Represented through its Academic Senates, faculty participate in the shared governance of their campus and the California State University system.
Committee Service for the College of Liberal & Creative Arts
There are two types of committee service in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts: (1) College of Liberal & Creative Arts committees and (2) College of Liberal & Creative Arts representatives on University-wide committees. The term range is given in academic years. Service on the committee ends in the spring semester of the last year of the term.
College of Liberal & Creative Arts Committees
- College Council
- CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Behavioral and Social Sciences
- CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Creative Arts and Design
- CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Humanities and Letters
- Elections Committee
- Faculty Advisory Board for LCA’s Advising Resource Center (ARC)
- Leave-with-Pay Committee
- Scholarship Committee
College of Liberal & Creative Arts Representative on University-Wide Committees
- Academic Senate
- Academic Freedom Committee (A.F.C.)
- All-University Academic Program Review Committee (A.P.R.C.)
- All-University Committee on International Programs (A.U.C.I.P.)
- All-University Teacher Education Committee (A.U.T.E.C.)
- Baccalaureate Requirements Committee (B.R.C.)
- Baccalaureate Requirements Lower Division Certification Committee (L.D.C.C.)
- Baccalaureate Requirements Upper Division Certification Committee (U.D.C.C.)
- Board of Appeals and Review (B.o.A.R.)
- Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning Board (C.E.E.T.L.B.)
- Enrollment Management Committee (E.M.C.)
- Exceptional Assigned Time Awards Committee (E.A.T.C.)
- Faculty and Staff Awards Committee (F.S.A.C.)
- Fellowship Committee (F.C.)
- First Year Experience Committee (F.Y.E.C.)
- Graduate Council (G.C.)
- Honorary Degree Committee (H.D.C.)
- Library Advisory Committee (L.A.C.)
- Online Education Committee (O.E.C.)
- Professional Development Council (P.D.C.)
- Students, Faculty and Staff with Disabilities Committee (S.F.S.D.)
- Teacher Credential Committee (T.C.C.)
- University Academic Assessment Advisory Committee (U.Ac.A.A.C.)
- University Advancement Activities Advisory Committee (U.Ad.A.A.C.)
- University Budget Committee (U.B.C.)
- University Committee on Written English Proficiency (U.C.W.E.P.)
- University Interdisciplinary Council (U.I.C.)
- University Research Council (U.R.C.)
- University Sabbatical Committee (U.S.C.)
- University Tenure and Promotions Committee (U.T.P.C.) to Stand for Election
College of Liberal & Creative Arts Committees
College Council
Description: Advises the dean on policy.
Term: Based on position as Department Chair/School Director
Membership: 1 representative requested from each Department/Program
Eligibility: Department Chairs/Program Directors only
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 2-4 p.m. (subject to change)
Elected/Appointed by: Departments/Schools and Dean
Current Membership:
Mark Griffin, Anthropology, mgriffin@sfsu.edu
Victor De La Rosa, Art, artdirector@sfsu.edu
Lena Zhang, Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts, lzhang@sfsu.edu
Aaron Kerner, Cinema, amkerner@sfsu.edu
Michael Anderson, Classics, maa35@sfsu.edu
Amy Kilgard, Communication Studies, akilgard@sfsu.edu
May-lee Chai, Creative Writing, chai@sfsu.edu
Mari Hulick, Design, mh@sfsu.edu
Maricel Santos, English, mgsantos@sfsu.edu
Laura Lisy-Wagner, History, lalisy@sfsu.edu
Cristina Ruotolo, Humanities and Comparative & World Literature, ruotolo@sfsu.edu
Burcu Akan Ellis, International Relations, bellis@sfsu.edu
Kitty Millet, Jewish Studies, kmillet1@sfsu.edu
Jesse Garnier, Journalism, jgarnier@sfsu.edu
Acacio De Barros, Liberal Studies, barros@sfsu.edu
Charles Egan, Modern Languages & Literatures, chega@sfsu.edu
Cyrus Ginwala, Music, cginwala@sfsu.edu
Mohammad Azadpur, Philosophy, azad@sfsu.edu
Nicole Watts, Political Science, nfwatts@sfsu.edu
Kim Schwartz, Theatre and Dance, ks@sfsu.edu
Julietta Hua, Women & Gender Studies, jyhua@sfsu.edu
CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Behavioral and Social Sciences
Description: Judges written papers and oral presentations by college participants.
Term: 2 years
Membership: 2 faculty judges from College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty; maximum one judge per Department/Program
Meeting time: Once in spring, usually late February
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2021-2023 – Rebecca Eissler, Political Science, reissler@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Meredith Reifschneider, Anthropology, mreifschneider@sfsu.edu
CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Creative Arts and Design
Description: Judges written papers and oral presentations by college participants.
Term: 2 years
Membership: 5 faculty judges
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty; maximum one judge per Department/Program
Meeting time: Once in spring, usually late February
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2021-2023 - Susan Belau, Art, sbelau@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - May-lee Chai, Creative Writing, chai@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Sukanya Chakrabari, Theatre and Dance, sukanyac@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Shabnam Piryaei, BECA, spiryaei@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Ben Sabey, Music, sabey@sfsu.edu
CSU Student Research Competition Committee for Humanities and Letters
Description: Judges written papers and oral presentations by college participants.
Term: 2 years
Membership: 5 faculty judges
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty; maximum one judge per Department/Program
Meeting time: Once in spring, usually late February
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2021-2023 - Olivia Albiero, Modern Languages and Literature, albiero@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Lissette Marie Jimenez, Museum Studies, lmj@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Dane Johnson, Comparative and World Literature, danej@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Nick Sousanis, Humanities, sousanis@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Felicia Viator, History, fviator@sfsu.edu
Elections Committee
Description: Oversees election process (nominations, balloting, announcement of results) for election of College representatives to College and University Committees and to the Academic Senate. Reference College Elections Policy & Procedures and University Faculty Elections Procedures (Section C).
Term: 3 years
Membership: 2 College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Eligibility: Tenured/Tenure-Track, College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty only
Meeting time: Twice in Fall and twice in Spring; additionally, if/as needed, for special elections
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2020-2023 - Kim Komenich, Journalism, komenich@sfsu.edu
2020-2023 - Brad Hogarth, Music, hogarth@sfsu.edu
2020-2023 - Julian Hoxter, Cinema, hoxter@sfsu.edu
Faculty Advisory Board for LCA's Advising Resource Center (ARC)
Description: Provides recommendations to the College’s Advising Resource Center.
Term: 2 years
Membership: 6 Tenured/Tenure-Track and one lecturer, College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty, each from a different academic program
Eligibility: College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty only
Meeting time: Two Fridays in Fall and two Fridays in Spring
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2021-2023 - Fatima Alaoui, Communication Studies, fzalaoui@sfsu.edu
2022-2024 - Scott Boswell, Cinema, sboswell@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Christopher Clemens, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, cclemens@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Sarah Crabtree, History, slc123@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Neil Lindeman, English Language and Literature, lindeman@sfsu.edu
2022-2024 - Cynthia Wilczak, Anthropology, cwilczak@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Yutian Wong, Theatre and Dance, ytw@sfsu.edu
Scholarship Committee
Description: Evaluates applications for college scholarships.
Term: 2 years
Membership: 6 Tenured/Tenure-Track, College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Eligibility: Tenured/Tenure-Track College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty only
Meeting time: Once in Fall and once in Spring
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Membership:
2022-2024 – Josh Davis, Journalism, joshdavis@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 – Rachel B. Gross, Jewish Studies, rbgross@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Ashley Larson, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, alarson5@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 - Rosa Park, Cinema, rosapark@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 – Meredith Reifschneider, Anthropology, mreifschneider@sfsu.edu
2022-2024 – Whitney Taylor, Political Science, wktaylor@sfsu.edu
College of Liberal & Creative Arts Representative on University-Wide Committees
Academic Senate
Description: Formulates policies and procedures regarding: (1) appointment and review of academic administrators; (2) faculty appointment, retention, tenure, promotion, leave, and dismissal; (3) curriculum and instruction; (4) library and research; (5) student affairs, admissions, retention, awarding of grades and graduation; (6) business and fiscal matters; (7) campus development; (8) academic and professional standards; (9) mission and goals; and (10) other matters about the welfare and excellence of the University. View additional information on Academic Senate.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): Approximately 12 college representatives
Eligibility: Tenured/Tenure-Track College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty only
Meeting time: Bi-weekly on Tuesday during academic semester: 2-5 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Tenured/Tenure-Track Representatives:
2022-2023 - Ellen Christensen, Design, ellenchristensen@sfsu.edu
2022-2023 - Hafez Modirzadeh, Music, hafezmo@sfsu.edu
2022-2023 - Weimin Zhang, Cinema, weimin@sfsu.edu
Current Lecturer Representative:
2022-2023 - Paloma Mathern, Communication Studies, amolap@sfsu.edu
Members at Large:
2025 – Marc Stein, History, marcs@sfsu.edu
2024 – Priyanvada Abeywickrama, English, abeywick@sfsu.edu
* Elected LCA seats in Senate Subcommittees
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Academic Freedom Committee (A.F.C.)
Description: The Academic Freedom Committee's charge is guided by the American Association of University Professors' 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure. View additional information on A.F.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 2 college representatives
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: As needed
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representatives:
2021-2024 – Persis Karim, Creative Writing, persiskarim@sfsu.edu
2021-2024 – Maziar Behrooz, History, mroozbeh@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
All-University Academic Program Review Committee (A.P.R.C.)
Description: Reviews and evaluates the efforts of faculty and administrators to clarify the intellectual vision, range, coherence, and currency of each academic program. In addition, APRC examines the program’s organizational structure, reviews the program’s learning outcomes, evaluates their indicators of program success, and evaluates program goals and effectiveness. View additional information on A.P.R.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 2 college representatives
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Every other Wednesday: 10 a.m.-noon in ADM 460
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representatives:
2021-2024 - Julian Hoxter, Cinema, hoxterj@gmail.com
2020-2023 - Miriam Smith, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, miriam@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
All-University Committee on International Programs (A.U.C.I.P.)
Description: Enhances the University's international programs. View additional information on A.U.C.I.P.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1 college representative
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: One Wednesday per month: noon-1:30 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2022-2024 – Nasser Jalali, Design, njalali@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
All-University Teacher Education Committee (A.U.T.E.C.)
Description: Serves as a major university forum for issues related to teacher education and shall recommend and support activities designed to foster positive attitudes toward teacher education and the teaching profession.
Term: 1 year
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: Dean or Dean’s designee
Meeting time: 1-2 Wednesdays per semester, afternoon
Elected by: College Dean or designee
Current Representative:
Susan Shimanoff, College of Liberal & Creative Arts, shimanof@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Baccalaureate Requirements Committee (B.R.C.)
Description: The BRC is responsible for developing, reviewing, recommending, and publicizing the policies, principles, procedures, and guidelines that govern University-wide requirements for baccalaureate degrees; including establishing the policies by which courses proposed for inclusion in the GE program will be collected and reviewed by the initial certification committees. The BRC will also establish a timeline for implementing the new GE policy. View additional information on B.R.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 1 college representative
Eligibility: College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Every working Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2022-2023 - Jennifer Trainor, English, jtrainor@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Baccalaureate Requirements Lower Division Certification Committee (L.D.C.C.)
Description: The LDCC will work with the University Academic Assessment Advisory Committee (UAAAC) to carry out assessment of lower division courses designated as meeting baccalaureate degree requirements on a rotating schedule to ensure their continued currency and adequacy to satisfy assessment. View additional information on L.D.C.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 2 college representatives
Eligibility: College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Every other working Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
Elected by: All eligible College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representatives:
2020-2023 - Sarah Crabtree, History, slc123@sfsu.edu
2021-2024 - Omar Sosa-Tzec, Design, omarsosa@sfsu.edu
Fall 2022 - Ana Luengo Palomino, MLL, aluengo@sfsu.edu (substituting for Omar Sosa-Tzec)
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Baccalaureate Requirements Upper Division Certification Committee (U.D.C.C.)
Description: The UDCC will work with the University Academic Assessment Advisory Committee (UAAAC) to carry out assessment of upper division courses designated as meeting baccalaureate degree requirements on a rotating schedule to ensure their continued currency and adequacy to satisfy assessment. View additional information on U.D.C.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 2 college representatives
Eligibility: College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Bi-weekly on Wednesdays during academic semester: 2-4 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2022-2023 - Jennifer Mylander, English, mylander@sfsu.edu
2022-2025 - Eva Shepherd Wolf, History, shepwolf@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Board of Appeals and Review (B.o.A.R.)
Description: The Board of Appeals and Review is charged with reviewing requests for special consideration. View additional information on B.o.A.R.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): None
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: The first Monday of every month, from 3-5 p.m.
Elected by: Appointed by the Academic Senate
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Current Representatives:
None
Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning Advisory Board (C.E.E.T.L.A.B.)
Description: Provide advice and recommendations regarding the ongoing activities of the CEETLB; serve as liaison to its various constituencies; and provide an annual report to the Academic Senate. View additional information on C.E.E.T.L.B.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 1 college representative
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: First Tuesday of the month from 12:30-2 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2021-2024 – Sukanya Chakrabarti, Theatre and Dance, sukanyac@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Enrollment Management Committee (E.M.C.)
Description: The Enrollment Management Committee purpose is to advise the president on all aspects of enrollment management. View additional information on E.M.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): None
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: 2-3 times a semester. Please contact the Senate Office at senate@sfsu.edu for more information.
Elected by: Academic Senate Nominee
Current Representative:
Teddy Albiniak, Ex-Officio, Communication Studies, albiniak@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Exceptional Assigned Time Awards Committee (E.A.T.C.)
Description: The Exceptional Assigned Time Award's Committee is charged with awarding assigned time to Faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to their students. View additional information on E.A.T.C.
Term: 1 year
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: As needed.
Elected by: One faculty member from each academic college will be elected through college elections
Current Representative:
Vacant
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Faculty and Staff Awards Committee (F.S.A.C.)
Description: The Faculty and Staff Awards Committee promotes, selects, and recognizes SF State faculty with a distinguished track record of teaching, professional development and service. View additional information on F.S.A.C.
Term: 3 years
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: As needed
Elected by: Faculty member appointed by ExComm or Provost
Current Representative:
2019-2021 - Yumi Wilson, Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts, ywilson@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Fellowship Committee (F.C.)
Description: The Fellowship Committee supports the efforts of SF State community members striving for national fellowships and CSU awards. View additional information on F.C.
Term: 3 years
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: As needed
Elected by: Faculty member appointed by ExComm
Current Representatives:
2021-2023 – Rosa Park, School of Cinema, rosapark@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 – Constance Gordon, Communication Studies, cgordon@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
First Year Experience Committee (F.Y.E.C.)
Description: The First Year Experience Committee is charged with mak[ing] recommendations to the Academic Senate for the first-year seminar and other first year experience that helps first year students...[and] evaluate implemented first year experience activities and report findings to the Academic Senate. View additional information on F.Y.E.C.
Term: 3 years
Eligibility: LCA Faculty who's primary teaching assignment is Written English Communication I, Oral Communication, Quantitative Reasoning, or Critical Thinking courses.
Meeting time: Please contact the Senate Office at senate@sfsu.edu for more information.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
None
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Graduate Council (G.C.)
Description: Advises university-wide administrators for graduate studies and graduate programs. View additional information on GC.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2022-2025 – Leah Wingard, Communication Studies, wingard@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Honorary Degree Committee (H.D.C.)
Description: The Honorary Degree Committee provides recommendations to the President on the award of honorary degrees. View additional information on H.D.C.
Term: 2 years
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: As needed
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2021-2023 - May-lee Chai, Creative Writing, chai@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Library Advisory Committee (L.A.C.)
Description: Advises the University Librarian on the resolution of problems affecting the Library. View additional information on L.A.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Irregular schedule/when needed
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2021-2023 - Michael David Lukas, Creative Writing, mdlukas@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Online Education Committee (O.E.C.)
Description: Monitors outside developments in online education (including CSU, CA government, and private industry efforts), disseminate these efforts to appropriate bodies on campus, help create appropriate policy responses, and proactively guide on-campus online education initiatives. View additional information on O.E.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: The second Friday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2020-2023 - Mohammad Salama, Modern Languages and Literatures, mrsalalma@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Professional Development Council (P.D.C.)
Description: Serves to promote a campus environment supportive of professional development. View additional information on P.D.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: The second Thursday of the month: 12:30-2 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
Vacant
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
Students, Faculty and Staff with Disabilities Committee (S.F.S.D.)
Description: The Students, Faculty, and Staff with Disabilities Committee purpose is to initiate efforts designed to improve conditions for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. View additional information on S.F.S.D.
Term: 3 years
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: one Thursday a month, 1-2:30 p.m.
Elected by: ExComm appointed
Current Representative:
None
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Academic Assessment Advisory Committee (U.Ac.A.A.C.)
Description: Provides a channel for communication, advice, and liaison among Academic Affairs, the Academic Senate, and the faculty on academic assessment. View additional information on U.A.A.A.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Second Thursday of every month: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2022-2023 - Gwen Allen, School of Art, gwen@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Advancement Activities Advisory Committee (U.Ad.A.A.C.) to Stand for University Election
Description: Provides a channel for communication, advice, and liaison among Academic Affairs, the Academic Senate, and the faculty on academic assessment. View additional information on U.Ad.A.A.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): All University Representatives Only
Eligibility: University faculty
Meeting time: Twice per academic year
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty to run in University-wide election for one position
Current Representative:
2020-2023 - Miriam Smith, Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts, miriam@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Budget Committee (U.B.C.)
Description: Provides advice and recommendations to the President relating to budget policy, planning and review.
Term: 3 year term for faculty members, 2 year term for college dean
Eligibility: All University Representatives Only
Meeting time: Three times a year
Elected by: Appointed by the University President
Current Representative:
None
Go to the Administration and Finance website for more information about this committee.
University Committee on Written English Proficiency (U.C.W.E.P.)
Description: Proposes, reviews and provides recommendations regarding policy and procedures on writing proficiency. View additional information on U.C.W.E.P.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 1 college-elected representative, 1 elected represented from the English Department, Director of Composition in English, Coordinator of Composition for Multilingual Students
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Alternative Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representatives:
2020-2023 - Robert Kohls, English Department Representative, rkohls@sfsu.edu
Vacant
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Interdisciplinary Council (U.I.C.)
Description: Exercises academic leadership in developing and fostering interdisciplinary efforts for the benefit of the University as a whole. View additional information on U.I.C.
Term: 3 years
Representative(s): 1 college representative
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: Irregular/when needed
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
2021-2024 - Tanya Augsburg, Humanities and Liberal Studies, tanya@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Research Council (U.R.C.)
Description: The University Research Council promotes research activities necessary to the University’s mission. View additional information on U.R.C.
Term: 1 year
Eligibility: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Meeting time: on an irregular schedule
Elected by: Five faculty representatives selected
Current Representatives:
2021-2023 – Marc Stein, History, marcs@sfsu.edu
2021-2023 – Rosa Park, Cinema, rosapark@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Sabbatical Committee (U.S.C.)
Description: Review sabbatical leave applications and make recommendations regarding them. View additional information on U.S.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1
Eligibility: College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty associate professor or full tenure only
Meeting time: As needed throughout the fall semester
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty
Current Representative:
Vacant
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.
University Tenure and Promotions Committee (U.T.P.C.)
Description: Reviews candidates Working Personnel Action Files (WPAF) and recommendations for tenure and promotion made at departmental and college levels before making its own recommendations regarding tenure and promotion. View information information on U.T.P.C.
Term: 2 years
Representative(s): 1 person from the college is selected to run in a university-wide election
Eligibility: Nominee must be a Tenured, full Professor in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts with no administrative or review role, familiar with University Policy #S07-241, available during the full Academic Year with anticipated heavy workload (equivalent of .20) during the spring semester.
Meeting time: Weekly during spring semester and irregular/when needed during the fall semester
Elected by: All College of Liberal & Creative Arts faculty to run in the University-wide election for one of two positions
Current Representative:
2021-2023 - Lawrence Hanley, English Language & Literature, lhanley@sfsu.edu
Go to the Academic Senate website for more information about this committee.