Past Committees
University Senate standing committees work each year to formulate and review policies to be established by the Senate, review established policies and their administration, and recommend any changes that may be necessary within their jurisdiction. They can also serve in an advisory capacity or as a board of appeal when needed. The lists below show topics and charges discussed by each committee during each academic year, and provide links to the Senate Legislation Page for more information on each item.
Academic Procedures & Standards
- Review of Mid-Semester and Early Warning Grades Policies and Procedures (Senate Document #13-14-36)
- Review of Interim University of Maryland Policy and Procedures Concerning Credit for Prior Learning (Senate Document #14-15-18)
- Proposed Policy on Excused Absence (Senate Document #14-15-21)
- Suggested Revision to Academic Clemency Policy (Senate Document #14-15-29)
Campus Affairs
No charges were discussed by the committee.
Educational Affairs
Elections, Representation, & Governance (ERG)
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the A. James Clark School of Engineering Plan of Organization (Senate Document #16-17-14)
- Revisions to the UMD Libraries Plan of Organization (Senate Document #18-19-08)
- Enhancing Senate Input on University Planning and Resources (Senate Document #17-18-20)
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the College of Education (EDUC) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-05)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- Revisions to the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-23)
- Revisions to the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (ARCH) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-38)
- Revisions to the A. James Clark School of Engineering Plan of Organization (Senate Document #16-17-14)
- University IT Council Bylaws (Senate Document #16-17-31)
- Addition of a Representative of the Provost to the IT Council Membership (Senate Document #16-17-35)
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the College of Education (EDUC) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-05)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- Revisions to the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-23)
- Revisions to the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (ARCH) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-38)
- Revision to the Senate Bylaws to Provide Representation for Ombuds Officers on Senate Committees (Senate Document #16-17-09)
- Revision to the Membership of the Senate's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (Senate Document #16-17-12)
- Revisions to the A. James Clark School of Engineering Plan of Organization (Senate Document #16-17-14)
- Review of the Senate Student Affairs Committee Specifications (Senate Document #16-17-15)
- Revisions to the Charge of the Faculty Affairs Committee and Plan of Organization Review Procedures (Senate Document #16-17-25)
- Senate Representation of Undergraduate Students in the College of Information Studies and the School of Public Policy (Senate Document #16-17-27)
- University IT Council Bylaws (Senate Document #16-17-31)
- Addition of a Representative of the Provost to the IT Council Membership (Senate Document #16-17-35)
- Review of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #10-11-56)
- Apportionment of the University Senate (Senate Document #14-15-35)
- Revisions to the Robert H. Smith School of Business (BMGT) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-37)
- Revisions to the IT Council Section of the Senate Bylaws (Senate Document #15-16-04)
- Modify the Membership of the University Library Council to Include a Representative of the Division of Information Technology (Senate Document #15-16-05)
- Revision to the Senate Bylaws to include the Post-Doctoral Scholar Title within the Single Member Constituency for Entry-Level Professional Track Faculty (Senate Document #15-16-10)
- Revision to the Senate Bylaws to add Visiting Faculty to the Part-Time Professional Track Faculty Single Member Constituency (Senate Document #15-16-15)
- Use of Visiting Faculty Titles for Professional Track Faculty Appointments (Senate Document #15-16-17)
- Modify the Membership of the Information Technology Council to Include a Representative of the University Libraries (Senate Document #15-16-18)
- Review of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #10-11-56)
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the College of Education (EDUC) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-05)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Addition of User Experience Working Group to the IT Council (Senate Document #14-15-10)
- Revisions to the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-23)
- Apportionment of the University Senate (Senate Document #14-15-35)
- Revisions to the Robert H. Smith School of Business (BMGT) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-37)
- Revisions to the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (ARCH) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-38)
- Guidance on Faculty Advisory Councils in College/School Plans of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-39)
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI)
- Policies and Procedures Governing Preferred/Primary Names and Sex/Gender Markers in University Databases (Senate Document #14-15-03)
- Review of the Interim University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement of Policy (Senate Document #16-17-26)
- Providing Gender-Inclusive Facilities (Senate Document #16-17-32)
- Policies and Procedures Governing Preferred/Primary Names and Sex/Gender Markers in University Databases (Senate Document #14-15-03)
- Review of the Interim University of Maryland Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures (Senate Document #15-16-28)
- Review of the University of Maryland Disability & Accessibility Policy and Procedures (Senate Document #15-16-29)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Sexual Misconduct Policy (Senate Document #15-16-30)
- Review of Civility in the UMD Workplace Environment (Senate Document #12-13-54)
- Policies and Procedures Governing Preferred/Primary Names and Sex/Gender Markers in University Databases (Senate Document #14-15-03)
- Review of the Interim University of Maryland Sexual Misconduct Policy (Senate Document #14-15-11)
Faculty Affairs
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the A. James Clark School of Engineering Plan of Organization (Senate Document #16-17-14)
- Interim University of Maryland Policy and Procedures Concerning Research Misconduct (Senate Document #17-18-07)
- Review of the Interim University of Maryland Procedures Related to Family and Medical Leave for Faculty (Senate Document #18-19-03)
- Revisions to the UMD Libraries Plan of Organization (Senate Document #18-19-08)
- Proposal to Review Policy and Practice Surrounding PTK Non-Renewals (Senate Document #18-19-33)
- Policy on Criminal Background Checks for Faculty and Staff Employees (Senate Document #18-19-36)
- Proposal to Establish a Consensual Relationships Policy (Senate Document #18-19-37)
- Review of College Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion Policies for Professional Track Faculty
- Review of Unit-Level Merit Pay Policies for Professional Track Faculty
- Professional Track Faculty Merit Pay Policy (Senate Document #16-17-13)
- Review of the University of Maryland College Park Policies and Procedures Governing Faculty Grievances (Senate Document #17-18-13)
- Revisions to the UMD Policy on Appointment, Promotion, and Permanent Status of Library Faculty (Senate Document #16-17-28)
- Interim University of Maryland Policy and Procedures Concerning Research Misconduct (Senate Document #17-18-07)
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Review of College Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion Policies for Professional Track Faculty
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- Revisions to the College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-23)
- Use of Visiting Faculty Titles for Professional Track Faculty Appointments (Senate Document #15-16-17)
- Professional Track Faculty Merit Pay Policy (Senate Document #16-17-13)
- Revisions to the A. James Clark School of Engineering Plan of Organization (Senate Document #16-17-14)
- Revisions to the UMD Policy on Appointment, Promotion, and Permanent Status of Library Faculty (Senate Document #16-17-28)
- Review of College Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion Policies for Professional Track Faculty
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Review of Faculty Salary Inequities (Senate Document #12-13-50)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- Review of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Faculty Procedures (Senate Document #14-15-27)
- Review of Faculty Leave Policies (Senate Document #14-15-31)
- Revisions to the Robert H. Smith School of Business (BMGT) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #14-15-37)
- Review of College Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion Policies for Professional Track Faculty
- Revisions to the College of Information Studies (INFO) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #12-13-37)
- Clarification of University APT Policy Regarding Emeritus Status for Research Faculty (Senate Document #12-13-42)
- Review of Faculty Salary Inequities (Senate Document #12-13-50)
- Consideration of an Overall Title for Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Senate Document #12-13-56)
- Revisions to the College of Education (EDUC) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-05)
- Update Adjunct 1 & 2 Classification Policy (Senate Document #13-14-15)
- Revisions to the School of Public Health (SPHL) Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-37)
- Revisions to the University of Maryland Libraries APPS Section/Plan of Organization (Senate Document #13-14-38)
- UM Guidelines for Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion of Professional Track Faculty (Senate Document #14-15-09)
- Review of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Faculty Procedures (Senate Document #14-15-27)
- Consideration of a New Post-Doctoral Title (Senate Document #14-15-28)
- Review of Faculty Leave Policies (Senate Document #14-15-31)
Programs, Curricula, & Courses (PCC)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (Senate Document #18-19-13/PCC Log #18022)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Science in Human Development (Senate Document #18-19-14/PCC Log #18023)
- PCC Proposal to Rename the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in MSDE Administrator I to School Improvement Leadership (Senate Document #18-19-15/PCC Log #18020)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Science in Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things (Senate Document #18-19-19/PCC Log #18037)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Senate Document #18-19-20/PCC Log #18024)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Senate Document #18-19-22/PCC Log #18013)
- PCC Proposal to Rename the Ph.D. in "Health Services" to "Health Services Research" (Senate Document #18-19-23/PCC Log #18042)
- PCC Proposal to Rename the Department of "Health Services Administration" to "Health Policy and Management" (Senate Document #18-19-24/PCC Log #18043)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Master of Science in Applied Economics (Senate Document #18-19-25/PCC Log #18049)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Master of Science in Business Analytics (Senate Document #15-16-16/PCC Log #15038)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy (Senate Document #15-16-27/PCC Log #15047)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a New Area of Concentration in Music Education for the Ph.D. in Music (Senate Document #14-15-13/PCC Log #14000)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Senate Document #14-15-14/PCC Log #14009)
- PCC Proposal to Establish a Bachelor of Science in Information Science (Senate Document #14-15-25/PCC Log #14024)
- PCC Proposal to Rename the Bachelor of Science in Operations Management to Operations Management and Business Analytics (Senate Document #14-15-30/PCC Log #14036)
- PCC Proposal to Establish an Area of Concentration in Health Equity for the Master of Public Health (Senate Document #14-15-32/PCC Log #14044)
- PCC Proposal to Establish an Area of Concentration in Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation for the Master of Public Health (Senate Document #14-15-33/PCC Log #14045)
Staff Affairs
- Review of the Interim University of Maryland Procedures Related to Family and Medical Leave for Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees (Senate Document #18-19-04)
- BOR Staff Awards 2018-2019 (Senate Document #18-19-12)
- Policy on Criminal Background Checks for Faculty and Staff Employees (Senate Document #18-19-36)
Student Affairs
- Student Course Evaluation Improvement Project (Senate Document #16-17-24)
- Revision of the Code of Academic Integrity (Senate Document #17-18-08)
- Proposal to Amend the UMD Policy and Procedures on the Disclosure of Student Education Records (Senate Document #17-18-16)
- Proposal to Establish A University Policy on Repeating Undergraduate Courses (Senate Document #18-19-09)