Michelle A. Barton

The council meeting agenda includes discussion topics such as Prop M plans and standing reports covering auxiliary services, sustainability, technology, facilities, and updates from ad hoc committees regarding zoom pods and wayfinding.

The council discussed changing the meeting frequency of the Equitable Placement and Completion Committee to once per semester or as needed, contingent on future legislation. Members finalized and approved the Honors Program recommendation, with a stipulation that implementation must account for identified staffing and funding requirements. Additionally, the committee held a first reading of a new draft accessibility statement, reviewed various sub-committee reports including updates on academic petitions, program review processes, and upcoming events such as the Pride Center grand opening and Lavender Celebration.

The committee received updates on the Prop M construction projects, including progress on the Fallbrook 40 site, the Athletics Phase 2 development, and the design and permitting phase for the SSC Remodel. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Prop M Quarterly report and discussed a resolution concerning the utilization of building funds for identified projects.

The council meeting included a discussion regarding the Prop M plans. Standing reports were provided covering auxiliary services, sustainability, technology, facilities, and updates from ad hoc committees focused on zoom pods and wayfinding.

The council reviewed reports from the Accreditation Steering Committee regarding their Midterm Report and substantive change preparations, and from the Program Review and Resource Allocation Committee on their resource allocation process. A proposal for a centralized call center to improve student support and phone system efficiency was discussed, with a focus on maintaining human interaction. Plans for an upcoming Town Hall meeting regarding enrollment and the budget were reviewed, and the council assessed progress on its internal goals, including the potential implementation of an exit survey.