Academic Affairs Committee

The Academic Affairs Committee is composed of one representative named by each academic unit. The Registrar serves as an ex officio member. The Academic Affairs Committee considers and recommends to the Faculty Senate action on all requests for the addition, modification, or deletion of undergraduate and graduate curricular programs and coursework.

The Committee considers matters concerning undergraduate and graduate academic requirements and standards, and reviews current policies and practices to make recommendations to the Faculty Senate. The Committee also considers faculty petitions for grade changes and of students seeking relief from University scholastic regulations, following the recommendations of the appropriate unit administrator.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The AAC meets on a monthly basis to review proposed curricular changes. As the agenda items increase in the spring semester, the committee meets more frequently in order to meet catalogue submission deadlines.

AAC Meeting Dates 2019-20	Relevant Deadlines	Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents
September: 8/30/19, 2:30, HPAC 120	Materials due for agenda Agenda sent out -	Here's the agenda, minutes, and supporting documentation
October: 10/11/19, 2:30, Media 138	Materials due for agenda - 9/29/19 Agenda sent out - 10/4/19	Here's the agenda, minutes and supporting documentation
November: 11/15/19, 2:30, Media 138	Materials due for agenda - 11/3/19 Agenda sent out - 11/8/19	Here's the agenda, minutes and supporting documentation
December: 12/13/19, 2:30, Media 138	Materials due for agenda - 12/1/19 Agenda sent out - 12/6/19	Here's the agenda, minutes and supporting documentation

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSING CURRICULAR CHANGES

Anyone interested in proposing changes to the curriculum (course-related and programmatic) or academic regulations must fill out the appropriate forms, provide necessary documentation, and submit to the committee chair to be reviewed by the full committee. See the calendar above for relevant deadlines. Forms must have all of the appropriate signatures by the meeting during which proposed changes are discussed. Information provided on forms must comply with the relevant catalogue regulations. Click on the links below for forms and instructions:

General Type of Curricular Change	Specific Change to Undergraduate Curriculum	Specific Change to Graduate Curriculum	Instructions
Course	Create a new course (Word) Modify or delete existing course (Word) Create a 1-time only course (Word)	Create a new course (Word) Modify or delete existing course (Word) Create a 1-time only course (Word)	Directions for filling out forms University policy on course changes USC Upstate CIP Codes NCES CIP Codes Degree major codes
Program	Create a new program (Word) Modify or delete an existing program (Word) Create a new Minor (Word)	Create a new program (Word) Modify or delete existing program (Word)	Upstate Guide to Program Development and Approval Directions for filling out forms Steps for Approval of New Programs CHE Policies and Procedures USC Upstate Program CIP Codes Degree Major Codes
Certificate	Create a new certificate (Word) Modify or delete existing certificate (Word)	Create a new certificate (Word) Modify or delete existing certificate (Word)	Instructions for Creating Undergraduate Certificate
Academic Regulation	Create a new academic regulation (Word) Modify or delete an existing academic regulation (Word)	Create a new academic regulation (Word) Modify or delete an existing academic regulation (Word)