Financial and Physical Planning Committee (FPPC)

The FPPC membership is composed of at least one member from each of the major academic units. A unit with more than 200 full-time eligible faculty members may elect one additional member. Members are elected for a three-year term, starting on July 1. The FPPC may invite one graduate and one undergraduate student member designated by student governing bodies for a one-year term.

The FPPC is responsible for matters relating to planning and use of the institution’s physical resources and for matters related to the formulation of the University budget with the exception of items subject to collective bargaining, including items referred to in Sections 1.2a, 1.2b, 1.2g, 1.2h, and 1.2i. It shall assist in the formulation of the University budget so that this document reflects the instructional, intellectual, and service priorities of the institution. The committee shall assume responsibility for informing the administration of educational priorities and needs and see that these are considered in all planning. It shall seek advice from the various academic units relative to planning for physical facilities, environmental resources, and the allocation of space, and make recommendations to assure effective and responsible use of resources. 

The Financial and Physical Planning Committee generally meets on the first Monday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30 PM.  The September meeting will fall on the 2nd Monday of the Month this academic year.

Visit the FPPC SharePoint page to access committee meeting schedule, annual report to the Faculty Senate, and committee materials (UVM login required).