Academic Senate
Message from the Senate Chair
Contact Information
Senate Chair: Dr. Raymond Hall
Physics Department
559.278.2371
Office of the Academic Senate
California State University, Fresno
Library 3206 (South Wing)
5200 N. Barton Ave. M/S UL34
Fresno, California 93740-8027
Phone: 559-278-2743
Welcome to the Academic Senate of Fresno State
The Academic Senate is entrusted with the responsibility to define and oversee the
University’s educational mission, including all matters concerning curriculum and
the faculty who bring it to life in the classroom. The main way we accomplish these
tasks is through the formulation and revision of academic policies via collaboration
and parliamentary procedure, resulting in the collective body of work we call the
Academic Policy Manual (APM).
On these Academic Senate web pages you will find resources concerning the processes
of revision and implantation of the APM, including a list of active senate members,
the membership of our standing committees, and a full archive of senate business including
the minutes and agendas of previous meetings up to and including our current discussions
and proposals.
As Chair of the Senate I wish to promote a culture of empowerment and equity to all
faculty across all dimensions. All voices need to be heard so that we may best serve
our students, giving them the tools and education they need to graduate with fruitful
career paths, and promote the next generation of leaders both here in our San Joaquin
Valley, and on the world stage.