Membership is optional. The Academic Senate consists of representatives from each division within the college as well as Student Services and Learning Resources and represents faculty in governance matters. New tenure-track faculty are placed on probation for a period of four years. Performance reviews include self-evaluation and evaluations by students, peers, and administrators. The duty dates include the academic year of 175 days, plus 25 extended days.
Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and appropriate experience.
Faculty are paid once a month on the last working day of the month. Pay periods may extend over a 10 to 12 month span, depending upon the actual number of days worked. Medical, dental, and vision insurance and mental health coverage is provided by the District for all full-time faculty and their dependents. Employees may choose from the various insurance plans that best suit their individual needs. There is no cost to the employee for the health benefits coverage.