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MJC 2023 Academic Senate

MJC 2023 Academic Senate

About the Academic Senate

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

The Senate's Sources of Authority

Education Code § 70901
Title 5 § 532005320153202532035320453206
YCCD Board Policies 2510, 7-8049
Faculty Contract and Engaging All Voices

Meeting Dates

Meeting agendas are posted to BoardDocs 72 hours prior to meeting start time.

Meeting Location

East Campus - Library Basement, Distance Education Classroom #10

Meeting times

3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. PST

2024 Fall Semester (*Thursdays)
  • September 05
  • September 12
  • September 26
  • October 10
  • October 24
  • *Wednesday, November 06
  • November 21
  • December 05
2025 Spring Semester (Thursdays)
  • January 23
  • February 06
  • February 20
  • March 06
  • March 20 
  • April 03
  • April 17

Important Resources