Duties
The Committee on Rules and Elections (CRE) advises the Division on proposed legislation and on all matters of organization, jurisdiction, and interpretation of legislation. Upon formal request, CRE issues legislative rulings interpreting the Code of the Merced Division of the Academic Senate. CRE also reviews changes in Bylaws and Regulations submitted to the Divisional Assembly or to a Faculty of the Merced Division, and supervises all elections of the Division.
For a complete description of CRE’s duties please see the committee’s bylaws.
AY 25-26 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
2025-2026 Membership
Current Members:
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Jeffrey Yoshimi, Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
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Noemi Petra, Vice Chair, School of Natural Sciences
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Paul Gibbons, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
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Sarah Kurtz, School of Engineering
Ex-Officio (non-voting):
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Kevin Mitchell, Senate Chair, School of Natural Sciences
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Courtenay Monroe, Senate Vice Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Corresponding System Committee:
Legislation:
Contact:
Fatima Paul
Executive Director
209-756-6965
Sang Lee
Senate Analyst
Petra Martins
Senate Analyst
