The Texas A&M University System

Approval of a Center or Institute

Approval of a center or institute is a two step process consisting of a Concept Paper followed by a Proposal. 

Directions

Step One:  Concept Paper

          The concept paper is presented in a memorandum to the Board of Regents through the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs as a Discussion Item.  It does not appear on the BOR agenda and does not require an Agenda Item Briefing. Minute Order or Executive Summary.  If approved, an institution is authorized to develop a full proposal to submit to the BOR to establish the center or institute at a later meeting.

Process:

• Academic Affairs
• Board of Regents

Forms:

• Memorandum Request/Concept Paper Briefing
• Concept Paper

Resources:

• Sample Step One Concept Paper

Step Two:  Proposal

          The proposal is presented to the Board of Regents as an agenda item that includes the Agenda Item Briefing, Minute Order, and Proposal.  The BOR votes to approve the establishment of the center or institute.

Process:

• Academic Affairs
• Board of Regents

Forms:

• Briefing Minute Order
• Proposal

Resources:

• Sample Request (Step Two)