Section I

1.1 WHEREAS the Undergraduate Council is charged by the University Senate with the responsibility of "reviewing, evaluating and enhancing the quality of the University's Academic Program;" and

1.2 WHEREAS the Undergraduate Council has the responsibility to "monitor, help shape, and approve new undergraduate programs (majors, minors, certificates) and changes to existing programs;" and 

1.3 WHEREAS the Undergraduate Council has fully reviewed and endorsed the proposal for a new BA/BS degree in Popular Music and recommends the Provost forward it to the University of Oregon Board of Trustees, the statewide Provost's Council, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for approval.

Section II

2.1 THEREFORE BE IT MOVED, on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Council, the new BA/BS degree in Popular Music is approved (please see related documents for full program specifics).