The 2023 - 2024 SBVC Academic Senate sessions will be held on campus face-to-face. The state of emergency outlined in AB 361 allowing Brown Act committees to meet virtually no longer exist. 

All are welcome and encouraged to join. The meeting days and times are provided below. The agenda, minutes, and related documents for each meeting can be accessed through the Agendas and Minutes page.

The Academic Senate meets every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the Academic Year. Meetings are from 3:00-4:30pm.

Academic Senate Meeting Dates

2024 - 2025 Academic Year

Fall 2024 Spring 2025

August 21, 2024 - B 100 

September 4, 2024 - NH 215

September 11, 2024 -Special Meeting - NH 215

September 18, 2024 - B 100

October 2, 2024 - B 100

October 16, 2024 - B 100

October 30, 2024* - B 100

November 6, 2024 - NH 215

November 20, 2024 - B 100

December 4, 2024 - B 100

January 15, 2025 - TBD

January 29, 2025* - B 100

February 5, 2025 - B 100

February 19, 2025 - B 100

March 5, 2024 - TBD

March 19, 2025 - B 100

April 2, 2025 - B 100

April 16, 2025 - B 100

April 30, 2025* - B 100

May 7, 2025 - B 100

*indicates a 5th Wednesday meeting

 

Submit Written Reports

If you do not have time to attend an Academic Senate Meeting but would like to provide an update, you can submit your written report through the link below. 

Submit Written Report

 

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

SBVC Academic Senate President: Andrea Hecht

Contact: sbvcacademicpresident@sbccd.cc.ca.us 


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 refers to the following policy development matters:

  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. 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

+1. Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon between the governing board and the academic senate.

Download a pdf of the 10+1 graphic (ASCCC).

 

Faculty Monthly Recognition 

We invite you to recognize a fellow faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional service to our students or campus community. If you know someone who goes above and beyond in their dedication, support, and commitment, please highlight their outstanding contributions. Your active recognition will help celebrate and acknowledge those who make a significant impact on our educational environment.  

Recognize a Fellow Faculty Member