Matt Bourez

This Mid-Term Report details the College of the Sequoias' actions and progress in response to six recommendations from a 2006 accreditation team visit. It outlines improvements in establishing a positive campus climate, engaging constituent groups in decision-making and planning, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, expanding support and instructional services for diverse populations, and systematically reviewing and updating policies. The report also addresses 35 self-identified areas for institutional improvement and describes substantive changes including opening a new Education Center, introducing a professional pilot-helicopter degree, and enhancing the Distance Education program.

The Commission took action on 39 institutions, encompassing external evaluations, midterm reports, follow-up reports, and an eligibility application.

This document reports on the College of the Sequoias' 2015-2025 Master Plan and 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, detailing progress towards four key district goals. These goals focus on increasing student enrollment, improving student completion rates for degrees, certificates, and transfers, tailoring academic programs and student services to meet population and workforce needs, and fostering best practices and staff development for continuous institutional improvement.

This Student Equity Plan for the College of the Sequoias Community College District, spanning 2025-2028, aims to ensure equal educational opportunities and promote student success by closing achievement gaps among disproportionately impacted student groups. The plan focuses on five key metrics: Successful Enrollment, Completion of Transfer-Level Math & English, Student Persistence, Overall Completion, and Transfer to a Four-Year Institution. It outlines strategies across various programs and services, including Guided Pathways, Financial Aid, DSPS, EOPS/CalWORKs, NextUp/Foster Youth, Veterans Programs, and support for Justice-Involved, Low-Income, and Dual Enrollment students. The overarching goal is to remove barriers, address student needs, and create clear pathways to improve student outcomes, aligning with Vision 2030 goals for equitable participation, completion, and transfer to four-year institutions, ultimately leading to living-wage opportunities and socio-economic mobility.

The meeting included reports from the Student Trustee, Board Members, Foundation, Accreditation, and Superintendent/President. The Board received updates on high school partnerships, including Visalia Technical Early College High School (VTEC), University Preparatory High School (UPHS), and College of the Sequoias Dual Enrollment. The board discussed curriculum training certification and the annual report on college partnerships with high schools. The board also reviewed the curriculum and certification process, including AB 1111 and the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system.