Rupinder Bhatia

The committee meeting included an introduction of a new SSHAPE division representative. Key discussions centered on curriculum matters, including curriculum training updates and the review of the AI-generated logo. Several new and revised academic programs and courses were unanimously approved for an effective date of Fall 2026, including new Associate in Science and Associate in Science for Transfer programs in Management, Economics, and Mathematics. Various course revisions were also approved, particularly for Mathematics, Chemistry, English, and a set of Vietnamese Translation and Interpreting (TI) courses. The committee reviewed proposed deactivations for several programs and courses, discussed potential additions to course proposals regarding DEIAA needs, reviewed updates on the Course Update Policy and Curriculum Handbook, and addressed policy updates related to AB 1111 (Common Course Numbering) and AB 928 (Cal-GETC), noting that English courses needed revision for Cal-GETC approval.

The committee addressed numerous topics primarily concerning Program Reviews (PR). Key discussions involved updating the Student Services PR template to align with Vision Aligned Reporting (VAR) requirements. The committee approved deferring the Counseling and Transfer Center Program Reviews to the 2026-2027 cycle due to other critical commitments. A walk-through of the Maverick interface showcased new features like the co-contributor field, though system limitations prevented linking previous reviews directly. The submission deadline for 2025/26 Program Reviews was moved from November 26th to December 1st. Furthermore, the committee approved making Service Area Outcome (SAO) compliance a mandatory requirement for Student Services Program Review approval. Updates were also provided on the District Strategic Plan, the Educational Master Plan (EMP), and the development of a Program Viability Review (PVR) process. The Women and Gender Studies program review was deferred for one year.

The meeting addressed the implementation of the State Chancellor's Office memo mandating the embedding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into the course approval process. IT's plan for a computer/laptop refresh through 2026 was shared. Curriculum training included a discussion on the Senate's Program Viability Taskforce votes regarding AP 4021 definitions for Program, Department, and Discipline, and criteria for when a Program Viability Review is not required. The committee also decided on changes to assignment-related fields within CurriQunet. Numerous new courses across various ESL levels and introductory courses in Anthropology, Communication, and Astronomy were unanimously approved for Fall 2026 and Fall 2027 implementation, respectively. Several new transfer degree and certificate programs, including Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communications Studies, Philosophy, and Political Science, and Certificates of Achievement in Engineering fields, were approved for Fall 2026. Course revisions for Human Anatomy and Critical Thinking and Writing were approved. The consent agenda included the deactivation of several courses effective Fall 2026. Old business included a discussion on the Curriculum Sunset Policy update for the BIM and Kinesiology programs.

The meeting addressed curriculum matters, including the unanimous approval of a new Program Certificate of Achievement for Community Service Officer, effective Fall 2026. Several existing courses underwent revisions, such as EDIT 010, AUTO 132B, AUTO 182C, ACCTG 097, COUNS 014, MATH 021, and various NURS courses, with most effective Fall 2026 or Spring 2026. The committee also approved several course and program deactivations effective Spring 2026 and Fall 2026. Old business included checking on updates for DEIAA needs in course proposals, confirming no updates to the Course Update Policy or Curriculum Handbook, noting the BIM program under viability review, and reporting that templates for AB 1111 -- Common Course Numbering have been implemented in draft form.

The meeting involved the unanimous approval of the agenda and the previous minutes from September 25th and October 9th meetings. Key discussions focused on curriculum updates, including PSYCH faculty launching modify course proposals following previous ACCC feedback regarding new acronyms constituting new course proposals. A decision was made to propose changes to the modify course process to the Academic Senate and to reschedule the last ACCC meeting from December 11th to December 4th. Several new course proposals requiring Governing Board Approval, such as BIOL C1000, ASTR C1001L, multiple MATH Calculus courses, and various ESL and SOC courses, were unanimously approved with effective dates in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027. Two new associate programs for transfer—Law, Public Policy and Society, and History—were also unanimously approved. Additionally, several course revisions not requiring Governing Board Approval were approved, alongside updates on AB 1111 (Common Course Numbering) and a review of courses recommended for sunsetting.