Dean, College Life & Readiness at Pasadena City College
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The committee discussed the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. Key discussion points included the format of the calendars, specifically comparing one-page templates to landscape formats with descriptive dates, and the need for a new co-chair appointment for the committee.
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The council received updates regarding accreditation for dental programs, professional development training, staffing for course numbering systems, and faculty training on serving Hispanic institutions. Student Services highlighted activities like transfer guarantees, HBCU recruitment, and current hiring needs. Business and Administrative Services discussed campus safety initiatives including AED installation, the workplace violence prevention plan, the construction timeline for the Sarafian Building, and energy and sustainability awards. Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Justice reviewed ongoing diversity programming and training. Economic and Workforce Development outlined student entrepreneurship workshops, a hackathon, and future industry conference planning. Action items included the approval of revisions to curriculum development and attendance accounting methods, as well as changes to committee membership rosters.
The board conducted a study session to engage with community members across the district and gather feedback for the Educational Master Plan. Key presentation topics included the PUSD Pathways project and strategies for closing the achievement gap for African-American and Latino students. Additionally, the meeting featured a moment of silence for a recent community shooting victim and provided a forum for community questions and answers regarding college services.
The committee reviewed roles and norms for the Calendar Committee, as well as Robert's Rules of Order. Discussions focused on the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars, specifically regarding holiday designations, shading, color accessibility, and web compliance. The draft for the 2029-2030 academic calendar was reviewed and corrected. Additionally, the committee discussed a potential structural change to final exams to integrate them into the semester rather than maintaining a separate finals week.
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