The organization provided support and assistance to 116 local Academic Senates through both formal and informal mechanisms. The Senate also provided speakers and tailored workshops as well as strategic advice and direct support to local senates. The bi-annual plenary sessions provide the members an opportunity to vote and discuss resolutions to direct the organization's work. The senate provided one major conference (with approximately 600 attendees) and four institutes as well as implementing six grants to benefit higher education in California.