According to Faculty Senate bylaws, the UCC has the following responsibilities:

1. Develop criteria and procedures for submitting, evaluating, and approving courses, experiences, and program proposals for curriculum and course changes.
2. Coordinate and recommend actions on proposals for curriculum and course changes that have been received from the colleges.
3. Request the formation of an ad hoc Senate committee(s) to recommend policies for the evaluation of transfer credit, policies for graduation, and make other recommendations as needed.
4. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the Senate.

The UCC has outlined duties for committee members and its charge to College Curriculum Committees.

• I want to propose changes to an existing course.
• I want to propose a new course.
• I want to propose changes to an existing academic program.
• I want to propose a new academic program.
• I want to propose an accelerated (e.g., 4+1) program.
• I want to know what information to include in a course syllabus.

For member list, see Standing Committees.