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.



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.

2025-26 EC Information

Read about the Executive Council's priorities for the 2025-2026 academic year. Read the Executive Council's membership list for the 2025-2026 academic year. Read about the Executive Council's meeting procedures and expectations.

2025-26 EC Meeting Schedule

FALL 2025
  • Oct 7: Agenda/Minutes
  • Oct 21: Agenda/Minutes
  • Nov 4: Agenda/Minutes
  • Nov 18: Agenda/Minutes
  • Dec 2: Agenda/Minutes
WINTER 2026
  • Jan 6: Agenda/Minutes
  • Jan 20: Agenda/Minutes
  • Feb 3: Agenda/Minutes
  • Feb 24: Agenda/Minutes
  • Mar 10: Agenda/Minutes
SPRING 2026
  • Apr 7: Agenda/Minutes
  • Apr 21: Agenda/Minutes
  • May 5: Agenda/Minutes
  • May 19: Agenda/Minutes
  • Jun 2: Agenda/Minutes

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.

2025-26 CCASC Information

Read the Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum's 2025-2026 charge letter. Read the Campus Council on Academic Standards & Curriculum's membership list. Read about the Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum's meeting procedures and expectations.

2025-26 CCASC Meeting Schedule

FALL 2025

Thurs -10:30am-12pm
*except Tues, Nov 25

  • Oct 2: Agenda/Minutes
  • Oct 16: Agenda/Minutes
  • Oct 30: Agenda/Minutes
  • Nov 13: Agenda/Minutes
  • *Nov 25: Agenda/Minutes
  • Dec 11: Agenda/Minutes
WINTER 2026

To be determined…

SPRING 2026

To be determined…


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.

2025-26 CCPT Information

Read the Campus Council on Promotion and Tenure's 2025-2026 charge letter. Read the Campus Council on Promotion and Tenure's membership list. Read about the Campus Council on Promotion and Tenure's meeting procedures and expectations.

2025-26 CCPT Meeting Schedule


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.

2025-26 CCPB Information

Read the Campus Council on Planning and Budget's 2025-2026 charge letter. Read the Campus Council on Planning and Budget's membership list. Read about the Campus Council on Planning and Budget's meeting procedures and expectations.

2025-26 CCPB Meeting Schedule

FALL 2025
  • Oct 8: Agenda/Minutes
  • Nov 5: Agenda/Minutes
  • Dec 3: Agenda/Minutes
WINTER 2026
  • Jan 7: Agenda/Minutes
  • Feb 4: Agenda/Minutes
  • Mar 11: Agenda/Minutes
SPRING 2026
  • Apr 8: Agenda/Minutes
  • May 6: Agenda/Minutes
  • Jun 3: Agenda/Minutes

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.

2025-26 CCAL Information

Read the Campus Council on Assessment and Learning's 2025-2026 charge letter. Read the Campus Council on Assessment and Learning's 2025-2026 membership list. Read about the Campus Council on Assessment and Learning's meeting procedures and expectations.

2025-26 CCAL Meeting Schedule

FALL 2025

MONDAYS, 9:30-11am

  • Oct 13: Agenda/Minutes
  • Nov 10: Agenda/Minutes
  • Dec 8: Agenda/Minutes
WINTER 2026

To be determined…

SPRING 2026

To be determined…

Resources


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.

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

  • Fall Meeting: Thurs, Oct 23, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes
  • Winter Meeting: Thurs, Jan 22, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes
  • Spring Meeting: Thurs, Apr 23, 11am-12:30pm: Agenda & Minutes