August 28, 2026
UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL
AGENDA
August 28, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Upchurch Conference Room, BELL 3162
I. Approval of Minutes from the April 24, 2026, and May 1, 2026
(Special Vote), meetings:
The minutes can be viewed at: https://ugrdcouncil.uark.edu/minutes/index.php.
II. Old Business:
A. Council Membership Updates
Most Council positions have now been filled, and we are awaiting official
confirmation
of the remaining appointments. Please notify Lisa Kulczak as soon as information
becomes available regarding the individuals selected to fill the outstanding
vacancies.
B. Shortened Approval Workflow
Discussion on shortened workflow regarding changes to the 8-semester
plan, as
initially presented for discussion at the April Council meeting by Matt
Ganio.
See the attached document.
III. New Business:
A. New and Returning Members Welcome
B. Program Proposals
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. None
3. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
a. None
4. Sam M. Walton College of Business
a. None
5. College of Education and Health Professions
a. None
6. College of Engineering
a. None
C. 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.
D. State Minimum Core Updates
E. Nominations and Voting for Chair-Elect
IV. Additional Items/Announcements:
A. None
Next Meeting: September 25, 2026 (agenda deadline is September 11, 2026)