Committee on
Academic Freedom
The Committee on Academic Freedom was developed in order to have a more effective process for the Academic Senate to address Academic Freedom issues on campus. The members of the Committee on Academic Freedom are required to continuously educate themselves on the legal and professional elements of Committee on Academic Freedom. This committee will also be tasked with educating the campus community about academic freedom issues.
The Committee on Academic Freedome was formed by the Academic Senate President and the Academic Senate on September 17, 2020.
This committee was also formed per:
These polices were adopted by the Academic Senate and the College Policy Council (CPC). Academic Freedom also lives within the realm of Title 5 and Ed Code requirements.
Adopted Academic Freedom Report
- Academic Freedom Report: Regarding Textbook Choice 4.14.22
- Academic Freedom Report: Essential Parameters of AF Inside and Outside the Classroom 11.3.22
- Academic Freedom Report: Academic Freedom and Textbook Choice 2.23.23
- Academic Freedom Report: What are the Rights and Obligations of a Faculty Member in the Construction of a Course Syllabus? 10.5.23
The following documents outline further academic freedom principles:
- 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure, adopted by the American Association of University Professors ("AAUP") and Academic Senate for California Community Colleges ("ASCCC")
- "Academic Freedom and Tenure: A Faculty Perspective," adopted by Academic Senate in Spring 1998
The Committee on Academic Freedom meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month during the regular semester from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Committee Chair:
- Chris Blakey- Humanities, Chair
Committee Members:
- Deanna Riveira, COCFA President/Business
- Karyl Kicenski, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Lauren Rome, Social & Behavioral Sciences (Adjunct)
- Tricia George, Humanities
- Urvashi Juneja, MSHP-MSE
- Collette Salvatierra, Learning Resources