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Committee Information

Advanced Programs Governance Committee

The Advanced Programs Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing policies that affect professional education programs in the Advanced Programs Component of the Professional Education Unit. 

Basic Programs Curriculum Committee

The Basic Programs Curriculum Committee receives proposals for deletion, for new programs and courses and for changes to the undergraduate or graduate basic academic programs from College of Education departments and administrative personnel. Basic programs are those programs that lead to initial teacher certification. The Committee also advises departments to ensure that new proposals do not duplicate existing programs of courses.

College Curriculum Committee

The College Curriculum Committee reviews all college curriculum and course proposals for quality and ensures that proposals do not duplicate existing programs of courses or conflict with current programs of courses.

Committee for Initial Teacher Education Programs

The Committee for Initial Teacher Education Programs advises support offices, the Deans’ Executive Council, and other organizations related to the University of South Carolina on policies and procedures relevant to all initial teacher certification programs.

Diversity Committee

Among other responsibilities, the Diversity Committee is tasked with  developing and monitoring  a strategic action plan for improving diversity within the College. 

Faculty Welfare Committee

The Faculty Welfare Committee is responsible for matters that affect the welfare of College of Education faculty members individually and collectively. 

Quality Assurance Committee (Qcom)

The Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reviewing assessment data for each program, office, and committee in the Professional Education Unit.

Staff Council

The Staff Council provides staff representation and involvement within the college, and communicates to and supports staff with the  goal of strengthening operations, fostering an environment of collegiality and contributing to the mission of the college.

Steering Committee

Among other responsibilities, the Steering Committee advises the Dean and establishes guidelines for the selection of faculty officers.

Student Affairs Committee

Among other responsibilities, The Student Affairs Committee hears student-initiated appeals including academic appeals and faculty related complaints and grievances.

College Faculty Welfare Committee

The College Faculty Welfare Committee is responsible for matters that affect the welfare of College of Education faculty members individually and collectively.


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