Academic Senate

The Academic Senate, representing the faculty of 小优传媒, consults collegially with both the college administration and the Governing Board (in line with AB1725) to reach mutual agreement on the development of policies and procedures related to academic and professional matters.

Constitution and Bylaws

What are academic and professional matters?

Curriculum, including established prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines;
Degree and certificate requirements;
Grading policies;
Educational program development;
Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success;
District and College governance structures as related to faculty roles;
Faculty roles and involvement in the accreditation process, including the College's self-study and other annual reports;
Policies for faculty professional development activities;
Processes for program review;
Processes for institutional planning and budget development; and
Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon between the Governing Board and Academic Senate.

Teleconferencing

On November 18, 2024, the Academic Senate voted to end teleconferencing for Senate Meetings. All meetings will be held in person only.

Public Comment Information

If you would like to make a public comment at the next Academic Senate please email Rie Hazel at rie.hazel@gcccd.edu no later than 9:00 am the day of the meeting.

Meeting Schedule

FALL 2025 MEETINGS | 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

Date	Location
AUGUST 14- JOINT RETREAT	GRIFFIN GATE
AUGUST 18	GRIFFIN GATE
SEPTEMBER 15	GRIFFIN GATE
SEPTEMBER 29	GRIFFIN GATE
OCTOBER 6	GRIFFIN GATE
OCTOBER 20	GRIFFIN GATE
NOVEMBER 3	GRIFFIN GATE
NOVEMBER 17	GRIFFIN GATE
DECEMBER 1	GRIFFIN GATE

Sharon Sampson, Ed.D.
Academic Senate President
sharon.sampson@gcccd.edu

619-644-7072

Adam Deutsch Vice President	June Yang Senate Officer at Large
Alan Traylor Senate Officer at Large	Diana Ramirez Senate Officer at Large
Richard Unis Part-Time Senate Officer at Large	Hadeel Yaqoub Part-Time Senate Officer at Large