Committees - Faculty Representatives & Vacancies

Open Call - Join a Committee!

Faculty are encouraged to self-nominate for the vacancies listed below. The Academic Senate appoints faculty to district and college committees which include Shared Governance committees, Search Committees, Tenure Review committees, Equivalency committees, PVR, etc.

CFE contract Article VII, Section 8.5.d.3 (3.d): Tenure-track faculty after their first probationary year, are expected to show participation in professional growth activities as evidence of continued professional growth and leadership. Examples include active participation in collegial governance and campus life, including College or District committees, and community events.

Click the links below for a list of vacancies, nomination forms, and the names of nominees interested in serving on these committees:

Faculty Representatives, Vacancies, and Nomination forms - 2025-26 [PDF]

Vacant positions are open until filled. Nominations received by noon the Fridays prior to the Senate meetings will be included on the agenda for appointment to the committee.

Nomination Procedures:

Faculty interested in committee service are encouraged to self-nominate for one or more of the various vacancies.

The Academic Senate will announce the call for nominations via email to all eligible faculty members and include the nomination deadlines and post vacancies to this page. Vacancies will remain open until filled.

Nomination Process:

Submit your nomination from the list of available vacancies posted above. To review a committee's responsibilities, click the committee from the list below.
The Senate office will make public the names of the nominees via the online spreadsheet by the close of the Academic Senate meeting agenda deadline (the Fridays prior to the meeting). Single nominees will be placed on the Senate consent agenda and multiple nominations will require an election.
In elections for faculty representatives, it is the intent that decisions be made at the most local level. At the close of the nomination period, the Senate office will email the eligible faculty an Election Ballot to select their academic area representative. In the case that an election is required by the Academic Senate, the decision-making process might be through consensus, roll call vote, or closed ballots.
The name of the elected faculty member will be included on the Academic Senate agenda for consent. Following the meeting, the Senate office will notify the faculty member, division dean, and committee chair.
Committee Chairs will contact new members to provide further direction and issue access to the committee MS Teams.

(Every effort is made to ensure that the Committee Membership Spreadsheet (PDF) is accurate and complete. Please allow the Senate office time to update the spreadsheet and website following the Senate meetings. The Academic Senate meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Email GWCAcademicSenate@gwc.cccd.edu to report errors/omissions or to advertise a new faculty vacancy).

Click the committee to review their purpose and responsibilities:

Academic Senate and related committees

Academic Senate President

ACADEMIC SENATE PRESIDENT

TERM: two years

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. | LRC 250
Additional meetings may be required as a member of the Academic Senate Executive Board.

Appointment of the Academic Senate President
The term of office the President will be two academic years. Eligibility – any full-time faculty member who has served on the Academic Senate for at least two years within the last four years or who has served on the Academic Senate Executive Board for at least one year within the past two years is eligible. Candidates will attend a Q&A session on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in LRC 250 to answer questions posited by Senators.

Mission Statement
The Golden West College Academic Senate’s mission is to serve its faculty, promote the best interests of higher education, and to represent the faculty in campus, district, and state level senate charges by carrying out the primary functions as delineated in the CA Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 53200, which includes both academic and professional matters (10+1), and consulting collegially with the local campus and district governing boards.

Duties & Responsibilities
The President shall preside at meetings of the Senate, stay abreast of State-wide legislative and faculty Senate issues, represent the Senate at Coast District Board meetings, and represent the Senate at District and college meetings, as necessary. (Academic Senate Bylaws, Article II, Section 4 – Duties & Responsibilities)

Relevant Links
Academic Senate website
Academic Senate Constitution & Bylaws

Please do not hesitate to contact the Academic Senate Executive Board if you have any questions or concerns: Executive Board 2025-26

Academic Senate - Vice President

Academic Senate - Senators

Chair, Council for Curriculum & Instruction

CCI CHAIR

CCI Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday | 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. | LAC 109
Technical Review: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. | LAC 109 or via Zoom
Additional meetings may be required as a member of the Academic Senate Executive Board

TERM: two-years

Eligibility: Any full-time faculty member who has served on CCI for at least three years within the past five years and who remains a full-time faculty member during their term is eligible. The CCI Chairperson shall be elected by voting members of CCI.

CCI Purpose & Purview: CCI is a standing committee of the Academic Senate, as such it shall comply with the Academic Senate Bylaws.

Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines.
Degree and certificate requirements.
Educational program development.

Additional information is available on the CCI website

CCI Chair Duties:

The Chairperson shall be the presiding officer whose responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare and chair all CCI meetings in accordance with the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order and ensure that all faculty receive and have future access to CCI Agendas and Minutes.
Stay current on information, issues, developments, and legislation regarding curriculum.
Attend meetings of the Academic Senate as a voting member
May attend meetings of the Academic Senate EBoard as noted in Article I.
Serve as liaison between CCI and the Academic Senate.
Provide CCI reports to the Academic Senate.
Notify the Academic Senate when there is a vacancy in membership (including excessive absences of a member as noted in Article I.
The CCI Chair may create CCI Work Groups, Task Force(s), etc., as necessary for performance of CCI roles and responsibilities. The CCI Chair shall inform the Academic Senate EBoard of the proposal, and the proposal shall be placed on the Academic Senate consent agenda.
Encourage committee leadership and train CCI committee members to chair the committee.
Serve as a liaison between the Council of Chairs and Deans (CCD) and CCI.
Act as the GWC designee at district curriculum alignment meetings (or any district meeting involving curriculum).
Provide guidance for the creation and implementation of CCI policies and processes.
Perform any additional duties as described in the CCC District Contract and/or current MOU.
The Council of Curriculum and Instruction (CCI) Chairperson may receive a one-year seat on the Academic Senate EBoard with a majority approval of the EBoard’s permanent members.
The Chairperson of the Council for Curriculum & Instruction shall be considered a voting member of the Academic Senate. If they are also a Senator, then they shall only have one vote representing the respective standing committee’s voice.

Compensation:

The compensation for serving as the CCI Chairperson shall be determined by the Academic Senate President’s allocation of District funding; it shall be no less than 2 LHE and no more than 4 LHE per semester. Additional compensation may be granted through a separate MOU.

Meeting Schedule:

CCI: 1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays from 3-5pm; Location: Language Arts 109

Tech Review: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays from 3-5pm; Location: Language Arts 109

Academic Senate: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays from 1-3pm; Location: LRC 250

Academic Senate Executive Board*: TBD by AS EBoard;

*Additional meetings may apply as a member of the Academic Senate Eboard

Council for Curriculum & Instruction (CCI)

CCI Tech Lead

Chair, Institute for Professional Development

IPD CHAIR

IPD Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 1:15 - 2:15 P.M. | LRC 250

TERM: two-years

Eligibility: Any full-time faculty member who has served on IPD for at least two years within the past four years and who remains a full-time faculty member during their term is eligible.

IPD Purpose & Purview: IPD is a standing committee of the Academic Senate, as such it shall comply with the Academic Senate Bylaws.

The purview and purpose of the IPD as established in 10+1: Policies and procedures for faculty professional development activities.

The Academic Senate delegates to the Institute for Professional Development the following responsibilities:

i. Recommend faculty requests for sabbatical leaves to the president and Board of Trustees.
ii. Review and recommend faculty requests for salary advancement, alternative methods projects, academic rank, and emeritus status.
iii. Allocate full-time and 50-60% part-time faculty travel/conference funds according to the provisions of the contract.
iv. Inform faculty of professional development opportunities, funding, and deadlines.
v. Help coordinate campus and department workshops/retreats.

Additional information is available on the IPD website

IPD Chair Duties:
i. Prepare and chair all IPD meetings in accordance with the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order and ensure that all faculty receive and have future access to IPD Agendas and Minutes.
ii. Stay current on information, developments, and legislation regarding professional development.
iii. Attend Academic Senate meetings as a voting member.
iv. May attend meetings of the Academic Senate EBoard as noted in Article I.
v. Serve as a liaison between IPD and the Academic Senate.
vi. Attend college committees pertinent to professional development (i.e., ex officio Professional Development Advisory Committee member).
vii. Provide IPD reports to the Academic Senate.
viii. Notify the Academic Senate when there is a vacancy in membership (including excessive absences of a member as noted in Article I.
ix. Provide guidance for the creation and/or revision of IPD policies and processes.
x. The IPD Chair may create IPD Work Groups, Task Force(s), etc., as necessary for performance of IPD roles and responsibilities. The IPD Chair shall inform the Academic Senate EBoard of the proposal, and the proposal shall be placed on the Academic Senate consent agenda.
xi. Act as the GWC faculty designee at campus and district meetings involving professional development.
xii. Encourage committee leadership and train IPD committee members to chair the committee.
xiii. Perform any additional duties as described in the CCC District Contract and/or current MOU.

Compensation:

The compensation for serving as the IPD Chairperson shall be determined by the Academic Senate President’s allocation of District funding; it shall be no less than 1 LHE and no more than 3 LHE per semester. Additional compensation may be granted through a separate MOU.

Meeting Schedule:

IPD: 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays from 1:15pm - 2:15pm in LRC 250

Academic Senate: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays from 1-3pm; Location: LRC 250

Academic Senate Eboard*: TBD by 2023-24 Eboard; currently meets 1^st & 3^rd Thursday from 3-5pm

*Additional meetings may apply as a member of the Academic Senate Eboard

Distance Education Advisory Committee (DEAC)

Institute for Professional Development (IPD)

College Participatory Governance

President's Cabinet

PURPOSE:

Primary participatory governance body for the college directly advising the College President on policy and governance.
Forum to review and recommend the direction and focus for the college consistent with the College’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Consultative body for the President on issues of college leadership and matters of college-wide importance, including those which are subject to consultation with the Academic Senate as academic and professional matters and with the bargaining units as contractual matters.
It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, the Associated Students of Golden West College and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document.  
This cabinet is a shared governance committee.
This cabinet is not subject to the Brown Act.
Attendance should be limited to cabinet members only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Periodically review and revise the College’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Revise and recommend goals for the College.
Ensure that the various planning processes are coordinated and consistent with the established direction and focus of the College.
Periodically evaluate the College governance procedure and structure.
Participate in the development of recommended College priorities.
Evaluate the work of the governance committees of the College using an ongoing and systematic cycle of evaluation, integrated planning, resource allocation, and implementation (ACCJC Standard I.B.3) including the ongoing evaluation of process for planning, budgeting, and accreditation.
Must consult with the AS President and Classified Senate President for agenda items.
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Agendas and Action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

RECOMMENDING TO:  College President 

CHAIR: College President 

RECORDER:  Executive Assistant to the College President

MEMBERSHIP: 12 members - (* Chair) Permanent membership as dictated by terms in position

*College President
VP of Instruction
VP of Student Services
VP of Administrative Services
Academic Senate President
Academic Senate VP 1
Academic Senate VP 2  
Classified Senate President 
Classified Senate President Elect
CDMA Representative
ASGWC President
ASGWC VP

Other Advisors (as needed, when needed):

CCI-IPD-DEAC Representative
CFE Representative
CFCE Union Representative
HR Manager
Equity manager
Finance Director or Manager

Planning Council

Faculty term: Two years

Recommending to: President’s Cabinet

PURPOSE:

Primary coordinating and recommending body to the College President on matters of college-wide planning.

Primary resource for accreditation and program review processing, coordination, and recommendations.

It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, the Associated Students of Golden West College and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document.

The Planning Council is a shared governance committee.
It is not subject to the Brown Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish long-term and short-term planning priorities for the college. Conduct and oversee the process of updating the Strategic Plan, College Mission and Goals, Program Review, and Accreditation reports.

Review of data and other campus committee reports to make recommendations for annual institutional priorities.

Develop and implement resource allocation guidelines and recommendations that enable achievement of college-wide planning goals. Make recommendations of same to the college Budget Council.

Present updates on planning to the Budget Council, Academic Senate, and other college committees, as necessary.

Establish, monitor, and review the work of planning task forces to address specific tasks and implementation of task force recommendations once approved by the Planning Council.

Incorporate equity-minded decision-making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.

Hold regularly scheduled joint meetings with the Budget Council (frequency TBD by Councils)

Agendas and Action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

Co-CHAIR: VP of Instruction and VP of Student Services

RECORDER: Assistant to the VP of Instruction

MEMBERSHIP: 15 members (* Co-Chairs)

2-year terms (1 faculty, 1 classified staff and 1 manager/dean eligible for election each year to create staggered terms)

*VP of Instruction

*VP of Student Services
Academic Senate President or faculty designee from AS
Faculty Member from CCD
Faculty Member at-Large (may be FT or PT) (NO VACANCY - A faculty member from P&B was transferred to serve their remaining term on this committee).
Classified Senate President or designee
Classified Staff member appointed from Classified Senate
Dean or manager at-large
Dean or CDMA at-large
ORPIE Manager or designee
Equity Manager or designee
CFE Representative or designee
CFCE Representative or designee
ASGWC Representative
ASGWC Representative

Budget Council

Faculty term: two years

Recommending to: President’s Cabinet

PURPOSE

Primary recommending body to the President’s Cabinet and the College President on matters of college-wide budget and resource allocations.
Primary resource for budgetary and financial recommendations that originate from other college committees. All budget or resource allocation matters will first come to this council then be processed as appropriate through this council or referred for additional review to the appropriate college committee.
It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, the ASGWC, and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document.
Budget Council is a shared governance committee.
Budget Council is not subject to the Brown Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary budget and finance committee
Review of all requests for funding (no matter the source) including RFP’s, lottery, CTE, program review resource requests, technology software and equipment.
Refer to appropriate committees for more information regarding requests when needed and make recommendations to the President’s Council on expenditure.
Develop and implement resource allocation guidelines and recommendations that enable achievement of college-wide long-term and short-term budgetary goals.
Review and recommendation of proposed college budgets.
Review of District adopted budgets (college general fund).
Review and approval of all contracts that obligate the college and provide essential services.
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Hold regularly scheduled joint meeting with the Planning Council (frequency TBD by Councils)
Agendas and action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

Co-CHAIR: VP of Administrative Services and any committee member

RECORDER: Executive assistant to the VP of Administrative Services

MEMBERSHIP: 15 members (* Co-Chairs)

2-year terms (1 faculty, 1 classified staff and 1 manager/dean eligible for election each year to create staggered terms)

*VP of Administrative Services
Director of Fiscal Services or designee
Academic Senate President or faculty designee from the AS
Faculty Member from CCD
Faculty Member at-large appointed by AS (NO VACANCY - A faculty member from P&B was transferred to serve their remaining term on this committee).
Classified Senate President or designee
Classified Staff member appointed from the Classified Senate
Dean or Manager at-large
Dean or CDMA at-large
Equity Manager or designee
Special Funding or Grant Representative
CFE Representative or designee
CFCE Representative or designee
ASGWC Representative
ASGWC Representative

College Technology Committee

Faculty term: two years

Recommending to: Planning Council, Budget Council, President’s Cabinet

PURPOSE

Keep abreast of the latest advances in educational technology, to disseminate this information to the campus community, and to provide a place where information can be exchanged.
To provide consultation services to the campus community regarding educational technology matters.
To carry out special projects involving the development of educational technology upon request by an appropriate campus body.

It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, the Associated Students of Golden West College and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document.

The CTC is a shared governance committee.
It is not subject to the Brown Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review requests related to technology for approval including confirming or identifying those that could reflect Health and Safety issues.
Receive updates and provide feedback and input on all technology needs across campus.
Provide updates to relevant committees on technology policies, including but not limited to District policies and changes.
Serve as an essential information point for all needs and uses of technology across campus to maximize efficiency.
Regular communication with relevant groups across campus, such as Online Instruction and DSPS, to ensure the needs of our students and faculty are being met.

Budgetary review of projects related to technology must be vetted by the CTC to advise the budgetary council.
Track requests and usage of various technology and software and accessible to the campus.
Responsible for updating the college’s Technology Master or Strategic Plan.
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Agendas and Action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

CO-CHAIRS: Manager of IT (Kevin Harrison) and a Committee Member (Shawn Taylor, Mathematics)

RECORDER: A Committee Member

MEMBERSHIP: 15 members (* Co-Chairs)

2-year terms (1 faculty, 1 classified staff and manager/dean eligible for election each year to create staggered terms)

*Director of IT and User Support Services
Faculty member from DEAC
Faculty member from Library
Faculty member from Counseling
Faculty member from CTE
Faculty member at-large from any Academic Area
Classified Staff (User Support Services)
Classified Staff (Online Instruction)
Classified Staff (Marketing and Promotions)
Classified Staff from Special Populations (Outreach, DSPS, EOPS, Veterans, or Student Life)
Dean or Manager at-large
CFE Representatives or designee
CFCE Representatives or designee
ASGWC Representative
ASGWC Representative

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee

Faculty term: two years

Recommending to: Planning Council, Budget Council, and President’s Cabinet

PURPOSE

AB705
Guided Pathways
Puente
Umoja
Stand and Rack
DSPS
Veterans
EOPS Student Populations
Financial Aid
The Equity Committee is a shared governance committee.
It is not subject to the Brown Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clear, non-duplicative responsibilities
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Agendas and Action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

CO-CHAIRS: Dean or Manager of Equity and a Committee Member

RECORDER: A Committee Member

MEMBERSHIP: xx members (* Co-Chairs)

2-year terms (1 faculty, 1 classified staff and 1 manager/dean eligible for election each year to create staggered terms)

*Dean or Manager in Equity
Faculty representative from Math/Science
Faculty representative from English/ESL
Faculty representative from Counseling
Faculty representative from Social Sciences/Lib Arts/Psych
Faculty representative from one of (Arts, Athletics, CTE, Criminal Justice, Nursing)
Dean, Counseling
Dean, Academic Area
Academic Success Center Manager or designee
Guided Pathways Director or designee
Classified representative from Admissions & Records
Classified representative from Financial Aid
Classified representative from Special Populations (Outreach, DSPS, EOPS, Veterans, or Student Life)
ORPIE Representative
CFE Representative
CFCE Representative
ASGWC Representative
ASGWC Representative

Institutional Effectiveness Committee

Faculty term: two-years

Recommending to: Planning Council, Budget Council, and President’s Cabinet

PURPOSE:

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee provides a framework for the documentation of assessment and the integration of results in decision-making across the campus.
It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, the Associated Students of Golden West College and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document. 
IEC is a shared governance committee
It is not subject to the Brown Act

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates Program Review related activities including feedback of program reviews and mid-cycle requests
Reviews and provides feedback to departments and programs in developing SLO, SLO, iSLO assessments and updates
Analyzes systematic campus wide participation in assessment activities including equity gaps and DI data
Coordinates and monitors compliance with the accreditation process and reports
Analyzes and prepares the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of Institutional Performance and reports to the Planning Council, Budget Council, and the Academic Senate.
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Agendas and Action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

CO-CHAIRS: Manager or representative from ORPIE and a Faculty Committee Member

RECORDER: ORPIE Rep

MEMBERSHIP: 15 members (*Co-Chairs)

2-year staggered terms and faculty/staff may be from the same division area.

*ORPIE Manager or designee
*Faculty member at-large
Accreditation Liaison Officer – VPI or designee
Faculty member at-large (FT or PT)
Faculty member at-large (FT or PT)
Classified Senate Representative
Classified member at-Large
Classified member at-Large
Dean or Manager at-Large
Dean or Manager from CDMA at-Large
ORPIE Representative
CFE Representative
CFCE Representative
ASGWC Representative
ASGWC Representative

Other: (as needed, when needed)

Safety Committee

Facult term: two years

Recommending to: President's Cabinet

PURPOSE:

The Golden West College Safety Committee is the recommending body to the College President via the President’s Cabinet on policy and procedures related to safety.

Responsibilities:

Review and provide recommendations for the college’s emergency response and safety plans, including scheduled revisions
Coordinate annual reviews of the college’s communication technology and lighting
Review the college’s annual Security Report
Review and revise campus maps as they relate to safety and emergency response
Review safety related Program Review requests
Review and recommend revisions to safety protocols
Review, recommend, and assess drills, trainings, professional development, and exercises including schedule

Gather college safety needs, recommend priorities, and track the progress of requests

CO-CHAIR:

RECORDER:

MEMBERSHIP: 2-year terms

REPRESENTATION	APPOINTMENT	TERM YEARS
Manager Representative	College President	2-years
Manager Representative	Coast District Management Association (CDMA)	2-years
Classified Representative	Classified Senate	2-years
Classified Representative	Coast Federation of Classified Employees (CFCE)	2-years
Faculty Representative	Academic Senate	2-years
Faculty Representative	Coast Federation of Educators (CFE)	2-years
Student Representative	Associated Students of GWC (ASGWC)	1-year
Student Representative	Associated Students of GWC (ASGWC)	1-year
Director, Campus Security	Position Based, Ex-Officio	Continuous
Director, Maintenance and Operations	Position Based, Ex-Officio	Continuous
Director, Information Technology	Position Based, Ex-Officio	Continuous

Sustainability and Facilities Committee

Faculty term: two years

Campus Map - Vertical Quadrants [PDF]

Quadrant 1

Maintenance & Receiving
Central Plant
Women’s PE
Men’ PE
Rec Ed/Gym
Training Room
Tennis Courts
Volleyball Courts
Athletic Fields
Q1 Grounds and Parking

Quadrant 2

Automotive Technology
Technology
Student Union
Cosmetology
Graphics
Fine Arts
Boand Gym
Robert Mayer Preschool
PLFB School Age Center
Q2 Grounds and Parking

Quadrant 3

California Native Garden
LRC/Library
General Education
Language Arts Complex
Bookstore
Student Services Center
Forum II
Music
Communications
Theater
Q3 Grounds and Parking

Quadrant 4

Math & Science
Forum I
Swap Meet Office
Public Safety
Nursing
Building 26 (old CJ)
Build 33 (Annex)
Administration
Business
RCJTC
Q4 and Parkin

PURPOSE:

Primary consulting body on matters of college-wide construction, maintenance, facility improvements, landscaping projects, campus safety, signage and accessibility matters, and emergency preparedness.
It is understood that the authority of the Academic Senate, ASGWC and the agreements of our established collective bargaining agents are not diminished by the provisions or definitions found in this document.
SSFC is a shared governance committee.
SSFC is not subject to the Brown Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review Program Review Resource Allocation requests related to safety, sustainability, and facilities.
Receive updates and provide feedback and input on all Measure M, scheduled maintenance, Vision 2030 Facilities Plan and College supported facilities projects.
Provide feedback and input related to facilities projects and inform on campus impact.
Provide updates on campus emergency preparedness and safety initiatives.
Develop and keep updated protocols related to special events, power outages (scheduled and un-scheduled) and campus maintenance incidents.
Incorporate equity-minded decision making to create, promote, and maintain activities, programs, and instruction that welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for all. This includes creating equity among disproportionately impacted students across age, ethnicity, race, national origins, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, family status, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Agendas and action items will be posted as part of the shared governance process.

RECOMMENDING TO: Planning Council, Budget Council, President’s Cabinet

CO-CHAIRS: SSFC Manager and a SSFC Committee Member

RECORDER: M&O Assistant

MEMBERSHIP: 18 members (* Co-Chairs)

2-year terms (1 faculty, 1 classified staff and 1 manager/dean eligible for election each year to create staggered terms)

A committee manager
Faculty member at large (Quadrant 1)
Faculty member at large (Quadrant 2)
Faculty member at large (Quadrant 3)
Faculty member at large (Quadrant 4)
Classified Staff at large (Quadrant 1
Classified Staff at large (Quadrant 2)
Classified Staff at large (Quadrant 3)
Classified Staff at large (Quadrant 4)
Safety Manager
Grounds Manager
Manager of special projects (i.e., Measure M) (ex-officio)
Manager from DSPS or designee
Dean or CDMA representative
CFE Representative
CFCE Representative
ASGWC representative
ASGWC representative

Other Committees and Work Groups

District Consultation Council– BP/AP Subcommittee

District Consultation Council– Budget Subcommittee

District Consultation Council– Technology Subcommittee

Professional Development Advisory Committee (PDAC)

Department Chairs & Coordinators

Department Chairs

CFE CBA: Section 10.3.a. The District may utilize Faculty Members as department chairs in positions that provide faculty representation and administrative assistance within an instructional unit as identified and determined by the responsible Administrator. If the District determines to maintain any division chairperson, instructional coordinator, or subject matter specialist positions, or determines to establish other positions of a similar nature during the term of this Agreement, it shall request the Academic Senate to announce and conduct an election.

Notice is hereby given that an election of the GWC DEPARTMENT CHAIRS will be conducted by the Academic Senate. Refer to the description of duties previously distributed by your division office. Also accessible via AS Teams. Click HERE.

In accordance with the CFE/CCCD Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Academic Senate Bylaws, nominations are now open.

OPEN POSITIONS:

Accounting, Business, Computer Science Department Chair
Art Department Chair
Automotive Technology, Digital Arts, and Drafting Department Chair
Biological Sciences Department Chair
Communication Studies Department Chair
Cosmetology Department Chair
Counseling & EOPS Department Chair
Criminal Justice Department Chair
English Department Chair
History & Education Department Chair
Kinesiology, Health Ed, Athletics Department Chair
Liberal Arts & Culture Department Chair
Library Department Chair
Mathematics & Engineering Department Chair
Music Department Chair
Noncredit & ESL Department Chair
Nursing Department Chair
Physical Sciences Department Chair
Psychology Department Chair
Social Sciences Department Chair
Theater Arts & Dance Department Chair
World Languages, Sign Language, Interpreting Department Chair

Eligibility:

Section 10.3.b. Faculty Members who have held 50% or more of their assignments in that
instructional unit for at least two semesters within the six semesters preceding the election,
including the current semester, are eligible to serve as department chairs. Acceptance of any such
position is voluntary on the part of the Faculty Member.

Term: Two (2) years from Fall 2025 - Spring 2027

Compensation: refer to the agreements that were previously distributed by your division office. Also accessible via AS Teams. Click HERE

Voting: At the conclusion of the nomination process, an E-ballot will be emailed to the eligible department faculty. In the case of a single nominee, a “yes/no” E-ballot will be provided. If there are two or more nominees, then an election will be held. (Your timely submission of the E-ballot is greatly appreciated to assist with closing the Department Chair elections).

Results: The Senate office will report the results to the division dean who will share the results with the faculty.

Refer to the CFE/CCCD Collective Bargaining Agreement located in the CCCD Navigator for detailed information on Department Chairs.

Coordinators

COMMITTEE & WORK GROUP PLAN OF GWC ACADEMIC SENATE

Guided by Title 5, 10+1 and Board Policy, the following defines the types of groups that may be established by the college’s Academic Senate. Each must comply with the Brown Act.

COMMITTEES - GENERAL RULES

Establishment of Committees:

The formation of a constituent-based committee shall be initiated by submitting a proposal to the President's Cabinet and the Academic Senate for review and approval.
A proposed committee shall have a clearly defined scope of responsibilities and purpose as defined in its mission statement and annual goals.
A committee’s mission statement and annual goals shall align with either the college’s mission or the strategic plan.

Responsibilities:

Each committee shall organize and direct its meetings toward the effective accomplishment of its goals.
Each committee shall establish policies and processes necessary to accomplish its goals.
Each committee shall post its mission, goals, membership, agendas, and minutes in a forum accessible to all Golden West College faculty, staff, students, and community members (in compliance with the Brown Act as needed).
Each committee shall consider procedural rules (i.e., Roberts Rule of Order) and its compliance with the Board of Education code.
Each committee may be asked to present their Executive Summary report to the President’s Cabinet and/or the Academic Senate as needed.

Membership and leadership

A constituency-based committee membership shall at a minimum consist of qualified members from each constituent group.
Each committee shall maintain their membership roster and submit to the Academic Senate any faculty membership vacancies.
- The Academic Senate shall be responsible for the nomination and voting procedure for faculty committee members.
- The Classified Senate shall be responsible for the formation and voting procedure for staff committee members.
Each committee may create sub-committees, Work Groups, Task Force(s), etc., as necessary for performance of its roles and responsibilities.
- The Committee may independently send callouts to faculty, staff, and students to form its subcommittees, work groups, task forces, etc. as necessary.
- The Committee Chair shall inform the Academic Senate and the Classified Senate of the subcommittee, work group, task force, etc. and report its faculty/staff membership for Senate consent agenda.