Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kirsten Gerdes’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Academic Senate Academic Senate Meeting
The meeting addressed the implementation of AI tools in learning management systems and the related concerns regarding shared governance and faculty involvement in AI procurement. The Assessment Committee presented updates on Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs), including efforts to refine language for certain outcomes and the development of a toolkit to assist faculty in intentional assignment design using non-academic indicators. Additionally, the Curriculum Committee provided updates on proposal review cycles and upcoming compliance requirements for Title 5 Section 55001, specifically emphasizing the integration of equity-minded curriculum and Universal Design for Learning in course outlines of record.
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Riverside City College Academic Senate Senate Retreat
The Academic Senate discussed several key topics including the faculty tri-chair nomination for EPOC, voting on district committee nominees, updates to RCCAS bylaws regarding the Distance Education Committee, and planning for the transition of new senators and officers. The session also covered faculty flex guidelines, an overview of the draft RCCD CCAP memorandum of understanding, discussions on inclusive data practices for African American and Black student success, and preparation for discussions with presidential candidate finalists.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Riverside City College Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
The Academic Senate discussed several procedural and administrative items, including voting on faculty nominees for various district committees and updating bylaws to recognize the Distance Education Committee as a standing committee. Leadership provided information regarding commencement activities and faculty receptions. Additionally, the Senate gathered faculty input for the upcoming Chancellor search, focusing on desired leadership characteristics and institutional needs. Future goals for the academic year were reviewed, including division ratifications, committee feedback loops, and ongoing operational issues such as facility utilization and accreditation. Finally, new and ongoing committee appointments were ratified.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Riverside City College Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included reports from the Faculty Association regarding contract negotiations and ratification procedures. Curriculum updates were discussed, including phase two of common course numbering, catalog deadlines, and new Title 5 requirements for equity and inclusion. The senate addressed ongoing business including election results, the nomination of faculty tri-chairs, a review of faculty FLEX guidelines, and the approval of Distance Education as a standing committee. New business topics included input on presidential candidate finalists, an overview of the district CCAP MOU, and resources for inclusive data practices. Ratifications for various committee chairs were finalized, and leadership provided reports on graduation logistics and district policy updates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
