Spring Elections

Faculty interested in service beginning in the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to self-nominate for one or more of the various vacancies. Candidate statements are recommended (though not required) and will appear on the final ballot. 

Be sure to consult the information below before self-nominating. 

Self-nominate for one or more seats  

Questions? Vist the copies of our governing documents, including Constitution and Election Rules for more information or email the Senate Office.   

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Helpful Elections Information

All Senator terms are Fall ’24 through Spring ’26 unless otherwise noted; committee terms, as noted. One-year terms are due to either the Committee charge or because of vacancy, i.e. a seat was vacant for the first year of a two-year term. Number in parentheses indicates number of available seats, if more than one. 

Academic Senate (Senators) - Senate is scheduled to meet eleven times during the 24/25 academic year – usually the first Wednesday of each month (and additional meetings in November, March and April), from 12:30 PM to 2:20 PM.

Academic Senate of the California State University (ASCSU) Senator - Open to Tenured, Tenure-track Faculty and Lectures who are Full-time or have 3-year appointments. ASCSU is made up of faculty members from each of the CSU’s 23 campuses and represents the CSU faculty in matters of system-wide concern.  CSUSM has two ASCSU representatives, serving three-year, staggered terms.  Traditionally, the ASCSU holds five plenary meetings each year in Long Beach. (Click here for this year’s calendar) to see an example of a typical AY meeting schedule – statewide senators attend those meetings labeled “Plenary” during their first year of service).  The ASCSU’s committees also meet periodically.  At times, these meetings are conducted electronically or via telephone.  (Please note:  an ASCSU Senator does not typically serve on a committee during the first year of their three-year term.) Anticipated release time for ASCSU Senators is 6 WTU per academic year. 

Additionally, the ASCSU representatives serve as official members of the CSUSM Senate Executive Committee (EC), and as CSUSM Senators (AS).  EC meetings are held most Wednesdays during the Academic year, from 11:30 am to 1:20 pm, and 11:30 am to 12:20 pm on Senate meeting days; AS will meet approximately eleven times during 24-25.  (It is understood that the ASCSU reps miss EC and AS meetings when times conflict with statewide ASCSU business.)  

Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism, and Social Justice Committee (ARACSJC) - All nominees for the ARACSJ Committee must submit a candidate statement that notes demonstrated experience in anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and/or social justice work through their teaching, research, community engagement, or service activities, as per Article 6.6 of the Senate Constitution in order to appear on the ballot. (The statement may be left off of the ballot itself at the candidate's request.) 

Diversity and Equity Curriculum Committee (DECC) - In order to appear on the ballot, nominees must have demonstrated expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social justice work through their teaching, research, community engagement, or service activities. (The statement may be left off of the ballot itself at the candidate's request.) 

Faculty Grants Committee (FGC) - Candidates must be tenured.

Lecturer Committee (LC) – Elections are not held for Lecturer Committee members, instead, LC members are first elected as the lecturer representative to another Senate Standing Committee. Then, once elections are completed, the LC Chair will convene the Lecturer Committee that consists of the lecturer representatives from the other Standing Committees*. Compensation is dependent on many factors including fund availability, entitlement and other contract issues. Once elected, Lecturers should consult with appropriate administrators to determine how their compensation should be received (i.e., Assigned Time, PD funds). Regarding lecturer seats on Standing Committees and the Lecturer Committee please see 6.11 of Senate Constitution for more details. *Standing Committees are denoted by an asterisk (*) in the table below. 

Promotion and Tenure Committee (PTC) - PTC seats must be contested to appear on ballots (at least two candidates.) Candidates must be tenured and have the rank of Full Professor/Librarian.

Professional Leave Committee (PLC) - Candidates must be tenured. 

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Committee Meeting Dates

For your convenience, below is a table showing anticipated meeting days/times for Senate Standing Committees for 24/25 (designated by asterisk) and the four other committees that are part of the Spring election process, in addition to a link to corresponding webpage where you will find a current roster and the committee charge.  All Standing Committees listed will conduct their first meeting virtually, at which time members will vote on their preference for meeting modality (i.e., virtual, in-person, hybrid).

Committee Meeting Requirements

Committee (click on committee for current roster and committee charge)	Anticipated Meeting day/time Fall 2024 through Spring 2025
Academic Policy Committee (APC)*	1:45 – 3:45 PM on non-Senate Wednesdays; 2:45 - 3:45 on Wednesdays when Senate meets.
Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism, and Social Justice Committee (ARACSJC)*	Thursdays, Twice per month, 9:00 -10:00 AM
Budget and Long-Range Planning Committee (BLP)*	Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Diversity and Equity Curriculum Committee (DECC)*	TBD
Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC)*	Mondays, 1:00-2:30 PM
General Education Committee (GEC)*	Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Lecturer Committee (LC)*	Thursdays, 12:00 Noon to 12:50 PM
Nominations, Elections, Appointments & Constitution Committee (NEAC)*	Meets remotely at days/times convenient to all members, and by email as needed
Program Assessment Committee (PAC)*	Every other Friday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Promotion and Tenure Committee (PTC)*	Meetings scheduled around member availability
Student Affairs Committee (SAC)*	Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 PM
Technology Policy & Advisory Committee (TPAC)*	Every other Monday, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
University Curriculum Committee (UCC)*	Mondays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Faculty Awards Selection Committee (FASC)	Meetings scheduled around member availability
Faculty Center Advisory Committee (FCAC)	2nd Friday of each month, 10:00 - 1:30 a.m.
Faculty Grants Committee (FGC)	Meetings scheduled around member availability
Professional Leave Committee (PLC)	Meetings scheduled around member availability

  *Senate Standing Committee

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Senate Officer Vacancies – Service Beginning Fall 2024

Senate Officers are elected by the current voting members of Senate. 

Senate Officer Elligibility and Duties

Officer Seat*	Eligibility	Anticipated Assigned Time Available for this Senate Officer Seat	Description of Duties
Vice Chair 24-26 (2-year term)	Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years.  Nominees for Vice Chair must  be tenured at the time of nomination.	6 WTU per academic year	Vice Chair Duties - Description
Secretary 24-25 (1-year term)	Must be either a current voting member of the Senate or eligible faculty who have served as a Senator or in any capacity on a Senate Standing Committee for two of the past five years.	3 WTU per academic year	Secretary Duties - Description

*Note:  The Senate Officer seats are voted on by voting members of the Academic Senate, per Senate Election Rules and Procedures.

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Special Call for Parliamentarian

The Senate Parliamentarian seat is voted on by EC members. Anticipated release time for Parliamentarian is 3 WTU per academic year.

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Thank you for your participation! 

Please check this web page for updates on the Spring election process. On behalf of the Nominations, Elections, Appointments & Constitution Committee (NEAC) we thank all faculty who participate in shared governance and the Spring Election process each year.