University Coordinating Committee
Purpose: The University Coordinating Committee (UCC) is the meta committee that makes governance more efficient, effective and responsive.
Membership:
- Laura Ellingson, Patrick A. Donohoe, S.J. Professor of Communication (Chair)
- Naomi Levy, Professor of Political Science (Chair-elect)
- Michael Kevane, Faculty Senate President, 2026-27 (ex officio)
- Victor Pineda, Staff Senate President, 2026-27 (ex officio)
- Ray Plaza, Past Staff Senate President, 2026-27 (ex officio)
- Laura Da Costa Locatelli, ASG President, 2026-27 (ex officio)
- Catherine Murphy, Associate Provost for Faculty Personnel & Policy, Provost Designate (ex officio)
- Korin Wheeler, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Provost Designate (non-voting participant for issues related to curriculum)
- Ixtlac Dueñas, Collaborative Governance Specialist (non-voting participant)
UPC Administrator:
- James Glaser, Provost and Executive Vice President
Charge
The charge of the University Coordinating Committee is to:
- Coordinate the work of the University Policy Committees (UPCs).
- Appoint to each UPC members who are competent to perform the work of that committee.
- Guarantee appropriate consultation and efficiency in the overall process of university governance.