Victor Valley College

The committee held a meeting to discuss various campus initiatives, including shout-outs for staff contributions, the Ram Coaching Experience program, and updates on the Decision-Making Handbook operating procedures. Additionally, the committee received updates regarding the upcoming Industrial Tech Expo and Family Night events. A survey update was tabled due to time constraints.

The committee discussed various administrative and policy items, including recordkeeping procedures and a general update on committee activities. Key discussion topics included the review of the committee manual, leadership and membership roles, and the ongoing research for policy AP 4027 regarding Catalog Rights. Additionally, the status of policy AP 4025 was reviewed, and the committee addressed the nomination process for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.

The committee discussed results from Spring 2026 student and faculty surveys, focusing on student preparedness, academic readiness, and the accessibility of campus services. Key topics included issues with institutional applications and website navigation, the need for better alignment between campus resource hours and course schedules, and the disconnect between service awareness and student utilization. Participants also reviewed faculty survey data regarding participation rates and operational challenges. Additionally, the group addressed financial aid and FAFSA support, and initiated planning for future Strategic Enrollment Management goals for the upcoming academic year.

The committee continued its review of the 2025 Review Process, specifically focusing on the prioritization rubric and incorporating suggested edits into Blocks 1 and 4. Additionally, the committee addressed standing action items, noting that the discussion regarding the committee charge was skipped.

The committee reviewed and made final determinations on eleven candidate applications across various departments, including History, Kinesiology, Counseling, Chemistry, Philosophy, Psychology, Ethnic Studies, Forklift, and Court Reporting.