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The Universitywide Academic Senate

The Assembly represents the Senate faculty of the entire University.  Assembly members include the chairs of the nine divisions, chairs of major Universitywide Senate committees, and 35 faculty representatives.

The Academic Council acts as the executive arm of the Assembly.  Members are chairs of campus divisions and chairs of major Universitywide Senate committees.  The Chair and Vice Chair of the Academic Council are the official faculty representatives to the Board of Regents.  The current Chair is George Blumenthal (UCSC) and the current Vice Chair is Cliff Brunk (UCLA).  The Executive Director is María Bertero-Barceló.

Click here to visit the official Academic Senate website.

Click here for a copy of the Academic Senate organization chart.

Click here for more information on the authority and organization.

Click here for a list of university Academic Senate committees with student representation.