Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lydia Penaflor’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Las Positas College Academic Senate Minutes
The meeting addressed the proposal to revise the local Low Textbook Cost (LTC) threshold to align with state reporting standards. Members approved a resolution supporting proctored testing locations and discussed the development of a policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Reports were presented on local career and technical education needs assessments, faculty fundraising campaigns, and the district proposal to reclassify specific administrative roles to vice president positions. Concerns regarding the content and expenditures of a recent campus event were also addressed.
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The meeting included the approval of several consent items, specifically regarding appointments to hiring committees and an accreditation committee. Key legislative actions included the first reading of a resolution to support proctored testing locations and the formal approval of two resolutions concerning math placement rules and transfer student math expectations. Substantive discussions focused on drafting a board policy for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and addressing operational concerns regarding the campus bookstore. Additionally, the senate established workgroups to advance specific goals, including DEIAB practices, accreditation standards, and AI use, while receiving reports on financial constraints and facility maintenance.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Minutes
The Academic Senate discussed several key items, including the identification of faculty volunteers for student disciplinary hearing committees and the establishment of Senate goals for the 2026-2027 academic year, which include task forces focused on AI use, accreditation standards, First-Year Experience cohorts, and DEIAB practices. The report section addressed the need for faculty volunteers for upcoming hiring committees and provided updates on board policy and administrative procedure reviews. Additionally, the Senate conducted a first reading of proposed resolutions regarding math placement and expectations for transfer students.
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Minutes
The meeting encompassed a variety of topics, including the appointment of members to various committees such as the Hiring Committee and the District Facilities Committee. Discussion items centered on the Academic Senate's purview and its relationship with other faculty committees, strategies for managing shared office spaces for faculty, and proposals for a 'no textbook required' designation for specific courses. The Senate also outlined goals for the 2026-2027 academic year, covering topics like AI in accreditation, student cohorts, student education plans, and dual enrollment. Reports were provided on Career Technical Education, Distinguished Teaching and Service Award selections, and a review of fundraising efforts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
