About the UAC
UAC has responsibility for implementing the conduct of the University’s undergraduate educational program. We review all new undergraduate academic program proposals and all proposals that would affect the continuation of undergraduate programs. In addition, we review all assessments of undergraduate academic programs. UAC establishes such undergraduate academic regulations as it deems necessary; formulates policies for independent study and internship programs; insures and reviews procedures for individual student academic grievance; and establishes criteria for determining undergraduate academic standing, probation, and dismissal, undergraduate academic honors, undergraduate admissions policy, and undergraduate graduation requirements and standards. Please refer to the Charter of the University Senate, Section X.3.3.
Membership 2018 - 2019
JoAnne Malatesta, Ex Officio; Lisa Baranik; Gang Chen; Ashley Cummins; Rachel Dressler; Jaime Galusha; Jennifer Goodall; Patricia Keyes; Karen Kiorpes, Co-Chair; Alex Kumi-Yeboah, Maritza Martinez, Mary McCarthy, Helene Scheck, Christy Smith, Co-Chair, Yang Tse-Chuan
Kathie Winchester, Staff Liaison
Subcommittees
For further information, please refer to the Charter of the University Senate, Section X.3.8.
Committee on Admissions & Academic Standing
This Committee will establish criteria for the admission of undergraduate students and serve as the appellate body for reviewing such decisions. In addition, the Committee will develop and review academic standards and regulations including matters such as classification and status, grading, retention, program registration and course load Appellate Subcommittee on Academic Standing
Anna Karlsson, Staff Support
Committee on Curriculum & Honors
This Committee will evaluate existing undergraduate programs and review proposed additions to the undergraduate educational composition. It will develop and review academic standards and regulations pertaining to the dean’s list and graduation with honors requirements. The Committee will also be responsible for adjudicating all appeals by students for denial of honors.
Members: Lisa Baranik; Kathleen Gersowitz; Patricia Keyes; Rachel Moody, Co-Chair; Jeanine Pawlik; Melissa Powers; Helene Scheck; Kristen Swaney, Co-Chair; Kathie Winchester, Staff Support
Committee on General Education
This Committee is tasked with reviewing existing and proposed courses included in the General Education Program. They will also serve as an appellate body with regard to decisions made by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education on waivers and/or substitutions.
Members: Richard Fogarty, Ex Officio; Galusha, Jaime, Chair;
Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies
The Committee shall liaison with all University schools and colleges and other appropriate campus offices for the purposes of encouraging, promoting, and coordinating interdisciplinary studies on a campus-wide basis. In addition, the Committee will develop and recommend changes in existing practices or regulations for the purpose of facilitating undergraduate interdisciplinary studies.
Members: Debra Gelinas; Jennifer Goodall; Karen McNeill, Staff Support.UAC
Meeting Dates
Fall 2018
- September 27
- October 19
- November 6
- November 30
Other meetings TBD based on volume of program proposals
Spring 2019
- January 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Standish Room
- February 8, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Standish Room
- March 8, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Standish Room
- April 1, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Standish Room
- April 25, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Standish Room
Other meetings TBD based on volume of program proposals
UAC Agendas and Minutes
- September 27: Agendas Minutes
- October 19: Agendas Minutes
- November 6: Agendas Minutes
- November 30: Agendas Minutes
- January 16: Agendas Minutes
- February 8: Agendas
Contact
Karen Kiorpes (Co-Chair)
[email protected]
518-437-3923
Christy Smith (Co-Chair)
[email protected]
518-442-4986
Kathie Winchester (Staff)
[email protected]
518-442-3950