Simone Reyes

The meeting included reports from various student clubs regarding upcoming projects, fundraisers, and community service activities. An update was provided on the Student Life Coordinator position. The council approved a budget adjustment for graduation concession sale items, which covers supplies, food, and contracted services. Additionally, the council coordinated planning for upcoming graduation event shifts and discussed updates regarding the ICC Constitution, Bylaws, and Club Procedures.

The council discussed the introduction of the new ASGC VP of Clubs and determined the scheduling for fall meeting dates. Plans were confirmed for a fall club day in Gilroy, and donations of water and soft drinks were approved for the graduation reception. Fundraising logistics for graduation were also discussed, including product pricing and volunteer shift sign-ups. Additionally, the council noted a future agenda item regarding the review of the ICC Constitution, Bylaws, and club procedures.

The committee reviewed the successful results of the recent Distance Education accreditation review and analyzed program data regarding student headcount, course enrollments, and section distribution. Discussions covered the need for increased staffing, including a learning management systems administrator, and the transition of the committee from a Senate subcommittee to an operational body. Key initiatives included the importance of the course outline of record for compliance, and the potential implementation of an AI tool, Notebook LM, to serve as a centralized knowledge base for curriculum management, regulations, and state education code verification. The committee also planned to restructure future meeting agendas to better align with its bylaws and increase the involvement of non-faculty members.

The committee reviewed applications for track advancement and career increments, and conducted a debrief of the recent professional learning day, noting feedback on the convocation structure and challenges with existing flex activity forms. Discussions were held regarding the future role of the committee in programming and its evolving relationship with the senate. The committee also initiated the development of new evaluation and prioritization procedures for faculty conference travel requests. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the need for greater clarity in the tenure process and reviewed updated guidelines for the flexible calendar.

The Gilroy Campus Facilities Master Plan Update serves as a guide for future development, aligning with Gavilan College's mission to empower and enrich students. Developed through a collaborative and data-informed process, the plan is structured around five guiding principles: Student Success, Culture of Belonging, Access and Connections, Stewardship of Resources, and Community Engagement. It provides recommendations for long-term site and facilities improvements, focusing on optimizing campus zoning, enhancing arrival and pedestrian experiences, addressing building conditions, and proposing new constructions and changes of use to support the college's aspirations.