Engineering Faculty Council Committees

Undergraduate Studies (UGS) Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and recommending action on all undergraduate course and curriculum proposals submitted by departments in the College. The committee may also consider and recommend action on other matters pertaining to the undergraduate program in the College, whether such matters are referred to the committee or the committee initiates the consideration. Decisions of the committee are advisory to subsequent final votes by EFC.

Graduate Studies and Research (GS&R) Committee

This committee will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and recommending action on all graduate course and curriculum proposals submitted by departments in the college. The committee may also consider and recommend action on other matters pertaining to the graduate program and research in the college, whether such matters are referred to the committee or the committee initiates the consideration. Decisions of the committee are advisory to subsequent final votes by EFC.

Engineering Technology Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and recommending action on all engineering technology degree programs and curriculum proposals submitted by non-University Park Engineering/Engineering Technology programs. The committee may also consider and recommend action on other matters pertaining to the engineering technology degree programs and engineering courses offered at non-University Park locations, whether such matters are referred to the committee or the committee initiates the consideration.

Faculty Equity and Inclusion (FEI) Committee

The Faculty Equity and Inclusivity committee is responsible for promoting faculty equity and inclusivity across the college by serving as a resource for faculty, the EFC, other committees and the dean of the college; identifying issues which warrant consideration by the faculty, the EFC, other committees and the dean of the college; developing recommendations for changes in policies or programs; developing or reviewing materials for improving programs; and developing or reviewing policies or programs to support faculty and their recruitment, mentoring and retention.

General Planning Committee

This committee is responsible for faculty input into the long-range planning of the College of Engineering, including identifying timely and pertinent issues which warrant consideration by the Faculty and EFC, assisting the EFC Chair in the development of an annual agenda for EFC activities, developing agendas for EFC meetings, and providing input to the development of college-wide strategic plans.