Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kathryn DeFede’s organization
May 23, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Lemoore College Commencement
This document relates to the Lemoore College 6 PM Commencement ceremony. Key discussions centered on event logistics, including seating arrangements and reporting suspicious activity. The event celebrated a record number of graduates (2,123 students petitioning to graduate, with 1,600 graduating and 513 participating in the ceremonies). Speeches were delivered by the college president, recognizing the faculty, administration, staff, and students for their commitment and resilience. Student testimonials highlighted the importance of family, culture, and overcoming personal challenges to achieve educational milestones. Recognition was also given to various student support programs, honors societies, and scholarship recipients. The ceremony included the presentation of the national anthem and words of wisdom from the ASG President and the Academic Senate President, emphasizing that obstacles serve as stepping stones for success.
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West Hills College Lemoore State of the College Address
This 'State of the College' address outlines West Hills College Lemoore's current progress and future directions, guided by the themes of 'Stay Strong' and 'Stay Golden.' The college emphasizes maintaining a robust foundation through strategic planning, accreditation, and significant enrollment recovery. Key priorities include growing enrollment across various student populations, offering effective pathways, and enhancing facilities. The 'Stay Golden' theme highlights a commitment to student success through innovative excellence, encompassing initiatives in AI, bachelor's degrees, data-driven instruction, and fostering community engagement through diverse events, professional development, and culturally responsive teaching.
Jul 21, 2023·StrategicPlan
Board
West Hills College Lemoore Institutional Self-Evaluation Report 2021-2026
This Institutional Self-Evaluation Report by West Hills College Lemoore, submitted in July 2023 for reaffirmation of accreditation, details the college's mission to provide quality programs, pathways, and services for student learning and achievement, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. The report outlines key strategic goals, including increasing Zero/Low Textbook Cost resources, implementing innovative teaching practices and student support, and streamlining Guided Pathways. It presents comprehensive data on student enrollment, course success, program completion, and transfer rates, and evaluates institutional effectiveness, aligning with the college's Strategic Plan 2021-2026 and focusing on continuous improvement and student equity.
Oct 25, 2021·StrategicPlan
Board
West Hills College Lemoore Institution-Set Standards
This document outlines West Hills College Lemoore's institution-set standards and aspirational stretch goals across key performance indicators. It covers metrics such as course success rates, degrees and certificates awarded, transfers to four-year institutions, licensure pass rates for programs including Certified Nurse Assistant, Registered Nursing, and Paramedics, and job placement rates for various CTE programs. The report provides historical data for benchmarking against these established performance standards and goals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
