Palomar College
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

Palomar College Governance

The participatory governance structure of Palomar College is designed to address the needs of Palomar’s diverse student body through active participation and engagement by administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The participatory governance structure has evolved over time to address changes in legislation, accreditation recommendations, and Palomar College itself.

The Governance Structure and Participation Handbook and governance structure were developed using critical, yet collegial, self-reflection by representatives of all college constituent groups who were united by the vision of establishing structures, processes, and communication channels that will support the mission of Palomar College. College processes, including those described in this handbook, will be periodically reviewed and revised as part of the institutional cycle.

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate is the primary legislative and executive body representing the faculty on all Academic and Professional Matters, which include the governance and committee structure at Palomar College. By legislation, the Faculty Senate is represented on the Statewide Academic Senate and, through it, on the California Community College Board of Governors. Faculty Senate is comprised of Senators who are current faculty at Palomar College and serve a three-year term. Officers are selected from among current Senators.

Associated Student Government 

The Associated Student Government is proud to represent the student voice, which is critical in building networking capabilities. The Associated Student Government is to serve the needs of the students by creating an inclusive environment for all student populations and to assist in the needs of students first, followed then by faculty and other Palomar representatives.  The values of the Associated Student Government are to fulfill our mission statement while also upholding D.E.I.A.A. (Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Accessibility-Antiracism), promoting academic excellence, and creating a student-focused community at Palomar College.  

The Palomar College Council https://www.palomar.edu/governance/governance-councils/college-council/ 

The College Council is the principal participatory and planning governance body for the College. It provides a forum to review and recommend the direction and focus of the College, consistent with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Based on the work and input from the four main participatory councils, the College Council directly advises the Superintendent/President on policy and governance, with attention to ensuring that all Palomar College students receive the opportunities and support they need to leverage their specific circumstances into a strong foundation for life-long resilient learning, career success, and global citizenship. It is also responsible for the review, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the participatory governance process, procedures, and structure.

The Palomar College council is made up of many different types of employees and students. 

• Co-chairsSuperintendent/President & Co-chair
• Faculty Representatives appointed by Senate/PFF through collaboration (4)
• CCE Representatives (CCE President and 3 appointed by CCE)
• CAST Representatives (CAST President and 1 appointed by CAST)
• AA Representatives (AA President and 2 appointed by AA
• Student Representatives (ASG President and 2 appointed by ASG)
• Vice President Appointed by the President 
• Advisory Members (non-voting) 3 Vice Presidents
• Senior Director, IR&P
• Part-Time Faculty appointed by Faculty Senate and/or PFF through collaboration

https://www.palomar.edu/governance/ 

Full List of Councils and Committees: https://www.palomar.edu/governance/full-list-of-councils-and-committees/