The Academic Senate will ask El Camino College faculty to vote through an email on increasing the term in office for part-time senators from one to two years.
The Academic Senate Constitution currently provides a one-year term for part-time senators while full-time senators serve for three years.
During the Oct. 3 Academic Senate meeting Vice President of Educational Policies Darcie McClelland said approval needs to be voted on by all faculty members because it’s a substantive constitutional change.
“At least 10% of the faculty should vote [for the change to take effect],” McClelland said.
The minutes for the May 2 Academic Senate meeting showed terms are not long enough for part-time senators to run for executive board positions.
“Just as part-times are learning about the senate and how it functions they have to give up [their] term,” according to the minutes on May 2.
If approved, current part-time senators Wendy Lozano and Annette Owens, will serve until the 2024-25 academic year.
Academic Senate President Charlene Brewer-Smith said to senators during the meeting it is their responsibility to ensure the faculty in their divisions check their emails and vote.
