University Review Committees
Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee
The Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) is a staff committee that supports the UT Austin General Faculty C-3 Undergraduate Curriculum Changes Committee. Broadly, UCRC receives, reviews, and routes Curriculum Change Proposals from colleges/schools/units (CSUs) to the Faculty Council and other University-level and external approvers. The staff committee: develops and maintains submission procedures for CSUs; provides guidance to CSUs on policies; receives and reviews proposals for impact and compliance; coordinates routing of proposals internally and externally; maintains the point-of-contact list for CSUs; formats and edits proposals to align with Official Publication guidelines and determines whether proposals can be put forward to C-3 on a no-protest basis or must be considered at a meeting.
Composition
The Staff Review Committee consists of representatives from the Office of the General Faculty, the Office of Curriculum and Academic Administration, the UT Registrar, the Office of Admissions, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, and others.
CCP Routing
On March 25, 2020, the C-3 committee approved the routing procedure below.
The Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee has been Delegated Authority to Approve:
- Changes in degree/minor/certificates not requiring Provost or THECB review (after obtaining any needed external approvals)
- Internal changes in academic policy for a College/School/Unit (CSU)
C-3 will approve:
- Any proposal for which there is UCRC concern, confusion, or questions
- Creating or deleting a transcript-recognized degree, minor, or certificate
- Changing an existing degree, minor, or certificate in a manner that requires UTS (University of Texas System)/THECB (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) approval
- Adding or deleting a track, concentration, or option within a major
- Making any other substantive change requiring UTS/THECB approval (e.g., change in required semester credit hours, degree titles, etc.)
Faculty Council Must Review:
- Any proposal for which C-3 cannot come to a consensus
- Creating a new degree program
- Proposals requiring Provost approval
- Proposals requiring UT System/THECB approval
C-3 Undergraduate Curriculum Changes Committee
Standing Committee service is extremely important for the life of the institution, since it is one of the principal means by which faculty influence the University’s policies and decisions. The C-3 committee is a standing committee of the General Faculty and is responsible for reviewing and approving curriculum change proposals before they are forwarded to the Faculty Council and other relevant approvers. This committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the educational quality and compliance of curriculum changes within the institution. To learn more about the C-3, visit facultycouncil.utexas.edu/general-faculty-standing-committees.
Faculty Council
The Faculty Council reviews curriculum changes such as creating new degree programs, adding semester credit hours, and changing program names. Comprised of individuals with appropriate academic qualifications, the council oversees all aspects of educational policy, ensuring compliance with institutional rules and guidelines. For more information on the Faculty Council, visit facultycouncil.utexas.edu/.