Senates / Councils

An elected, appointed, or ex-officio governance body that recommends, advocates for, and addresses matters of interest to their members in alignment with the College Mission, Vision and Values. Together, the leaders of these bodies constitute the leadership of the College.

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate serves as policy making body. It promotes the general welfare of Skyline College, its faculty, and the San Mateo County Community College District; represents the faculty in making recommendations to the administration of the College and the District Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters; works toward the development and improvement of professional standards; provides for continuous study of faculty and College problems.

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a group of several students in leadership

Associated Students of Skyline College

Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC) represents all Skyline College students. It maintains student body facilities, plans activities, adopts and supervises the ASSC budget, participates in College committees, and shares in the development of College policies.

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Classified Senate

The Classified Senate represents the needs, concerns and viewpoints of the classified staff with respect to the District Participatory Governance Agreement, excluding all matters related to collective bargaining. It is one of the constituent groups of Skyline College's participatory governance organizational structure. View the list of senators.

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College Governance Council

The Skyline College Governance Council is the primary planning and policy formulation group for the College, thereby establishing the charges to other units and committees in accomplishing specific tasks including, but not limited to, the following areas: budget, programs, student equity, accreditation, and program review. The Council is responsible for reviewing the progress and accomplishments of the units and committees. The council, working with PRIE, is charged with evaluating the assessment process for participatory governance of the college. The College Governance Council serves as the umbrella participatory governance committee for the College and is a major participant in decision making for the College.

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Executive Council

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The Exeuctive Council is also known as the President's Cabinet.

Melissa Moreno, College President
Joe Morello, Vice President of Administrative Services
Vinicio Lopez, Vice President of Instruction
Newin Orante, Vice President of Student Services
Ingrid Vargas, Dean of Planning, Research, Innovation, and Effectiveness
Cherie Colin, Director of Community Relations and Marketing
Oyame KenZoe Brian Selassie-Okpe, Executive Director of Equity Institute

Executive Council meets every Wednesday during fall and spring semesters at 9:00 am.

Management Council

The Management Council is an appointed advisory to the College President and primarily meets to facilitate communication among Managers regarding College operations.

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