Wendy Bates

Opening business included public comments regarding the SU26 Online Teaching Conference availability and updates on the TRIO SSS program recruitment. A discussion arose regarding the potential purchase of a ceremonial mace, with a suggestion to allocate funds elsewhere, such as acquiring a 3D printer for ceremonies; this topic will be added for future discussion. The President's Report was presented. Updates were provided for several Academic Senate Goals, including Bylaws Update, Committee on Committees, Committee Culture, Voice in Motion, and Prepare to Lead. Actions approved faculty members to serve on the Hiring Committee for the Interim Supervisor, Custodial position, and the Student Services Advisory Group, as well as the Continuing Education Committee. New business featured a first read of a Joint Senate Resolution, with discussion encouraging divisions to review the resolution before the next meeting, and a suggestion for the Board not to hold voting meetings during spring or summer break. Updates were received on Academic Affairs.

The meeting included public comments on the Equity-Minded Campus Initiative (EMCI) teaching tracks, fundraising for Continuing Education scholarships, and a request to introduce a resolution to name the new Welcome Center after Larry Walker. Key actions involved approving the agenda and approving faculty members to serve on several hiring committees, including those for Unit Office Manager, Vice President of Administrative Services, Manager, Facilities Operations, and Instructional Designer. The Senate also approved members for the Event Collaboration Taskforce, the Sign Language Discontinuance Committee, and the Online Education Committee. New business featured a review of the Faculty Sabbatical Handbook and a presentation on the spring 2026 Academic Affairs Advisory Group (AAAG) priorities. Updates were provided on established Academic Senate goals and the upcoming ASCCC Area B meeting.

The audit report discusses the financial statements of the Monterey Peninsula Community College District, Measure I General Obligation Bond Funds for the year ended June 30, 2014. It covers management's responsibility for the financial statements, the auditor's responsibility, and an opinion on the financial position of the Measure I General Obligation Bond Funds. The report also includes discussions on internal control over financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and other matters related to the audit.

The Student Equity Plan for Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) aims to eliminate equity gaps and foster an inclusive learning environment by outlining goals and initiatives across five key metrics: successful enrollment, transfer-level math and English completion, student persistence, overall completion, and transfer to four-year institutions. The plan emphasizes structural reforms, integrated student support, and equity-centered practices to improve equitable enrollment, retention, completion, and transfer outcomes, ultimately closing achievement gaps and promoting opportunity and upward mobility for all students.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The Academic Senate approved faculty members to serve on the Interim Dean of PRIE Hiring Committee and the IT Support Specialist Hiring Committee. There was also discussion regarding the Sign Language Discontinuance Committee, which was deferred to the February 2026 meeting agenda. Additionally, the senate approved faculty members to serve on the Student Complaint Committee/Work Group. The second reading of Administrative Procedure 4222 - Remedial Coursework was approved. The Academic Senate Goals for 2025-2026 were discussed.