Kristin Abel

The committee reviewed numerous curricular proposals for course and program additions, modifications, and deletions across various academic departments, including Public Safety, Humanities, Social Sciences, Nursing, Biological and Physical Sciences, Speech and Languages, Business, Accounting, and Management, Hospitality, and Arts. Discussions focused on aligning course learning outcomes with statutory requirements, updating catalog descriptions, and refining curriculum management protocols. The committee addressed Level 1 and Level 2 proposals, providing feedback on learning outcomes, evidence of learning alignment, and necessary revisions. Additionally, the meeting included discussion on new member development and planning for future meeting dates.

This document outlines Valencia College's 2030 Strategic Impact Plan, with a primary focus on a 'Graduation Goal'. The plan aims to increase the five-year graduation rate for degree-seeking students to over 50% by 2030, specifically for the cohort enrolling in the 2025-26 academic year. It provides detailed data on current graduation rates, completion trends, and comparative analyses with the Florida College System and IPEDS peer institutions, including breakdowns by ethnicity, to support this objective.

This strategic plan, covering 2024-2027, aims to advance and serve the Valencia College community through strategic partnerships and philanthropic endeavors. Key initiatives include a comprehensive business process review with CCS Fundraising to optimize advancement and operational functions. The plan introduces a new organizational structure with a focus on distinct portfolios, including "Advancement," which encompasses new annual fundraising, major gifts, donor identification, and stewardship programs, and "Operations," which details updated workflows for gift processing, fund utilization, scholarship awarding, process documentation, and technological enhancements.

The meeting agenda includes the President's report, reports from the Faculty Association and Student Government Association, and public comments. New business items cover the approval of general education course offerings, memoranda of understanding with Orange County and Osceola County school districts, the annual safety and sanitation inspection report, and various college policy amendments and a repeal. Additionally, the Board will consider the award of a contract for HVAC maintenance, updates to courses and programs, property deletions, and financial and foundation reports. The session concludes with a policy discussion, a strategic discussion on graduation, and board comments.

The Board meeting included a report on the status of the 2026 Legislative Session and college initiatives such as the Suits for Session charity donation effort, America 250 anniversary celebrations, and ongoing workforce development collaborations with the Institute for the Future. The Board approved the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, the launch of a new Welding Technology with Orbital Specialization program, and an Electronics Manufacturing Assembly Technician program. Additionally, the Board conducted a strategic discussion on governance and stewardship responsibilities, reviewed the college mission and strategic goals, and received updates on the Financial Report and the Valencia College Foundation.