Faculty Senate Goals 2005 – 2006

Overarching Goal:

To increase faculty involvement in shared governance

Operational/Specific Goals:

Develop a process to meet Brown Act requirements for all subcommittees, councils, and boards—a calendar web page.

Continue writing a “Notes from the Senate” column in the LOC newsletter to increase communication between the Senate and faculty members.

Define the role of the Senate Council and make any necessary constitutional changes.

Complete a comprehensive review of the Senate Constitution.

Increase communication between the faculty members of the planning councils and the faculty members of SPC.

Finish the Faculty Manual and Board Policy handbook (ask for budget to provide needed support—assigned time?)

Streamline interaction between PFF and the Senate.

Develop strategy to increase faculty involvement in governance.

Communicate with faculty the importance of maintaining the integrity of the equivalency process.

Review (and rewrite if necessary) the descriptions of the Senate Subcommittees.