Sennai Kaffl

The ASCSM Advocacy Board is charged with advocating locally, statewide, and nationally on issues that impact community colleges and community college students. The Advocacy Board lobbies local elected officials, state legislators in Sacramento, and national decision makers in Washington, DC. The Advocacy Board also works closely with the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) on statewide issues.

The committee addresses student grievances for grades. If a student isn't happy with their grade they must go through the system. The Grievances Committee is a step within that system. We assess the situation, and come to a verdict. The Grievance Committee consists of 3 faculty members, and one student. Faculty members for the pool will be identified by the Academic Senate, students will be identified by the Associated Students and staff members will be identified by CSEA and the Management… Show more

The committee addresses student grievances for grades. If a student isn't happy with their grade they must go through the system. The Grievances Committee is a step within that system. We assess the situation, and come to a verdict. The Grievance Committee consists of 3 faculty members, and one student. Faculty members for the pool will be identified by the Academic Senate, students will be identified by the Associated Students and staff members will be identified by CSEA and the Management Group. No person shall serve as a member of a Grievance Committee if that person has been personally involved in any matter giving rise to the grievance, has made any statement on the matters at issue, or could otherwise not act in a neutral manner. Show less

The Academic Senate has been established in accordance with Education Code Section 70902(b)(7), which calls on the Board of Governors to enact regulations to ensure the right of faculty, as well as staff and students, to participate effectively in district and college governance. It further ensures the right of Academic Senates to assume primary responsibility for "making recommendations in the areas of curriculum and academic standards." The Governing Council, elected by the Academic Senate… Show more

The Academic Senate has been established in accordance with Education Code Section 70902(b)(7), which calls on the Board of Governors to enact regulations to ensure the right of faculty, as well as staff and students, to participate effectively in district and college governance. It further ensures the right of Academic Senates to assume primary responsibility for "making recommendations in the areas of curriculum and academic standards." The Governing Council, elected by the Academic Senate, shall make recommendations regarding academic and professional matters to the District Academic Senate, the College and District administration, the Board of Trustees, and to other appropriate individuals and bodies. Academic and professional matters as defined in Title 5, Section 53200, include the following policy development matters: * Curriculum, including establishing prerequisite Degree and certificate requirements. *Grading policies. *Educational program development. *Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success. *College governance structures as related to faculty roles. *Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes. *Policies for faculty professional development activities. *Processes for program review. *Processes for instructional planning and budget development. *Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon. Show less

The mission of the Institutional Planning and Budget Committee is to ensure the implementation and ongoing assessment of the institutional planning process. The Institutional Planning Committee accomplishes its mission by: Developing institutional priorities based on the SMCCCD Strategic Plan and the CSM Educational Master Plan. Ensuring that budget allocations are based on institutional planning priorities and are relevant to the current fiscal environment. Establishing measurable… Show more

The mission of the Institutional Planning and Budget Committee is to ensure the implementation and ongoing assessment of the institutional planning process. The Institutional Planning Committee accomplishes its mission by: Developing institutional priorities based on the SMCCCD Strategic Plan and the CSM Educational Master Plan. Ensuring that budget allocations are based on institutional planning priorities and are relevant to the current fiscal environment. Establishing measurable indicators for institutional priorities based on recommendations from the Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE), establishing targets for those indicators, and monitoring progress in meeting those targets. Ensuring that participatory governance is properly followed across all participatory governance committees.Ensuring the integration of the planning process, including, but not limited to a coordinated, institutional approach in addressing college priorities and the interrelationship among institutional plans. Establishing regular communication with the campus community regarding the institutional planning process.Assessing on an annual basis the effectiveness of the Institutional Planning Committee and the institutional planning process. Show less