GFO Councils

University of Washington Bothell GFO Councils

The faculty of the University of Washington Bothell is the campus’ governing body, under Section 23-41 of the Faculty Code. Below is a summary of all councils of the General Faculty Organization (GFO):

• Executive Council (EC)
• Campus Council on Academic Standards & Curriculum (CCASC)
• Campus Council on Promotion & Tenure (CCPT)
• Campus Council on Planning & Budget (CCPB)
• Campus Council on Assessment & Learning (CCAL)

The UW Bothell General Faculty Organization provides course releases for service as specified in the GFO Course Release Policy.

Executive Council

2023-24 Membership

Priorities

• 2023-24 GFO Priorities Coming Soon!

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). Additionally, the EC shall advise the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors on the development and implementation of the campus vision statement, and on the general welfare of the campus. It is expected that the substantial study and deliberation of matters concerning promotion and tenure policy, faculty affairs, academic standards, and the curriculum be undertaken in the campus councils having jurisdiction over these matters as described in Articles VI, VII, VIII and IX and referred to the EC for final review. It shall be the responsibility of the EC to ensure that such advice conforms with the broadly defined will of the faculty and, time permitting, to refer to the membership of the GFO questions on which the faculty’s will is substantially unknown or unclear. The EC shall report regularly to the GFO, and as completely as is possible, consistent with the occasional need for confidentiality in its advisory role to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors.

2023-24 EC Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays, 8:45 – 10:45 am via ZOOM.
An agenda will be linked to the meeting date one week prior to each meeting.

Campus Council on Academic Standards & Curriculum

2023-24 CCASC Membership

Charge

• 2023-24 CCASC Charge Letter Coming Soon!

Purpose

A. Academic Standards: The Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum (CCASC) shall serve as deliberative and advisory body to the GFO Executive Council on matters pertaining to the revision of existing degrees, majors, minors, and concentrations. This council has responsibility to assure that academic standards are maintained – and that a record of changes be kept – as they pertain to the UW Bothell schools and campus. Within this area of jurisdiction, the Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum:

1. Shall provide advice and information as requested by the GFO Chair and GFO Executive Council.
2. May on its own initiative prepare proposals or resolutions for submission to the GFO Executive Council.
3. May appoint such ad hoc committees as may be required for the effective pursuit of its work.
4. May request such information and assistance as may be required in the effective pursuit of its work.
5. Shall submit to the GFO Chair any report for transmission to the GFO Executive Council.

B. Campus Level Review of Proposals for New Courses and Course Changes: The Campus Council on Academic Standards and Curriculum shall review all course changes proposed by the academic units and by the Faculty Oversight Committee on University Studies (FOCUS), including the creation of new courses and modification or deletion of exiting courses. It shall consider the general appropriateness of proposed actions in the context of campus-wide programs, services to students, and the campus mission. It will review each course and its preparation for entry into the University of Washington course catalogue – and its final review by the University Curriculum Review Committee. When appropriate, it shall return proposals to the originating academic unit with requests for modifications. Upon approval, it shall forward recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who then forwards them to the University Curriculum Review Committee for final action.

Reference Information

• UW Bothell Curriculum Guide (June 2021)
• UW Bothell New Program Cover Sheet (June 2021)
• UW Bothell New Degree Program Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) Coversheet (June 2021)
• UW Curriculum Management System
• UW CM Quick Guide
• UW CM FAQ
• Undergraduate Program Proposal Process and Resources

2023-24 CCASC Meeting Schedule & Submission Deadlines

Autumn Quarter 2023

Email dawn3@uw.edu to request Zoom meeting link.

Winter Quarter 2024

Meeting schedule TBD

Spring Quarter 2024

Meeting schedule TBD

Campus Council on Promotion & Tenure

2023-24 CCPT Membership

Charge

• 2023-24 CCPT Charge Letter Coming Soon!

Purpose

The Campus Council on Promotion, Tenure and Faculty Affairs, 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. In formulating its advice on promotion and tenure, it is directed to study the whole record of candidates in accordance with the broad criteria established in the UW Handbook. It shall also be the responsibility of the Campus Council on Promotion, Tenure and Faculty Affairs to review and, if necessary, propose changes to policies and procedures related to campus-level implementation of university appointment, promotion, and tenure policy in accordance with Section 13-23A.5 and 13-31A.4 and A.5. of the UW Handbook. Proposed changes shall be referred to the GFO Executive Council, which shall determine whether to refer the proposed changes to the GFO for approval.

Reference Information

• CCPT Reference Manual
• Promotion & Tenure SharePoint

CCPT 2023-24 Meeting Schedule

• CCPT meets privately on an as needed basis.

Campus Council on Planning & Budget

2023-24 CCPB Membership

Charge

• 2023-24 CCPB Charge Letter Coming Soon!

Purpose

A. Planning and Budgeting: 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.

General responsibilities of CCPB include:

1. Provide advice and detailed reviews of planning and budget materials as requested by the GFO Chair and GFO Executive Council.
2. Prepare detailed budget reviews and/or related process resolutions for submission to the GFO Executive Council.
3. Appoint ad hoc committees as may be required for the effective pursuit of its work.
4. Provide detailed input on specific budget requests, academic strategy, and long-term campus planning related to campus growth strategies – including enrollment management; procurement of new, and use of, existing facilities; budget reviews of proposed and existing campus Centers, and other planning and budget issues of importance to faculty.
5. Collaborate with administrative representatives with responsibility and/or expertise in budget processes.
6. Provide quarterly reviews of the budget process and status to EC.
7. Invite representatives of the campus to provide information, discuss issues, and/or provide guidance critical to planning and budgeting.
8. Submit and present an Annual Planning and Budget report to the GFO Executive Council – and upon Executive Council approval – provide this report to the GFO membership at-large.

B. Planning and Budget Review: The CCPB shall provide quarterly updates and reviews of the campus-level budgeting process. It shall compile an Annual CCPB Planning and Budget report to the EC that provides an overview of the budget process for a given year; specific budget strategies used; justifications for the annual budget; review of long-term budget strategies and priorities for future allocations; and other materials of interest to the faculty as appropriate. Consultation with the UW Faculty Senate Committee on Planning and Budgeting (SCPB) may occur as appropriate to communicate overall University of Washington planning and budgeting strategies.

CCPB 2023-24 Meeting Schedule

Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm via ZOOM.
An agenda will be linked to meeting date one week prior to meeting.

Campus Council on Assessment & Learning

2023-24 CCAL Membership

Charge

• 2023-24 CCAL Charge Letter Coming Soon!

Purpose

A. Assessment and Learning: 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.

General responsibilities of the Campus Council on Assessment and Learning include:

B. Assessment and Learning Reviews: The CCAL shall provide quarterly updates and reviews of the campus-level student learning goals, processes and outcomes as they relate to the academic mission and goals of UW Bothell and their relationship to the University of Washington at-large. It shall compile an Annual Report on Assessment and Learning that will be provided to the EC describing assessment and learning issues of interest to EC and the GFO. Consultation with the Faculty Council on Teaching and Learning (FCTL) from the UWS Faculty Senate may occur as appropriate to communicate overall University of Washington assessment and learning strategies and goals. Support may be provided to individual schools and/or the campus at-large in response to accreditation and/or other requests related to the assessment of student learning goals and specific learning objectives.

2023-24 CCAL Meeting Schedule

Email dawn3@uw.edu to request Zoom meeting link.