Aug 12, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardAcademic Senate Retreat
The retreat covered several key areas, including administrative leadership changes and updates from the FARSCCD regarding legal investigations, health benefit carriers, and evaluation policies. The discussion focused on the California Community Colleges' Vision 2030, which emphasizes equity in access, success, and support, as well as shifts in the transfer pathway due to SB640 and the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education. Additionally, breakout sessions highlighted challenges regarding in-person course enrollment, the necessity for a student testing center, strategies for addressing AI in academic assessments, and potential enrollment retention improvements.