Academic Senate
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
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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 - CANCELED November 20, 2024 - NH 215 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 |
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*indicates a 5th Wednesday meeting |
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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.
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:
- Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines
- Degree and certificate requirements
- Grading policies
- Educational program development
- Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success
- College governance structures, as related to faculty roles
- Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports
- Policies for faculty professional development activities
- Processes for program review
- 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.
