The Senate's primary function*, as the representative of the faculty, is to make recommendations to the Administration and Board of Trustees on policy development and implementation matters concerning:

(1) curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines;

(2) degree and certificate requirements;

(3) grading policies;

(4) educational program development;

(5) standards or policies regarding student preparation and success;

(6) districts and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles;

(7) faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports;

(8) policies for faculty professional development activities;

(9) processes for program review;

(10) processes for institutional planning and budget development; and

(11) other academic and professional matters as are mutually agreed upon between the governing board and the academic senate.

* found in Title 5 of the State of California's Code of Regulations

Outcomes for the

Academic Senate

Goals on which the outcomes were based:

Transparency in operations and products of the senate

Foster inclusion & participation in shared governance

Effective collaboration with academic management

Regular assessment of academic programs and learning objectives

Outcome #1

The College community will be able to identify that the Academic Senate operates as a transparent entity.

Assessment

Survey

Multiple measures (attendance at meetings, public comments)

Outcome #2

The College community participates and is included in the operations of the Academic Senate.

Assessment

Academic Senate Attendance

Academic Senate public comments

Participation in outstanding students

Participation in meetings and committee forums

Basic senate representation on committees

Outcome #3

The Academic Senate ensures its inclusion in the collaboration processes relating to the 10+1 areas of Academic Senate’s primary functions.

Assessment

Survey

Outcome #4

The Academic Senate regularly assesses Academic Programs and Learning Outcomes

Assessment

Program Reviews

Curriculum Data

Equity Scorecard

AB 1417 ARCC

Data Warehouse

Spring 2008 Academic Senate Survey Results

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