Welcome to SMC Academic Senate Website
Office Location
Main Campus • HSS Building, Room #261
Phone
(310) 434-4611
Hours
Monday - Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm
Anisha Fullard, Administrative Assistant
To book HSS 261, email
Anisha Fullard .
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Calendar for availability
What is Santa Monica College Academic Senate?
The SMC's Academic Senate is an organization whose primary function is to make recommendations to the administration of the college and to the governing board with respect to academic and professional matters.
Academic Senate Officers 2017-18
Nate Donahue, President
Jose Hernandez, Treasurer
Asma Said, Recording Secretary
Jacqueline Scott, Parliamentarian
Academic Senate Meeting Schedule 2017-18
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 11:15 am to 12:35 pm, HSS 261
Senate Meeting
Tuesday, 11:15 am to 12:35 pm, B144
September: 5, 19
October: 3, 17, 31
November: 14, 28
December: 12*
February: 20
March: 6, 27
April: 17
May: 1, 15, 29
*Special Meeting Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Academic Senate Agendas and Minutes:
Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee consists of elected officers and the chairs of standing committees. The Executive Committee serves as a steering committee for the Senate by recommending senate objectives and setting the senate agendas.
Academic Senate Executive Committee Chairs 2017-2018
Joint Senate Committees
Career Technical Education – Sal Veas
Curriculum – Brenda Antrim
Distance Education –
Environmental Affairs – Kenya Mitchell
Global Citizenship – Pete Morris
Information Services –
Institutional Effectiveness – Elisa Meyer
Professional Development – Marisol Moreno
Program Review – Vicki Drake
Sabbaticals and Fellowships – Kimberly James
Student Affairs – Beatriz Magallon
Student Instructional Support – Jason Beardsley
Senate Committees
Adjunct Faculty – Michael Strathearn
Department Chairs – Mitra Moassessi
Election and Rules – Moya Mazorow
Equity and Diversity – Mark Tomasic
Fiscal Affairs – Jose Hernandez
Legislative Action –
Professional Ethics and Responsibilities – Walker Griffy
Personnel Policies – Andrew Nestler
Social Committee –
Faculty Association Liaison – Peter Morse
Other Senate Responsibilities
Honor Council –
Student Relief Fund – Audra Wells
Executive Committee Agendas and Minutes
Upcoming Events
Participatory Governance Policy
Board Policy 2000, Article 2200, BP 2210:
"Santa Monica College is a community composed of students, faculty, staff, administration and the Board of Trustees who are committed to the implementation
of the Participatory Governance Policy
(AB 1725).
The Board of Trustees
honors the concept of participatory governance in all areas defined by State laws and regulations as policy of the Santa
Monica Community College District, while retaining its own rights and responsibilities as the ultimate authority.
The Board of Trustees has adopted the following participatory governance policies developed by the Academic Senate, Classified Staff, Associated Students and Management Association."
