New Units of Instruction and Reasonable and Moderate Extensions

One of the important steps toward offering a new degree program, a modified degree program, a minor, or a certificate involves the development and the approval of a New Unit of Instruction (NUI) or a Reasonable and Moderate Extension (RME).  The process is also used for mergers and new administrative structures. For more information contact the APAP office at 453-7653 or apap@siu.edu.

The APAP office is responsible for:

• Informal review of the NOI/NUI/RME
• Notifying the Associate Provost for Academic Administration (APAA) of NUI/RME submission. The APAA is the point of contact for the Article 9 process.
• Submitting the NUI/RME to Faculty Senate and Graduate Council for review
• Submitting approved NUI/RME to SIU Systems Office via Provost and Chancellor. The SIU Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs coordinates the review and notification to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Board of Trustees.
• Notification of approval

The following forms are used in the development of NUIs and RME.

• • NOI/NUI
  • RME form (WORD)
  • RME Guidelines and Steps (PDF)
  • Article 9
  • RME Instructions/FAQ (PDF)
  • RME form for Centers (WORD) 
  • RME Guidelines and Steps for Centers (PDF)
  • RME Accelerated (4+1) Masters Program (WORD)
  • RME Process for Accelerated Masters Program (PDF)
  • Form 90A Program Description
  • Form 90 New/Modified/Deleted Courses
  • Academic Assessment Annual Questionnaire (WORD)
  • PVC Approval Form for RME/NUI

Status of current RME/NUI proposals (PDF)