Curricular Change Forms

Functions:
(1) ASCRC shall make a continuing study of the academic standards and curriculum of the University, review and recommend action to the Senate for all proposed alterations of the academic program, and make recommendations to the Senate regarding academic standards. ASCRC shall be responsible for the content of those portions of the University's catalog consistent with its duties.
(2) Petitions for exceptions to the rules governing admission, graduation, retention, and readmission shall be reviewed and acted upon by the subcommittee. The subcommittee shall develop general policies for such review and action and publicize those policies for the faculty and staff from time to time.   
Membership:
(1) This committee shall consist of 12 faculty members nominated by ECOS and appointed by the President for staggered three-year terms, five students appointed by ASUM for one-year terms, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex-officio and nonvoting), and the Registrar (ex-officio and nonvoting) who shall serve as recorder. The Chair will be elected by the members of the committee.
(2) The committee shall create a standing subcommittee, the Graduation Appeals Committee, which has power to grant exceptions to the faculty rules for graduation, admission, retention, and readmission. The subcommittee shall consist of two faculty members and one student. The Registrar, or a deputy appointed by him or her with the concurrence of the subcommittee, shall serve as non-voting Recorder. The committee may create other standing subcommittees.