The 51AVÊÓƵÌýAcademic Senate represents all 51AVÊÓƵÌýfaculty on academic and professional matters. During the Fall and Spring semesters the VC Academic Senate meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of each month from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMÌýin MCW-312.

According to Title 5, Section 53200, the term academic and professional matters covers theÌýfollowing areas:

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  1. Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites.
  2. Degree and certificate requirements.
  3. Grading policies.
  4. Educational program development.
  5. Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success.
  6. College governance structures, as related to faculty roles.
  7. Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes.
  8. Policies for faculty professional development activities.
  9. Processes for program review.
  10. Processes for institutional planning and budget development.
  11. Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon.

Informally, theseÌýareas of concern are calledÌý the 10+1.

Active subcommittees of the Senate include the Curriculum Committee, the Faculty Staffing PrioritiesÌýCommittee, the Faculty Sabbatical Leaves Committee and the FacultyÌýProfessional Development Committee. Other ad hoc committees or task forces are convenedÌýas necessary.

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The is an excellent resource for faculty who would like to learn more about the roles and responsibilities.