Terms of Reference

Responsibilities

Advise Senate on all matters related to the undergraduate educational programs of the University
Advise Senate on the criteria for awarding certificates, diplomas and degrees
Approve the processes for review and approval of curricular changes by the Councils of academic divisions
For those curricular matters delegated by Senate for decision by the Councils of the academic divisions, review the reports of the Councils and inform Senate
Resolve disputes between departments and academic divisions arising from the Instructional Programs Consultation Process and report the decisions to Senate
For those curricular matters delegated by Senate for decision by the Educational Programs Committee, review for approval on behalf of Senate the proposals from the Councils of academic divisions and inform Senate
Periodically review and make recommendations about the policies and practices for review and approval of curricular changes to ensure consistency and compliance with the goals of the University and with the powers and responsibilities of Senate and the Board
Submit to Senate monthly reports of the University’s curricular changes (excluding July and August)
Establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfill the Committee’s responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by Senate

A voting faculty member of the Committee, elected (or in the case of a single nominee, acclaimed) by the Committee and reported to Senate. Normally, EPC shall use a three-year model of Vice Chair-Chair-Past Chair in managing its leadership. If a member is serving in this leadership sequence, and his or her term expires before the sequence is completed, then, with the approval of Senate, his or her term will be extended to complete the leadership sequence. This provision will be applied if the member is in his or her first term of membership on EPC.

Twelve Faculty Members, approved by their Faculty Council and Senate. One seat will be reserved for a faculty member from each Academic Division, and two seats reserved for faculty Senators from any Academic Division.
Two Deans approved by Senate
One Academic Advisor approved by Senate
One staff member approved by Senate
Two undergraduate students nominated by TRUSU and appointed by the Senate Steering Committee

Three years
Term may be renewed for one additional term as approved by work group (e.g., Faculty Council, TRUSU) and Senate

Provost and Vice-President, Academic (or designate)
Director, Curriculum Development and Delivery (or designate)
Associate Vice-President, Strategic Enrolment and University Registrar (or designate)
Vice-President International (or designate)
Deputy Registrar, Student Records and Information Systems (or designate)
University Librarian (or designate)
Manager, Central Advising (or designate)