University Committee on Curriculum

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.    

Role of the UCC

    SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2025-2026

    Print Schedule

    Fall Semester 2025

    August 28
    Full Committee via Teams 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    September 4
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    September 11
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    September 18
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    September 25
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    October 2
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    October 9
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    October 16
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    October 23
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    October 30
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    November 6
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    November 13
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    November 20
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    Spring Semester 2026

    January 15
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    January 22
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    January 29
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    February 5
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Tems 2:30-3:00

    February 12
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    February 19
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    February 26
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    March 12
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    March 19
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    March 26
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    April 2
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    April 9
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30
    Subcommittee D via Teams 2:30-3:00

    April 16
    Subcommittee C via Teams 1:30-5:00

    April 21
    Subcommittee A via Teams 1:30-5:00

    April 23
    Subcommittee B via Teams 1:30-5:00

    April 30
    Full Committee via D2L 1:30-2:30


    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:

    Guidelines for Seeking Voice at UCC

    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