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.
2025-26 EC Information:
▪ Priorities – 2025/26 update coming soon! ▪ Membership ▪ Meeting Procedures & Expectations2025-26 EC Meeting Schedule:
EC meets every other Tuesday, 8:45–10:45am via Zoom. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request zoom link.
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
Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
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:
▪ Charge Letter – 2025/26 update coming soon! ▪ Membership ▪ Meeting Procedures & Expectations2025-26 CCASC Meeting Schedule:
CCASC meets every other week via Zoom. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request the Zoom link.
The curriculum proposal submission deadline is 10am one week prior to the CCASC meeting.
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
TBD
SPRING 2026
TBD
Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
- Campus Council on Academic Standards & Curriculum Best Practices
- UW Bothell Curriculum Guide
- UW Bothell PNOI Cover Sheet
- UW Bothell New Program Cover Sheet
- Notice of Proposal
- UW Curriculum Management System
- UW CM Quick Guide
- UW CM FAQ
- Undergraduate Program Proposal Process and Resources
- UWB-Diversity-Designation-Application-FINAL-06-10-14-1-1.pdf
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:
▪ Charge Letter – 2025/26 update coming soon! ▪ Membership ▪ Meeting Procedures & Expectations2025-26 CCPT Meeting Schedule:
- CCPT 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.
2025-26 CCPB Information:
▪ Charge Letter – 2025/26 update coming soon! ▪ Membership ▪ Meeting Procedures & Expectations2025-26 CCPB Meeting Schedule:
CCPB meets monthly on Wednesdays, 11:00am–12:30pm via Zoom. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request the Zoom link.
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
Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
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:
▪ Charge Letter – 2025/26 update coming soon! ▪ Membership ▪ Meeting Procedures & Expectations2025-26 CCAL Meeting Schedule:
CCAL meets monthly via Zoom. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request the Zoom link.
FALL 2025
MONDAYS, 9:30-11am
OCT 13
▪ Agenda & Minutes
NOV 10
▪ Agenda & Minutes
DEC 8
▪ Agenda & Minutes
WINTER 2026
TBD
SPRING 2026
TBD
Link to agenda added one week prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.
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
Meetings are 90 minutes via zoom. Email uwbgfo@uw.edu to request a zoom link.
- 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
Link to agenda added two weeks prior to meeting and link to minutes added upon approval.