Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Academic Affairs with a Review of the Curriculum Process

The Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Academic Affairs with a Review of the Curriculum Process was approved via motion on December 2, 2025 and the charge was delivered on January 22, 2026.

Charge

The committee is charged with developing a proposal to revise and streamline the curriculum process at the college. The committee will submit a written proposal to the Executive Council outlining a general framework for a streamlined curriculum review process, along with the proposed language changes needed to modify the College Senate Constitution and Bylaws to implement the recommended framework, by the March 31, 2026 meeting.

Members

• Nate Southerland (Chair)
• Nilanjana Caballero
• Karim Diff
• Brent Ferns
• Melissa Flanagan
• Tracy Ison
• Jason McCombs
• Chris Mortimer
• Julia Steff
• Jim Thompson
• Stefanie Waschull
• Marie Young-Trabbic

Ad Hoc Committee on Civility and Decorum

The Ad Hoc Committee on Civility and Decorum was approved via motion on April 9, 2024, and the charge was delivered on May 7, 2024.

Charge

The committee will thoroughly examine the existing College Senate Constitution, By-Laws, and Robert's Rules of Order to identify areas to add or clarify to promote decorum and civility in all interactions associated with College Senate.

Based on the findings from the review, the committee will propose recommendations for additions or amendments to the Senate Constitution or By-Laws to address decorum and civility, as well as framework for enforcing consequences in a fair and effective manner.

The committee will be expected to present their recommendations and first reading to the College Senate for review and consideration in the Fall 2024 semester at the first meeting of College Senate.

Members

• Peter Concannon (co-chair)
• Dave Price (co-chair)
• Helda Montero
• Kimberley Smith
• Stefanie Waschull
• Laurel Severino Woolsey