Moorpark College Academic Senate consists of all full-time and part-time faculty. The business of the Senate is conducted by the Senate Council and committees of the Senate. The Senate meets every first, third, and fifth Tuesday from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR). Guests are invited to attend and can make public comments at 2:30pm, when the meeting begins.
The Senate's primary responsibilities are to make recommendations for policies in the following areas, as defined by Education Code Section 53200:
- Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines
- Degree and certificate requirements
- Grading policies
- Educational program development
- Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success
- District and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles
- Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports
- Policies for faculty professional development activities
- Processes for program review
- Processes for institutional planning and budget development.
+1. Other academic and professional matters as mutually agreed upon between the governing board and the academic senate.
We adhere to the Moorpark College Mission Statement:
Moorpark College’s student-first philosophy embraces equity, social justice, anti-racism, and intersectionality. We empower learners from local, national, and global backgrounds to achieve their certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree, and transfer and career education goals. Through the integration of innovative instruction and holistic student support, our programs are designed to foster equitable student outcomes.
Academic Senate Council Executive Board 2025-2027
- Nicole Block President
- Ruth Bennington Vice President
- Beth Gillis Secretary
- Lee Ballestero Treasurer
Academic Senate Council Representatives 2024-2025
The current list of Academic Senate Council Representatives can be found on the Academic Senate Council Standing Committee Representation Record 2024-2025.
Academic Senate Council Representation Change Requests
All the appointment of all faculty representatives on Academic Senate Council and standing committees must be ratified by the Academic Senate Council. Please submit all changes via the Representation Change Request Form.
Academic Senate Council Agenda Item Request Form
If you are interested in something being placed on the Moorpark College Academic Senate agenda, please use the following form