California Community Colleges

This document provides notice of an upcoming meeting, outlining procedures for public participation through in-person, virtual, or written submission methods. Key details include public comment request processes, instructions for addressing the board, policies for disability-related accommodations, and protocol for broadcast interruptions.

The Board meeting included a President's report and a CEO update regarding the college's fiscal trajectory and legislative support. Key action items involved the adoption of resolutions authorizing final layoffs for classified employees and a reduction in force for academic employees, as well as the approval of increased authorized expenditures for legal support services.

The board meeting included a session on internal governance, including approval of a merit salary adjustment for the Chancellor in closed session. The President's report highlighted the celebration of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the importance of education for equity and economic mobility, and provided updates on newly approved bachelor's degree programs. Recognition was given to outgoing board member Bill Rawlings for his service, and new board member Fousy Hammeday was welcomed. Additionally, the board discussed the success of Advocacy Day and received a presentation on a project aimed at amplifying student voices in policy decisions and navigating governance processes.

This report outlines comprehensive efforts to strengthen California's nursing pipeline by expanding nursing education capacity across community colleges to address the state's projected nursing shortage. It details systemwide strategies focusing on curriculum development, clinical partnerships, faculty capacity, student support services, and facility enhancements. The initiative aims to increase enrollment and student success, ensure equitable access to the nursing profession, and build a resilient healthcare workforce, emphasizing the need for sustained investment, including the development of community college BSN pathways.

The board discussed and approved authorization for the executive committee to select candidates for the California Community College Trustees board election. Additionally, the board approved the reopener sunshine items with the California School Employees Association for collective bargaining negotiations. Finally, the board received a presentation regarding a new multi-year partnership with North Orange County Continuing Education focused on expanding access, improving outcomes for adult learners, strengthening workforce alignment, and sharing practices to bridge non-credit to credit-bearing pathways.