April 24, 2026

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL AGENDA

April 24, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Upchurch Conference Room, BELL 3162

I. Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2026, meeting:

      The minutes can be viewed at:  https://ugrdcouncil.uark.edu/minutes/index.php.

II. Old Business:  

A. None

III. New Business: 

A. Program Proposals (PDF Report)

       Additional details on program proposals can be viewed at:  
       https://nextcatalog.uark.edu/courseleaf/approve/.  Under the “Your Role” field, select Undergraduate Council and
       search for the program(s) listed below.

 1. Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

a. None

2. Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

a. Proposed undergraduate program change for Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Department of Architecture and Design Dean – ARCH Honors – Architecture School and Departmental Honors Requirements

3. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

a. Proposed undergraduate program change for Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English – ENGLBA-RHWR – English: Rhetoric and Writing Concentration

4. Sam M. Walton College of Business

a. None

5. College of Education and Health Professions

a. Proposed undergraduate program change for the College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy – CSDIBS – Communication Sciences and Disorders, Bachelor of Science

b. Proposed undergraduate program change for the College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy – PCSDI – Communication Sciences and Disorders (Pre-Communication Sciences and Disorders)

c. Proposed undergraduate program change for the College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Curriculum and Instruction – STEMCP – STEM Education, Certificate of Proficiency

d. Proposed undergraduate program change for the College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Curriculum and Instruction - CATEBS-FCSE - Career and Technical Education:  Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

d. Proposed undergraduate program change for the College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation – PHEDBS – Teaching K-12 Physical Education and Health, Bachelor of Science in Education

6. College of Engineering

a. None

B. Consent Agenda

1. Course Proposals (PDF Report)

     Additional details on course proposals can be viewed at:  
     https://nextcatalog.uark.edu/courseleaf/approve/.  Under the “Your Role” field, select Undergraduate Council and
     search for the courses included on this month’s report.

IV. Additional Items/Announcements:

A. Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES)

The establishment of the Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES) unites complementary expertise and facilities at the University of Arkansas to accelerate the state’s leadership in electronics while lowering barriers to innovation and real-world impact. Positioned to become a national research leader, ARIES will address critical military and commercial needs and strengthen the U.S. microelectronics infrastructure. It will operate and sustain MUSiC, the nation’s only open, low-volume SiC prototyping fab supporting wafers, power devices, integrated circuits, sensors, and optoelectronics. Through these efforts, ARIES will catalyze economic development and cultivate a future-ready workforce, advancing Arkansas’s innovation economy, national competitiveness, and technological leadership.

B. Council Membership Updates

Several colleges (AFLS, WCOB, COEHP, and ENGR) have representatives whose terms expire in 2026. Please notify Lisa Kulczak of the individuals who will fill these vacancies as soon as the information becomes available.

 

Next Meeting: August 28, 2026 (agenda deadline is August 14, 2026)