CHST Policies, Procedures, and Committee Assignments

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Research, Travel, & Professional Development

Travel Request

Travel Reimbursement

Non-Lab Purchasing, Inventory, and Facilities

Hiring: Adjuncts and Student Employment

Laboratory Safety

Key Personnel

 

Event Planning

Academic Unit Event Planning

Faculty/Instructor Personnel

Staff Personnel

Communication: Marketing, Branding, Social Media, etc.

CHST Bylaws and Other Policies

  1. CHST Bylaws

Executive Committee

Upcoming Meeting Dates/Times/Locations:

Executive Committee will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 on the following Thursdays this semester:

  • February 8th
  • March 7th
  • April 4th
  • May 2nd

Leadership Team

Upcoming Meeting Dates/Times/Locations:

Leadership Team will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following Wednesdays this semester:

  • February 14th
  • February 28th
  • March 13th
  • March 27th
  • April 10th
  • April 24th
  • May 8th
  • May 22nd

College-Level Personnel Committee

Tenure-Track Members

  • Liang Kong, Chair, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences and Philosophy Dept. (Fall 2022 – Spring 2025)
  • Megan Styles, Associate Professor, School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health (Fall 2022 – Spring 2024)
  • Yanhui Guo, Associate Professor, Computer Science Dept. (Fall 2022 – Spring 2025)
  • Dennis Papini, Professor, Psychology Dept. (Fall 2023 – Spring 2026)
  • Marcel Yoder, Professor, School Health Sciences (Fall 2022 – Spring 2024)
  • Harshavardhan Bapat, Associate Professor, School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health (Fall 2023 – Spring 2026, at large)

Non-Tenure Track Personnel Sub-Committee

  • Joshua Smith, Chair, Instructor, Computer Science Dept. (Fall 2023 – Spring 2026)
  • Misty Sax, Clinical Assistant Professor, School Health Sciences (Fall 2023 – Spring 2025)
  • Carol Saltsgaver, Clinical Instructor, Mathematical Sciences and Philosophy Dept. (Fall 2022 – Spring 2024)

Curriculum Committee

Contact: chstcurriculum@uis.edu.  You may also contact the CCC chair or the CHST Dean's office with questions. 

The CHST Curriculum Committee (CCC) provides guidance to CHST faculty on curriculum matters. The CCC reviews and approves proposals to add, delete, or change courses in the college curriculum; reviews and approves new or changes to existing academic programs; oversees IBHE academic program reviews. For General Education/ECCE courses, the Committee makes recommendations to the General Education Council or University Requirements Council. The Committee's responsibilities are specified in the CCC By-Laws, the CHST College By-Laws, with procedures informed by the UIS Levels of Governance Chart, UIS Campus Senate resolutions, and the University of Illinois Statutes. Throughout its deliberations, the Committee respects faculty autonomy in curriculum decisions and upholds academic freedom within CHST.

The Committee consists of five voting members elected at-large for staggered three-year terms, with one representative from each unit. The CHST Associate Dean (or designee) serves as a non-voting ex officio member. 

Current Members:

  • Alan Freedman, Chair (School of Health Sciences): Fall 2022 - Spring 2025
  • Josh Smith (Computer Science): Fall 2022 - Spring 2025
  • Dylan Blaum (Psychology): Fall 2023 - Spring 2026
  • Yifei Li (Mathematical Sciences and Philosophy): Fall 2022 - Spring 2024
  • Tih-Fen Ting (School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health): Fall 2024 - Spring 2027

Curriculum Planning and Program Review

Deadlines 

The CCC accepts submissions at any time during the academic year. To expedite review, submit ALL required materials one week before scheduled CCC meetings

CHST Curriculum Committee (CCC) Meeting Dates – Fall 2024:

  • Monday, September 9 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Friday, Sept 6.
  • Monday, September 23 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Sept 18.
  • Monday, October 7 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Oct 2. 
  • Monday, October 21 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Oct 16.
  • Monday, November 4 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Oct 30.
  • Monday, November 18 @ 11:00am
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Nov 13.
  • Monday, December 2 @ 11:00am (date may change)
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Nov 27.
  • Monday, December 16 @ 11:00am (as needed)
    • Deadline to submit materials for review: Wednesday, Dec 11.

Submission 

Please submit all required materials by email to the email:  chstcurriculum@uis.edu.  Please submit ALL required materials in a single email. 

New Course Proposals  

When proposing a NEW course, faculty are encouraged to consult with the CCC and, if relevant, the General Education Council or University Requirements Council. The Office of Undergraduate Education maintains the procedures, forms, and criteria for proposing General Education and ECCE courses.

To propose a NEW course, submit: 

  1. New Course Approval Form 
  2. Syllabus (faculty are encouraged to use the UIS Accessible Syllabus Template) 
  3. Rationale Form (MS Word) 
  4. General Education checklist, (for proposing new courses in the General Education or ECCE curriculum)  

Existing Course Changes

When proposing changes to an EXISTING course, faculty are encouraged to consult with the CCC and, if relevant, the General Education Council or University Requirements Council. The Office of Undergraduate Education maintains the procedures, forms, and criteria for proposing changes to General Education and ECCE courses.

To change the course prefix or number, prerequisites, title, description, credit hours, faculty workload hours, delete a course, or add a cross-list, submit: 

  1. Existing Course Approval Form 
  2. Rationale Form (MS Word) OR a brief memo/Cover Letter
  3. General Education checklist,(ONLY for changes to EXISTING General Education/ECCE courses). 
  4. Substantive changes should be accompanied by a syllabus 

Unit Program Reviews

The Provost's office maintains the schedule for periodic IBHE review of academic units and programs. The Academic Unit and Program Review website offers guidance and information to units undergoing review. After receiving unit/program review materials, the Curriculum Committee will either: 

  1. Approve the review and forward it with a memo summarizing its discussions and recommendations to the next level of review on the UIS Levels of Governance Chart, or 
  2. Request additional materials or clarifications from the unit under review. Representatives from the unit may be invited to attend a Curriculum Committee meeting to answer questions and discuss submitted materials. 

Program Reviews – Important Dates:  

  • Programs will submit self-studies to the CCC by March 24, 2025.  
  • CCC will forward their review memos to the Dean/Associate Dean by April 30, 2025.   
  • Dean’s memos to the Provost by May 15, 2025.  

New Program Proposals

CHST faculty or units proposing a new academic program (major, minor, certificate, concentration, or graduate degree) are encouraged to consult with the CCC chair and CHST Dean regarding specific proposal requirements. 

See Also: the Provost’s Program Proposal Guidelines and Approval Process  

Frequently asked questions about New Program Proposals.

Q: What if I don’t know all the readings and course assignments yet? 

A: The course schedule, readings, and assignment descriptions help the Committee assess the course’s rigor and level (e.g., 1XX, 2XX). If exact details are not finalized, please provide typical examples of readings and assignments expected for a course at this level in your program. The Committee evaluates rigor by considering the number and type of assignments, course objectives, expected outcomes, and the amount of reading and writing required.

Q: What additional information should I include to address the purpose and rationale questions? 

A: Include how the course contributes to the department/unit’s academic programs. Indicate whether it will be an elective, core, or capstone course, and explain any similarities or differences with other courses on campus. Provide estimates on expected enrollment and frequency of offering.

Links to Curriculum Forms

 

CHST Lab Use and Safety Committee

The purpose of the CHST Lab Use and Safety Committee is to develop and update policies related to the use of teaching and research labs within the college. The Committee advises the Dean on requests for research lab space and ensures that proper safety protocols are implemented in all labs. 

Current Committee Members and Terms

Meeting Dates – Fall 2024

  • Tuesday, September 10 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, September 24 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 8 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 22 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 5 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 19 @ 1:00pm
  • Tuesday, December 3 @ 1:00pm

Key University Committees for Governance (e.g., Senate, Grad & Undergrad Council, and Gen Ed)