Academic Standards

Charge/Purpose

The Academic Standards Committee will ensure that the academic policies and procedures of the college will be upheld fairly and uniformly in accordance with California statutes and State Center Community College board policies. The Academic Standards Committee has the authority to waive or suspend these academic policies and procedures and shall do so only rarely and then consistently with statutes, policies and committee precedents.

  • Review and approve or deny student petitions on academic matters, including, but not restricted to, academic renewal; disqualification and suspension; program, major, and degree requirements; appeal of waiver of course prerequisites; and transcript evaluations
  • Initiate, review, and make recommendations regarding changes to policies and guidelines relevant to academic matters within its authority and jurisdiction.

The Academic Standards committee reports to the Academic Senate.
Source: Clovis Community College 2024-2026 Governance Handbook

Membership

Membership

Co-Chairs:

  • Vice President of Student Services or designee
  • Faculty member appointed by Academic Senate

Members:

  • Three additional faculty members appointed by the Academic Senate. In appointing these faculty representatives, every effort shall be made to include a range of faculty representing mathematics, English, counseling, and a primarily academic or vocational discipline.
Members of the Academic Standards Committee
Position Name Note
Vice President of Student Services Kira Tippins Co-chair
Faculty Jackie Smith Co-chair
Faculty Cody Hoover
Faculty Rachel Moring-Garcia
Faculty Nadar Inan
Admissions & Records Manager (or designee) Reynani Chappel Non-voting

Meeting Schedule

Meeting Schedule

The Academic Standards committee meets every 2nd Wednesday during the academic year from 1:00 –2:00 p.m. The first meeting of each semester is held on Opening Day. Special meetings may be called as necessary in accordance with the Brown Act.

2025–2026 Academic Standards Committee Meeting Standards
Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May
8/7* 9/10 10/8 11/12 --- 1/8* 2/11 3/11 4/8 5/13

Minutes & Agendas

Minutes & Agendas

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