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The Academic Council was established by the Statutory Faculty Assembly at its May 19, 2010 meeting as part of the New Governance Constitution that was approved and adopted at that meeting. The role of the Academic Council is to discuss and review academic issues and present recommendations for action to the University Senate. |
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Academic and Research |
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0-20 hours per year |
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Responsible for the administration and interpretation of academic requirements for undergraduate degrees, and for action on student petitions for exceptions to requirements and to other academic regulations. |
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Academic and Research |
Appointed |
20-40 hours per year |
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Focuses on addressing the issues of career instructional and research faculty at the UO. |
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Appointed |
0-20 hours per year |
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The Committee on Courses shall be responsible for the University's Curriculum. |
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Academic and Research |
Appointed |
40-60 hours per year |
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Oversees the committee structure within the system of shared governance. |
Internal |
Administrative |
Appointed |
20-40 hours per year |
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The Committee on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence addresses the widespread problems of sexual and gender-based violence within our community. |
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Appointed and Elected |
20-40 hours per year |
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The committee collects feedback on the Continuous Improvement and Evaluation of Teaching System (CIETS), makes minor changes to the instruments based on stakeholder feedback, and advises the Senate on significant changes as needed. |
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Academic and Research |
Appointed |
40-60 hours per year |
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The Core Education Council shall oversee that part of the University curriculum which is required of all undergraduate students. Currently that includes but is not limited to: areas of inquiry; cultural literacy requirement; writing requirement; requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree; and requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. |
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Academic and Research |
Appointed and Elected |
40-60 hours per year |
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Solicits nomination and selects recipients of Ersted Award, Faculty Achievement Award, and other university-wide awards for distinguished teaching. |
Standing |
Awards |
Appointed |
0-20 hours per year |
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Advises the Office of Equity and Inclusion in areas of its work, particularly regarding the development of policies and programs as well as processes for enhancing and institutionalizing equity, inclusion and diversity in hiring practices, academic curriculum, tenure and promotion process and retention strategies for faculty and students. |
Administrative Advisory Group |
Administrative |
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