Academic Assembly Council

Welcome to the official website for the University of California Academic Assembly Council. The mission of the Assembly Council is to provide a forum to enhance the impacts of Cooperative Extension programs and address the professional needs of Cooperative Extension academic employees. Let us know if you are interested in serving on a committee.

President's Report Newsletter

Check out the latest Academic Assembly Council President's Report newsletter.

Highlights include:

• Updating the eBook
• Providing travel grants and organizing awards
• Conducting exit interviews
• Running elections

Professional Society Meeting Travel Awards

Funding Opportunity

The July 2026–September 2026 call is open. Apply by Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.

What are the Academic Assembly Council (AAC) travel funds?

These funds support travel to meetings with professional societies that hold regularly scheduled meetings for the reporting and exchange of knowledge among members. These organizations publish peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings to promote professional growth.

Who can apply? 

UC ANR Cooperative Extension Advisors, Cooperative Extension Specialists, Academic Coordinators, Academic Administrators, Professional Researchers, Project Scientists, and Specialists (non-CE) are eligible for one meeting reimbursement per fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Program Committee approval applies only to reimbursement from the Professional Society Travel Fund.

When is the application period?

Calls for applications are posted throughout the fiscal year.

Find out more about Professional Society Meeting Travel Awards

Coffee with the Assemblies

• What: Coffee with the Assemblies
• Who: All ANR staff and academics are welcome to join leadership from Staff Assembly Council (SAC) and Academic Assembly Council (AAC) for monthly drop-in coffee chats.
• When: Every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Why: These coffee chats help SAC and AAC understand employee priorities, identify emerging concerns, foster collaboration, and provide updates on current initiatives and opportunities for involvement.
• How: Join using the Zoom link. Download the calendar invitation to add meetings to your calendar.

February topic: ANR New Year Pulse Check – How are you feeling going into the new year? What is on your mind?