2023-2024 Proposals

This page tracks pending and approved proposals for the 2023-2024 governance year.

Handbook, Chapter 2 | Healthcare Clinic Operations and Compliance Committee (HCOCC) Membership Revision

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 9/14/23
2.5.7 University Healthcare Clinic Operations and Compliance Committee 23-24 

Approved 10/12/23
2.5.7 University Healthcare Clinic Operations and Compliance Committee 23-24 

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Handbook, Chapter 2 | University Council Membership Revision

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 9/14/23
UC Membership Updates to University Faculty & Governance Handbook 

Approved 10/12/23
UC Membership Updates to University Faculty & Governance Handbook  

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Policies & Procedures | Healthcare Clinic Operations and Compliance Committee (HCOCC)

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 10/12/23
HCOCC Policies and Procedures 8-10-21 Clean copy 9-22-23
HCOCC Policies and Procedures 8-10-21 CHANGES MARKED 9-22-23  

Approved 11/9/23
HCOCC Policies and Procedures 8-10-21 Clean copy 9-22-23
HCOCC Policies and Procedures 8-10-21 CHANGES MARKED 9-22-23 

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New Program | Masters of Science in Dental Therapy

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 10/12/23
Masters of Science in Dental Therapy Proposal_updated
Dental Therapy Proposal in Curriculog
Proposed Masters in Dental Therapy Budget

Approved 11/9/23
Masters of Science in Dental Therapy Proposal_updated
Dental Therapy Proposal in Curriculog
Proposed Masters in Dental Therapy Budget

Received 10/26/23
Masters of Science in Dental Therapy Proposal_updated
Dental Therapy Proposal in Curriculog
Proposed Masters in Dental Therapy Budget

Approved 11/16/23
Masters of Science in Dental Therapy Proposal_updated
Dental Therapy Proposal in Curriculog
Proposed Masters in Dental Therapy Budget

 

Informational 10/18/23
Masters of Science in Dental Therapy Proposal_updated
Dental Therapy Proposal in Curriculog
Proposed Masters in Dental Therapy Budget

 

Handbook, Chapter 4 | Medical and Family Leave (4.8.4) 

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 11/9/23
Handbook Chapter 4.8.4. Medical and Family Leaves_Proposed Changes
Rationale of Proposed Changes to FGH for OR PFML

Approved 12/7/23
Handbook Chapter 4.8.4. Medical and Family Leaves_Proposed Changes_TLS Edits 
Rationale Doc - OR PFML - UPDATED

Received 10/26/23
Handbook Chapter 4.8.4. Medical and Family Leaves_Proposed Changes
Rationale of Proposed Changes to FGH for OR PFML

Approved 11/16/23
Handbook Chapter 4.8.4. Medical and Family Leaves_Proposed Changes
Rationale of Proposed Changes to FGH for OR PFML

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Bylaws | Professional Student Senate (PSS)

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 12/7/23
PSS Bylaws Approved by UC 10-11-18_Proposed Changes Nov2023 

Approved 2/1/24
PSS Bylaws Approved by UC 10-11-18_Proposed Changes Nov2023  

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University 2030 Strategic Plan

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Informational 10/12/23
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Review 

Endorsed 2/1/24
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Endorsement Jan. 2024 

Informational 10/26/23
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Review 

Endorsed 1/25/24
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Endorsement Jan. 2024

Informational 10/18/23
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Review 

Endorsed 1/17/24
Pacific U StratPlan - Framework Draft for Governance Endorsement Jan. 2024

New Program | College of Health Professions: Biomedical Engineering

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
N/A

Received 2/22/24
DRAFT 2_8_2024 Masters in Biomedical Engineering - Changes pages 61-64 
DRAFT Masters in Biomedical Engineering Budget 2_8_2024

Approved 3/21/24
DRAFT 3_1_2024 Masters in Biomedical Engineering
DRAFT Masters in Biomedical Engineering Budget 2_8_2024 

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Policies & Procedures | University Curriculum and Standards Committee

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
N/A  

Received 3/21/24
UCSC Policies and Procedures Manual approved12-04-15_w_ track changes  

Approved 4/25/24
UCSC Policies and Procedures Manual w_ track changes_4.22.24

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Handbook, Chapter 2 | University Curriculum and Standards Committee

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 4/11/24
Chapter 2.5.11 University Curriculum and Standards Committee_w_ track changes

Approved 5/2/24
Chapter 2.5.11 University Curriculum and Standards Committee_w_ track changes_4.22.24

Received 3/21/24
Chapter 2.5.11 University Curriculum and Standards Committee_w_ track changes

Approved 4/25/24
Chapter 2.5.11 University Curriculum and Standards Committee_w_ track changes_4.22.24

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Handbook, Chapter 1 | Pacific's History

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 4/11/24
Chapter 1.2 Pacific Univ History Revisions
Pacific University History Statement for Handbook

Approved 5/2/24
Chapter 1.2 Pacific Univ History Revisions_4.24.24  Updated
  

 Informational 4/25/24
Chapter 1.2 Pacific Univ History Revisions
Pacific University History Statement for Handbook 		 Informational 4/17/24
Chapter 1.2 Pacific Univ History Revisions
Pacific University History Statement for Handbook 

Handbook, Chapter 2 | Undergraduate Student Senate (USS)

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 4/11/24
2.7.2 USS proposal illustrated by track changes
2.7.2 USS proposal rationale

Approved 5/2/24
2.7.2 USS proposal illustrated by track changes_rev20240425
2.7.2 USS proposal rationale

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Constitution/Bylaws | Undergraduate Student Senate (USS)

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 4/11/24
USS Senators March 2024 draft proposal
USS VP of Equity and Inclusion formal proposal

Approved 5/2/24
USS Constitution rev. 202405
USS VP of Equity and Inclusion formal proposal

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Freedom of Expression Statements 

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate

Received 4/11/24 - Motion to Approve the First Section Only
FOE Statements FS Draft—GRAMMAR & CLARIFICATIONS ONLY 2024-04-04
DRAFT Recommendations 2024-04-04

Approved 5/2/24 - Vote to Recommit the Proposed Statements to the Freedom of Expression Task Force 

Received 3/21/24
FOE Statements FS Draft 2024-03-14

Approved 4/25/24 - Motion to Recommend that the University Council recommit the proposed statements in light of feedback received from the University Council

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Policy | Credit for Prior Experiential Learning - Undergraduate

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
N/A

Received 4/25/24
AA Legal Policies Academic Affairs POL-AA Credit for Prior Experiential Learning - Undergraduate
CPEL Cover Sheet
Pacific CPEL Policy - Feb24

Approved 5/9/24
AA Legal Policies Academic Affairs POL-AA Credit for Prior Experiential Learning - Undergraduate 
CPEL Cover Sheet
Pacific CPEL Policy - Feb24

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Policy | Academic Standing Policy Revision

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
N/A

Received 4/25/24
Acad Stand Policy proposed revisions 04.24
Academic Standings Policy Chart - Proposed 04.24 

Approved 5/9/24
Acad Stand Policy proposed revisions 04.24
Academic Standings Policy Chart - Proposed 04.24

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Bylaws | Faculty Senate

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
N/A

Received 4/25/24
Faculty Senate Bylaws Amended_April 2024_Draft 

Approved 5/9/24
Faculty Senate Bylaws Amended_April 2024_Draft

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Bylaws | Staff Senate

University Council Faculty Senate Staff Senate
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Received 4/17/24
SS Bylaws Proposed Changes Updated_2024 April 

Approved 5/22/24
SS Bylaws Proposed Changes Updated_2024 May