GFO Councils

Purpose

The faculty of UW Bothell is the campus’ governing body (under Section 23-41 of the Faculty Code) and is referred to as the General Faculty Organization (GFO). The GFO serves as the forum for faculty deliberation and for the conveyance of faculty recommendations to campus administration. The GFO is currently organized around the five councils detailed on this page. The GFO provides course releases for service as specified in the GFO Course Release Policy.

• GFO General Quarterly Meetings: As per GFO bylaws, at least one general GFO meeting of the faculty shall be held during each academic quarter.

Executive Council

Purpose

The Executive Council (EC) is an elected faculty council of the GFO. Its responsibilities shall be to advise the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors on matters involving academic policy, including priorities, strategic planning, resource and salary allocation, and budgets; and policy regarding faculty promotion and tenure (Sec. 23-45B). Read more in the EC Bylaws.

2024-25 Executive Council Details

• GFO Priorities
• EC Membership
• EC Meeting Procedures & Expectations
• Meeting Schedule: every other Tuesday, 8:45-10:45am. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request zoom link:

Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
Plan ahead: 2025-2026 EC Meeting Schedule

Campus Council on Academic Standards & Curriculum

Purpose

The Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum (CCASC) shall serve as a deliberative and advisory body to the GFO Executive Council on matters pertaining to the revision of existing degrees, majors, minors, and concentrations and shall review all course changes proposed by the academic units. Read more in the CCASC Bylaws.

2024/25 CCASC Details

• CCASC Charge Letter
• CCASC Membership
• CCASC Meetings Procedures & Expectations
• Meeting Schedule: every other week for 90 minutes. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request zoom link. Proposals for CCASC review are due by 10am on the “submit by” dates indicated:

Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.

Campus Council on Promotion & Tenure

Purpose

The Campus Council on Promotion and Tenure (CCPT), as an elected council of the UW Bothell faculty, shall advise the Vice Chancellor, as Chief Academic Officer, on cases involving promotion and tenure of the faculty in accordance with Sections 24-54C and 25-41B of the UW Handbook, and on appointments when consultation is needed. Read more in the CCPT Bylaws.

2024/25 CCPT Details

• CCPT Charge Letter
• CCPT Membership
• CCPT Meeting Procedures & Expectations
• Meeting Schedule: Council meets privately on an as-needed basis.

Campus Council on Planning & Budget

Purpose

The Campus Council on Planning and Budgeting (CCPB) serves as an advisory board to the EC on long-range strategic planning, preparation of budgets, and distribution of funds as they relate to issues of concern to faculty. Read more in the CCPB Bylaws.

2024-25 CCPB Details

• CCPB Charge Letter
• CCPB Membership
• CCPB Meeting Procedures & Expectations
• Meeting Schedule: once a month for 90 minutes (Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm). Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request zoom link:

Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
Plan ahead: 2025-2026 CCPB Meeting Schedule

Campus Council on Assessment & Learning

Purpose

The Campus Council on Assessment and Learning (CCAL) serves as an advisory board to the EC regarding implementation, revision, and assessment of campus-level student learning goals and proficiencies. Read more in the CCAL Bylaws.

2024/25 CCAL Details

• CCAL Charge Letter
• CCAL Membership
• CCAL Meeting Procedures & Expectations
• Meeting Schedule: once a month for 90 minutes. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request zoom link.

Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.

General Quarterly Meetings

Per GFO bylaws, at least one general meeting of the faculty shall be held during each academic quarter. This quarterly meeting provides an opportunity for faculty to give feedback and share insight into important UW Bothell and tri-campus topics.

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

All meetings are 90 minutes. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request a zoom link.

• Fall Meeting: Thurs, Oct 24, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes
• Winter Meeting: Thurs, Jan 23, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes
• Spring Meeting: Thurs, Apr 24, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes

Link to agenda added two weeks prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
Plan ahead: 2025-2026 GFO Quarterly Meeting Schedule