Welcome to the Academic Senate

The Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate represents Berkeley faculty in the shared governance of the University of California. The Academic Senate is empowered by the Regents to determine academic policy, set conditions for admission and granting of degrees, advise the Chancellor on the campus budget, authorize and supervise courses and curricula, and advise the administration on faculty appointments, promotions, and budgets. 

The UC Berkeley Academic Senate

UC Berkeley Academic Senate Video

History, activities, and the importance of Berkeley's shared governance as described by the voices of Academic Senate faculty members and Academic Senate partners.

Video produced by Luis Ramirez Martinez, Media Production Coordinator & Social Media Strategist - Division of Equity & Inclusion

Senate Meetings & Events

For standing committee meeting schedules, select the committee from the main menu above.

Division Meetings

2024-25 Division meetings will be held on November 15, 2024 and April 24, 2025.