Academic Senate
About the Committee
Charge
The purpose of the Senate is to provide the means to represent the “Senate Association” in the formation and implementation of policy on academic and professional matters.
In implementing policies, the Senate will represent the Senate Association” to the President of the College and to the Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters {so called 10+1 issues} and exercise the powers granted by the California Education Code and the Board of Governors.
The Senate shall assume primary responsibility in the areas of curriculum and academic standards as specified in the California Education Code.
Senate By-laws also dictate, to some degree, the manner in which the above charge shall be accomplished.
The Academic Senate Charge document was reviewed and approved on September 28, 2020.
Scope of Authority
The Senate is the sole voice of the faculty and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees or designee with respect to academic and professional matters {10+1}. District board policy states that the Board of Trustees shall rely primarily upon the recommendations of the Senate in these areas. Rely primarily on means:
- Recommendations of the senate will normally be accepted
- Only in exceptional circumstances and for compelling reasons will the recommendations not be accepted
- If not accepted, board/designee shall communicate reasons in writing, if requested (see Title 5.3 §53200)
Membership
- Chaired by the Academic Senate President
- Senate Vice President
- Senate Secretary
- Senate Treasurer
- Senate ASCCC Representative
- Elected representatives-at least one from each academic department
- 1 Elected adjunct faculty representative
- 1 SGA representative; 1 alternate (non-voting member)
- Members of the Academic Senate Executive Board (non voting members)
Title 5 & Academic Senate
Pursuant to Title 5 of the Administrative Code of California, Section 53200, the Academic Senate is a faculty organization whose primary function is to make recommendations with respect to academic and professional matters as it relates, in particular to the following areas:
- 1. Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and places courses within disciplines;
- 2. Degree and certificate requirements
- 3. Grading policies;
- 4. Educational program development;
- 5. Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success;
- 6. District and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles;
- 7. Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports;
- 8. Policies for faculty professional development activities;
- 9. Processes for program review;
- 10. Processes for institutional planning and budget development;
- + Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon.
Members
Officers & Executive Board
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Steven Holmes |
| Vice President 1 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Nick Strobel |
| Secretary 1 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Matthew Garrett |
| Treasurer 1 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Charles Kim |
| Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) Rep 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Lisa Harding |
| Member-at-Large No term |
John Giertz |
| AIQ Chair 3 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Grace Commiso |
| Assessment Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Brent Wilson |
| Budget Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Teresa McAllister |
| Curriculum Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Mark Osea |
| Curriculum Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Erica Menchaca |
| Enrollment Management Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Krista Moreland |
| Equal Opportunity & Diversity Advisory Council Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Tommy Tunson |
| Information Services & Instructional Technology Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Pam Boyles |
| Professional Development Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Matt Jones |
| Program Review Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2021 |
Kimberly Nickell |
| BADV Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Michael McNellis |
| FSC Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Pam Kelley |
Other Committee Chairs
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Bookstore 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Michael McNellis |
| Equivalency Chair No term |
Michael Ivey |
| Facilities & Sustainability Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Pam Kelley |
| Margaret Levinson Faculty Leadership Award Chair Rotates alphabetically |
Kimberly Bligh |
| Scholarship Chair 2 year term, ending Spring 2022 |
Rebecca Monks |
| Shirley Trembley Distinguished Teaching Award Chair No term |
Rebecca Head |
Academic Senate Office
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Administrative Secretary | Tarina Perry |
Senators, Fall 2020 to Spring 2022
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Adjunct Representative | Glenn Samples |
| Allied Health | Heather Shaffstall |
| Behavioral Science/Criminal Justice* | Gabriel Searcy |
| Biology | Ashley Choate |
| Business Management & Information Technology | Murad Zikri |
| Communication | Christine Cruz-Boone |
| Counseling* | Keri Kennedy |
| Engineering Systems* | Maryam Jalaifarahani |
| English* | Daniel Gomes |
| English* | Shane Jett |
| English for Multilingual Students | John Hart |
| Kinesiology, Health & Athletics | Carl Dean |
| Mathematics* | Kris Toler |
| Nursing* | Noelia Citialin |
| Performing Arts | Robby Martinez |
| Philosophy | VACANT |
| Physical Sciences* | Ximena Da Silva Tavares |
| Social Science* | Richard (Alan) Bolar |
Senators, Fall 2019 to Spring 2021
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Healther Baltis |
| Art | Jeff Huston |
| Behavioral Science/Criminal Justice* | Karimeh Amin |
| Counseling* | Sarah Villasenor |
| Education | Michelle Hart |
| English* | Paula Parks |
| Engineering Systems* | Paul Murray |
| Family & Consumer Education | Melissa Ysais |
| Foreign Language/American Sign Language | Qiu Jimenez |
| Industrial Technology | Ron Grays |
| Library & Academic Technology | Faith Bradham |
| Mathematics* | Dillon Giblin |
| Nursing* | Malissa Buggs |
| Physical Science* | Wade Ellis |
| Social Science* | Olivia Garcia |
| Student Government Association Senator | Daniela Martinez |
| Student Government Association Vice-President | Emma McNellis |
*Discipline allows additional rep
Committee Resources
Forms for participating in a Senate meeting are in the "Joining Academic Senate Meetings" section.
- Standing Committee Request Form
- Bakersfield College Academic Senate Constitution & By-Laws, 12/08/15
- Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC)
- KCCD Board Policy & Contracts
- California Laws & Codes
- ASCCC Leadership Resources
- Robert's Rules of Order - Quick Reference
- Committee Calendar: 2020-2021
- Academic Senate Goals 2020-2021
- Department Chairs Effective July 1, 2021
- Guidelines for Changes to Proposals to the Academic Senate
- ASCCC Local Senates Handbook 2020
Awards
- Trembley Guidelines
- Nomination Instructions
- Margaret Levinson Award Guidelines
- Margaret Levinson Nomination Form
Academic Senate Executive Board
The Academic Senate Executive Board is a consultative body for the Academic Senate. Visit the Academic Senate Executive Board webpage for more information.
Meeting Times
Last Meeting
AIQ Survey Comments 4.27.v1.pdf- AIQ Survey Results Presentation 4.27.v1.pdf
- 102316790_Helen Acosta April 5 statement to academic senate.pdf
- AS unapproved Minutes 4_21_2021.pdf
- Screening Committee_5_05_2021.pdf
- DRAFT EEO Plan.pdf
- Engineering Department Proposal.pdf
- AUTO-ELET-HVAC Department Name.pdf
- Public Safety Department Proposal.pdf
- KCCD_AP4C2.pdf
- Proposed Multicultural Requirement.pdf
- AIQ End of Year Report to AS.pdf
- Assessment-Report_5-5-21.pdf
- Budget Committee Report.pdf
- CC 5_5_2021 EOY.pdf
- M&O and Measure J Projects Update 20-21.pdf
- ISIT Report to Academic Senate 05.05.2021 (002).pdf
Documents
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Guidelines for Changes | 73.75 KB |
| ASCCC Local Senates Handbook 2020 | 1.31 MB |
| Proxy Voting Form | 196.21 KB |
| Constitution & Bylaws (Dec 2015) | 287.66 KB |
Links
Joining Academic Senate Meetings
Meetings are currently held via Zoom. Register for the meeting you wish to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
All meetings are from 3:30pm-5:30pm on the following dates: 2/3/21, 2/17/21, 3/3/21, 3/17/21, 4/7/21, 4/21/21 & 5/5/21.
Opportunity to Address Request (3 hour prior to meeting deadline)
Agenda Item Request (4 working days before meeting deadline)
Proxy Voting Form (bring filled out form to the meeting)
Media
A Better BC
Bakersfield College is improving the main Panorama campus through a series of projects resulting from the voter approved Measure J bond of 2016. Our website, A Better BC has all of the information to keep you updated.
This video is an aerial view of our campus, before Measure J construction updates.
Photos
Contact Information
Please contact Tarina Perry (Academic Senate Administrative Secretary) for more information.
Office Location: Administration Building, A3
(661) 395-4300