Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kurt Piland’s organization
Jun 7, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Fresno City College Strategic Plan
This strategic plan outlines Fresno City College's commitment to advancing Black and African American student success and achieving racial equity through its Black Serving Institution (BSI) designation. It is structured around three core goals: 'Start Strong' to clarify educational paths and increase early success metrics for Black and African American students; 'Stay Strong' to foster a supportive and engaging environment, improve persistence, and expand opportunities; and 'Finish Strong' to ensure students achieve their educational and career goals, including transfer and completion. The plan emphasizes a culture of anti-racism and social justice, supported by dedicated staffing, programmatic initiatives, and the development of a 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan, aiming to close achievement gaps and create a culturally responsive campus climate.
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The committee reviewed and approved the end-of-year report for submission to the Academic Senate. Discussions were held regarding Title 5 mandates for burden-free access to instructional materials and ongoing challenges with the bookstore transition, specifically concerning adoption portals and state reporting compliance. The committee deliberated on potentially transitioning from a committee to a work group and reviewed progress on the strategic plan. Additionally, the committee discussed a grant application focused on student success data and received updates on the OER award programs.
May 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Center Community College District Board of Trustees Board Retreat
The Board of Trustees held a retreat focused on strategic governance and planning. Key topics included grounding the Board in the mission, values, and vision; discussing board culture, trust, and communication; reviewing the draft Board of Trustees Governance Handbook; and analyzing institutional research, KPIs, and dashboards to guide strategic decision-making. The Board also explored strategies for building community and economic engines through regional partnerships, defined leadership qualities for the next Chancellor, and conducted a self-assessment to identify commitments for strengthening governance and student outcomes.
The committee discussed budget adjustments and the final budget balance, approving the distribution of remaining unused funds to faculty members whose previous requests exceeded the maximum funding amount. They reviewed and approved the academic year travel and conference report for submission to the Academic Senate. Additionally, the meeting covered updates to the committee webpage, including the addition of a rotating banner, and the launch of a new post-conference evaluation form.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
