University Curriculum Committee

Principal Function: The principal function of each standing committee is to investigate problems within its area of concern and to propose to the Academic Senate any policy recommendations that result from such study.

Committee Functions:

• To formulate, review, and recommend general University curriculum policies and procedures, which are not exclusively either undergraduate or graduate;
• To formulate, review and recommend University policies and procedures as they relate exclusively to undergraduate courses;
  1. Based upon criteria and procedures as specified by University policy, to review and evaluate all proposed changes to existing undergraduate programs and proposals for new undergraduate curricular programs, and to make recommendations concerning additions, modifications and/or deletions;
  2. Based upon criteria and procedures as specified by University policy, to review and evaluate all challenges to undergraduate course proposals and programs.
• To act as the college curriculum committee if no such committee is available (e.g., for the Honors Program).
• Review and make recommendations of proposals for new honors programs consistent with university policy;
• Serve as a hearing panel for disputes over course/program jurisdictions.