEAMS |
1August Meeting - No Academic Programs requiring BOR approval will be considered. The August meeting will be conducted as a wrap up for the Academic Year, for professional development, discussion of academic matters and other communications.