AFCC is responsible for reviewing the Arts degree, diploma, and certificate programs, and for planning further development within or across existing programs. It serves as an advisory body to Arts Faculty Council in ensuring excellence and innovation in educational offerings, including responsiveness to the particular students and communities we serve. Any new developments or changes that affect any Arts degree, diploma, or certificate program must be presented to this committee and to the Dean of Arts before going to Arts Faculty Council for information or for formal approval. From the Arts Faculty Council, new developments or changes that affect any Arts degree, diploma, or certificate program are then approved by UPAC and, in the case of new or substantial changes to degrees, diplomas or certificate programs, by Senate.