Academic Senate

San Bernardino Valley College Academic Senate

Celia J. Huston, M.L.S., Ph.D., President - chuston@valleycollege.edu

 Upcoming Senate Meetings: Wednesday, 9.19.18 at 3:00pm in ADSS-207. Meeting files are available in the Agendas and Minutes section.
                                               



Bylaws (PDF, 105Kb)          Constitution (PDF, 1.0Mb)

Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 53200 Definitions

Academic Senate means an organization whose primary function is to make recommendations with respect to academic and professional matters.

Academic and Professional Matters means the following policy development matters:

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 process.

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.