CAS Policies and Procedures
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has developed guidelines that integrate perspectives from humanities, arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and physical sciences.
Tenure and Promotion Guidelines
The official criteria and procedures for advancement to tenure and promotion in rank are found in the Washington State University faculty manual. The CAS procedures and guidelines are intended to supplement the University guidelines and explain their application within the college.
College of Arts and Sciences Tenure and Promotion Guidelines (pdf)
CAS Fellowship Policy
If you are planning to apply for a Fulbright or any other prestigious fellowship, please review the CAS Fellowship Policy (pdf) and contact Amanda Yager prior to completing your submission.
Curriculum Changes
The CAS Process for Curriculum Changes (pdf) is provided to assist faculty and staff in understanding the process for curriculum change and to facilitate effective coordination of curricular decisions.
Note: It is the department’s responsibility to ensure that proper forms, documentation, and all required signatures are obtained prior to submitting a request to the Dean.
Online Course Information
- CAS Online Education Course Management Policy (doc)
- CAS Online Course Development Application (2017-2018) (doc)
- 10 Rules for developing your first online course (doc)
- Resources from Academic Outreach & Innovation
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