The University Senate is where SDSU's major constituencies weigh in on an array of policy decisions. Appendix III. It conducts meetings and is assisted by a number of academic committees. The University Senate is the deliberative body for the discussion of University-wide policies and proposed changes in University practices and structure. Legislative Rulings Issued by the University Committee on Rules and Jurisdiction. Contact Information. Assembly Approved Variances to Senate Regulations. Senate members represent all areas of campus life and thus focus on issues that affect the University's general welfare---from curriculum to facilities, and from admissions to administrator reviews. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. To find out more, read our Senate exercises academic oversight and provides advice and recommendations, where appropriate, to Council and the Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters of the University, including academic priorities and policies, academic aspects of the University’s strategic plan, and the assurance of academic standards. Issues or policies with substantial academic implications may be referred to Senate for review and input prior to consideration by Council.Senate represents the University Community regarding matters relating to the academic life of the University.Senate is committed to the following values which act as: a reference point for academic excellence; a catalyst for discussion and awareness; an aid to accountability; and an aid to informing the awareness and expectations of those who interact with Senate and its subcommittees:Through its business, the business of its subcommittees, and reports of its members, Senate assures itself that the academic governance framework of the University is consistent with the The following subcommittees currently support the Senate:The Senate must elect every two years a Chair and a Deputy Chair from among the Professors and Associate Professors of the University.The quorum for any meeting of the Senate shall be 30 members.Version approved by University Council: 6 December 2019On the lands that we study, we walk, and we live, we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians and cultural knowledge holders of these lands. The SJSU Academic Senate is the principal agency for the formulation of University policy. Specifically, Senate ensures academic quality assurance, monitoring of learning and teaching, research and research training, academic and research integrity and risk, educational innovations, and the student experience.Senate is a key forum for its members to consider University-wide academic issues including those relating to the broader governmental, political or market environment. The core function of the Senate is to regulate and superintend the teaching and discipline of the University and to promote research. Under the Organic Act passed that year as statutory law, the Senate and its faculty would act as administrators, instructors and researchers. The Academic Senate conducts its meetings in accordance with Academic Senate meetings are also open for staff and students to observe. E-mail: senate@sfsu.edu The Committees of Academic Senate are established in accordance with the Principles of Governing Committees and meetings are conducted in accordance with the These committees, consisting of members of the academic and professional staff as well as student representatives, are entrusted with considering the detailed academic business of Academic Senate and bringing forward recommendations.Information on this page may require a university log in.Information on this page may require a university log in.The Academic Senate Statement on Academic Freedom can be found Find out more about the University's Academic Governance with relevant Information on this page may require a university log in.The Academic Year Plan for 2016, 2017 and 2018 can be found
The Curriculum Transformation Project is a key focus for Academic Senate for 2018-19. The Academic Senate (hereon referred to as Senate) is a forum empowered by the Board of Trustees to establish and modify Educational Policies of the university except those matters explicitly reserved to the Board of Trustees by the University Statutes, and those matters governed by or requiring the compliance with the obligations imposed by law.
T: 415.338.1264 F: 415.338.3899. If you would like to observe this meeting, please contact the Secretariat in advance of the meeting to ensure appropriate seating is provided:To assist it in its work, Academic Senate has established a number of academic committees.The administration of the business of Academic Senate is conducted by the Governance Services unit.Information on this page may require a university log in.Find out about Academic Senate's current projects and priorities Information on this page may require a university log in.In accordance with Rule 11 (4)(a) of the Academic Senate Rules the Academic Senate may determine its own procedures. In accordance with Rule 11 (4)(a) of the Academic Senate Rules the Academic Senate may determine its own procedures.