Research of Local Senates

Whereas the strengthening of academic senates with respect to curriculum and other professional matters implies the assumption of further responsibilities by the faculty, and

Whereas those responsibilities necessitate leadership training and development, and

Whereas activity directed at strengthening the role of faculty and their senates has generated numerous questions about academic governance, particularly the nature of effective senates and effective faculty leadership, and

Whereas these questions demand an expanded research effort on the part of the Academic Senate,

Resolved that the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges continue its research into the character and function of local senates.