Academic Organization and Structure Committee (SAOSC)
To request a change to UK's academic organizational structure, such as combining two academic departments into one department or moving a degree to a new home academic unit, please fill out the SAOSC's cover sheet and review the SAOSC's guidelines to determine which questions are pertinent to the proposal and must be answered.
Members
Roster Year
2023-24
Chair
Members
- Gregg Rentfrow, Chair, 2026
- Jennifer Campbell, Member, 2025
- Melinda Wilson, Member, 2026
- Beth Guiton, Member, 2025
- Robert Scroggins, Member, 2026
- Elizabeth Salt, Member, 2025
- Steven Arthur, Member, 2026
Meetings & Agendas
Charge
Charter
Senate Rules 1.4.2.9
The SAOSC is charged to:
- Review and recommend Senate action priorities on all proposals for new educational
units (colleges, schools, departments, graduate centers, multidisciplinary research
centers and institutes; interdisciplinary instructional programs) - Review and recommend Senate action on all proposals for abolishment or merger of
existing educational units; - Review and recommend Senate action on all proposals for major changes in
organization and structure of educational units; - Make appropriate recommendations to the University Senate (and through the Senate to
the President and/or Provost) regarding creation, abolition or alterations in organization
or structure, or reporting relationships, of educational units throughout the University. - Study and report to the Senate on matters pertaining to faculty size and strength, and
student enrollment. [US: 3/12/84] - Review and recommend Senate action on proposals including suspension of
admissions, significant reduction and closure of a degree or certificate program, and
other similar matters.
Resources
Current Items for Review
Past Items for Review