Academic Senate

The functions of the Academic Senate are to act as a representative of the faculty with respect to Academic and Professional Matters to include the following items (Title 5, Subchapter 2, Section 53200):

1. Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses with disciplines
2. Degree and certificate requirements
3. Grading policies,
4. Educational program development
5. Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success
6. District and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles
7. Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports
8. Policies for faculty professional development activities
9. Processes for program review
10. Processes for institutional planning and budget development
11. Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon between the Governing Board and Academic Senate

On November 20^th, 2024, the Solano College Governing Board voted unanimously to rely primarily on the Academic Senate for items 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 of the above. For items 4, 6, and 10, the Governing Board and Academic Senate will mutually agree.  

The Senate may choose to change or revise the representation or composition of Senators on the Senate, based on Divisions, Departments, Disciplines, Schools, Colleges, or other reasonable designations and/or groups of faculty, by a two-thirds majority vote of all Senate Members (but not just by a two-thirds vote of Members present). 

If interested in being part of SCC Senate and Senate Committees, please complete the Interest Form.

The Senate shall meet twice a month, generally on the first and third Mondays of the academic year, subject to holidays and the actual beginning and ending dates of the fall and spring semesters, or other factors which impact the regularity of the academic year. Additional and/or special meetings of the Senate may be called by the President, or as directed by a majority vote of the Senate members. The Senate shall hold a meeting of the Senate and a joint meeting of the Senate and Academic Administrators prior to the start of each semester, typically during Flex-Cal.

Academic Senate Calendar

  I. SCC Academic Senate Constitution (amended and ratified, May 2024)

   II. SCC Academic Senate By-Laws, (amended and ratified, April 2024)

   III SCC Academic Senate Orientation/Brown Act/10+1, presented by Michael Wyly, Senate Past President (2021)

The Solano Community College Academic Senate would like for you to consider making a monetary donation. Primarily, donations support senate-related activities not otherwise directly supported by the College, including the Distinguished Faculty Award, guest speakers, sabbatical presentations, and donations to faculty, staff, and students. Donations may also support the work of senate task forces, special meetings of the senate, or other senate-related activities. We greatly appreciate any amount you donate and thank you for your support.

Donation Form

   I. Leadership, Empowerment, Voice

   II Events

   III SCC College Information