Quinebaug Valley Campus Shared Governance
The Academic Senate is the governing body of the Academic Affairs Division at Quinebaug Valley campus of CT 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.
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