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University Committee on Academic Governance

What is UCAG?

The University Committee on Academic Governance is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and recommending amendments to the Bylaws for Academic Governance. The committee’s decisions are subject to review by the University Council and the Board of Trustees. UCAG also reviews college bylaws for consistency with the Bylaws for Academic Governance. Every college’s bylaws are reviewed at least once every five years. Additionally, UCAG conducts a continuing review of best practices for dean reviews, reviews unit appeals involving cases between units, and helps to coordinate the membership of various other academic governance bodies.

Meeting Dates

3:15-5 p.m. | Zoom

September 10, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 8, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 18, 2026
January 14, 2027
January 28, 2027
February 11, 2027
February 25, 2027
March 25, 2027
April 8, 2027
April 22, 2027

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University Committee on Academic Governance historical records can be found below. 

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September 10, 2026

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