2.6.1 University Academic Affairs Committee

The committee consists of five faculty members: one representative from each college and two appointed from the faculty at-large. The committee also includes the following non-voting ex officio members or their designees: the Provost, Dean of Admissions, the Registrar, and the Provost (or their designee). In addition, two students nominated by the President of the Student Government Association and confirmed by the UMW President serve as non-voting members. The committee’s duties are to:

  1. Evaluate academic policies, procedures, and standards on an ongoing basis, formulating recommendations as necessary to maintain policy consistency among colleges, fair and equitable treatment of all students, and the overall academic integrity of the University;
  2. Study and recommend actions concerning all matters of academic policy including, but not limited to, the policies governing academic standards, grading, course registration, transfer credit, course evaluations, the length and scheduling of classes, the academic calendar, and international academic affairs;
  3. Recommend changes in the academic policies to the University Faculty Council;
  4. Evaluate and recommend actions concerning all University academic services including, but not limited to, academic advising and retention programs, readmissions, internships, disability resources, and international student services;
  5. Review admissions practices of the University; and
  6. Perform other duties consistent with its charge as assigned by the University Faculty Council.

Committee Members

  • Holly Schiffrin, 2028, Professor, PSYC, CAS, Secretary
  • Parrish Waters, 2029, Associate Professor
  • Varun Makhija, 2028, Assistant Professor, PHYS, CAS
  • Stephen Davies, 2029, Professor, COB
  • Alex Honold, 2027, Assistant Professor, COE, Chair

Ex-Officio Members

  • Provost (or their designees)
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • Director of Undergraduate Admissions
  • Registrar
  • Associate Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Success
  • Student non-voting representatives (2) appointed by the President

Meeting Dates

  • Monday September 28th
  • Monday October 26th
  • Monday November 30th
  • Monday January 25th
  • Monday February 22nd
  • Monday March 29th  
  • Monday April 26th`

Minutes & Action Items

Minutes and action items will appear when they have been uploaded and approved by committee representatives.