Cheryl L. Aschenbach

The committee conducted several action items primarily focused on curriculum updates and inactivation, effective Fall 2026. Approvals included modifications to ANTH-1L Biological Anthropology Lab, BIOL-21 Human Anatomy with Lab, and CARS-155 Career and Life Planning. The committee also approved the inactivation of CHEM-45A Introduction to General Chemistry Discussion and MATH-42 Mathematics for Modern Society. Significant revisions were made to ENGL-C1000 Academic Reading and Writing and ENGL-C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing, including updating to Open Educational Resources (OER) texts and incorporating diversity and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) language. Prerequisite adjustments were approved for COMM-C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking. Additionally, updates were made to the Nutrition and Dietetics AS-T program and the internal SS.GS.AA-COR program was inactivated. Discussion items included a first read for a new Non-Credit General Automotive Lab course, a new Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education transfer degree program, and finalizations for Career Pathways for several new certificates, scheduled for the next meeting.

The meeting included several action items requiring approval. The Senate reviewed and approved updates to the 2025 Local Control Committees (LCC) Selection and Hiring Manual, including revisions to the EEO statement and expanded appendices, alongside a recommendation to update terminology by replacing "adjunct" with "part-time." Curriculum items approved included the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) degree and the AT-170 General Automotive Lab course. The Senate also approved updates to AP 4025 to ensure General Education alignment with Cal-GETC requirements, incorporating Ethnic Studies as a required area. Discussion items focused on IPR reports for Physical Education, including recommendations for formatting consistency and updating the SWAT analysis to reflect facility changes. Discussions also covered IPR Handbook revisions and tabling the IPR Extension Follow-up Procedures until fall. Administration reported efforts to purchase new curriculum management software, prioritizing CourseDog, and updates on the launch of SLO Plus reporting. During closed session, the Senate approved equivalency applications for Administration of Justice and Psychology, and approved recommendations for faculty evaluations.

The organizational meeting included procedural items such as approving the agenda and a Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion points involved public comments regarding the potential discontinuation of the gunsmithing program, with one speaker requesting to join a revitalization team. The consent agenda, covering the approval of previous minutes, personnel matters, financial reports, contracts, and minimum qualifications, was approved. Reports were presented by the Academic Senate President, including recommendations for Emeritus Faculty status for Richard Swanson and informational items on program reviews for Information Systems, Business, Administration of Justice, and Allied Health. The Student Trustee reported on recent student life activities. The Superintendent/President reported positive audit news with no findings, achievement of ASE accreditation for the automotive program, and provided an update on the Baccalaureate program review process facing objections from CSU campuses, alongside positive developments in the nursing program with current graduates speaking about their experiences. Board members offered comments and congratulations, particularly to the nursing students. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the annual Board Self-Evaluation, with results summarized across 18 criteria. Finally, the Board proceeded with the annual organization by electing officers (President, Vice President, Board Representative, and Secretary), reappointing committees for 2026, setting the time and place for future regular monthly meetings (including setting the specific date for the next Organizational Meeting in December 2026), authorizing the filing of the Verification of Signature Form, approving the Faculty Emeritus status for Richard Swanson, accepting the Lassen College Foundation membership, accepting the donation of an EBY Maverick Trailer for the Rodeo Program, and approving the LCC 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan. The meeting concluded with closed session discussions on anticipated litigation, public employee discipline, labor negotiations, and the annual evaluation of the Superintendent/President.

The meeting began with procedural items, including an approved motion to reorder the Closed Session agenda items. Discussions covered reports from the Academic Senate President regarding updated handbooks, the Associated Student's report on planning a student survey, and the Superintendent/President's report detailing the wrestling coach receiving an award, progress on the Bachelors program Substantive Change report, and updates on coordination with law enforcement regarding student horses due to nearby wolf sightings. Administrative actions included the approval of the 2024-2025 Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit, which received high praise from the Audit Committee, and approval of the 2026 Health Science Medical Technology Advisory Committee. Information was provided regarding CCCT Board nominations, updates to the Institutional Planning and Budget Development Handbook and the Participatory Governance & Collegial Consultation Handbook, and an update on the Lassen College Foundation's finances and activities. The Board moved into a closed session where action was taken to approve and accept a Separation Agreement for a specific employee. The meeting concluded with the adjournment of the session.

The meeting addressed several key items under Governance, including updates and approval for the 2026 Planning and Budget Handbook and the 2026 Governance Handbook, both noted as annual actions. The Consultation section covered the AI Community of Practice document, intended to guide students on appropriate AI usage, which was scheduled for Senate review. Discussions also touched upon the status of Accreditation, where drafts for standards 4.1-4.6 were completed, and the focus of the LCC Planning Review and Revise Workgroup, which is currently developing a document storage system. The Budget Committee reviewed an updated Planning and Resource Allocation Calendar.