The Systemwide Academic Senate and the Divisional Senate provide the organizational framework that enables the faculty to exercise its right to participate in University governance. The Academic Senate determines academic policy; sets conditions for admission and granting of degrees; authorizes and supervises courses and curricula; and advises administration on faculty appointments, promotions and budgets.
Necessary Documentation for the Survivor’s Benefit for Domestic Partners
Academic Senate’s Distinguished Faculty Awards for 2016-2017
2016 Salary Adjustment Program
Assembly PowerPoint on UC Retirement Benefits- Jan. 28 2016
December 9, 2015 Special Forum on Mental Health Video
UC Press Release, May 2015- Governor’s Revised Budget
2017 Medical Plan Vendor Change Announcement
2015-17 State Audit Report – Its Admissions and Financial Decisions Have Disadvantaged California Resident Students
UC Response to State Audit Report
Retirement Options Task Force Report to the President (January 2016)
- A letter from President Napolitano regarding new retirement program for future employees
- Report and Recommendations of the Retirement Options Task Force (Feb. 12, 2016)
- Fact Sheet and FAQs
- Guide to Reviewing the Report from the Systemwide Chair and Vice Chair
- Timeline
- Assembly of the Academic Senate Resolution regarding the Imposition of the PEPRA Cap on the University of California
Duties, Powers, and Privileges of the Academic Senate
Academic Senate Retreat 2015 (PowerPoint Presentation)
Communication & Senate Review/ Approval Process flow
Process for the Review of Proposals for Academic Programs and Units
Revised Copyright and Fair Use Policy-July 2015
The Senate Source (August 2016 issue)
Engagement Concepts for Meetings
Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs Policy
Joint Provost-Senate Statement on the Development of New Revenue Generating Master’s Programs (May 24, 2014)
Guiding Principles for Faculty Involvement in Dean Search and Dean Review Committees
