The University of Illinois Statutes authorize the faculty senate at each university in the University of Illinois System to be the legislative body for matters of educational policy. According to the Statutes, the UIC Faculty Senate determines “matters of educational policy including but not limited to: requirements for admission to the several colleges, schools and other teaching divisions; general requirements for degrees and certificates; relations among colleges, schools and other teaching divisions; the academic calendar; and educational policy on student affairs.” The UIC Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP) reviews matters related to educational policy and makes recommendations to the full Senate.
Educational Policies by Category
Educational Polices Related to Academic Programs
- Minimum Degree Credit Hour Requirements
- EP 06.03: Joint Programs Policy Statement
- EP 05.02: Policies and Guidelines for Undergraduate Minors
- EP 05.03: Policies and Guidelines for Certificate Programs
- EP 05.07: General Education Curriculum
- EP 04.02: Policies and Guidelines for Degree Program Concentrations
Educational Policies Specific to Courses
- EP-17.01: Differential Credit Policy
- EP-13.01: Undergraduate Grade Point Average Recalculation Policy
- EP-12.01: Policy for Dropping Courses
- EP 04.01: Policy Statement Regarding Grading Mode Assigned to Noncredit Courses
- Control of Courses Versus Collaborative Teaching
- Double Scheduling and Temporary Cross-listing
- Permanent Cross-listing
- Periodic Review of Course Information by Sponsoring Units
- Three-Year Drop of Unoffered Courses
- Policy for Re-using Course Numbers
Educational Policies Specific to Graduation Requirements
- EP-17.03: 60-Hour Requirement for Undergraduate Degrees
- EP-16.03: Policy on the Application of Military Science Credits toward the Undergraduate Degree
- EP-15.01: Criteria for University Honors
- PR-07.48: Enrollment Residence Requirement for Undergraduate Degrees
Other Key Educational Policies