The Faculty Executive Committee (FEC) is a committee of the Academic Senate housed in the College of Letters & Science. The FEC's responsibilities include:
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Coordinating the academic affairs of the college and overseeing the welfare of its students.
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Opining on curricular issues and policy matters affecting the faculty and students of the college.
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Authority over new courses, course revisions, and minor changes to degree programs (majors and minors).
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Reviewing significant changes to degree programs and the creation of new academic programs.
Membership
FEC members are elected by their faculty peers for a term of three years. Two faculty represent each of the college's three divisions.
Social Sciences
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Amit Ahuja (Political Science)
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Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval (Chicana/o Studies)
Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences
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Mahdi Abu-Omar (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
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James Roney (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
Humanities and Fine Arts
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Dorota Dutsch (Classics)
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Laurie Monahan (History of Art and Architecture)
The Executive Dean and the Dean of Undergraduate Education of the College of Letters & Science serve as ex-officio members. Undergraduate and graduate student representatives hold non-voting positions on the committee.
For questions about FEC meetings or membership, contact Assistant Dean Barbara Gilkes.
Meetings
Meetings are Thursdays, 2-4 pm
FEC Meeting Dates 2018-19:
- Sept. 27
- Oct. 11
- Oct. 25
- Nov. 8
- Nov. 29
- Jan. 17
- Jan. 31
- Feb. 14
- Feb. 28
- March 14
*spring quarter dates TBD
Bylaws
for Faculty Executive Committee bylaws, click here