Ebony Joy Benzing

The District Academic Senate (DAS) passed a proposal to update board policies, changing terms such as "Academic Probation" to "Academic Notice" and "Academic Dismissal" to "Academic Pause" to eliminate punitive-sounding language. Key second read items included resolutions supporting collegial consultation in faculty hiring and supporting the Pan-African Virtual College. The American River College (ARC) Senate reported on securing ASL interpreters, addressing non-screen-reader-compatible materials, unpacking the impact of a recent campus internet outage on instruction, supporting a critical hire for a Head Football Coach, and reviewing the Distance Education Charter. The Cosumnes River College Senate is working on bylaw revisions and improving course SLO assessment completion rates. The Folsom Lake College (FLC) Senate is revising its Faculty Hiring Prioritization Process and Enrollment Management Plan, supported a critical hire for a Public Service Librarian, and celebrated being selected as a Puente Project Site. FLC also received positive recognition from a Partnership Resource Team visit regarding SLO assessments and faculty expressed the need for sustained funding for UDA Coordinators. The Sacramento City College Academic Senate approved the ACCJC Midterm Report, is evaluating its Program Review process, and plans to convene a Faculty Workload Committee to discuss WSCH goals.

This document outlines the Sacramento City College Noncredit ESL Pilot, a strategic initiative designed to expand educational access for adult learners. The pilot addresses community needs by offering affordable, accessible, and skill-focused noncredit English as a Second Language programs, including Certificates of Competency in Grammar Foundations and Communication Foundations. The plan details implementation steps involving curriculum and Board approval, with courses scheduled for Fall 2026. Key outcomes include bridging students to college and employment, fostering skill attainment, and providing access to support services. Future objectives involve launching and evaluating the pilot and exploring expansion into other academic disciplines.

This report summarizes activities presented to the LRCCD Board of Trustees by the Student Advisory Committee. Student-led activities included hosting Club Rush, Club Day, and an Iftar at ARC; podcast development and on-campus activities at CRC; movie nights and Casino Night Gala planning at FLC; and various events, drives, and clinics at SCC. Accomplishments included collaboration strengthening at ARC, legislative research and funding allocations for Lobby Day and elections at CRC, organizing Town Halls and food awareness initiatives at FLC, and appointing new Senators, funding advocacy programs, and launching a time capsule initiative at SCC. Leadership development focused on CCCSAA Conference funding and advocacy training across the colleges, with CRC advancing STEM course offerings and FLC planning a student-led workshop series.

The agenda for this meeting includes several consent considerations, such as approving the Board Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2026, adopting a resolution regarding Brown Act Compliance for Student Body Associations, approving curriculum proposals for Los Rios Colleges, reviewing the Statement of Legislative Principles, receiving the Quarterly Financial Status Report, and ratifying various transactions including bid transactions, grant awards, and affiliation agreements. Key action items include the collective bargaining agreement for LRCEA (2026-2028) and the contract award for the management of District College Stores. First readings cover proposed revisions to Board Policies on Work Experience and Naming of Facilities, and a resolution declaring intention to form a School Facilities Improvement District.

The meeting included several reports, such as updates from the Student Trustee regarding Chancellor selection and committee outreach, the SLADE Advisor reporting on Spring semester planning and Brown Act requirements, and the District Advisor sharing information on financial aid improvements and the upcoming student election cycle. Campus reports covered student engagement, food accessibility, stipends, and advocacy academy attendance. In new business, the committee discussed and voted on Lobby Day advocacy priorities, selecting Basic Needs and Counselor Advocacy as the top two. Other discussion items included the ARC Associated Students resolution on student stipends and a proposed postponement of a discussion regarding LRCCD Regulation Changes on Academic Probation/Dismissal and GE Waiver.