The University of California has a system of "shared governance" whereby the faculty share in the decision making on campus. Certain academic titles, as defined by The Regents, play a major role in the shared governance of the institution.
APM 210 - Professor Series - Appointment and Advancement, Review and Appraisal Committees
APM 220 - Professor Series - Appointment and Promotion
UCD 220 - Professor Series - Academic Senate Review and Advancement
Titles include:
- Professors (APM-220/UCD-220)
- Professors In Residence (APM-270)
- Professor of Clinical ___ (APM-275/UCD-275)
- Acting Associate Professor and Acting Professor (APM-235)
- Full-Time Lecturers with Security of Employment and Senior Lecturers with Security of Employment (APM-285)
Working titles:
- Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment = Assistant Professor of Teaching (___)
- Lecturer with Security of Employment = Associate Professor of Teaching (___)
- Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment = Professor of Teaching (___)
For example, a Lecturer with Security of Employment in the Department of Evolution & Ecology will use the working title of Associate Professor of Teaching Evolution & Ecology.
Some responsibilities of Senate Membership
- Voice in determining academic policy
- Determines admission and granting of degree requirements
- Authorizes and supervises courses and curricula
- Advises the administration on faculty appointments and advancements
- Advises the administration on academic planning
- Participates in grievance resolution and oversight of faculty code of conduct
Academic Senate: Frequently Asked Questions