academic senate
Pronunciation
/ˌækədˈɛmɪk sˈɛnət/

Definition & Meaning of "academic senate"in English

Academic senate
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a governing body wit, hin a university responsible for making decisions regarding academic policies, curriculum, and faculty matters

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academic senates

What is an "academic senate"?

An academic senate is a group of faculty members, sometimes including students and staff, who are responsible for overseeing and making decisions about academic policies and matters at a university or college. This group typically discusses and approves curriculum changes, academic standards, and other educational issues. The academic senate helps ensure that the institution's academic programs maintain high standards and that the faculty's opinions are considered in decisions related to teaching, learning, and research. It often serves as a voice for the academic staff in university governance and can influence the direction of academic policies.

Examples
The academic senate voted to implement a new grading policy for the upcoming academic year.
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