Academic Council

Our Charge and Responsibilities

The Academic Council is charged with bringing issues relating to academic mission to the UO Senate with recommendation(s) for action as needed.

The Academic Council shall act on request by any of the committees it represents, or on request by the Senate or on its own initiative. In addition, the Academic Council shall be responsible for vetting Senate motions that may affect academic excellence.

Contact Us

senatecoordinator@uoregon.edu

Committee Type: Standing
Committee Category: Academic and Research
Selection Process: Appointed
Time Commitment: 0-20 hours per year

Meetings

January 8, 2024 2:00pm–3:00pm
Emergency Mtg - remote via Zoom
Remote Meeting | Agenda | Minutes | Winter 2024 Academic Council Reccomendations for Continuity 1-3-24.pdf | Winter 2024 Academic Council Reccomendations for Continuity 1-8-24_FINAL.pdf

January 3, 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
Remote Meeting | Agenda | Winter 2024 Academic Council Reccomendations for Continuity - DRAFT.pdf

November 27, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
CANCELLED

November 13, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
Remote Meeting

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Reports

Committees and councils shall provide the senate with an oral or written report regarding substantive work it undertakes in a timely fashion. This does not preclude the senate from requesting an oral or written report from a committee as it deems necessary or appropriate.

Members

Academic Year 2024-2025

Seat: Chair or designee of Scholastic Review Committee, Voting Member
Term: -
Eren Cil
erencil@uoregon.edu
Faculty
Lundquist College of Business

Seat: Chair or designee of Undergraduate Council, Voting Member
Term: -
Leslie McLees
lmclees@uoregon.edu
Faculty
Geography

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Quick Facts on Committee Service

Academic Council

Leadership Structure

  • Chair: elected from the committee membership
  • Convener: Senate President

Election Schedule for Chair: At first meeting of fall quarter

Membership Requirements

General Membership

Membership of the Academic Council shall include a Chair or designee from each committee that has responsibilities covering academic issues, such as:

  • Academic Requirements Committee
  • UO Committee on Courses
  • Graduate Council
  • Scholastic Review Committee
  • Undergraduate Council
  • University Library Committee
  • Senate Budget Committee
  • Faculty Personnel Committee
  • Core Education Council (Per US17/18-08)

Ex-Officio, voting members

 

Ex-Officio, non-voting members

  • Provost or designee
  • Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs or designee
  • Senate President or designee

Note: Consultation with relevant members of the central administration and related committees (e.g. Academic Infrastructure Committee, Enrollment Management Council) shall be sought as appropriate.

Terms and Workload

Length of Term

  • Members: 1 year

Term Limits

  • N/A

Workload Designation

  • Chair: 20 - 40 hours/year (Tier 2)
  • Members: 0 - 20 hours/year (Tier 3)