Undergraduate Studies Committee
USC is a standing committee of Senate, reporting to Senate
- USC is responsible for reviewing undergraduate curriculum and regulations and requirements at the course and program levels
- To review and make recommendations to Senate on major modifications to undergraduate curriculum, including the introduction of new courses, options, specializations, minors, certificates, diplomas, articulation agreements, and changes to undergraduate regulations
- To review undergraduate academic regulations and requirements at the course and program levels, and make recommendations to Senate
- To report minor curricular changes to Senate for information
- To review new undergraduate degree programs, specifically degree requirements and curriculum
- To direct issues for consideration as appropriate to the Academic Planning & Policy Committee, e.g., admission requirements
Composition
- Designate of the Provost (normally a Dean or Associate Dean) – Chair
- 1 Associate Dean
- 6 faculty
- 3 students (named by TCSA (2) and TDSA (1))
- University Registrar, or designate (non-voting)
- Academic Coordinator, Office of the Provost (secretary, non-voting)
Consultants
- Deans
- University Librarian or designate
- 1 Academic Advisor
Terms of Reference (formerly Academic Development Committee) revised Feb 2003, July 2007, Jan 2015, May 2017, Apr 2019, Apr 2022, May 2023