Participatory Governance

The Participatory Governance Handbook was created by the President's Advisory Council and finalized in June 2025.  The Handbook provides guidance on Mt. SAC's governance structure, compliance, roles, accountability, and processes for committees.

This page is being updated into a more comprehensive website that will offer expanded resources and detailed information on participatory governance.

Participatory Governance Handbook

Governance Committees

Mt. SAC embraces shared governance with campus committees that function as Governance, Operational, Academic Senate, and Other College Committees. Committee representatives are selected by each of the appropriate campus groups and students.

• • Governance Committees

    Governance committees participate in the short and long term global planning of the college and make recommendations about rules, procedures, direction, and processes.

    Committee Webpage
    Accreditation Steering Committee
    Budget Committee
    Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Committee
    Climate Commitment and Environmental Justice  Committee
    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice,  Anti-Racism, and Anti Other Isms (DEIAA+)
    Information Technology Advisory Committee
    Institutional Effectiveness Committee
    Planning for Institutional Effectiveness Committee
    President's Advisory Council
    Professional Development Council
    Strong Workforce Advisory Committee (SWAC)

  • Operational Committees

    Operational committees participate in planning of individual departments or cross-department groups and make recommendations affecting local projects and operations.

    Committee Webpage
    Basic Needs Committee
    Board of Appeals Committee
    Classified Professional Development Committee
    Employee Wellness Committee
    Facilities Advisory Committee
    Health and Safety Committee
    Institutional Review Board
    Insurance Committee
    Management Professional Development Committee
    Police and Campus Safety Advisory Committee
    Scholarship Committee
    VOICES Committee

  • Academic Senate Committees

    Academic Senate committees make recommendations about academic and professional matters. To learn more about each committee listed, including its purpose, function and membership, please click on the link. 

    Committee Webpage
    Achievement, Retention, and Completion
    Curriculum and Instruction Council
    Distance Learning Committee
    Education and Technology Committee
    Educational Design Committee
    Equivalency Committee
    Faculty Professional Development Committee
    Guided Pathways Cross-Council Committee
    Outcomes Committee
    Placement, Readiness, and Progress: First-Year Success
    Student Preparation, Equity, and Achievement Council
    Textbook, Instructional Materials, & Digital Equity (TIDE) Committee
    Academic Senate Awards Committee

  • Other College Committees

    Committee Webpage
    Salary and Leaves Committee
    Banner Steering Committee (Defunct – Inactive)