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The Academic Senate is the governing body of the Academic Affairs Division at Quinebaug Valley Campus of Connecticut State Community College. The Senate is both an independent governance structure for the members of the Academic Affairs Division and an advisory body to the Dean of Faculty. The primary function of the Academic Senate is the development and oversight of policies, procedures, and proposals related to programs, curriculum, and other functions of the Academic Affairs Division and its constituent members. The Senate is the forum where discussion on academic matters, and academic policy and procedure occurs.

QVCC's current Academic Senate bylaws

CT State Community College Governance Process

QV Academic Senate Year in Summary 2024-2025

QV Academic Senate Year in Summary 2023-2024


2025-2026 Academic Senate Leadership

President Matthew Hall
Director of Campus Library Services
Email: matthew.hall@ctstate.edu

Vice President Jane Knapp
Associate Professor of Science and Program Coordinator of the Cannabis Studies Certificate
Email: jane.knapp@ctstate.edu

Curriculum Coordinator Brian Kaufman
Professor of English
Email: brian.kaufman@ctstate.edu

Last updated: March 5, 2025 | 6:07 pm