Office of the Provost

School Councils

VI.C.1. School Councils 

1.Structure
a. The School Councils consist of the chairs of each school's departments and majors, or their designated representatives. 
b. The Academic Dean is the Chair of each School Council.

2. Functions
a. The School Councils review proposals from their respective departments and programs regarding the undergraduate curriculum, requirements for majors, and the program in general education. They may also review other matters of shared concern among departments. The School Councils also consider other issues as requested by the Academic Deans, Vice Provosts, or Provost.

i. Each School Council evaluates new courses proposed by the departments and interdepartmental programs of its school, and evaluates substantial changes in the requirements of majors associated with its school. Whether changes in the requirements of a departmental or interdepartmental major are substantial is determined in consultations between the Academic Dean(s) and the chair of the department or major involved.
ii. Each School Council evaluates proposals for new majors, minors, and programs within its school, and independent majors that draw upon the offerings in its school. Departments outside the originating school that are affected by such a proposal will be invited to participate in its deliberation. Each School Council will attempt to avert unnecessary duplication of faculty effort, and ensure the academic quality of course offerings.
iii. School Councils may review other curricular issues at the request of the Provost’s Office, Academic Deans, departments, or programs.
iv. Recommendations of the School Councils with respect to the curriculum are submitted to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for its consideration, as appropriate.
v. The School Councils make recommendations on the award of degrees with honors to the Committee on Academic Standing.
vi. School Councils consider, and recommend action on other matters of shared concern, including issues of concern to departments or programs in more than one school.