Academic Senate

Senate committees are the primary avenue for faculty engagement in governance, helping to shape university policy, curriculum, and campus life.

Standing Committees Include:

• Academic Senate Executive Committee (ASEC)
• Academic Committee on International Programs (ACIP) 
• Assessment Committee
• Budget and Resource Management Committee 
• Committee on JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
• Committee on Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity (RSCA) 
• Educational Planning & Policy Committee (EPPC)
• Faculty Affairs Committee
• General Education Curriculum Committee (GECC)
• Post Graduate Studies Committee (PGSC)
• Senate Curriculum Committee Council (SCCC)
• Senate Technology Committee
• Student Affairs & Academic Support Committee (SAAS)
• University Requirements Curriculum Committee (URCC)
• Appeals & Grievances Committee (not a standing committee)

As defined in Article V, Section 1 in the Constitution, subject to the laws of the State of California and the regulations of the California State University, the Academic Assembly (or units to which it delegates its powers) shall formulate, review, revise, and adopt for recommendation to the President university policies regarding matters affecting the academic mission of the University.

In accordance with Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution, all powers of the Academic Assembly shall reside in the Academic Assembly except that certain functions may be delegated to the Academic Senate as defined in Article X of the Constitution. The Academic Assembly convenes to address broadly significant campus or faculty issues that merit the involvement of the entire Faculty. The Assembly delegates primary responsibility for the development and review of academic and educational policy to the Academic Senate. The Academic Senate shall represent the Academic Assembly in carrying out the functions defined in Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. Actions of the Academic Senate are subject to review by the Academic Assembly in accordance with Article X of the Constitution.

In accordance with Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution, all powers of the Academic Assembly shall reside in the Academic Assembly except that certain functions may be delegated to the Academic Senate as defined in Article X of the Constitution. The Academic Senate shall represent the Academic Assembly in carrying out the functions defined in Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. Actions of the Academic Senate are subject to review by the Academic Assembly in accordance with Article X of the Constitution.