Committees and Councils

Advises the President, Provost, and the Faculty Senate on matters concerning the institutional programs and curricula of the University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus. Its responsibilities include the formulation of general education policy, the evaluation of existing or proposed programs with regard to their educational value, and the planning and development of future educational programs.

Term: Three (3) Years 

Charge of Academic Programs Committee

Advises the President, Provost, and University Registrar on matters relating to academic rules and regulations, class schedules, the academic calendar, registration, and the final examination schedule.

Term: Three (3) Years

The purpose of the Arts and Humanities Faculty Fellowship program is to support dynamic and innovative research and creative activity projects proposed by regular faculty in the arts, fine arts, and humanities by providing them the opportunity to focus on a scholarly and/or creative activity that significantly transforms the faculty member’s research program and makes notable contributions to their field. 

Advises on policy relating to intercollegiate athletes including actual and proposed NCAA and Southeastern Conference (SEC) rules, financial aid and awards to student-athletes, admissions and academic performance of student-athletes, athletic department financial operation, appointment of key administrators and coaching staff, facilities, scheduling, recruiting, and rule changes.

Term: Four (4) Years

Advises on matters concerning general fiscal policies of University and Provost's area, and reviews budgets from all colleges and Vice President's areas. Also reviews University budget at all stages, and assists in developing budget priorities. 

Term: Three (3) Years

Charge of the Budget Council

Reviews all tenure recommendations, advises whether the accompanying documentation sustains the academic unit's recommendation about both substance and process, and is consistent with approved tenure criteria of the academic unit and the University. Also reviews some promotion cases. 

Term: The Faculty Senate appoints six (6) members to three (3) year terms. One-third retire each year. Three (3) Presidential appointees also serve for three (3) year terms and retire on the same schedule. All members are tenured.

Assists in planning commencement programs and recommends commencement speakers. 

Term: Two (2) Years

Term: Four (4) Years

Advises on matters of continuing education, outreach, distance education, and lifelong learning programs.

Term: Three (3) Years

Charge of the Continuing Education Council 

Advises on University employee benefit programs as well as recommends changes in existing programs.

Term: Four (4) Year Terms

Advises on environmental issues and education, including energy and other resources. conservation, recycling, as well as personal and environmental well-being and safety. 

Term: Three (3) Years

Faculty Appeals Board members serve four (4) year terms. The board is made up of a pool of faculty members who may be called to respond to matters of tenure abrogation, dismissal, severe sanctions, alleged violations of academic freedom, or due process. Matters of discrimination, harassment, or graduate assistant grievances may also be presented to the Faculty Appeals Board. Members must be full-time and tenured.

More information can be located in the Faculty Handbook.

The Faculty Honorifics Committee plays a pivotal role in elevating the national and international recognition of our faculty members, their respective departments, colleges, and our entire University. We accomplish this mission by assisting faculty members in achieving the formal recognition they deserve for their outstanding contributions to research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

In collaboration with the Center for Teaching Excellence, this committee plans and implements an annual OU Norman Campus conference with a keynote speaker and breakout paper session.