Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee

Charge

The Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee shall be responsible for matters of policy relating to the academic affairs of the University of Washington Tacoma, including proposals for new academic programs; majors, minors, concentrations, and undergraduate and graduate certificate programs; applications for new and revised courses; scholastic standards including admissions; and campus graduation requirements. It shall also provide guidance to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on policies regarding the interpretation and administration of academic regulations of the campus, as well as provide recommendations on initiatives requested by the Executive Council related to academic excellence and equity. Upon approval, the Committee shall forward its recommendations to the Executive Council, which may bring proposals and recommendations to the Faculty Assembly for a vote or may adopt them as provided in Article V, Section 1, Part C of these bylaws.

Charge Letters:

• 2025-2026 Charge Letter (To be added once approved)

Membership

The voting membership of the Academic Policy & Curriculum Committee shall consist of one representative for every 50 faculty members within each of the academic unit of UW Tacoma, to be elected by each respective academic unit. The term of office shall be three years.

APCC Representatives:

• Chair 2025-2026: Julie Masura, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, 2020-2026
• Jeff Walters, School of Engineering and Technology 2025-2028
• Hengshuo (Winston) Liang, School of Engineering and Technology 2025-2028
• Katie Haerling, School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership 2024-2027
• Claudia Sellmaier, School of Social Work & Criminal Justice 2022-2027 (On Sabbatical Autumn 2025)
  • Autumn 2025 delegate: Asia Bishop
• Matthew Weinstein, School of Education 2025-2028
• Matthew Kelley, School of Urban Studies 2025-2028
• Loly Alcaide Ramirez, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences 2024-2027
• Natalie Jolly, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences 2024-2027
• Shahrokh Saudagaran, Milgard School of Business 2021-2027 (On Sabbatical Autumn 2025)
  • Autumn 2025 delegate: TBD
• Andrew Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, ex-officio, non-voting
• Andrea Coker-Anderson, Registrar, ex-officio, non-voting
• Bill Fritz, Senior Director, Information Technology, ex-officio, non-voting:
• Kaijsa Calkins, Library representative, ex-officio, non-voting
• BethAnn Hoover, University Academic Advising representative, ex-officio, non-voting,
• TBD, Student representative - ex-officio, non-voting
• Tammy Jez, Curriculum and Operations Manager, Academic Affairs, ex-officio, non-voting
• Darcy Janzen, Director, Office of Teaching Excellence, ex-officio, non-voting

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2025-2026 APCC Meeting Materials:

Please note: APCC meetings are NOT subjected to the Open Public Meetings Act requirements, however the public is encouraged to attend for proposals. The Zoom link is sent in the Summary Memorandum of Proposals each month. 

• September 22, 2025 APCC In-Person Training (For members)
  • Location: Dawn Lucien Boardroom (GWP 320)
• September 24, 2025 Agenda and Minutes
  • Location: WCG 322/Zoom
• October 08, 2025 Agenda and Minutes
  • Cancelled
• November 12, 2025 Agenda and Minutes
• December 3, 2025 Agenda and Minutes
• January 7, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• February 11, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• March 11, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• April 8, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• May 13, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• June 3, 2026 Agenda and Minutes
• APCC Final Report 2025-2026