The Academic Programs and Budget Council reviews all proposals for new academic programs and provides advice to the Administration on matters of academic planning and priority, as well as relating to the growth, stabilization, reduction, merger or closure of academic programs.
For a complete description of the council’s charge and membership parameters, please view the Academic Programs and Budget Council section in the Bylaws and Constitution of the UMass Amherst Faculty Senate.
Faculty Members
Ex-officio Members
Ex-officio Students
Vacanies
The Academic Programs and Budget Council will meet on the following dates during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Upcoming meetings will be displayed here. To see all meetings for the academic year, please see the official Faculty Senate Calendar here.
Spring Meetings
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AQAD Procedures and Schedule (2015, please contact the Faculty Senate Office for access)
AQAD Summaries (1998-2016, please contact the Faculty Senate Office for access)
APBC Meeting Minutes for Nov. 4 2025
Academic Programs and Budget Council Minutes_December 9
APBC Meeting Minutes March 10th
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