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The BUSSW Office of Academic Affairs serves students, faculty, and staff in multiple areas. Please browse the categories listed below to find relevant forms, resources, and information.
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Academic Affairs Committee<\/span><\/h3>\n

Committee Information<\/h3>
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The Academic Affairs Committee ensures that academic programs, practicum education and curriculum are aligned with the mission of the Boston University School of Social Work and the Council on Social Work Education; are rigorous and represent a high standard of excellence; and uphold values of academic freedom. The AAC is charged with the critical responsibility of reviewing and approving academic programs, new and revised curriculum, including courses and practicum education, and developing or revising policy governing academic standing, code of ethics, and code of conduct.<\/span><\/p>\n

Functions<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Academic Affairs Committee ensures the quality and coherence of academic programs and practicum education within the BU School of Social Work through systematic and rigorous review. The AAC develops, reviews, and recommends (as appropriate) new and revised policies relevant to academic standing, code of ethics, and <\/span>code of professional conduct<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Reviews program and certificate proposals and advances approved proposals to Faculty for discussion and vote. If approved, advance to the Graduate Academic Programs and Policies (GAPP) Committee via eCAP.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Reviews course proposals and advance approved proposals to the Registrar, Office of Academic Affairs, and eCAP as required. This includes analysis and alignment of courses across program platforms (CRC, Hybrid, OLP).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Reviews proposals for dissolution of existing courses, specializations, and programs and recommends approved dissolutions to the faculty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Develops new policy, reviews existing academic standards and policies, revises the Handbook on Policies & Procedures on an annual basis, and makes recommendations for additions and changes to the faculty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Collaborates with the Department Chairs & Coordinators, Program Assessment Committee, and the Office of Career Development and Alumni Relations to effect regular, systematic academic program review and to promote continuous program innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Collaborates with the Office of Data & Enrollment Management to ensure that approved changes to courses and programs are reflected in relevant University systems, such as the course inventory and the Academic Bulletin.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Communicates major programmatic and policy changes to the SSW community (faculty, staff, administrators, admissions, and students).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Membership\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Committee Composition (co-chaired by ADAA and Staff\/Administrator):\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n