Academic Senate

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Academic Senate

The Academic Senate of Grossmont College is established to protect the professional rights, responsibilities, and voice of the faculty. As disciplinary experts and dedicated educators, faculty play a central role in shaping academic excellence, student success, and institutional integrity. Meaningful participation in college governance is both a right and a responsibility essential to fulfilling the District’s mission.

 

In accordance with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 53200–53205, this Senate exists to ensure faculty leadership in all academic and professional matters. Through collective action, ethical practice, and shared governance, we advocate for equitable policies, inclusive practices, and transformative learning environments.

 

We convene this body to provide a strong, unified, and effective platform for faculty engagement in the development and implementation of college and district policy, as defined in Title 5, Section 53201. Guided by collaboration and courage, we commit ourselves to advancing justice, excellence, and opportunity for all members of our academic community.

 

To these purposes, we pledge our solidarity, accountability, and sustained advocacy.

Academic & Professional Matters

  1. Curriculum:
    Establishing prerequisites and aligning courses within disciplines.
  2. Degree & Certificate Requirements:
    Ensuring clarity and rigor in academic pathways.
  3. Grading Policies:
    Promoting fair and consistent evaluation standards.
  4. Educational Program Development:
    Innovating and enhancing academic offerings.
  5. Student Success Standards:
    Setting policies to optimize student preparation and achievement.
  6. Governance Structures:
    Defining faculty roles within district and college governance.
  7. Accreditation Involvement:
    Guiding faculty participation in the college's self-study and annual reports.
  8. Professional Development:
    Establishing policies for faculty growth and learning.
  9. Program Review Processes:
    Evaluating and improving academic programs.
  10. Institutional Planning & Budgeting:
    Collaborating on strategic planning and resource allocation.
  11. Other Matters:
    Addressing additional academic and professional issues as mutually agreed upon with the Governing Board.

 

Senate Officers

Grossmont College Academic Senate officers
Name Position
Sharon Sampson, Ed.D.
619-644-7072		 President
Adam Deutsch Vice President
June Yang Senate Officer at Large
Alan Traylor Senate Officer at Large
Diana Ramirez Senate Officer at Large
Richard Unis Part-Time Senate Officer at Large
Interim/Proxy Part-Time Senate Officer at Large

 

Meeting Schedule

Academic Senate meetings are generally held on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of the month.

 

Time: 11 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Regular location: Griffin Gate

Format: In person only

On November 18, 2024, the Academic Senate voted to end teleconferencing for Senate meetings.

Retreats, special meetings, and other exceptions may occur on different days or in different locations; specific dates and locations are included in the meeting schedule.

 

Fall 2026 Meetings

Fall 2026 Academic Senate meeting dates, meeting types or status, and locations
Date Meeting Type/Status Location
Thursday, August 20, 2026 Joint Retreat Griffin Gate
Monday, August 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Monday, September 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Monday, October 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Monday, October 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Monday, November 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Monday, November 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Griffin Gate
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Special Meeting To be announced
Monday, December 21, 2026 Tentative Griffin Gate

 

Request an Agenda Item

To request that an item, including public comment, be added to an Academic Senate agenda, complete the Academic Senate Agenda Item Request Form.

 

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