The University Curriculum Committee (UCC), a subcommittee of the Faculty Senate, governs educational policy for the University's campus-wide curriculum requirements. Individual colleges and schools retain authority over their own curricula and programs.
The committee elects its chair and vice-chair. Both must be faculty members of the committee. The chair must be a tenured faculty member. The vice-chair, or a designated member of the committee, serves as a liaison to the Drake Curriculum Analysis Committee (DCAC). The vice-chair, if tenured, will serve as chair the following academic year. (revised December 2022)
Name | Unit | Term of Service Expires |
Position |
Marc Busch | A&S–Natural Sciences | May 2026 | |
Elizabeth Talbert | A&S-Social Sciences | May 2026 | |
Casey Holmes | SOE | May 2026 | |
Jill VanWyke | SJMC | May 2026 | |
Sean Severe | Zimpleman | May 2026 | |
Neil Ward | A&S-Fine Arts | May 2024 | |
Carrie Dunham-LaGree | Cowles | May 2024 | |
Beth Younger | A&S-Humanities | May 2025 | Chair |
Cassity Gutierrez | CPHS | May 2025 | |
Melissa Sturm-Smith | CAAD | ex-officio | |
Jimmy Senteza | ex-officio | Deputy Provost | |
Ryan Trump | ex-officio | Registrar's office |
Note: Regular Faculty Senate meetings will be held via Zoom for academic year 2023 – 2024.