The role of the University Committee on Curriculum (UCC) is to fulfill the responsibility delegated to the faculty to shape the curriculum. The curriculum refers to programs of study, those requirements and courses which contribute to the completion of all or some requirements that lead to the awarding of a credential known as a degree or certificate. The determination to offer a credential is a responsibility delegated to the provost who, as the chief academic officer of the university, is responsible for the administrative support essential to assure the sustained offering of degrees and certificates.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2024-2025
Fall Semester 2024
August 29
Full Committee via Zoom 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via Zoom 2:30-3:00
September 5
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
September 12
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
September 19
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
September 26
Full Committee (Report to FS 10/17/23) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via Zoom 2:30-3:00
October 3
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
October 10
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
October 17
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
October 24
Full Committee (Report to FS 11/21/23) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via Zoom 2:30-3:00
October 31
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
November 7
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
November 14
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
November 21
Full Committee (Report to FS 1/23/24) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via Zoom 2:30-3:00
Spring Semester 2025
January 16
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
January 23
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
January 30
Subcommittee B via Zoom1:30-5:00
February 6
Full Committee (Report to FS 02/13/24) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via D2L 2:30-3:00
February 13
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
February 20
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
February 27
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
March 13
Full Committee (Report to FS 03/19/24) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via D2L 2:30-3:00
March 20
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
March 27
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
April 3
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
April 10
Full Committee (Report to FS 04/9/24) via D2L 1:30-2:30
Subcommittee D via D2L 2:30-3:00
April 17
Subcommittee C via Zoom 1:30-5:00
April 22
Subcommittee A via Zoom 1:30-5:00
April 24
Subcommittee B via Zoom 1:30-5:00
May 1
Full Committee (Report to FS 09/24) via D2L 1:30-2:30
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The Faculty Senate is a deliberative, representative, and legislative body for Michigan State University faculty. As such, the Faculty Senate is the major, regularly meeting body in which curricular issues, faculty tenure and promotion issues, and faculty salary and benefits issues are presented.
Reports:
Role of the University Committee on Curriculum (UCC): UCC fulfills the responsibility delegated to the faculty to shape the curriculum. The curriculum refers to programs of study, those requirements and courses which contribute to the completion of all or some requirements that lead to the awarding of a credential known as a degree or certificate.
It is common practice in academic governance at Michigan State University to give voice in committee meetings to stakeholders for a period of two to three minutes, plus additional time to answer questions, if any arise. While anyone may attend UCC meetings, those who are not committee members and wish to speak at a meeting, must be granted voice by a committee vote and must adhere to the procedures listed below. In addition, the Chair will ask for a single spokesperson, if multiple speakers will reflect the same viewpoint. The goal is to balance time allowed for contrasting views.
It is the decision of the committee (by voting whether to give voice) as to whether or not visitors may speak, how many may speak, and for how long the discussion should continue on a single agenda item. When the UCC grants voice, speakers are each given three minutes to make their presentation, with additional time permitted if committee members have questions.
Prior notice of a voice request is appreciated, but not required. Those requesting voice may contact the Chair of the subcommittee that considers matters from the specific College to make a request (See the Membership List Roster).
Approved by the University Committee on Curriculum (UCC) February 4, 2010