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The Orange Coast College Academic Senate fosters effective participation and communication in all academic and professional matters; develops, promotes, and acts upon policies responding to college concerns; and serves as the official voice of the faculty of Orange Coast College under the Ten plus One (10 + 1):

1. Curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses in disciplines

2. Degree and certificate requirements

3. Grading policies

4. Educational program development

5. Standards and policies regarding student preparation and success

6. College governance structures as related to faculty roles

7. Faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes

8. Policies for faculty professional development

9. Program review process

10. Institutional planning and budgetary process

PLUS Other Academic/Professional Matters Mutually Agreed Upon