What is the Santa Monica College Academic Senate?
The SMC's Academic Senate is an organization whose primary function is to make recommendations to the administration of the college and to the governing board with respect to academic and professional matters. The Academic Senate is the only organization that has a place in California Educational Law (Title V); its duties listed in the 10 + 1 Responsibilities.
The Academic Senate Executive Committee consists of elected officers and the chairs of standing Senate joint and sub-committees. The Executive Committee serves as a steering committee for the Senate by recommending senate objectives and setting the senate agendas, which are then discussed and voted upon by a quorum of the full Senate.
2026-2027 Academic Senate Officers & Senators `
2026-2027 Academic Senate Executive Committee
Academic Senate and Executive Committee Meetings are held on alternating Tuesdays
(11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.) during the Fall and Spring semesters and are open to the
public. Meeting agendas are posted on campus and here every Friday.
For more information on Senate meetings, resolutions, resources, etc., please visit
our Senate Resources Page.
| academic senate meetings (2026-2027) | agendas | minutes |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | ||
| September 15, 2026 | ||
| September 29, 2026 | ||
| October 13, 2026 | ||
| October 27, 2026 | ||
| November 10, 2026 | ||
| November 24, 2026 | ||
| December 8, 2026 | ||
| February 23, 2027 | ||
| March 9, 2027 | ||
| March 23, 2027 | ||
| April 6, 2027 | ||
| April 27, 2027 | ||
| May 11, 2027 | ||
| May 25, 2027 | ||
| June 1, 2027 |
| Executive committee meetings (2026-2027) | agendas | minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 (Retreat) | ||
| September 8, 2026 | ||
| September 22, 2026 | ||
| October 6, 2026 | ||
| October 20, 2026 | ||
| November 3, 2026 | ||
| November 17, 2026 | ||
| December 1, 2026 | ||
| February 16, 2027 | ||
| March 2, 2027 | ||
| March 16, 2027 | ||
| March 30, 2027 | ||
| April 20, 2027 | ||
| May 4, 2027 | ||
| May 18, 2027 |
Contact
Office Location: Main Campus • HSS 261
Email: academic_senate@smc.edu
Phone: 310-434-4611
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In accordance with ADA requirements, all documents published here can be made available in alternative formats. To request a document in an alternative format, contact the Academic Senate at the number listed above.