University Curriculum Committee

Purpose or Function:  Member of the University Curriculum Committee (UCC) will (a) review catalog changes (including new degree and certificate programs) for quality, integrity, academic rigor, and purpose; evaluating catalog revisions and new degree programs to ensure that they support the university’s mission; (b) avoid unnecessary duplication of courses and conflicts of interest with other existing courses; and (c) ensure that proposals meet the quality standards set forth by the university, the Texas A&M University System, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting bodies, including SACSCOC. During each fall and spring semester, the UCC will hold at least two (2) meetings during two (2) different months. Recommendations from the UCC will be routed to the Faculty Advisory Committee.

Membership: Voting members include all members of the Faculty Advisory Council's Academic Affairs Committee as ex-officio members and up to two (2) additional voting members each appointed from both Undergraduate Council and Graduate Council. Terms are for one (1) year and are renewable. The Associate Dean of Students, or designee, will serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the committee. One (1) representative from Academic Advising appointed by their supervisor will serve a 3-year, renewable term as a non-voting member. Additional non-voting members may attend in an advisory capacity. Half of the voting members constitute a quorum.

Chair: Chair of the Faculty Advisory Council's Academic Affairs Committee

Responsible University Official: Associate Provost

Last Updated: 06/01/2026