Victor Valley College

The meeting featured an address by a congressional representative concerning the economic and infrastructure growth of the region, specifically highlighting the BNSF International Gateway project, the Bright Line West high-speed rail project, and housing developments. Key discussions covered workforce preparation for an AI-empowered economy, federal budget dysfunction and the impact of appropriations bills, the importance of maintaining Pell Grant funding, and efforts to address rising healthcare costs and market-based reforms in the healthcare system.

The meeting was called to order, but no quorum was established, leading to the tabling of the approval for the minutes from the September 2, 2025, and November 4, 2025, meetings. Unfinished business involved a review of the IEC Charge. New business topics included an update on the IPRC Workgroup concerning the IPR data model and the EMP 2020 closeout. A roundtable discussion concluded the formal agenda before adjournment.

This document is a final progress report for the Victor Valley College Educational Master Plan 2020. It summarizes the college's performance on institutional goals, focusing on institutional learning and student experience and success, and analyzes the impact of the EMP 2020. The report also sets the stage for 'VVC's Vision 2030', outlining recommended next steps for future master planning to improve student learning outcomes and persistence, with a focus on seamless student services, a culture of excellence, and stronger community ties.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various curriculum matters. Key discussions involved clarifying the role of the noncredit area representative, reviewing and resolving issues related to an audition/tryout statement as a non-course condition of enrollment, and detailing revisions to the Course Sunset Policy, aiming for a two-year deactivation timeline with a one-year extension option. Numerous actions were taken, including approving a prefix change from PAL to LEGL due to the Common Course Numbering (CCN) project. Several new programs were approved, such as the Public Health - AA-T, Emergency Telecommunications - Certificate of Completion (NC), and the Noncredit Work Experience Education programs for Cosmetology, Court Reporting, and Pharmacy Technician. A significant portion of the agenda involved approving numerous course CCN revisions, prerequisite/corequisite changes, and textbook-only revisions for courses across various subjects like APE, ART, AUTO, EMS, ENGD, ETC, HLTH, KIN, MATH, PHLE, PHT, PSYC, and WELD. The consent agenda involved the deactivation of multiple noncredit work experience education courses and the approval of several course substitution forms for transfer and certification requirements. One specific discussion addressed an issue with the Electronics Engineering Technology program of study due to course deactivations and the need for timely program updates.

The meeting included roll call and public comment announcements regarding procedural guidelines for addressing the board. A member of the public, Justin Kilhorn, presented a statement concerning his eight years of service, positive student reviews, and the intent to terminate his employment following complaints regarding profanity and criticisms of the government, requesting reconsideration of the action. Another speaker, James Garcia, a full-time professor, requested a private meeting to discuss his fourth-year tenure evaluation, citing a life-threatening medical incident that resulted in various physical and mental effects, including nerve problems, mood swings, and PTSD, which he believes impacted his performance that year, while maintaining his ability to teach. Board members provided brief individual reports, including updates on coordinating with the court reporter program and the upcoming ASB conference in Washington D.C., where six resolutions were submitted covering topics such as Women's Veterans Day, AI detection guidelines, emotional support animals, open studio time, and emergency buttons on the student app. Other reports mentioned attendance at trustee workshops and local business/chamber meetings. Discussions during the closed session recess included mentions of voting on individual raises and the use of the corporate jet.