Celeste Alvarez

The meeting focused on several curriculum matters. Key discussions included establishing a repository, such as CurricUNET, for Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) documentation and determining the method for embedding SLOs on Course Outlines of Record. Action items involved approving the removal of inactive and duplicate courses from the Chancellor's Office Inventory and approving revisions to 87 courses in the inventory for the 2010-2011 academic year. Discussions also addressed the impact of SB 1440 regarding transfer options for students and the requirement for colleges to submit substantive change forms for programs where over 50% of courses are delivered via distance education (DE Classes).

The committee discussed the assessment of the 2008-2009 Educational Master Plan Goals and Objectives. Members reviewed the draft assessment document derived from program reviews and district projects, emphasizing the need to evaluate, study, and potentially revise or eliminate objectives. Specific individuals were assigned to write textual statements to accompany the assessment data, due October 9, 2009. Additionally, the updated comprehensive program review form was presented, detailing changes made by the subcommittee based on difficulties encountered during the 2008-2009 review process. It was noted that Dawn Chun will pre-load program-specific data into the form prior to distribution to departments.

The committee meeting focused on several key action items related to distance education policy and procedures. The group approved the minutes from the April 14, 2015 meeting. A primary action involved approving revisions to the State Authorization Statement, which included adding a recommendation for non-resident students outside of California and Arizona to contact the coordinator before registering. This statement was directed to be posted on the DE website and in the IVC catalog. Furthermore, revisions to AP 4105, which outlines general policy on Distance Education, were approved for forwarding to the CIO. The policy revisions involved eliminating the course development process reference from the AP and replacing 'Blackboard' with the generic term 'CMS'. Reports covered improvements in Blackboard support services, concerns regarding accessibility compliance when using external textbooks (like Pearson's), and issues with faculty reporting student progress via Starfish. Discussions also addressed incorporating an previously approved anti-bullying statement into existing policies (BP/AP 3430, BP/AP 5500, BP 7105) rather than creating a new policy, and sharing previous social media discussions with the marketing committee leading that effort. The committee also noted the denial of an appeal to waive the @ONE Training requirement.

The combined meeting minutes cover discussions and actions from sessions held on April 8, 2013, and October 14, 2013. Key discussion topics included the College Council's role regarding the FCMAT Committee membership and the discussion regarding the administrator's role on the START Committee. Other updates covered Measure J and L reports, Program Review status, and ASG activities such as elections and campus clean-up. The President provided updates on visioning forums, a proposal for a CCLC workshop focusing on fiscal vision, and the ongoing accreditation response efforts. Action items included the creation and subsequent amendment of the Campus Hour/Professional Development Subcommittee. Furthermore, the council addressed the approval of Staffing Committee reclassification recommendations, leading to the approval of several positions individually, while tabling one. Additionally, the 2014-2015 Academic Calendar was presented for conditional approval. Discussions also covered the requirement for subcommittees to update their websites for accreditation purposes and scheduling campus evacuation drills.

The primary discussion focused on the Accreditation Follow-Up Report, which underwent a second reading for acceptance. An update to the report was presented, incorporating links to all relevant evidence and data, as well as minor typographical error corrections. The updated report is intended to serve as a guide for an upcoming Campus Forum presentation. Minor corrections related to job titles were also addressed, with instructions to forward these details for inclusion.