University Curriculum Council

Charge

This council is a working group that is responsible for advising the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on proposed new and revised courses, certificates, minors, degree programs and other curriculum changes in terms of their alignment with the university’s strategic plan, budgetary factors, labor market need, and contribution to the objectives and needs of the university. Additional factors that will be considered are the impact of pre-requisites and co-requisites, duplication of content, and impact on other programs across the colleges.

Composition

The membership of this council consists of the Associate Vice President for Programming and Curriculum (who will serve as chair), four department chairs (one from each college), two deans, four faculty members elected from the Faculty Council representing the four colleges, Assistant Vice President for Advising and Student Progression, and two student representatives. The Director of Programming and Curriculum will serve in a support role and will be non-voting. All members have voting privileges. The Associate Vice President for Programming and Curriculum serves as the University Curriculum Council's chair and votes only to break a tie. Elected and appointed members will serve two-year staggered terms.

Membership