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Academic Senate

Service Opportunities

As the end of the academic year approaches, the General Education (GE) Committee will be undertaking the substantial work of GE recertification over the summer. To ensure continuity of college representation and to allow sufficient time for onboarding, the Academic Senate is respectfully requesting a call for nominations and make appointments to fill four summer vacancies on the GE Committee before the end of the semester.
Timely appointments are important so that new members may participate in scheduled May meetings and begin review work as planned.
The committee currently includes representation from multiple colleges, including:
  • Mario Guerrero, Chair (CLASS)
  • Aaron DeRosa (ADM)
  • Li Ge(Collins)
  • Kenneth Lamb(EGR)
  • Denis Iurchenko(Business)
  • Kristi Prins(CLASS)
  • Beverly Quon(EGR)
  • Rachel Van(CLASS)
  • Hilary Hakkenson(CEIS)
At present, the summer committee lacks representation from Science, Agriculture, Environmental Design, and Library/Related Areas, and nominations from these disciplines are especially encouraged.
Committee Responsibilities and Time Commitment
The scope of the committee’s charge this summer includes reviewing all recertification proposals for existing GE courses and determining whether courses will be recertified into GE or returned to departments with feedback in August.
  • Anticipated one to two synchronous meetings in May to establish expectations and assign subcommittees
  • Primarily asynchronous review work over the summer
  • One to two follow‑up synchronous meetings in late July to identify courses requiring additional discussion
  • Each member will collaboratively review approximately 50–60 courses
Given the scope and intensity of this work, summer stipend will be granted per member.
We appreciate your assistance in helping the GE Committee remain fully staffed and broadly representative during this critical recertification cycle.
The deadline to submit nominations to senate@cpp.edu is before or by Friday, April 27, 2026.
Please contact the Academic Senate Office at senate@cpp.edu if you have questions or need additional information to support the nomination and appointment process.
Thank you for your continued support of General Education and shared governance.

The Academic Senate Elections and Procedures Committee is seeking nominations for an University Library representative to the University RTP Committee (URTPC) for a term ending in 2029.

Faculty interested in serving on the URTPC must be tenured and have the rank of professor per section 5 of policy 1328 which governs the University RTP Committee.  Members of the URTPC are ineligible to serve on department or college RTP committees. 

Interested individuals should submit their names to senate@cpp.edu until filled.

The Academic Senate is recruiting for one (1) faculty member from each of the following constituencies to serve on the established Provost’s Awards for Excellence Selection Committee (see Policy 1212(PDF) for additional details): 

  • College of Education and Integrative Studies (term ends 2027)
  • College of Business Administration (term ends in 2027)
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The meeting schedule will be based on the committee members’ availability.  

 

This committee will select the outstanding faculty for three different awards: The Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Service, and the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities.  

 

According to the Academic Senate Constitution, Article II, Section 3 (G), unit 3 representation on University Committees should only be assigned by the Senate.  Eligible unit 3 members are probationary and tenured faculty, full-time lecturers, librarians, counselor faculty, coaches, and FERP faculty with a 0.5 base for two semesters. 

 

Interested individuals should submit their name and a brief statement (minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 500 words) detailing: 

1) Your interest in serving on this committee

2) Your qualifications and experiences that can best serve the work of the committee

3) Your rank (no CVs please)

 

Please send your submission to senate@cpp.edu - Until filled.

The Academic Senate is recruiting for five (5) faculty represenatives from the following colleges for the University Writing Committee (UWC):

  • College of Business Administration (1 Vacancy)
  • Collins College of Hospitality Management (1 Vacancy)
  • College of Education and Integrative Studies (1 Vacancy)

 

The UWC has been formed to address EO 665, GWAR Policy Update.  Policy 1436(PDF) has been updated accordingly and per the policy the UWC shall consist of a Faculty Director or Coordinator with expertise in “Writing in the Disciplines” pedagogy who will serve as committee chair, the Composition Coordinator, one representative from each college, the University Library, a representative from the Office of Academic Programs, and a representative from the Office of Assessment and Program Review. It is recommended the University Writing Center Coordinator be included as well.

 

According to the Academic Senate Constitution, Article II, Section 3 (E), unit 3 representation on University Committees should only be assigned by the Senate. 

 

Eligible unit 3 members are probationary and tenured faculty, temporary faculty (full-time lecturers), librarians, counselor faculty, and coaches, and FERP faculty with a 0.5 base for two semesters. 

 

Interested individuals should submit their name and a brief statement (minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 500 words) detailing: 

1) Your interest in serving on this committee

2) Your qualifications and experiences that can best serve the work of the committee

3) Your rank (no CVs please)

 

Please send your submission to senate@cpp.edu by until filled.

 

It is extremely important to provide the details requested, as the statements will be used by the Executive Committee to appoint the best candidates for the committee.

 

All available service opportunities are located on the Service Opportunity page of the Academic Senate website.

 

 

The Executive Committee of the Academic Senate is recruiting members for the 2025-2026 Academic Senate standing committees.  The Bylaws of the Academic Senate(PDF) provide information on the standing committees. Standing Committees meet Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. except for Wednesday when Academic Senate meetings are scheduled. The members of the standing committees shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and serve a one-year term.   The exception is the Budget Committee where appointed faculty members serve three (3) year staggered terms (unless otherwise stated). 

The following are vacancies per constituency:


  • General Education Committee - One (1) vacnacy for CBA
  • Academic Affairs Committee - Two (2) vacancies for CBA and CLASS
  • Elections and Procedures Committee - Three (3) vacancies for CBA, ENV, and SCI
  • Budget Committee - One (1) vacancy for ENV

According to the Academic Senate Constitution, Article II, Section 3 (G), unit 3 representation on University Committees should only be assigned by the Senate. Eligible unit 3 members are probationary and tenured faculty, full-time temporary faculty (lecturers), librarians, counselor faculty, coaches, and FERP faculty with a 0.5 base for two semesters. 

If interested, please fill out the Standing Committee Preference form and please indicate more than one preference (in case your first preference cannot be accommodated).  Deadline - until filled

Good afternoon,
The Academic Senate Elections and Procedures Committee is requesting nominations for one (1) College of Environmental Design Academic Senator whose term ends in May 2027. All departments are eligible to serve. 
 
Enfranchised faculty (tenure-track faculty (tenured and probationary appointed on an annual basis--two academic semesters) and full-time lecturers (appointed on an annual basis) are eligible to serve.  The new senator will be seated at the May 6th Academic Senate Meeting.   
 
Senators are required to attend meetings every Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. so please ensure your schedule accommodates this commitment. 
 
Nominations will be taken via email to senate@cpp.edu.  Please ask five (5) faculty members in your college to send an email to senate@cpp.edu supporting your nomination.  All email nominations are opened until filled. 

The Academic Senate Elections and Procedures Committee is seeking nominations for representatives for the following College RTP Committees:

Constituency

Vacancies

Term(s)

Eligible Departments

College of Agriculture

3

2026, 2027, and 2028

 

College of Education and Integrative Studies

2

2026, 2028

Early Childhood Studies
Educational Leadership
Liberal Studies

 College of Science

 1 2026

Biological Science             

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Geological Sciences         

Kinesiology & Health Promotion

Physics & Astronomy

 

 

 

 

 

 

College RTP Committee Policy 1328(PDF), Section 4.0:

  • Faculty serving on the CRTPC must be tenured and have the rank of professor, Librarian, or counselor. 
  • The CRTPC shall be elected before 3rd week in April.
  • A majority of votes cast, by secret ballot, shall be required for election, if not a runoff is required.

 

Individuals willing to serve must send an email expressing their interest to the Academic Senate, senate@cpp.edu, by open until filled.