The Academic Senate is the primary voice of faculty in academic and professional matters. Its elected members come from full time and adjunct faculty ranks, from both the East and West campuses, and from a broad array of programs. Both law and governing board policy give the Academic Senate primary responsibility in the following areas:

• Curriculum
• Degree and certificate requirements
• Grading policies
• Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self study and annual reports
• Faculty professional development

Both law and governing board policy require mutual agreement with the Academic Senate for any changes in the following areas:

• Educational program development
• Student preparation and success
• Program review
• Institutional planning and budget development
• District and college governance structures

For more information about Education Code and Title 5, see the Codes and Regulations page of the California State Academic Senate web site.

For more information about Board Policy, see the Policies and Procedures page of the YCCD Board of Trustees web site.