Mar 12, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardAcademic Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed and approved several academic initiatives and policy revisions, including the establishment of a Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program, and a Distinction in Special Needs Dentistry Program. Further policy updates included revisions to grading procedures, course approval processes, and accommodations for religious holy days. Additionally, the council reviewed the implementation of a standalone credit-bearing Medical Spanish course and received updates regarding the accreditation status of the PhD in Biomedical Sciences program and upcoming accessibility training for faculty.