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Read more about the functions of Undergraduate Council from Section 1.3.4 of the University Senate Rules. Download the most recent Undergraduate Council Committee Handbook here.

    Members
    Roster Year
    2023-24
    Members
    • Joe Dvorak, Member, 2024
    • Ray Archer, Member, 2024
    • Chloe Wawryzniak, Member, 2024
    • Rebecca Oliphant, Member, 2024
    • Troy Cooper, Member, 2024
    • Mark O'Bryan, Member, 2024
    • Justin Nichols, Member, 2025
    • Regina Hannemann, Member, 2026
    • Dmitry Strakovsky, Member, 2024
    • Cory Curl, Member, 2026
    • Dustin Faulstick, Member, 2024
    • Kaitlin Key, Member, 2024
    • Chris Swartz, Member, 2024
    • Marc Kiviniemi, Member, 2024
    • ZaDonna Slay, Member, 2024
    • Olivia Davis, Member, 2024
    • Nathan Congleton, Ex-Officio
    • Miranda Hines, Informational Resource
    • Casey Shadix, Informational Resource

    1.3.4 Undergraduate Council (UC)

    See SR 1.3.2 for general policies related to Senate’s academic councils.

    1.3.4.1 Charge

    The UC’s responsibilities relative to courses and programs shall be as follows:

    1.3.4.1.1 Courses, Programs, and Other Proposals

    The UC shall consider proposals for all courses numbered 100-499G and provide recommendations to the Graduate Council recommendations for all courses numbered 500‑599. [US: 10/11/99]

    It shall consider all proposed new undergraduate programs, changes in undergraduate programs, including degree titles, from all colleges offering an undergraduate degree. Further, it shall consider all changes in the University requirements.  The UC may also be directed by the Senate Council to review any proposal relevant to its charge. See SR 1.3.2.3 for academic council procedures.

    The UC shall also establish procedures and guidelines regarding the Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR), as well as make recommendations regarding all GCCR-related proposals. [US: 3/20/2023]

    1.3.4.1.2 Extent of Authority

    The UC has final decision-making authority regarding the addition of new high school sites to an in-effect, Senate-approved dual credit arrangement.