Lexie Bell

The 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan for Cuesta College aims to advance equitable outcomes and close persistent equity gaps, particularly for disproportionately impacted student populations, with an intensified focus on first-generation and economically disadvantaged students. The plan prioritizes leveraging technology for early intervention and student support, scaling basic needs services and fostering a sense of belonging, and strengthening institutional commitment to professional development and culturally responsive practices. Key initiatives also include equity-centered case management, expansion of culturally affirming programming, academic and instructional equity, and data-informed change to build a more inclusive and success-oriented college environment.

The 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan for Cuesta College aims to advance equitable outcomes by building on previous initiatives and focusing on closing equity gaps for disproportionately impacted student populations, particularly first-generation and economically disadvantaged students. Key strategic areas include leveraging technology for early intervention, scaling basic needs support and fostering a sense of belonging, and strengthening institutional commitment to professional development and culturally responsive practices. The plan outlines initiatives such as equity-centered case management, expansion of culturally affirming programming, academic and instructional equity, and data-informed change, supported by investments in human capital, technology, and infrastructure, to create an inclusive and success-oriented college environment.

The assessment includes discussion on ensuring fiscal stability through enrollment strategies, budget development, and alternative revenue resources. It also covers alignment with accreditation standards, legislative activities, and integrated planning through educational and facilities master plans. Further discussions involve bond project oversight and enhancing communication with the communities served.

The resolution acknowledges voter approvals of Propositions 30 and 55, which provide funding for local school districts and community colleges through the Education Protection Account (EPA). The resolution states that the district will expend EPA funds on instructional costs to maintain course offerings, and that these funds cannot be used for administrative salaries or benefits. The resolution also mentions the requirements for annual reporting and audits to ensure proper disbursement of EPA funds.

The 2019-2020 Board Goals for San Luis Obispo County Community College District focus on ensuring fiscal stability through enrollment management, budget development, and exploring alternative revenue resources. The goals also emphasize alignment with accreditation standards by reviewing the development of the 2020 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) and maintaining an understanding of accreditation standards. Additional priorities include advocating for improved support for California Community Colleges, integrated planning through the implementation of the Educational/Facilities Master Plan and Strategic Plan, and enhancing communication with the communities served.