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Ed Policy

The Committee on Education Policy (Ed Policy) is one of the standing committees in the Senate. This Committee is divided into two sub-committees by graduate/undergraduate academic standing. Sub-committees meet separately, but also meet jointly if necessary.

Jurisdiction

The Committee on Education Policy shall focus on issues and legislation concerning—

  • Academic policies such as Academic Calendar, Academic Integrity, University Bulletin, and Academic Planning and Assessment;

  • Curricula of the various schools and departments;

  • Academic infrastructure such as Academic Technologies/CIO, Blackboard, Bookstore (Access to Textbooks), Disability Services (Academic Related Issues), Libraries, and Printing;

  • Enrollment and student success such as Research, Academic Advising, and Admissions;

  • Academic programs such as Study Abroad and Honors Program;

  • Relations with the Faculty Senate, Council of Deans, and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

  • The hiring of Deans and faculty members.

Committee Members

Graduate

  • Sen. Chenkai Xia, Chairperson

  • Vacant, Vice Chairperson

  • Sen. Michael Pissos, Committee Member

  • Sen. Edwin Torres Cortez, Committee Member

  • Sen. Christian Lanphere, Committee Member

  • Sen. Dalton Barnett, Committee Member

  • Sen. William Smith, Committee Member

  • Ethan Lynne, Vice President, Ex-Officio

  • Liz Stoddard, Senate Chairperson Pro Tempore, Ex-Officio

  • Katelyn Moon, Senate Chief of Staff

  • Brad Steffens, Staff Liaison, Legislative Advisor


Undergraduate

  • Sen. Sophie Munson, Chairperson

  • Sen. Sophie Leinenkugel, Vice Chairperson

  • Sen. Mallory Viotto, Committee Member

  • Sen. Jayden Speed, Committee Member

  • Sen. Aadi Mehta, Committee Member

  • Ethan Lynne, Vice President, Ex-Officio

  • Katelyn Moon, Senate Chief of Staff

  • Ariel Pennington-Reyes, Staff Liaison, Legislative Advisor

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