Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Gary Nicholes’s organization
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Regular Meeting
The Academic Senate meeting included a land acknowledgement, reports from executive officers, and communications from various committees. Key discussion topics included the implementation and funding plan for career technical education, updates on AI oversight and student privacy legislation, Guided Pathways success team planning, and union negotiations regarding compensation and autonomy. The Senate also addressed the creation of a repository for department policies, procedures for professional learning, and the approval of Latin Honors degree designations. Additionally, the Senate discussed the SCCCD EEO Plan, Academic Freedom and Dual Enrollment resolutions, and a letter response for the Board of Trustees.
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The council discussed program review submittals and updates to the Curriculum Handbook, including new section instructions and compliance updates. Athletics updates were provided, noting new staff hires and fall sport status. Human Resources presented ongoing staffing requests and position approval timelines. The council engaged in a path forward discussion regarding mediation and participatory governance. New business included the presentation of the Program Review Handbook Third Edition. Various constituent review progress updates were shared regarding Guided Pathways, the Outcomes Assessment Handbook, and the College Council COA. The Participatory Governance Handbook was approved. Reports were given on administrative planning, equity, and guided pathways committees, along with updates from associated student government, faculty and classified senates, and CSEA negotiations.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
College Council Meeting Summary
The council discussed the potential expansion of the Ag Innovation project, noting interest in industry partnerships and the possibility of leasing land to reduce costs. Additionally, members reviewed the RC Fund 12 burn rate, with a commitment to provide a detailed categorical cost breakdown in the future. The council also deliberated on the potential establishment of an Applied Baccalaureate program, emphasizing the necessity of foundational groundwork and utilizing Fresno City College's implementation as a model.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The meeting included a public comment regarding screening processes for student workers applying for classified positions. Staff provided updates on the reclassification process and temporary employee reporting. The Commission approved a pilot program allowing applicants to submit missing recruitment materials during the existing five-business-day appeal period. Additionally, the Commission approved various eligibility lists and extensions. The Director presented updates on two legislative items regarding automated decision systems and large-scale job displacement, along with a schedule of upcoming staff trainings and workshops.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
