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Academic Planning Calendar

2007
July
August
September

2008
January
February
March

April
May
June

July
August
September

July 2007

2	Summer Session III Begins
4	Holiday--Independence Day (Observed)

August 2007

3	Summer Session III Ends
6	Summer Session IV Begins
24	Summer Session IV Ends
27	Academic Year Begins
27	New Faculty Luncheon & Orientation Noon to 2:00 p.m. Alumni Hall
28	School of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty and Staff Meeting and Luncheon, Warner Hall Noon
28	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year Back to School Faculty & Staff Luncheon Celebration Warner Hall Noon
29	School of Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting Warner Hall, 1st Floor Noon
30	Ancell School Faculty Meeting 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
30	General Faculty Meeting Ives Concert Park, Westside Campus, 3:30 PM
30	University Picnic Ives Concert Park, Westside Campus, 4:30PM

September 2007

1-9	Freshman Orientation/Welcome Week
3	Labor Day – No Classes
4	First Day of Classes
5	Noon deadline for submission of material for Sept. Senate meeting
6	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting- WH 123A-8:00 to 10:00
7	Spring 2008 Course Changes Due in Deans’ Offices
10	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. Warner 103
12	Rosh Hashanah
13	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee- WH 123A-9:00 to 10:00
14	Faculty Development Funds application deadline for activity from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2007
14	Golden Circle Luncheon Noon Warner Hall
15	The DEC shall inform any full-time members of their department who meet the standards specified for promotion (see Articles 5.3.1 – 5.3.4)
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
15	Dept. Chairs Request for New Faculty Positions as Per the Academic Plan Due in Deans’ Offices
19	IRB Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. SC 228
19	University Senate SC 201 3:30 p.m.
20	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
20	CUCAS meeting SC 202 9:30 a.m.
21	Yom Kippur
24	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year Student & Faculty “From Diversity Come Opportunity” Panel and Discussion Group Celebration SC 201/202 1:00 pm
25	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
28	Deadline for Applications for Sabbatic Leave
28	Deadline for Academic Leave Requests/Applications
28	Final Spring 2008 course schedule revisions, January Intersession & Spring offerings due in Registrar’s Office
29	Deans Submit Requests for New Faculty as Per the Academic Plan

October 2007

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
1	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
2	Deadline for NEH Summer Stipends
3	Noon deadline for submission of material for Oct. Senate meeting
4	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting – 8:00 to 10:00 WH 123A
6	Homecoming Day
6	Alumni & Friends Rededication Ceremony
8	Columbus Day – Classes are in Session
10	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
11	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee – 9:00 to 10:00 WH 123A
12	Summer 2008, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009 Course Offerings due in Registrar’s office
13	Management approval of new hires.
17	IRB Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. SC 228
17	University Senate 3:30 p.m. WS Campus Ballroom
18	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
20	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
24	Department Chairs Meeting
24	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year Adjunct Appreciation Luncheon Celebration Warner Hall 12:15 p.m.
25	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
26	Midterm Grades Due (Fall 2007)

November 2007

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
1	Deans' Recommendations to Academic Leave Committee
1	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting- 8:00am to 10:00am-WH 123A
4	Open House O’Neill Center 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4	Annual Wine Tasting Westside Campus Center
5	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
6	Deadline for 2008-2009 Applications for Reassigned Time for Research
7	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee- 9:00am to 10:00am-WH 123A
7	Noon deadline for submission of material for Nov. Senate meeting
10	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
14	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year Distinguished Alumni Recognition Ceremony and Reception Celebration Warner Hall 5:30 pm
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
15	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
21-25	Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes
23	Department head/academic coordinators will have submitted all graduate catalog revisions to their school deans. All changes will have been approved by the Graduate Council. Please indicate the date of the meeting and the minutes in which these additions/changes were approved.
25	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
26 - 12/7	Suggested Period for Course Evaluations
28	IRB Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. SC 228
28	University Senate WA 103 3:30 p.m.
30	Faculty Development Funds Application deadline for activity from Jan.1 to Feb. 29, 2008
30	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
30	School deans will approve the additions/changes of the Graduate Catalog and forward them to the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Academic Affairs for review.

December 2007

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
3	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
4	Chanukah
5	Noon deadline for submission of material for December Senate meeting
6	Holiday Party
6	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting- 8:00am to 10:00am-WH123A
13	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee- 9:00am to 10:00am-WH123A
14	Make –up/Reading Day
14	Student Developed Study Requests Due in Deans’ Offices
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
15-21	Final Exams
19	IRB Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. SC 228
19	University Senate 3:30 p.m. WS Campus Ballroom
20	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
20	University Publications and Design (UP&D) receives all changes/additions of the Graduate Catalog from the Office of Graduate Studies. Minor changes/revisions can be made on hard copy/all substantive changes (more than one paragraph) must be sent electronically. Please email copy to durnine and copy sherlocki. UP&D returns typeset copy to respective department heads/academic coordinators for proofing.
22	Semester Ends
25	Christmas Day
26	Intersession Begins
27	Final Grades Due by Noon in Registrar’s Office
31	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011

January 2008

1	New Year’s Day
1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
14	Spring Semester Begins
18	Intersession Ends
18	Department heads/academic coordinators review changes to the Graduate Catalog and forward any additional changes to Office of Graduate Studies.
20	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
21	Martin Luther King Holiday
22	First Day of Classes
23	General Faculty Meeting
30	IRB Meeting SC 228 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

February 2008

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
1	Deadline for CSU/AAUP Research Grant Applications
1	Summer 2008 & Course Changes due in Deans’ Offices
4	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
6	Noon deadline for submission of material for Feb. Senate meeting
6	Pink copies of undergraduate catalog to department chairs and deans from Registrar’s Office
7	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting- 8:00am to 10:00am - WH123A
8	Faculty Development Funds application deadline for activity from March 1 - May 31, 2008
10	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
12	Office of Graduate Studies forwards any final/additional changes to the Graduate Catalog to University Publications &Design.
13	Faculty Recognition Ceremony WS Ballroom 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
14	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee- 9:00am to 10:00am - WH123A
15-18	Presidents’ Holiday – No classes
20	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
20	IRB Meeting SC 228 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
20	University Senate Meeting SC 201 3:30 p.m.
21	I.A.C.U.C. Meeting SC228 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
21	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
22	Fall 2008 Course Changes due in Deans’ Offices
22	University Publications & Design makes final changes to the Graduate Catalog and returns copy to Office of Graduate Studies for final proofing.
25	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
29	Due date for Department Chairs to forward names of award recipients to their Dean or V.P. for Academic Affairs
29	Department Chairs notify their Dean or VP of any new school/department awards

March 2008

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
1	Deadline for Applications for NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes
1	Deadline for Faculty to send requests to Deans for Summer Curriculum Related Activities
3	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
5	Noon deadline for submission of material for March Senate meeting
5	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
6	Deadline for Deans to submit requests to Academic V.P.'s Office for Summer Curriculum-Related Activities
6	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting, 8:00am to 10:00am, WH 123A
12	Department chairs return all updates of undergraduate catalog to respective school deans
13	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee 9:00am to 10:00am, WH 123A
14	Midterm Grades due in Registrar’s Office (Spring 2008)
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
15	Supplementary Laboratory (Workload) Credit request due to department chairperson
17-22	Spring Break-No Classes
21	Good Friday
24	Due date for departments chairs to forward names of award recipients to their deans.
25	Chair recommendation of Supplementary Laboratory (workload) credit applications submitted to Dean
26	Department Chairs Meeting
26	School deans send approved copies of undergraduate catalog to Registrar’s Office
26	IRB Meeting SC 228 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
26	University Senate Meeting 3:30 p.m. WS Campus Ballroom
27	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
29	Dean Recommendation of Supplementary Laboratory (workload) credit applications submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
30	Graduate Catalog is sent to the Printer
30	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011

April 2008

2	Noon deadline for submission of material for April Senate meeting
3	I.A.C.U.C. Meeting SC228 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
3	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting, 8:00am to 10:00am, Wh123A
7	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
10	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee 9:00am to 10:00am, Wh123A
12	Vice President for Academic Affairs approval of Supplementary Laboratory (workload) credit applications for the following year
14	Electronic draft copy of undergraduate catalog is ready for dean/departmental review.
15	Deadline for Academic Depts. to purchase equipment & supplies
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
16	IRB Meeting SC 228 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
16	University Senate Meeting SC 201 3:30 p.m.
17	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
20	Passover
26	Faculty Development Funds application deadline for activity from June 1 - to Sept. 30, 2008
28	School of Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation
28 - 5/10	Suggested period for Course Evaluations
29	Ancell School of Business Honors Convocation
30	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year Honors Convocation

May 2008

1	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
1	Annual Student Leadership Recognition Banquet
1	School of Professional Studies Department Chairs Meeting, 8:00am to 10:00am, WH123A
1	Deadline for NEH Fellowships and Faculty Research Awards
2	School of Professional Studies 30th Anniversary Year New School Re-Naming Celebration by Students, Faculty, and Staff Midtown Quad & Warner Hall 4:00 p.m
3	University Ball
5	School of the Visual and Performing Arts Honors Convocation
5	UPBC meeting 2:30 p.m. SC 226
7	Deans send final approval of undergraduate catalog to Registrar’s office
7	Noon deadline for submission of material for May Senate meeting
8	School of Professional Studies Program Review Committee 9:00am to 10:00am, WH123A
8-9	Make-up/Reading Days
12-17	Final Exams
14	IRB Meeting SC 228 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
14	University Senate Meeting 3:30 p.m. WS Campus Ballroom
15	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011
15	Deans send Goals and Evaluations Report to the Provost/VPAA
15	Deadline for Administrative Depts. to purchase equipment & supplies
15	CUCAS SC 202 9:30 a.m.
16	Graduate Commencement
17	Semester Ends
18	Commencement
19	Summer Session I Begins
21	Final grades due for Spring 2008 in Registrar’s Office
21	Academic Departments’ Annual Reports due in their respective Dean’s office
24	Summer Session I Ends
26	Memorial Day - No classes.
27	Summer Session II Begins
31	See page 23 for Evaluation Process Due Dates per Collective Bargaining Agreement dated August 25, 2007-August 25, 2011

June 2008

3	Academic Deans’ Annual Reports due to the Office of the Provost/V.P. for Academic Affairs
16	Vice President for Academic Affairs Annual Report due to the President
28	Summer Session II Ends
30	Summer Session III Begins

July 2008

4	Independence Day (Observed)

August 2008

2	Summer Session III Ends
4	Summer Session IV Begins
23	Summer Session IV Ends
25	Academic Year Begins
28	General Faculty Meeting & Picnic

September 2008

1	Labor Day - No classes
2	First Day of Classes
29	Spring 2008 Course Changes Due in Deans’ Offices

PLEASE NOTE: Dates and deadlines listed on the Academic Planning Calendar
are subject to change without prior notice. Check the calendar frequently for updates.