Welcome to the Academic Senate

The Academic Senate at Santa Rosa Junior College is the official faculty body responsible for representing the academic and professional interests of the faculty within the participatory governance structure of the Sonoma County Junior College District. In accordance with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (§53200–53204), the Senate is empowered to make recommendations to the college administration and Board of Trustees on “10+1” matters, including curriculum, degree requirements, grading policies, faculty roles in accreditation, and other academic and professional issues. 

Academic Senates ensure faculty expertise informs institutional decision-making, particularly in areas affecting instruction and student success, and operates transparently under the Ralph M. Brown Act governing open meetings. Through collaboration with district leadership, administrators, classified professionals, and students, the Senate helps develop policies, review programs, and shape educational planning, The Academic Senate advocates for students and faculty while upholding the integrity and excellence of the college’s academic mission for the community it serves.
 

Academic Senate - Senaters
Academic Senate Faculty Members, AY 24 - 25

 

Academic Senate Meetings

Location (New)
Santa Rosa Campus - Doyle Room 145 (Media Teaching Room on Doyle Library 1st Floor)

Current Meeting Materials


Planning Meetings

The AS Executive Committee has a planning meeting Thursdays, 8:30a - 10:00a

If you would like to join a meeting, please contact the Academic Senate Office - Administrative Assistant at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting for information.

2025 - 2026 Meeting Schedule
ZOOMFall SemesterSpring Semester
ZOOMAugust 20, 3:15-5:00 p.mJanuary 21, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
ZOOMSeptember 3, 3:15-5:00 p.mFebruary 4, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
ZOOMSeptember 17, 3:15-5:00 p.m.February 18, 3:15-5:00 p.m
ZOOMOctober 1, 3:15-5:00 p.mMarch 4, 3:15-5:00 p.m
ZOOMOctober 15, 3:15-5:00 p.mApril 1, 3:15-5:00 p.m
ZOOMOctober 29, 3:15-5:00 p.mApril 15, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
ZOOMNovember 5, 3:15-5:00 p.mApril 29, 3:15-5:00 p.m
ZOOMNovember 19, 3:15-5:00 p.m.May 6, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
ZOOMDecember 3, 3:15-5:00 p.m 
RetreatsFall Retreat:
Friday, September 5th, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spring Retreat:
Friday, January 30th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.