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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))
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  • Academic Coordinator, Office of the Provost (secretary, non-voting)

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Terms of Reference (formerly Academic Development Committee) revised Feb 2003, July 2007, Jan 2015, May 2017, Apr 2019, Apr 2022, May 2023

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