Toby A. Smith

The committee discussed the requirement from the State Chancellor's Office to submit a new three-year EEO & Diversity Plan. The agenda included a comprehensive review of the EEO & Diversity Plan implementation, focusing on pre-hiring strategies such as training schedules for employees, students, and trustees, alongside various hiring and post-hiring strategies. Additionally, the committee noted that the climate survey was completed and is awaiting report presentation. No updates were provided regarding the EEO fund budget or upcoming workshops.

The committee reviewed the implementation of the EEO and Diversity Plan, focusing on pre-hiring strategies including DEIAA and EEO training schedules, website communications, and administrator performance goals. Discussions also covered ongoing hiring strategies such as committee training, sensitive diversity assessments, and recruitment efforts. Post-hiring strategies, specifically climate surveys and professional development, were addressed. Additionally, the committee reviewed the EEO Fund budget, potential consultant usage, and planning for upcoming EEO and Diversity workshops and events, including the development of a diversity climate survey.

The committee reviewed the implementation of the EEO and Diversity Plan, covering pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring strategies. Key discussions included the scheduling of DEIAA and EEO training sessions, the finalization of climate survey questions, and the incorporation of feedback into the survey process. The committee also discussed the need for formal procedures regarding EEO fund requests and acknowledged a recent workshop on improving the working and learning environment. An upcoming accessibility workshop was also announced.

The committee meeting addressed an update on the California state budget, specifically focusing on the Governor's May Revise. Additionally, the agenda included a review of the district's legislative bill list for the current year and a general advocacy update.

The meeting focused on the expansion and implementation of Dual Enrollment programs, emphasizing the need for faculty inclusion in curriculum and instructional quality assurance. Discussions covered the role of faculty in developing MOUs, training for Dual Enrollment instructors, and ensuring student success within these pathways. Additionally, the senate addressed Distance Education (DE) qualification maintenance, aiming to create a consistent, district-wide framework for faculty certification. This includes clarifying renewal processes, establishing grace periods for recertification, and ensuring administrative consistency across campuses to protect faculty employment and professional standing.