Full-time and part-time faculty members are represented in governance by the Academic Senate and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The Academic Senate serves as the governing body for the faculty of East Los Angeles College, representing the faculty in academic and professional matters, and is commonly referred as the Senate.

The Senate advances the professional recognition of the faculty and promotes the advancement of the academic program. The Senate makes possible the democratic cooperation and participation of its members in the formulation of educational policies and practices, the upholding of the principles of professional ethics, and the resolution of all matters affecting the academic and professional welfare of the academic program and the faculty of East Los Angeles College. The Senate fulfills this purpose in service to our students and the college mission.

The Academic Senate of East Los Angeles College is the voice of the faculty in academic and professional matters. The Senate meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (September-May) at 12:10 pm in G1-201A/B/C. Visitors are always welcome.

Academic Senate Constitution (12/2/2022)

Academic Senate Bylaws (12/8/2020)

Academic Senate Goals 2022-23 (9/27/2022)

Academic Senate Meeting Calendar (updated February 2023)

Academic Senate Committee Site (requires SSO login)

Academic Senate Agendas (public site)

Academic Senate Minutes (public site)

ASCCC Local Senate Handbook (2020)