About the Academic Senate
The Academic Senate at California State University, Los Angeles serves as the representative body for shared governance, bringing together faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance the University's academic mission. While the Senate serves as the official representative body of the faculty, it fosters collaboration across the University community to support thoughtful, transparent, and inclusive decision-making—serving the best interests of the entire Cal State LA community.
Get Involved with Shared Governance
Serve on the Academic Senate, a Committee or Subcommittee
All members of the faculty are eligible to serve on the Academic Senate. Please see the Faculty Constitution for the different types of Senate seats, how to nominate someone, and the elections process. University-wide standing committee and subcommittee positions are filled through a nomination process, including self-nomination, involving college elections, the University's Nominations Committee and/or Senate elections. You are strongly encouraged to self-nominate for committee service. To express your interest in committee service, please submit the Annual University Committee Service Survey.
Senate Resources
Additional Resources
Committees and Subcommittees
Cal State LA Resources
CSU-Related Resources
Faculty Distinction
Recognizing excellence in teaching, research, creative achievement, and service across Cal State LA.
Reach out for Questions or concerns for the Academic Senate
Jessica DeShazo, Chair | Rhonda Roquemore, Office Manager | Vanessa Shih, Staff | [email protected]
Phone: 323-343-3750 | Fax: 323-343-6495
FAQ
Find answers to common questions, Senate procedures, and governance resources. See the FAQ.