Kari Bolen

The meeting commenced with a call to order, followed by roll call. Key discussions centered on legislative updates, specifically a budget update and a state legislative update provided by Ms. Sabrina Means and Mr. David Neban. The committee also engaged in planning for future representation at the upcoming CCLC Legislative Conference in Sacramento. The next scheduled meeting date was established prior to the May Board meeting.

The committee discussed and approved the modification of the Medical Front Office Clerk Certificate of Completion. They reviewed and discussed Credit Certificate By-Laws, ultimately tabling the discussion. The committee approved recommending the Resolution -- Curriculum and Catalog Effective Dates to the Academic Senate. An update to the Articulation Resource was shared. The Medical Front Office Clerk program was updated/renewed, effective Summer 2024.

The meeting included discussion and actions on several board bylaws and policies, including teleconference meetings, conflict of interest, public records, antiracism, standards of scholarship, assessment services, and the location of district workshops and retreats. The Student Success Subcommittee was amended, and rationale was provided for the PCC Board creating a subcommittee on student success. A discussion was held on the most appropriate method of creating a platform for Trustees and students. Future agenda items were proposed, including AP 7110.

The College Council meeting addressed several key areas. Spring enrollment numbers are strong. Two new full-time psychologists were hired to prioritize students' mental health. A report detailed the district's instructional division targets for Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter. The Sarafian Building is open, with a ribbon-cutting planned. Facilities are addressing the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, and the bond W Building is in the decommissioning phase. The Veterans Resource Center and Campus Police will relocate to the Science Village bungalows. The council discussed updates to graduation requirements and admissions policies, incorporating changes to align with state standards. The Strategic Planning Standing Committee is updating the Strategic Plan, incorporating Vision 2030 and Liberatory Education. The HSI Alianza is working to support Latine students and strategize with the Equity Plan and Excellencia team.

The meeting included discussions regarding the revision of the 2023-2024 academic calendar to incorporate a winter intercession, necessitated by a recent PERB ruling. Proposed calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 were also reviewed, with considerations for start dates, student preparation time, grade submission deadlines, and student access to campus resources. The proposed calendars will be further discussed at an upcoming College Council meeting, after which the FA and Superintendent/President will negotiate and present the calendars to the Board of Trustees for approval.