ELAC Shared Governance Committees and Structure

The Academic Senate appoints representatives to the college’s shared governance committees. When such committees and other college committees make decisions pertaining to areas of Senate purview, those committee actions are forwarded to the Academic Senate for its approval. Notably, the Educational Planning Subcommittee and Guided Pathways Steering Committee were established under the auspices of the Academic Senate.

The college encourages employees and students to become knowledgeable and involved with decision- making processes and policies for the college as well as in their own departments and areas. Excellent sources of information are deans, supervisors, department chairs, governance leaders and representatives to college committees. Although comprised of official members, college governance committees are open to faculty and staff wishing to become involved or more knowledgeable of the decisions made throughout the college. To find more information on college governance committees and their responsibilities, please visit the committee websites,