Academic Senate

The Academic Senate, representing the faculty of Grossmont College, 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

SPRING 2025 MEETINGS

Date	Location
JANUARY 30 - JOINT RETREAT	CUYAMACA COLLEGE
FEBRUARY 3	GRIFFIN GATE
MARCH 3	GRIFFIN GATE
MARCH 17	GRIFFIN GATE
APRIL 7	TBD
APRIL 21	GRIFFIN GATE
MAY 5	GRIFFIN GATE
MAY 19	GRIFFIN GATE
JUNE 2 (TENTATIVE)	GRIFFIN GATE

Part-Time Faculty Handbook

Perla Lopez, Ed.D.
Academic Senate President
perla.lopez@gcccd.edu

619-644-7651

Sharon Sampson President Elect - Term Begins June 2024	Steve Davis Vice President
Richard Unis Part-Time Senate Officer at Large	Sharon Sampson Senate Officer at Large
June Yang Senate Officer at Large	Natalie Ray Senate Officer at Large