Glendale Community College District public meetings in 2024
134 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar Committee is meeting to finalize the 2025-26 academic calendar recommendation. The body will also begin initial discussions regarding the 2026-27 academic calendar.
- Final recommendation for 2025-26 academic calendar
- Initial discussion of 2026-27 academic calendar
- Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee is meeting to approve general education unit requirements for local AA and AS degrees. The body will also consider the adoption of the 2025-2026 academic calendar and review numerous new and revised courses and programs.
- Proposal to approve 27 total units for local degrees (21 recommended units plus 3 for American Institutions/State & Local Government and 3 for Health and Wellness)
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- New courses including MATH 113, MATH 114, STV 83, STV 84, STV 85, STV 67, and STV 68
- 14 new programs including certificates in Business Administration, Music, and Student Services
- Revisions to 24 programs including Administration of Justice (AS-T), Cybersecurity Specialist (Cert), and Psychology (AA-T)
Enrollment Management
The committee will receive updates on enrollment, outreach, communications, vision-aligned reporting, the Strategic Enrollment Management Project, fraudulent enrollments, and Promise Plus. New business includes discussion of AB 1705 initiatives and 8-week class scheduling.
- Enrollment update: Fall 2024 credit enrollment up 9.3% vs. Fall 2023; Winter 2024 credit enrollment up 35%.
- Strategic Enrollment Management Project: GCC applied for a year-long coaching project to improve degree auditing and automated awarding.
- Fraudulent enrollments: Taskforce meeting pending implementation of id.me identity verification; faculty asked to monitor rosters.
- Promise Plus update: Lower success rates for Latino and Black students in transfer-level English and Math.
- New business: Discussion of AB 1705 initiatives and 8-week class scheduling.
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to conduct second reads for GE requirement approvals. The agenda also includes updates on course outlines, program revisions, and upcoming spring review deadlines.
- Second read approval of courses in GE requirement areas for local AA and AS degrees
- Review of preliminary review deadlines for Spring 2025
- Update on courses and programs needing revisions
- Approval of November 27, 2024, meeting minutes
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College Executive Committee will consider second-reading approvals of several board policies and administrative regulations, including those on accreditation, institutional effectiveness, institutional planning, grants, student discipline, and intercollegiate athletics. The committee will also review minutes from subcommittees, discuss the Board of Trustees draft agenda, and take action on a new institutional strategic plan and a personnel request for an Associate Dean of Institutional Research.
- Second reading and action on Administrative Regulation 3200: Accreditation and Board Policy 3200: Accreditation
- Second reading and action on Administrative Regulation 3225: Institutional Effectiveness and Board Policy 3225: Institutional Effectiveness
- Second reading and action on Board Policy 3280: Grants
- Second reading and action on Administrative Regulation 5520: Procedural Guidelines and Student Disciplinary Action
- Action on a personnel request for a new Associate Dean, Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness (1.0 FTE, M42)
Administrative Affairs
The Administrative Affairs Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 12, 2024, and a consent calendar including Safety Committee minutes. The main item is a discussion of Administrative Regulation 6200 on the district's budget.
- Discussion of AR 6200 - The District's Budget
- Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
- Approval of Safety Committee minutes from October 16, 2024
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee will vote on approving the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan Goals and Strategies. The committee will also review and accept minutes from the Program Review subcommittee meeting on November 19, 2024.
- Approval of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan Goals and Strategies
- Acceptance of Program Review subcommittee minutes from Nov 19, 2024
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will vote on whether to accept the AI Taskforce Report. Other agenda items include a facilities plan update affecting the cafeteria, a DEIA statement, and an OER/ZTC report. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and committee reports.
- Action item: vote on accepting the AI Taskforce Report (2024-47)
- President's report includes facilities plan impact on cafeteria
- DEIA report with sunshine of GCC DEIA Statement
- OER report: approved ZTC/LTC static cling design for faculty, Flex/GADER activities planned for Winter-Summer 2025
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
Governance Review
The Governance Review Committee will verify quorum, approve minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting, and discuss unfinished and new business. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024. The committee is responsible for reviewing and updating the college's governance document (AR 2511).
- Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Next meeting date set for March 4, 2024
- Committee reviews Administrative Regulation 2511 (Governance Document)
- Committee ensures governance document and committee structure are followed
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will discuss and approve courses fulfilling General Education requirements for local Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. The committee will also conduct first and second reads of curriculum action items. No eLumen or articulation updates are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
- Approval of courses in GE requirement areas for local AA and AS degrees (First Read)
- First Reads, Second Reads, and Review Only curriculum action items
- Preliminary review deadlines for Spring 2025 announced
- Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review financial statements and report on resource request decisions. The committee will also address unfinished business regarding district reserves.
- Reporting of final decisions on resource requests
- Discussion of AR 6305 – District Reserves (tabled)
- Review of Income Statement, Financial Reporting, and Cash Flow Statement
AS Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee will review a proposed Glendale Community College DEIA statement defining diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and outlining commitments to recruitment, professional development, and accessibility audits. The committee will also approve minutes from September 24, 2024, and discuss a restructured DEIA senate sub-committee.
- Review of proposed GCC DEIA statement with definitions and commitments
- Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting
- Restructure of DEIA senate sub-committee approved at previous meeting
- Land Acknowledgement event scheduled for November 14, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program Committee will call the meeting to order, verify quorum, and approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes announcements about the Scholars Program, including updates on students, committees, and upcoming events. No unfinished business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024
- Scholars Liliya Stepanyan, Keylin Bedrosian, and Emily Aivazian accepted and presented at the Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University
- 2 Scholars selected as semi-finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
- 14 Scholars awarded various amounts for the Tye Veden Scholarship
- Community service events: Literally Healing Book Drive, Blood Drive, PATH Tour
Study Abroad
The committee will discuss updates on the Winter 2025 Paris program (21 students) and recruitment for Summer 2025 programs (Armenia, Bali, Greece). They will also review feedback on a new application form and consider a non-GCC summer bootcamp in France. Action items include approving five submitted proposals for summer 2026 programs in England, Germany, Paris, Spain, and Vienna and Prague.
- Winter 2025 Paris program finalized with 21 students; orientation set for December 7.
- Summer 2025 recruitment: Armenia (10 acceptances, 5 deposits), Bali (11 acceptances, 7 deposits), Greece (24 acceptances, 15 deposits).
- New application form received mixed reviews; fillable PDF sections were glitchy.
- Summer 2025 bootcamp in France is not a GCC program; students will not receive GCC credits.
- Action: Approval of five summer 2026 program proposals (England, Germany, Paris, Spain, Vienna and Prague).
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will vote on a motion to form a taskforce to review Assembly Bill 1096, which allows teaching lower-level courses in native languages, and recommend local policy. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a president's report, and a budget report.
- Motion 2024-46: taskforce to review AB 1096 on native-language instruction
- President's report includes upcoming holiday party and administration's hire list
- Budget report from A. Christy
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee will consider approving a consent calendar that includes new courses (e.g., Global Health, Honors Cultural Geography) and revised programs (e.g., Bookkeeping, Kinesiology). They will also discuss informational items on PLAY Goals and Faculty Development, AI, and Simple Syllabus, and receive reports from instructional areas and subcommittees.
- Approval of new courses: Global Health (GEOG 108), Honors Cultural Geography (GEOG 102H), and several others
- Approval of new certificates: Music History, Music Theory, and Piano
- Approval of revised programs including Bookkeeping, Creative Writing, and Kinesiology (AA-T)
- Discussion of PLAY Goals and Faculty Development
- Discussion of AI and Simple Syllabus
Student Affairs Committee
The committee will vote on a revised administrative regulation (AR 5530) governing student grievances. They will also discuss a first reading of updated catalog rights policy (AR 5135) and receive informational updates on the Transfer Scholars Network, Timely Care services, and a new ID card system.
- Vote on revised AR 5530: Student Grievances (second reading)
- Discussion of revised AR 5135: Catalog Rights (first reading)
- Information item: Transfer Scholars Network
- Information item: Timely Care student health service
- Information item: ID Card Update
Program Review Committee
The committee is reviewing accreditation requirements related to institutional mission and student success. Members are discussing the completion results of the 2024 program review cycle and the timeline for future resource requests and hiring.
- Discussion of accreditation standards 1, 2, and 3 regarding institutional mission, student success, and infrastructure
- Review of 2024 Cycle Completion Results for departments performing Full Review
- Timeline for 2024 nonpersonnel request prioritization starting Spring 2025
- Update on instructor job advertisements scheduled for January 2025
- Planning for the 2025 Program Review cycle launch in July
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning Committee (Team A) will review and finalize the draft of the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan, incorporating input from the Board of Trustees, ASGCC, Senate, and other committees. The committee will also discuss demographic trends, student satisfaction survey results, and review distance education data. Additionally, the committee will review its own mission statement and accreditation requirements relevant to its work.
- Development of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan (action/discussion)
- Review of Demographic Trends (information)
- Student Satisfaction Survey Results (information)
- Review of DE (Distance Education) Data (information/discussion)
- Committee Mission Statement review (action/discussion)
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee will discuss an update on a DSPS visit and receive division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 10 and the agenda for November 14.
- Update on DSPS visit to Placement & Assessment Committee
- Division updates: English, ESL, Counseling, Math, Garfield Campus
- Approval of minutes from October 10 meeting
- Approval of agenda for November 14 meeting
AS Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee
The Senate Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee will review unfinished business including an OER training and support plan for 2024-25, which covers professional development events and a potential ZTC degree pathway grant of up to $200,000 per program. The committee will also discuss updates on ZTC/LTC statistics and review a proposed static cling sticker for faculty doors. No final decisions are listed; items are marked as informational, discussion, or review.
- Discussion of OER Training & Support Plan for 2024-25, including a MATH 136 OER Design Lab and Open Education Week programming
- Review of ZTC Degree Pathway Funding with a cap of $200,000 per degree/program, must be implemented by Fall 2026
- Review of proposed ZTC/LTC static cling stickers for faculty doors
- Call for workgroup participation (action item)
- Update on ZTC/LTC statistics
Enrollment Management
The Enrollment Management Committee is meeting to discuss updates on student outreach, communications, and the Strategic Enrollment Management Project. The body will also review reports on fraudulent enrollments and Promise Plus student outcomes.
- Review of Fall 2024 credit enrollment (up 9.5%) and non-credit enrollment (up 13.4%)
- Update on student outreach across 22 Southern California high schools
- Discussion of the Strategic Enrollment Management Project
- Report on fraudulent enrollments in late-start classes
- Review of Promise Plus 2023 cohort outcomes
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss the approval process for updated general education local requirement categories. The body will vote on the number of GE requirements for local AA and AS degrees and whether courses can qualify for multiple categories.
- Vote on the number of GE requirements for local AA and AS degrees
- Approval of 6 Common Course Numbering (CCN) courses in eLumen
- Discussion on course approval for updated GE local requirement categories
- Review of DEIA Course Catalog Descriptions and Content Checklist
- Establishment of Spring 2025 preliminary review deadlines
College Executive Committee
The committee will discuss and vote on several personnel resource requests, including replacements and new positions, and consider naming athletics facilities after Brian Beauchemin and John Cicuto. They will also review first-reading reports on accreditation, institutional effectiveness, planning, grants, student discipline, and athletics policies. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and receipt of subcommittee reports.
- Personnel requests: replacement of Police Corporal, Custodian, and others; new positions include Associate Dean, Student Services (Garfield Campus) and Cybersecurity Officer
- Athletics facilities namings: Brian Beauchemin Court and John Cicuto Stadium
- First reading of Board Policy 3200: Accreditation and Administrative Regulation 3200
- First reading of Board Policy 5700: Intercollegiate Athletics
- Review of Board of Trustees meeting draft agenda
Administrative Affairs
The Administrative Affairs Committee will consider revisions to Administrative Regulation 6200, which governs the district's budget. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings of the Campus Development, Environment and Sustainability, and Safety committees.
- Discussion of AR 6200 - The District's Budget
- Approval of Campus Development Committee minutes from October 4, 2024
- Approval of Environment and Sustainability Committee minutes from October 3, 2024
- Approval of Safety Committee minutes from September 18, 2024
- Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 Administrative Affairs Committee meeting
Campus Development
The Campus Development Committee will meet to review facilities strategic planning and receive an update on the Organic Urban Farming Project. The body is also tasked with approving minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.
- Facilities Strategic Planning (FSP) discussion
- Update on the Organic Urban Farming Project by Federico Saucedo
Baja Program
The Baja Program Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the field station report, review summer 2024 evaluations, and plan for winter and summer 2025 classes and outside groups. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 16, 2024, and introductions/announcements.
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024
- Field Station Report
- Summer 2024 Evaluations
- Winter and Summer 2025 Classes and Outside Groups
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will vote on several motions, including a change to local graduation requirements (reducing total units from 30 to 27) and the formation of a task force to develop a process for division mergers or reorganizations. The Senate will also consider a motion recommending the district include an affordable cafeteria in its facilities planning. Other items include approval of advancement in rank recommendations and sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee.
- Motion 2024-42: Accept 27-unit local degree pattern (21 units + 3 American Institutions + 3 Lifelong Learning), 3 fewer than current
- Motion 2024-44: Form task force to develop transparent process for division mergers or academic reorganizations
- Motion 2024-45: Recommend district include affordable cafeteria in Facilities Strategic Planning process
- Motion 2024-43: Approve recommendations for advancement in rank effective Fall 2024
- Motion 2024-40: Sunset the Graduation Requirements Committee
Environment & Sustainability
The Environment & Sustainability Committee will review a summary of the GCC Phase 4 LED project and receive an update on the Organic Urban Farming Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and the current agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Review of GCC Phase 4 LED Summary (attached spreadsheet)
- Update on the Organic Urban Farming Project by Dr. Saucedo
Governance Review
The Governance Review Committee is meeting to review a revised 'Best Practices' document and address issues regarding committees that meet as needed. The body will also receive updates on governance committee statistics and the sunsetting of the Graduation Requirements Committee.
- Review of revised 'Best Practices' document
- Discussion on solutions for 'Meets As Needed' committees
- Update on sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee
- Review of governance committee statistics for July 2023 through May 2024
- Approval of October 1, 2024 minutes
AS Learning Outcomes & Assessments Committee
The Learning Outcomes and Assessments Committee will meet to discuss updates on program-level assessments, mapping, and a master list of classes not offered or assessed. They will also consider revising General Education Learning Outcomes to align with the Cal-GETC and review ILO reports. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 30, 2024, and informational items on reorganization and use of Board Docs.
- Approval of minutes from May 30, 2024
- Discussion of units for LO&A work and tracking hours for approval by Dr. Ritterbrown
- Update on PLO assessments for spring 2024
- Revision of GELOs to align with the Cal-GETC
- Action and discussion on ILO reports with preferred date of Sep 25, 2025
Study Abroad
The Glendale Community College District Study Abroad committee will vote on approving four proposed Winter 2026 programs (England & Greece, Ghana, Italy, Spain) and a new streamlined application form. They will also receive updates on current programs: Paris 2025 has 20 deposits, Armenia 2025 has 4 accepted students, Bali 2025 has 10 accepted, and Greece 2025 is priced at $4,695. The call for Summer 2026 proposals closes November 11.
- Vote on Winter 2026 programs: England & Greece, Ghana, Italy, Spain
- Vote on new single fillable PDF study abroad application form
- Paris 2025 program: 20 deposits received, director visiting Paris in November
- Greece 2025 program: $4,695 cost, 2 accepted students, 7 more interviews
- Call for Summer 2026 proposals due November 11 at 5pm
Library & Information Competency
The Glendale Community College Library and Information Competency Committee will meet to discuss personnel updates, including an open library dean position and requests for two new Tech II positions. The committee will also review recent outreach events, resource requests, and actions taken in response to the Annual Library Survey.
- Library dean position open, expected to be filled by Winter 2025
- Two Tech II positions requested: one for textbooks, one for outreach and reserves
- First Gen event held October 9, sponsored by Adelante GCC Grant and One Book program
- One Book 2025 selection: 'First Gen' by Alejandra Campoverdi
- Actions from Annual Library Survey: study room exit signs, peace and quiet signs, feminine products, new bathroom sign
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will vote on the number of general education requirements for local associate degrees. The committee will also discuss proposed date changes for November 2024 and February 2025 C&I calendar cycles. Announcements include approved diversity and equity addenda for numerous courses and upcoming DEIA training sessions.
- Vote on GE requirements for local AA and AS degrees
- Proposed calendar date changes for November 2024 and February 2025 tech review cycles
- Approved DE addenda for courses in ABSE, ANTHR, ART, BUSAD, CHLDV, CS/IS, ENTRE, GEOG, HIST, NUTR, OCEAN, Real Estate, SOC, ST DV, STV, T ART
- Preliminary review deadlines for Spring 2025 announced (Jan 10, Feb 12, Mar 6, Apr 3)
- DEIA and C&I training sessions scheduled (Student-Friendly Language Oct 28, Rep Training in November)
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 24, 2024, and to discuss unfinished business, including a tabled item on District Reserves (AR 6305) that requires more review. New business includes reporting final decisions on resource requests. The committee will also review income, financial, and cash flow statements.
- Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024
- Unfinished business: AR 6305 – District Reserves (tabled, requires more review by Amir Nour)
- New business: Reporting of final decisions on resource requests
- Review of income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 19, 2024, and receive announcements about recent program activities, including student achievements, community service events, and committee updates. No new decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.
- Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024
- Announcement of 14 Scholars awarded Tye Veden Scholarship
- Update on Scholars Liliya Stepanyan, Keylin Bedrosian, and Emily Aivazian presenting at Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University
- Report on community service events: Literally Healing Book Drive, Blood Drive, PATH Tour
- Update on Scholars Cabinet interviews and selections for 2024-25
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will vote on the 2024-2025 proposed budget, updated disciplines lists, by-law changes for filling vacancies, and sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee. A new motion proposes reducing local degree requirements from 30 to 27 units. The meeting also includes reports on learning outcomes, budget, and curriculum.
- Motion 2024-41: Approval of 2024-2025 Senate Budget
- Motion 2024-25: Approval of updated Credit and Non-Credit Disciplines Lists
- Motion 2024-39: By-laws change to election vacancies for At-Large and Adjunct Senators
- Motion 2024-40: Recommendation to sunset the Graduation Requirements Committee
- Motion 2024-42: Accept 27-unit local degree requirement (3 units less than current)
Student Affairs Committee
The Student Affairs Committee will vote on two revised policies: AR 5520 on student disciplinary procedures and BP 5700 on intercollegiate athletics. They will also review draft goals for the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan and approve minutes from the September meeting. No new business is listed.
- Revised AR 5520: Procedural Guidelines and Student Disciplinary Action (second reading)
- Revised BP 5700: Intercollegiate Athletics (second reading)
- Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Feedback on 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee will consider approval of new and revised courses and programs, including a Social Media Marketing Skill Award and Data Science Skill Award. They will also discuss the draft 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals, professional development updates, changes to the apportionment model, common course numbering, a Social Justice Bachelor's Degree, and a SEM project progress report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and subcommittee reports.
- New courses: CS/IS 270; revised courses in ART, CHILDV, DANCE, ESL, HRM, GEOG, NS, OCEAN, THTR, SOC
- New programs: Business Administration—Social Media Marketing Skill Award, Nutrition—Nutrition and Dietetics AS-T, Computer Science and Information Systems—Data Science Skill Award
- Revised programs: multiple Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, English, Geology, Journalism, Music, Spanish, and Student Services programs
- Discussion on draft 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies
- Discussion on changes to the apportionment model and common course numbering
Program Review Committee
The Program Review Committee is meeting to discuss the program review process, including the deadline for submissions and next steps. They will also review accreditation requirements relevant to the committee and conduct annual business such as electing a chair and reviewing the mission statement.
- Deadline for program reviews is tonight at 11:59 P.M.
- Validation team members will report on support to assigned departments.
- Next stages include validation checklists, co-validation, and prioritization of requests.
- Annual review of committee mission statement.
- Election of committee chair.
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee will discuss the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and key performance indicators, continue a gap analysis of accreditation standards (focusing on technology and student complaints), and review revised board policies on accreditation and institutional effectiveness. The committee will also set the agenda for the Strategic Planning Committee's November meeting and receive an enrollment update.
- Review of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and key performance indicators
- Accreditation gap analysis discussion on Standard 3.9 (technology resources) and Standard 2 (student complaints)
- Continued review of revised Board Policies and Administrative Regulations on accreditation (BP/AR 3200), institutional effectiveness (BP/AR 3225), grants (BP 3280), and institutional planning (AR 3250)
- Establish agenda for Strategic Planning Committee's November meeting
- Enrollment update (information item)
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee will discuss AB1705 exceptions as new business. The committee also plans to approve minutes from the September 12 meeting and receive division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus. The meeting is procedural with one substantive discussion item.
- Discussion of AB1705 exceptions
- Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
- Division updates: English, ESL, Counseling, Math, Garfield Campus
Enrollment Management
The Glendale Community College Enrollment Management Committee will review updates on enrollment, student outreach, communications, and new business items including a standardized attendance accounting method and Promise Plus 2023 cohort outcomes. The agenda includes discussion of fraudulent enrollments and a strategic enrollment management project.
- Promise Plus enrollment grew 26% from 2023 to 2024, with over 2,500 total students
- Fraudulent enrollments: 2,352 of 5,542 May applications flagged as fraud; 628 illegally enrolled sections in Spring
- New standardized attendance accounting method to be discussed
- Vision-Aligned Reporting update: state system still in test year, full implementation expected 2025-2026
- Strategic Enrollment Management project focused on degree auditing and automatic awarding of degrees
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District College Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive and review unadopted/adopted minutes from nine subcommittees (including Budget, Enrollment Management, and Student Equity & Achievement), and discuss actions from standing committees. The committee will also review the Board of Trustees draft agenda. No major decisions or new proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of College Executive Committee Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2024
- Receipt and review of Budget Committee minutes from August 27 and September 12, 2024
- Receipt and review of Enrollment Management Committee minutes from May 8, 2024
- Receipt and review of Governance Review Committee minutes from September 3, 2024
- Review of Board of Trustees Meeting Draft Agenda
Campus Development
The Campus Development Committee will discuss accreditation standards for campus development and sustainability, review facilities strategic planning, and consider a memo on naming athletics facilities. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the current agenda.
- Discussion of accreditation standards for campus development, environment, and sustainability
- Review of Facilities Strategic Planning (FSP)
- Consideration of an Athletics Naming Memo
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will vote on several motions, including forming a task force on remote instruction, approving a process for division reorganization, and amending by-laws for the DEIA committee and election vacancies. The meeting also includes approval of the updated Disciplines List and sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee.
- Motion 2024-36: Form a remote instruction task force to explore training, DE recertification, and faculty evaluations for live synchronous remote classes
- Motion 2024-37: Approve administration's proposed process for division reorganization
- Motion 2024-38: Amend by-laws to restructure the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Committee
- Motion 2024-25: Approve updated Credit and Non-Credit Disciplines Lists
- Motion 2024-40: Sunset the Graduation Requirements Committee
Environment & Sustainability
The Glendale Community College Environment & Sustainability Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and agenda, then receive information and review items on an Environmental Efficiency Matrix and an Energy Program & Solar Progress update. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.
- Review of Environmental Efficiency Matrix
- Update on Energy Program & Solar Progress
Governance Review
The Glendale Community College Governance Review Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to governance documents, review a 'Best Practices' document, and consider sunsetting the Graduation Requirements committee to streamline approval processes. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and updates on committee activity.
- Discussion on sunsetting the Graduation Requirements committee to give authority to Curriculum & Instruction/Academic Senate
- Review of revised 'Best Practices' document for governance
- Discussion of 'Meets As Needed' committees and member participation issues
- Update on committee meeting and motion statistics for July 2023–May 2024
- Approval of September 3, 2024 minutes
Library & Information Competency
The Library and Information Competency Committee will discuss findings from the 2024 annual library survey, review ACCJC accreditation standards related to library services, and consider updates to its mission statement. The committee will also receive information on staffing shortages, device availability, and textbook affordability issues affecting students.
- Discussion of findings from Annual Library Survey 2024
- Review of ACCJC Standards 2.7-2.9 on student success and library services
- Info: Library dean position not open, retirement position unfilled, short staffing in Public Services
- Info: Bookstore will only stock current textbook editions; recommendation to assign current editions for voucher access
- Info: New workshop 'Recognizing Sources' and LIB 100 offered as hybrid course
Study Abroad
The Glendale Community College Study Abroad Committee will review the Summer 2024 programs in London and Spain, discuss the Winter 2025 Paris program (16 paid deposits as of Sept. 20), and hear updates on Summer 2025 programs in Bali, Armenia, and Greece. The committee will also discuss the call for proposals for Winter and Summer 2026 and consider rescheduling the November meeting due to Thanksgiving.
- Review of Summer 2024 programs: London and Spain, with student surveys and faculty reflections
- Winter 2025 Paris program: 16 paid deposits, $8,000 in scholarships from Glendale College Foundation ($750 for ten students, $500 for one)
- Summer 2025 programs: Bali, Armenia, and Greece; Greece vendor changed due to high quotes ($5,000–$7,500) and non-communication
- Call for proposals for Winter 2026 (vote in October) and Summer 2026 (vote in November)
- November meeting rescheduled to Nov. 26 (fourth Tuesday) due to Thanksgiving
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College Budget Committee will review final decisions on resource requests from Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, counselors, and instructors. A proposed administrative regulation on district reserves (AR 6305) remains tabled pending further review. Income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow items are tabled until October.
- Reporting of final decisions on resource requests for 2023 (Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Counselor, Instructor requests attached)
- AR 6305 – District Reserves tabled; requires more review by Amir Nour
- Income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement tabled until second meeting in October 2024
AS Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility
The Glendale Community College District DEIA Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 2024, discuss a land acknowledgment ceremony scheduled for November 14, 2024, and consider restructuring its sub-committee membership. The agenda includes only routine items and no major decisions or public hearings.
- Land Acknowledgement Ceremony on November 14, 2024
- DEIA Senate Sub-Committee Restructure with new voting membership
- Approval of May 2024 minutes
Scholars Program
The committee will verify a quorum, approve minutes from April 23, 2024, and receive announcements about recent program activities, including student achievements, committee events, and honors course offerings. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024
- Announcement of 14 Scholars awarded Tye Veden Scholarship
- Update on Scholars accepted to present at Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University
- Report on community service events: Literally Healing Book Drive, Blood Drive, PATH Tour
- Update on honors course offerings for upcoming terms
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will meet on September 19, 2024, to consider several motions, including approving a response from the Graphic Design Department, setting career education program standards and stretch goals for job placement, and forming a taskforce on remote instruction. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, reports, and a revised hiring manual.
- Motion 2024-33: Approve Senate Response for Graphic Design
- Motion 2024-34: Approve career education program set standards and stretch goals for job placement
- Motion 2024-32: Approve revised Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual
- Motion 2024-25: Approve updated Disciplines List
- Motion 2024-36: Form remote instruction taskforce to explore training, DE recertification, and faculty evaluations
Academic Affairs
The Glendale Community College District Academic Affairs Committee will meet to approve minutes from May and September, receive a Senate report, and discuss several new business items including a Grammarly demo, the IHAC Committee, an Academic Affairs resource request, faculty development, and Title 5 changes. The committee will also hear reports from instructional areas and consider subcommittee minutes for the Baja Program and Scholars Program.
- Approval of C&I Committee minutes including new course BIOL 150 and revised courses ENGR 117, 120, 130, GEOL 112, KIN 157
- Discussion of Grammarly demo
- Discussion of IHAC Committee
- Discussion of Academic Affairs resource request
- Discussion of Title 5 changes
Student Affairs Committee
The Glendale Community College District Student Affairs Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a review of its mission statement, a non-discrimination statement for printed materials, budget justifications, accreditation standards, and first readings of revised administrative regulations on student disciplinary action and grievances, as well as a revised board policy on intercollegiate athletics. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No votes are scheduled on the revised policies at this meeting; they are for discussion and review.
- First reading of revised AR 5520: Procedural Guidelines and Student Disciplinary Action
- First reading of revised AR 5530: Student Grievances
- First reading of revised BP 5700: Intercollegiate Athletics
- Discussion of budget justifications for Student Services
- Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024 and Placement & Assessment Committee minutes from May 9, 2024
Program Review Committee
The Program Review Committee will discuss the impact of mass retirements on program review completion, review accreditation standards relevant to the committee, and conduct an annual review of its mission statement. The committee will also elect a chair and provide updates on support to assigned departments.
- Discussion of mass retirements' impact on program review completion
- Review of accreditation requirements (Standards 1, 2, 3) relevant to the committee
- Annual review of the committee mission statement
- Election of committee chair
- Walk-through of the resource request process
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee is meeting to verify quorum, approve minutes from May 9, and discuss new business including upcoming webinars and the Chancellor's Office Validation Report. Division updates will be provided for English, ESL, Counseling, and Math. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting
- Discussion of upcoming webinars
- Review of Chancellor's Office Validation Report
- Division updates: English, ESL, Counseling, Math
AS Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee
The Glendale Community College Senate OER Committee will meet to discuss the OER Training & Support Plan for 2024-25, including professional development events and a potential ZTC Degree Pathway grant of up to $200,000 per program. The committee will also review its mission and goals, and call for workgroup participation.
- Discussion of OER Training & Support Plan for 2024-25, including MATH 136 OER Design Lab and Open Education Week programming
- Review of Zero & Low Textbook Cost (ZTC & LTC) Shared Governance Committee mission and goals
- Call for workgroup participation
- Unfinished business: ZTC/LTC static cling stickers for faculty doors
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will consider the 2024-25 Final Budget as new business. A previously tabled item on District Reserves (AR 6305) remains under review and is not ready for action. Other financial reports (income statement, financial reporting, cash flow) are tabled until October.
- 2024-25 Final Budget
- AR 6305 – District Reserves (tabled, still under review)
- Income Statement (tabled until October)
- Financial Reporting (tabled until October)
- Cash Flow Statement (tabled until October)
Enrollment Management
The Glendale Community College District Enrollment Management Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 8, 2024, and receive updates on enrollment, student outreach, communications, and vision-aligned reporting. They will also discuss the Strategic Enrollment Management Project related to accreditation standards and fraudulent enrollments.
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024
- Enrollment update
- Student Outreach Services update
- Strategic Enrollment Management Project (accreditation standard)
- Fraudulent enrollments
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee (IPCC) will meet to review the revised 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies, incorporating input from the Strategic Planning Committee and Board of Trustees. The committee will also discuss accreditation gap analysis items, proposed revisions to Board Policy and Admin Reg 3250, and schedule the Strategic Planning Committee meeting. Other agenda items include approving minutes, reviewing subcommittee minutes, and electing a committee chair.
- Review revised 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies
- Discuss accreditation gap analysis items
- Review proposed changes to BP 3250 and AR 3250 (Institutional Planning)
- Schedule Strategic Planning Committee meeting for Fall 2024
- Decide whether to reschedule or cancel November 11 IPCC meeting due to Veterans Day
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will vote on several action items including approving its 2024-25 rules and procedures, a judicial board pool, and a revised Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual. It will also consider motions on forming an AI policy task force, deleting old Canvas course shells, and requesting an update on fraudulent enrollments.
- Motion 2024-28: Approval of 2024-25 Senate Rules and Procedures
- Motion 2024-24: Recommends forming a task force to create an AI policy for the college
- Motion 2024-30: Recommends deleting Canvas courses from 2018 and earlier after faculty export materials
- Motion 2024-32: Approval of revised Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual
- Motion 2024-31: Requests update on eliminating fraudulent enrollments
Governance Review
The Governance Review Committee is meeting to review and propose updates to Administrative Regulation 2511, the college's governance document. They will discuss a revised 'Best Practices' document, consider making an Academic Integrity Committee a formal governance committee, and address issues with 'Meets As Needed' committees. The committee will also consider sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee.
- Revised 'Best Practices' document to be presented by task force members Frankie, Cindy, and Paul
- Discussion on creating an Academic Integrity Committee as a formal governance committee
- Issues with 'Meets As Needed' committees: difficulty appointing members and infrequent meetings
- Sunsetting the Graduation Requirements Committee
- Update on governance committee meeting numbers and motions from July 2023 to May 2024
College Executive Committee
The College Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from its previous meeting, receive and review unadopted/adopted minutes from nine subcommittees (including Budget, Enrollment Management, and Student Equity & Achievement), and discuss standing committee actions. The committee will also review a draft Board of Trustees agenda and hold a first reading of Board Policy 6800 on Occupational Safety, with no action taken on that item.
- Approval of College Executive Committee Meeting Minutes from August 13, 2024
- Receipt and review of minutes from Budget Committee, Enrollment Management Committee, and seven other subcommittees
- Discussion of standing committee actions from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Administrative Affairs
- Review of Board of Trustees Meeting draft agenda
- First reading of Board Policy 6800: Occupational Safety (no action)
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee will meet on August 27, 2024, to discuss the fiscal implications of the 2024-25 preliminary final budget. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a tabled item on district reserve policy (AR 6305). Other financial reports, including income, cash flow, and general financial reporting, are tabled until October.
- Discussion of 2024-25 fiscal implications of the preliminary final budget
- Tabled item: AR 6305 District Reserves (requires more review)
- Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024
- Tabled until October: Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Statement
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College College Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive and review unadopted/adopted minutes from ten subcommittees, and discuss standing committee actions. The committee will also review a draft Board of Trustees agenda and consider new business, including personnel resource requests for replacements and new positions.
- Approval of minutes from July 9 and July 16, 2024, College Executive Committee meetings
- Receipt and review of minutes from Budget, Enrollment Management, and other subcommittees
- Personnel resource requests: 11 replacement positions (e.g., Dean, Library & Learning Resources; Police Officer) and 4 new positions (e.g., Dean, Instructional Services - STEM; Associate Vice President, Administrative Services)
- Review of Board of Trustees meeting draft agenda
- Information item on Website Redesign Project
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District's College Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on Title IX legal updates, including revisions to board policies and administrative regulations related to student conduct, harassment, and sexual discrimination. The committee will also consider updates to policies on responding to sex discrimination and handling complaints. The meeting includes a call to order, new business reports, and an information item for discussion.
- Title IX Legal Updates presentation and discussion
- Board Policy 5500: Standards of Student Conduct (action)
- Administrative Regulation 3430: Prohibition of Harassment (action)
- Administrative Regulation 3433: Prohibition of Sexual Discrimination Under Title IX (action)
- Administrative Regulation 3434: Responding to Sex Discrimination Under Title IX (action)
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2024-25 budget update, discuss financial reports including income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement, and consider unfinished business. The item on district reserves (AR 6305) remains tabled pending further review. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.
- 2024-25 Budget update
- Income Statement discussion
- Financial Reporting discussion
- Cash Flow Statement discussion
- AR 6305 District Reserves tabled
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District's College Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review subcommittee reports, and discuss standing committee actions. They will take action on two board policies: BP 6250 (Budget Management) and BP 6330 (Purchasing - General), and consider updates to numerous administrative regulations and board policies to reflect 2024 ACCJC accreditation standards. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine reviews and information.
- Action on Board Policy 6250 - Budget Management
- Action on Board Policy 6330 - Purchasing - General
- Updates to ARs and BPs for ACCJC accreditation standards
- Review of Governance Committees Summary Report
- Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2024-25 tentative budget, along with income, cash flow, and financial reporting updates. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the May 28 meeting and discuss unfinished business, including a tabled item on district reserves.
- 2024-25 Tentative Budget review
- Income Statement discussion
- Financial Reporting discussion
- Cash Flow Statement discussion
- AR 6305 – District Reserves tabled for further review
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College College Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review subcommittee reports, and take action on several administrative regulations and board policies, including graduation requirements, academic renewal, international students, and communicable disease. They will also hear a proposal to create an Ethical AI Committee and review the Board of Trustees draft agenda.
- Second reading and action on AR 4100 (Graduation Requirements), AR 4240 (Academic Renewal), AR 5012 (International Students), BP/AR 5210 (Communicable Disease), and deletion of BP/AR 5215 (Policy on AIDS)
- First reading (no action) of BP 6250 (Budget Management) and BP 6330 (Purchasing - General)
- Proposal to establish an Ethical AI Committee to advise on AI policy and planning
- Review of Board of Trustees draft agenda for June 18, 2024
- Receipt and review of minutes from Budget, Enrollment Management, Governance Review, and other subcommittees
Administrative Affairs
The Administrative Affairs Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss unfinished business, including Board Policy 6800 on Occupational Safety and Administrative Regulation 6200 on the District's Budget. No new business or information items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the two policy discussions.
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2024
- Consent calendar: approval of Campus Development Committee minutes (May 2, 2024)
- Consent calendar: approval of Environment and Sustainability Committee minutes (May 1, 2024)
- Consent calendar: Safety Committee minutes (March 20, 2024)
- Discussion of BP 6800 Occupational Safety and AR 6200 The District's Budget
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar Committee holds its final meeting of 2023-24, with old business covering updates on the 2025-26 academic calendar and the election of a committee chair for 2024-25. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Update on 2025-26 academic calendar developments
- Election of committee chair for 2024-25
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will vote on several motions, including opposing the administration's plan to merge Biology and Physical Sciences under a single Division Chair, and recommending a task force to create an AI policy. They will also consider revisions to the Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual, the Disciplines List, and a copyright policy revision. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and officer reports.
- Motion 2024-22: Oppose merging Biology and Physical Sciences under one Division Chair
- Motion 2024-24: Form task force to create AI policy for college and syllabi
- Motion 2024-23: Approve revised Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual
- Motion 2024-25: Approve updated Disciplines List
- Motion 2024-27: Approve revision of AR 3750 on Use of Copyrighted Material
Governance Review
The Glendale Community College District Governance Review committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a revised 'Best Practices' document, the creation of an Academic Integrity Committee, and the status of 'as needed' committees. They will also hear a proposal for an Ethical AI committee and receive updates on sunsetting committees and governance committee statistics.
- Revised 'Best Practices' document (draft dated 04/29/2024) to be discussed
- Proposal for an Academic Integrity Committee, with Aisha Conner-Gaten speaking
- Discussion on 'Meets As Needed' committees, including Academic Calendar, Strategic Planning Team A, Placement & Assessment, International Students, and Baja Program
- Presentation on an Ethical AI governance committee by Julie Gamberg
- Update on sunsetting of Multicultural and Technology Mediated Services and Web Oversight committees
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program Committee is meeting to verify quorum, approve the April 23, 2024 minutes, and receive announcements about program updates, including student achievements, community service events, and the selection of the 2024-25 Cabinet. The agenda is largely informational, with no unfinished business or major policy decisions.
- Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024
- Fall 2024 application closes June 1, 2024
- 14 Scholars awarded Tye Veden Scholarship (amounts not specified)
- 2 Scholars selected as semi-finalists for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
- 2024-25 Scholars Cabinet final decisions made
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2023-2024 budget update, discuss the 2024-25 May Revise, and consider the budget calendar. The committee will also table further discussion of AR 6305 on district reserves pending more review. Informational items include income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement discussions.
- 2023-2024 Budget Update (Standard III.D 1-3, 5-13)
- AR 6305 – District Reserves tabled; requires more review by Amir Nour
- 2024-25 May Revise
- 2024-25 Budget Calendar (attachment: 2024-25 Budget Calendar_dd.docx)
- Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Statement discussions
Release Time/Extra Pay
The Released Time/Extra Pay Committee is meeting to review faculty assignments that involve duties beyond the standard contract. They will discuss the Contextualized Teaching and Learning Campus Coordinator position, which is ending its term, and consider revisions to evaluation forms. The committee will also review the status of the Next Level English/Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinators, noting these positions no longer have funding.
- Review of Contextualized Teaching and Learning Campus Coordinator position (end of term, supervisor and self-evaluations)
- Discussion of Next Level English/Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinators (no longer funded)
- Revision of Supervisor Evaluation Form and Self Evaluation Form (2014 versions)
- First read of Noncredit ESL Learning Cafe Coordinator job description
- Approval of minutes (forthcoming)
Library & Information Competency
The Glendale Community College Library and Information Competency Committee is meeting to discuss library operations, including a $20,000 OER Spark Grant from the Michelson Foundation to implement image-based coursemarking for Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and Low Textbook Cost (LTC) sections. The committee will also hear updates on staffing, database trials, outreach events, summer hours, and the first hybrid offering of LIB100 in Fall 2024. The agenda is mostly informational, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- $20,000 OER Spark Grant from Michelson Foundation for ZTC/LTC coursemarking
- Niche Academy trial ends June 12; potential replacement for Credo
- Purchased Gale Primary Sources: Women's Studies Archive: Voice and Vision
- LIB100 to be offered in hybrid modality for first time in Fall 2024
- Summer hours: weeks 1-5 (6/17-7/19) M-R 8a-6p, F 10a-2p; weeks 6-10 (7/22-8/23) M-R 10a-4p, F 10a-2p
Program Review Committee
The Glendale Community College Program Review Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the program review process, including aligning responses with the new mission statement, guiding resource requests, and improving data documentation. The committee will also review trends from the 2023 program review cycle and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Discussion on updating program review responses to reflect the new mission statement
- Guidance for validators on resource request prioritization based on 2024 goals and priorities
- Information on improving data dialog documentation in eLumen
- Reminder on preparing Program Learning Outcome (PLO) assessment findings
- Report on trends from 2023 program review cycle by VP of Instruction and VP of Student Services
Strategic Planning
The Glendale Community College District's Strategic Planning Committee (Team A) is meeting to review and act on several planning items. They will consider a new mission statement, hear reports on 2023 program review trends, discuss student success metrics, and set annual goals for 2024 resource requests. The committee will also finalize goals and strategies for the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan.
- New Mission Statement review
- 2023 Program Review trends from Instruction and Student Services
- Student Success Metrics & Goals Setting discussion
- Annual Goals for 2024 Resource Requests (action)
- 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals & strategies (action)
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will consider several motions, including opposing the administration's plan to merge Biology and Physical Sciences under a single division chair, and requesting a transparent process for any division restructuring. They will also vote on requiring instructors to inform students about online proctoring software and approve a revised hiring committee manual. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a budget report.
- Motion 2024-22: Senate opposes merging Biology and Physical Sciences under a single Division Chair
- Motion 2024-21: Requests transparent process for division restructuring with early faculty consultation
- Motion 2024-18: Requires instructors to disclose online proctoring software in syllabus and welcome letter
- Motion 2024-23: Approves revised Instructional Allocation Hiring Committee Manual
- Budget report presented by A. Christy
Baja Program
The Baja Program Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing reports on the field station and winter 2024 evaluations, discussing summer 2024 classes and outside groups, and electing a new committee chair. The agenda is mostly procedural and informational, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from November 27, 2023
- Field Station Report (information/discussion)
- Winter 2024 Evaluations (information/discussion)
- Summer 2024 Classes and Outside Groups (information/discussion)
- Election of new Baja Advisory Committee Chair (action)
Student Affairs Committee
The Student Affairs Committee will consider approving minor revisions to six board policies and seven administrative regulations to update accreditation standard references, as recommended by the Community College League of California. It will also vote on sunsetting three subcommittees (International Students, Multicultural & Community Engagement, Technology Mediated Services) and approving consent calendar minutes. Information items include a FAFSA update, the new GCC mission statement, and an enrollment fraud update.
- Approve minor revisions to board policies 5010, 5050, 5110, 5130, 5500, 5700
- Approve minor revisions to administrative regulations 5010, 5050, 5110, 5130, 5500, 5530, 5700
- Sunset Student Affairs subcommittees: International Students, Multicultural & Community Engagement, Technology Mediated Services
- Approve unadopted minutes of Placement & Assessment Committee (March 14 and April 11, 2024)
- Information: FAFSA update, GCC mission statement, Student Services org chart, enrollment fraud, vision-aligned reporting, Promise Plus update
Academic Affairs
The Glendale Community College District Academic Affairs Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a Senate report, and act on items from the Senate, including revisions to standard DE ticket notes and a recommendation regarding courses with the CVC-OEI POCR badge. The committee will also consider a consent calendar with numerous new and revised courses and programs, approve instructional priorities, and discuss instructional reorganization, curriculum vote, seat loads, resource request deadlines, and a new mission statement.
- Approval of revisions to Standard DE Ticket Notes
- Approval of CoDE recommendation on CVC-OEI POCR badge courses
- Consent calendar: new courses (e.g., Noncredit ESL 91, SOC S 48, T ART 113) and revised courses (e.g., ABSE, ACCTG, AD ST, ART, BUSAD, CHEM, CHLDV, CO ED, CS/IS, ECON, EMS, ENGL, ESL, ETH S, FREN, GEOG, HIST, ITAL, JOURN, KIN, LLS, MATH, NUTR, PE, POL S, PSYCH, SOC, SOC S, SPAN, STV)
- Consent calendar: new programs (e.g., Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Certificate, Advanced ESL pathway certificates) and revised programs (e.g., Art History AA-T, Business Administration AA)
- Approval of Instructional Priorities
Administrative Affairs
The Administrative Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including updates to board policies on budget management, purchasing, and occupational safety, as well as an administrative regulation on the district's budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and consent calendar items. No new business is listed.
- Review of BP 6250 Budget Management
- Review of BP 6330 Purchasing - General
- Review of BP 6800 Occupational Safety
- Review of AR 6200 The District's Budget
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024, and other committee meetings
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District's College Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review subcommittee reports, and discuss standing committee actions. The agenda includes first readings of several administrative regulations and board policies, a second reading for approval of AR 7255 on division chairs, and new business on sunsetting the Student Equity & Achievement and Web Oversight committees. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major budget or contract decisions listed.
- Second reading and action on Administrative Regulation 7255 (Division Chairs)
- First readings of AR 4100, AR 4240, AR 5012, AR 5140, BP/AR 5210, BP/AR 5215, AR 5510
- Proposal to sunset Student Equity & Achievement Committee
- Proposal to sunset Web Oversight Committee
- Review of Board of Trustees draft agenda
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee (IPCC) is meeting to continue developing goals and strategies for the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan, based on prior SWOT analysis sessions. They will also review annual goal themes for prioritizing 2024 resource requests, and receive updates on accreditation and enrollment. The agenda is largely routine, with no subcommittee minutes to review and no announcements.
- Continue development of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies
- Review annual goals themes for prioritizing 2024 Non-Hiring Allocation Committee resource requests
- Accreditation update (none reported)
- Enrollment update
- Approval of April 8, 2024 minutes
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and agenda, receive updates on AB 1705, and hear division reports from Math, English, ESL, and Counseling. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 11, 2024
- Approval of agenda for May 9, 2024
- AB 1705 updates
- Division updates: Math, English, ESL, Counseling
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to review budget and financial documents. The committee will consider approving the minutes from March 26, 2024, and discuss the income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement. A proposed administrative regulation on district reserves (AR 6305) remains tabled pending further review. No new business or informational items are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 26, 2024
- AR 6305 – District Reserves tabled for more review
- Discussion of income statement
- Discussion of financial reporting
- Discussion of cash flow statement
Enrollment Management
The Glendale Community College District Enrollment Management committee is meeting to review enrollment updates, outreach efforts, and the Early Alert system, and to discuss new business including Promise Plus outcomes and the Strategic Enrollment Management application. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and election of a committee chair.
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024
- Enrollment update: credit FTES up 13.7%, noncredit FTES up 25.5% for Spring 2024 vs. Spring 2023
- Communications update: California Lottery-funded campaign worth ~$600,000 in advertising
- Early Alert system enhancements and rollout discussion
- Election of committee chair
Governance Review
The Glendale Community College District Governance Review committee is meeting to discuss governance procedures, including a revised 'Best Practices' document, reinstating ASGCC student representatives to the RTEP committee, and possibly creating a new Academic Integrity Committee. They will also consider sunsetting some governance committees and ensuring two student representatives on all committees.
- Revised 'Best Practices' document (draft dated 04/29/2024) to be discussed
- Reinstatement of ASGCC representatives to RTEP committee
- Proposal for a new Academic Integrity Committee (guest speaker Aisha Conner-Gaten)
- Sunsetting of governance committees
- Two ASGCC representatives on all governance committees per AR 2511
Campus Development
The Glendale Community College District's Campus Development Committee is meeting to review routine items and discuss several facility-related topics. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and the current agenda, a follow-up on Lot B solar panel installation, and new business on a potential future bond and an urban garden project. No decisions are listed; items are for information and review.
- Lot B Solar Panels Installation – follow-up discussion
- Future Bond for GCCD – information item
- Urban Garden – information item
- Approval of minutes from 04/04/2024
- Approval of agenda for 05/02/2024
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will vote on several action items, including accepting the Enhancing Tenure Process report, approving revised scholarship rubrics, amending the OER Committee bylaw, and endorsing a CoDE motion to label quality-reviewed online courses. The meeting also includes unfinished business on a marketing update and routine items like minutes approval and audience comments.
- Motion 2024-14: Accept Enhancing Tenure Process report
- Motion 2024-15: Approve revised scholarship rubrics
- Motion 2024-16: Amend OER Committee bylaw (Article II Section 8)
- Motion 2024-17: Approve CoDE motion to label quality-reviewed online courses
- Motion 2024-19: Marketing update from Public Information Officer
Environment & Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, review the outcome of the April 23 Earth Day event, and review a summary of the GCC Phase 3 LED upgrade. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive review item.
- Review of GCC Phase 3 LED Summary dated 4-30-24
- Earth Day on 4/23/2024 outcome discussion
- Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024
- Approval of agenda for 4/3/2024
Release Time/Extra Pay
The Released Time/Extra Pay Committee is meeting to review faculty assignments that involve duties beyond the normal contract, making recommendations to the College Executive Committee. The agenda includes urgent reviews of two positions at the end of their terms, discussions on reposting a position, and annual reviews of several coordinators. The committee also handles routine items like quorum verification and reference materials.
- Review of Contextualized Teaching and Learning Campus Coordinator (end of term)
- Review of Faculty Development Coordinator (end of term)
- Discussion on reposting Lead Peer Online Course Reviewer
- Annual reviews for Science Lecture Series, Math Discovery Center, Guided Pathways, Institutional Effectiveness, Wellness, and Cultural Diversity coordinators
- Note that Next Level English/Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinators positions no longer have funding
Release Time/Extra Pay
The Released Time/Extra Pay Committee is meeting to review faculty assignments with duties beyond the standard contract. The main business is reviewing supervisor and self-evaluations for several coordinator and director positions that are at the end of their terms, and considering any job description changes. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including the Lead Peer Online Course Reviewer position and the status of two coordinator roles that have lost funding.
- Review of Contextualized Teaching and Learning Campus Coordinator (end of term)
- Review of Adult Education & Family Literacy Act Program Coordinator (end of term)
- Review of Campus Wide Adjunct Support Coordinator (end of term)
- Review of College Scholars Director and Study Abroad Director (end of term)
- Discussion of Lead Peer Online Course Reviewer position (reposting or using old evaluations)
Library & Information Competency
The Library and Information Competency Committee at Glendale Community College will meet to approve minutes, hear updates on library resources, and discuss a trial of the Niche Academy database as a potential replacement for Credo Information Literacy Core and ProQuest Research Companion. The trial is requested for May 1–June 12, with campus access tentatively starting May 15. Other updates include an annual survey, arrival of a sleep pod, and outreach for finals bags.
- Trial of Niche Academy database (May 1–June 12) to potentially replace Credo and ProQuest
- Hotspots FAQ page in progress; note removal in PeopleSoft
- Library PA system request
- Annual Library Survey for Credit Students until May 10
- Sleep pod arrival in May; library to receive 1 pod
Scholars Program
The Glendale Community College District Scholars Program Committee is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes verifying a quorum, approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing the committee's mission statement as unfinished business, and considering new agenda items before adjournment. No specific policy decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Quorum verification
- Approval of minutes for a prior date
- Review of Committee mission statement
- Two unspecified new agenda items
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee is meeting to discuss updates related to AB 1705, including dual enrollment in noncredit and summer support classes for math and English. The agenda also includes division updates from math, English, ESL, non-credit ESL, and counseling, along with routine items like approving minutes and the agenda.
- AB 1705 updates: dual enrollment in noncredit
- AB 1705 updates: summer support classes for Math and English
- Division updates: Math, English, ESL, Non-Credit ESL, Counseling
- Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024
- Next meeting date: May 9, 2024
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and review curriculum matters, including the implementation of ethnic studies and cultural diversity requirements, common course numbering updates, and various course approvals. The agenda includes announcements of approved distance education addenda and graduation requirement updates, as well as ongoing business items with no updates. The committee will also consider curriculum action items and discuss the role of C&I in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Approved DE addenda for courses including ACCTG, ARCH, CHLDV, and others
- Graduation requirement updates for PHILO 101H and T ART 113
- Discussion on Title 5 implementation of Ethnic Studies and Cultural Diversity Requirement
- Common Course Numbering updates for ENGL 100, COMM 110, MATH 110, POLS 110, PSY 110
- Prelim review deadlines for spring 2024 curriculum proposals
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District's College Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review unadopted minutes from ten subcommittees, and discuss actions from standing committees. They will also review the Board of Trustees draft agenda and conduct a first reading of Administrative Regulation 7255 on division chair duties and election procedures. No final action is expected on the regulation at this meeting.
- Approval of College Executive Committee minutes from March 12, 2024
- Review of minutes from Budget, Enrollment Management, and other subcommittees
- Discussion of standing committee actions including Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
- Review of Board of Trustees meeting draft agenda
- First reading of Administrative Regulation 7255 on division chair duties and election procedures
Administrative Affairs
The Administrative Affairs Committee will review and discuss several administrative policies, including budget management, occupational safety, and division chair election procedures. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and consent calendar items. No final decisions are expected; items are for information and discussion.
- Review of BP 6250 Budget Management
- Review of BP 6800 Occupational Safety
- Review of AR 6200 The District's Budget
- Discussion of AR 7255 Division Chairs, Duties, and Election Procedures
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024, and consent calendar items
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee (IPCC) will meet to approve minutes, review subcommittee reports, and discuss accreditation and enrollment updates. New business includes reviewing a proposed new mission statement and preparing a draft of 2024-2025 annual goals for the Strategic Planning Committee. The meeting is routine planning work, with no major decisions or contracts on the agenda.
- Review of proposed new mission statement
- Prepare draft of 2024-2025 annual goals for Strategic Planning Committee
- Accreditation update
- Enrollment update
- Approval of March 11, 2024 minutes
Campus Development
The Glendale Community College District Campus Development Committee is meeting to review routine items: approving prior minutes and the current agenda. Under old business, they will get an update on the Lot B solar panel installation. New business includes discussions on Phase 2 of Career Education Wall visuals/graphics and a proposed nap pod.
- Lot B Solar Panels Installation – follow-up update
- Career Education Wall Visuals/Graphics Phase 2 – discussion
- Nap Pod – information and discussion
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024
- Approval of agenda for April 4, 2024
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate is meeting to vote on the Institution Set Standards Taskforce Report and the 2023-2024 Institution Set Standards, which are key accreditation-related items. They will also consider a revision to AR 4000 (Mutual Gains Agreement), a request to extend Accommodations Resource Center hours for nursing students, and a tabled motion on the campus marketing plan. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Motion 2024-12: Approve Institution Set Standards Taskforce Report
- Motion 2024-03: Approve 2023-2024 Institution Set Standards
- Motion 2024-20: Revise AR 4000 Mutual Gains Agreement
- Motion 2024-11: Extend Accommodations Resource Center hours for nursing students
- Motion 2024-19: Campus Marketing Plan (tabled from March 21)
Environment & Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda, then discuss old business including the Lot B solar panel installation and follow-up on Earth Day activities. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive items being informational updates and discussions.
- Lot B Solar Panels Installation – information item presented by Patrick Shahnazarian
- Earth Day – action/discussion item, follow-up by Rachel/Sarah
- Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024
- Approval of agenda for April 3, 2024
Governance Review
The Glendale Community College District Governance Review committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, discussing unfinished items, and introducing new business. Key items include a revised 'Best Practices' document for hybrid and remote meeting communication, the possible reinstatement of student representatives to governance committees, and a discussion on using AI during committee meetings.
- Review of revised 'Governance Best Practices' draft for hybrid/remote meeting communication
- Discussion on reinstating ASGCC representatives to the RTEP governance committee
- New business: using AI during committee meetings
- Approval of March 5, 2023 minutes
- Next meetings scheduled for May 7 and June 4, 2024
Study Abroad
The Glendale Community College Study Abroad Committee is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes verifying quorum, approving minutes from October 26, 2023, and discussing new agenda items under two unspecified categories. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Quorum verified with 7 of 12 voting members present
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023
- New agenda item under category C
- Two new agenda items under category D
Library & Information Competency
The Glendale Community College Library and Information Competency Committee is meeting to elect a chair, approve minutes, and receive updates on library operations. Key discussion items include reducing hotspot circulation to 100 devices by summer 2024, staffing shortages that closed the library early on March 7, and a proposal for student sleep pods. The committee will also hear about new databases, workshops, and outreach events.
- Hotspot reduction to 100 total across Garfield and Verdugo, with circulation ending by Summer 2024
- Library closed early on 3/7 due to staffing shortages
- Staffing updates: Dean of Library Support Services, Technical Services Manager, Library Technician IIs
- Sleep pods proposed by Student Affairs, gathering student and staff input
- New AI workshop for research questions, free to students
AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee
The Glendale Community College Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing curriculum matters, including a proposed change to the cultural diversity graduation requirement to a Global Awareness/Appreciation requirement, and a draft statement on Credit for Prior Learning. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no major votes scheduled.
- Discussion of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) catalog statement
- Update on Title 5 implementation of Ethnic Studies and Cultural Diversity Requirement
- Approved DE addenda for numerous courses (e.g., ACCTG 050, ARCH 250, CHLDV 048)
- Grad requirements updates for PHILO 101H and T ART 113
- Prelim review deadlines for spring 2024 (final deadline April 3)
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to review budget policies and priorities, and to discuss financial reports including the income statement, financial reporting, and cash flow statement. The 2023-2024 budget update has no new information, and the district reserves policy (AR 6305) remains tabled pending further review. No major decisions are expected; the meeting is largely informational.
- Approval of minutes from February 27, 2024
- 2023-2024 Budget Update – no update provided
- AR 6305 District Reserves – tabled, requires more review by Amir Nour
- Discussion of Budget Policies and Priorities
- Discussion of Income Statement, Financial Reporting, and Cash Flow Statement
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate will vote on several motions, including approving the 2023-2024 Institution Set Standards, revising Administrative Regulation 4261 on class overview, and approving revisions to distance education ticket notes. They will also consider creating taskforces to sunset certain IT certificates, revise the program sunset policy, and establish a poet laureate selection process. Additionally, they will discuss a request for a campus marketing plan presentation and a recommendation to implement a subsidized food service at the Verdugo campus cafeteria.
- Motion 2024-03: Approve 2023-2024 Institution Set Standards
- Motion 2024-04: Revise AR 4261 Class Overview
- Motion 2024-06: Taskforce to sunset three IT Technician certificates
- Motion 2024-09: Request marketing plan presentation to boost enrollment
- Motion 2024-10: Recommend subsidized food service at Verdugo campus cafeteria
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee will vote on revised administrative regulations for graduation requirements (AR 4100) and academic renewal (AR 4240), as well as approve the 2025-2026 academic calendar and instructional priorities. The committee will also consider a first reading of revised AR 4000 (Mutual Gains) and discuss graduation timing and IHAC timeline. Consent calendar includes approval of new and revised courses and programs.
- Approval of revised AR 4100 (Graduation Requirements) and AR 4240 (Academic Renewal)
- Approval of 2025-2026 academic calendar (preferred and alternate options)
- Approval of 2023 instructional resource request prioritization and 2024 instructional priorities
- Consent calendar: new courses (e.g., HUMAN 145, MATH 132) and revised programs (e.g., English Creative Writing AA)
- First reading of revised AR 4000 (Mutual Gains Document)
Student Affairs Committee
The Glendale Community College District Student Affairs Committee will vote on the prioritization ranking of 2023 student services and student affairs resource requests. The agenda also includes informational updates on outreach, FAFSA, open house, IDEA Conference, commencement, AB 1705 validation, AB 928 allocation, and Promise Plus. No consent calendar or old business items are listed.
- Vote on prioritization ranking of 2023 student services and student affairs resource requests
- Outreach update: Senior Night (April 4), Community Open House (May 4), Summer Enrollment Fairs (June 20, July 18), Welcome Day (August 22)
- FAFSA update
- AB 1705 validation update
- AB 928 Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act allocation update
Scholars Program
The Glendale Community College District Scholars Program Committee is holding a routine meeting on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes verifying quorum, approving prior minutes, and reviewing the committee's mission statement. Two unspecified new agenda items are also listed. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.
- Quorum verification for the meeting
- Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
- Review of the Committee mission statement
- Two new agenda items, unspecified
Program Review Committee
The Program Review Committee will discuss revising the program review form to incorporate new accreditation standards, using reviews from Student Activities and Communications as examples. They will also consider proposed changes to the program review and resource request timeline. The meeting includes approval of the February 20, 2024 minutes and welcomes new ASGCC representatives.
- Discussion of PR form revision to align with new accreditation standards
- Review of example program reviews from Student Activities and Communications
- Proposed changes to program review submission and resource request deadlines
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024
- Welcome to ASGCC student representatives
Academic Readiness
The Placement and Assessment Committee is meeting to discuss updates on AB 1705, a state law affecting placement policies, and to hear reports from math, English, ESL, non-credit ESL, and counseling divisions. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and the current agenda. No decisions are listed; most items are informational.
- AB 1705 update (information item)
- Division updates: Math, English, ESL, Non-Credit ESL, Counseling
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023
- Next meetings: April 11 and May 9, 2024
Enrollment Management
The Glendale Community College District Enrollment Management committee is meeting to approve minutes and receive informational updates on enrollment, student outreach, communications, and early alert systems. They will also discuss a strategic enrollment management application. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023
- Enrollment update
- Student Outreach Services update
- Communications update
- Strategic Enrollment Management Application discussion
Academic Calendar
The Glendale Community College District Academic Calendar Committee is meeting on March 13, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes and adding new agenda items. No specific calendar decisions or substantive topics are listed.
- Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
- New agenda item under Category C
- New agenda item under Category D
College Executive Committee
The College Executive Committee is meeting to approve its own minutes, review unadopted minutes from several subcommittees (Budget, Enrollment Management, etc.), and discuss actions from standing committees. They will also review the draft Board of Trustees agenda and consider a personnel request for a new Campus Professional Development Coordinator position, funded by grant/contingency funds. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only action item being the approval of minutes and the new position.
- Approval of CEC minutes from previous meeting
- Review of Budget Committee minutes (Jan 23, 2024)
- Review of Enrollment Management Committee minutes (Oct 11, 2023)
- New position: Campus Professional Development Coordinator, 1.0 FTE, Grant/Contingency Funded, Range R38
- Replacement positions listed for information: Instructional Support Specialist (Chemistry), Instructional Support Clerk, Police Sergeant, Associate Dean of Health Sciences
IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee
The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee (IPCC) is meeting to review minutes, discuss accreditation updates, and begin developing the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan. The committee will also consider an enrollment update and set an agenda for a strategic planning subcommittee meeting.
- Accreditation update: 2023 comprehensive evaluation results and new ACCJC standards
- Development of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan
- Enrollment update
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023 and subcommittee meetings
- Strategic Planning Committee (Team A) agenda and meeting date (proposed May 17)
Campus Development
The Glendale Community College District's Campus Development Committee is meeting to review routine items, including approving prior minutes and the agenda. They will receive updates on the Lot B solar panel installation and the opening of the Buena Vista Building. No major decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Lot B Solar Panels Installation – update
- Opening of the Buena Vista Building – update
- Approval of minutes from 11/02/2023
- Approval of agenda for 03/07/2024
Academic Senate
The Glendale Community College Academic Senate is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on several action items. Key votes include forming a taskforce to review Institution-Set Standards for transfers and a taskforce to revise the Instructional Hiring Allocation Committee manual. The agenda also includes unfinished business on revisions to Administrative Regulations 4100 and 4240.
- Motion 2024-01: Formation of Institution-Set Standards Taskforce
- Motion 2024-02: Formation of Instructional Hiring Allocation Committee Taskforce
- Motion 2023-29: Revision of Administrative Regulation 4100
- Motion 2023-30: Revision of Administrative Regulation 4240
- President's report on Institutional Standards, internships, and 50% Law
Environment & Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, and to receive information on the opening of the Buena Vista Building and follow up on Earth Day planning. The meeting is largely procedural, with new business items for discussion only.
- Approval of minutes from 11/1/2023
- Approval of agenda for 3/6/2024
- Discussion of Buena Vista Building opening
- Earth Day follow-up (Rachel/Sarah)
Governance Review
The Glendale Community College District Governance Review committee is meeting to discuss updates to its governance document (Administrative Regulation 2511), approve prior minutes, and address unfinished business. Key topics include requiring all governance committees to use Board Docs and report Zoom meeting locations, reinstating ASGCC representatives to certain committees, and adding a DEIA representative to every governance committee. The committee will also receive an update on the formation of the ZTC & LTC Committee and changes to the Mutual Gains document.
- Proposal to require all governance committees to adopt Board Docs and report Zoom meeting locations by academic year 2024-2025
- Discussion on reinstating ASGCC representatives to EEO, RTEP, and Professional Development Committees
- Discussion on adding a DEIA representative to all governance committees
- Update on ZTC & LTC Committee formation and Mutual Gains document changes
- Approval of December 5, 2023 minutes
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to monitor the budget development process and implementation of the annual college budget. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, and several new agenda items, but no specific topics or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive items detailed.
- Approval of minutes from a previous meeting
- New agenda items under two separate categories, but details are not provided
Student Affairs Committee
The Glendale Community College District Student Affairs Committee will vote on increasing the maximum allowable units for Winter and Summer sessions starting Summer 2024. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and informational updates on topics like the college tagline, non-resident tuition, and financial aid.
- Action: Approve unit limit increase for Winter and Summer sessions (effective Summer 2024)
- Consent calendar: Approve minutes from Placement and Assessment Committee (Oct 12, Nov 9, 2023) and Student Fees Committee (Feb 14, 2024)
- Information: GCC Tagline update
- Information: Non-Resident Tuition and Capital Outlay Fee
- Information: FAFSA and Bank Mobile updates
Program Review Committee
The Glendale Community College District Program Review Committee is meeting to discuss updates on learning outcomes, prioritization of requests, an online resource request system for the 2024 cycle, and the status of HACs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting. No major decisions are listed; most items are for information or discussion.
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023
- Learning Outcomes Process Update
- Prioritization of Requests (with schedule proposal)
- Online Resource Request System for 2024 Cycle
- Status of HACs (with update attachment)
Student Fees & Tuition Committee
The Student Fees & Tuition Committee will meet to review and discuss upcoming fees for the 2024-25 academic year. The agenda includes items for action and discussion regarding nonresident tuition and capital outlay fees.
- 24/25 Nonresident Tuition Fee (Action, Discussion)
- 24/25 Capital Outlay Fee (Action, Discussion)
- Approval of minutes from the October 11, 2023 meeting
College Executive Committee
The Glendale Community College District's College Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review unadopted minutes from various subcommittees, and discuss standing committee actions. The committee will also review the Board of Trustees draft agenda and consider personnel requests, including replacements for a Veterans Center Coordinator and a Student Services Assistant II.
- Approval of College Executive Committee Meeting Minutes from Jan 19, 2024
- Review of minutes from Budget, Enrollment Management, and other subcommittees
- Personnel request: Veterans Center Coordinator, Range 31, 1.0 FTE (replacement for Charles Shumate)
- Personnel request: Student Services Assistant II, Range 23, 1.0 FTE (replacement for Ramela Mirzhakani)
- Review of Board of Trustees Meeting Draft Agenda
Budget Committee
The Glendale Community College District Budget Committee is meeting to monitor the budget development process and ongoing implementation of the annual college budget. The agenda includes unfinished business items: a 2023-2024 budget update, a review of Administrative Regulation 6305 on District Reserves, and a discussion of the PARS Supplementary Retirement Plan walk-in workshop. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting.
- 2023-2024 Budget Update
- AR 6305 District Reserves
- PARS Supplementary Retirement Plan - Walk In Workshop
- Approval of minutes for December 14, 2023
College Executive Committee
The College Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review subcommittee reports, and discuss actions from standing committees. Key items include a second reading of administrative regulations on telecommuting and governance, a new mission statement for Board Policy 1200, and several staff replacement positions. The meeting also includes a review of the Board of Trustees draft agenda and the 2024-2025 academic calendar.
- Second reading of Administrative Regulation 7280 on Telecommuting/Remote Work
- Second reading of Administrative Regulation 2511 on Governance Document
- Revision of Board Policy 1200: District Mission, Vision and Value Statement
- Replacement positions: Program Manager I, International Student Services; Instructional Support Technician II; HR Generalist; Vice President, Student Services; AVP Technology and Innovation
- Academic Calendar 2024-2025