Academic Senate

The name of this organization shall be the Columbia College Academic Senate. The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the best interest of higher education, as the representative of the faculty of Columbia College, in making recommendations to the College and District administration and the Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters and sharing in the governance of Yosemite Community College District. In addition, the Senate represents the faculty in State-wide academic and professional matters.

For agendas and minutes visit BoardDocs

2025-26 Printable Schedule of Meetings

Academic Senate Executive Committee

 

President 

Erik Andal

 

President Elect/Vice President

Rebekah Rogers

 

Past President

Marcus Whisenant

 

Curriculum Co-Chair

Dr. Stephanie Beaver-Guzman

 

Curriculum Co-Chair

Katryn Weston

 

Faculty Representative for College Council

Lahna VonEpps

YFA Representative-at-Large

Dr. Joe Manlove

 

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Academic Senate Liaisons

 

Part-Time Faculty Representative for Academic Senate Executive and Academic Senate-of-the-whole

Torri Keever

 

Part-Time Faculty Representative for Academic Senate-of-the-whole

Heather Freitas

Part-Time Faculty Representative for Academic Senate-of-the-whole

Robert Bannworth

faculty liaison to the board

Stephen Choi

 

Administrative Secretary Instruction Office

Jeri Pourchot

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aS Newsletters and board of trustees president's Reports