The following actions require the approval of the department cabinet secretary.

1. A. Addition of a new undergraduate program.
2. B. Addition of a bachelor's degree in an academic discipline or sub-discipline in which an associate's degree is already awarded.
3. C. Addition of an associate’s degree in an academic discipline or sub-discipline in which a bachelor’s degree is already awarded.
4. D. Addition or deletion of a program option, concentration or specialization that will result in a new degree level or academic discipline or sub-discipline. For example, the addition of a concentration or specialization in British literature to an existing bachelor of arts in English would not be subject to 5.5.6 NMAC; however, the addition of an option of British literature in an English department that would result in a new bachelor of arts in British literature would be subject to 5.5.6 NMAC.
5. E. Addition of an undergraduate program acquired from another institution.
6. F. Addition of a hybrid undergraduate program where two or more previously approved programs are combined to create a new degree level or academic discipline or sub-discipline.

[5.5.6.9 NMAC - N, 06/12/2018]