The Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate plays an important role in campus governance.
The Academic Senate is empowered by the Regents to determine academic policy, set conditions for admission and granting of degrees, advise the Chancellor on the campus budget, authorize and supervise courses and curricula, and advise the administration on faculty appointments, promotions, and budgets.
As an academic leader, you will need to understand the role of Senate commitees and encourage your eligible faculty to contribute meaningful Senate (and other campus) service.
- Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate (leadership, committees, contact info)
- Systemwide Academic Senate and Academic Council
The 2021 Faculty Leadership Academy's study of the Academic Senate offers a recent analysis of the Senate and its role on campus, from a faculty perspective.