Academic Senate and the 10+1

Defining the Role of the Academic Senate

The "10+1" refers to the areas of purview granted to the Academic Senate in California Community Colleges. These areas of purview are defined by the California Education Code and provide the Academic Senate with a significant role in academic and professional matters.

10 Areas of Focus

  1. Curriculum: The Academic Senate has the authority to develop and recommend curriculum policies and courses of study. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  2. Degree and Certificate Requirements: The Academic Senate determines the requirements for degrees and certificates awarded by the college. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  3. Grading Policies: The Academic Senate establishes grading policies, including the criteria for evaluating student performance. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  4. Educational Program Development: The Academic Senate participates in the development and evaluation of educational programs, including instructional methods, policies, and standards. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  5. Standards of Student Progress: The Academic Senate helps establish and assess standards for student progress and achievement. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  6. Faculty Role in Governance: The Academic Senate ensures faculty participation in governance processes, policies, and procedures. (The college and Academic Senate work in collegial consultation and strive to reach mutual agreement) 
  7. Faculty Roles in Accreditation: The Academic Senate ensures faculty involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports. (The college and Academic Senate work in collegial consultation and strive to reach mutual agreement) 
  8. Policies for Faculty professional development activities: The Academic Senate contributes to the planning and implementation of professional development programs for faculty. (The college relies primarily upon the Academic Senate’s recommendations) 
  9. Process for Program Review (The college and Academic Senate work in collegial consultation and strive to reach mutual agreement) 
  10. Processes for institutional planning and budget development: The Academic Senate collaborates with the college's institutional research office to assess and improve the effectiveness of educational programs. (The college and Academic Senate work in collegial consultation and strive to reach mutual agreement)

+1 Opportunities for Input

The +1 serves as an acknowledgement of other matters as mutually agreed upon. In this, the Academic Senate has the opportunity to engage in discussions and provide input on other matters as agreed upon with the college administration. The College and Academic Senate work in collegial consultation and strive to reach mutual agreement.

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