School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy

Resolution

Whereas,

The University of Delaware has undertaken a reorganization of certain programs and activities: and

 Whereas,

The Directors of its affiliated Centers, the faculty, professional staff and all other personnel in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy have voted to approve a plan to move in toto, the faculty, professional staff and all other personnel, academic and other programs and activities in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy and its affiliated Centers including the Center for Community Research and Service, the Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, the Institute for Public Administration, and the Center for Historic Architecture and Design (hereinafter “SUAPP”) to a newly created College of Public Affairs; and

Whereas,

The goal is to strengthen existing academic programs; raise their prominence externally and at the University; initiate new academic programs; advance University and College priorities and enhance student learning opportunities; and

Whereas,

With the concurrence of the Directors of its affiliated Centers, the faculty, professional staff and other personnel in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy by a vote of 45 in favor 7 opposed with 2 abstentions (with SUAPP’s faculty voting 21 in favor, 4 opposed, and 1 abstention), recommend the creation of a new College of Public Affairs and transfer; and

Whereas,

The terms and conditions stated in a memorandum of understanding executed by the Provost are incorporated by reference into this resolution;

Now Therefore:

 Be it Resolved,

That the College of Public Affairs be established and the proposed transfer of faculty, professional staff, and all other personnel, programs, Centers affiliated with the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy in the existing College of Education and Public Policy to a newly created College of Public Affairs should become effective as of July 1, 2010.