Glendale Community College District public meetings in 2025

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will hold a training session on workflows, meeting procedures, and articulation. The last preliminary review deadline for fall 2025 is October 3, and 31 programs must be updated by that date or face referral to the Academic Senate.

• Last preliminary review deadline for fall 2025 is October 3.
• 31 programs (including Addiction Studies, Child Development, and others) must be updated by October 3 or be sent to the Academic Senate.
• Training on C&I workflows, meeting procedures, and articulation will be provided.
• No curriculum action items are listed for this meeting.

IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee

The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee will review updates to the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan. Members are also considering shortening the plan's duration to 2025-2030 and reviewing the committee's mission statement.

• Proposed change of Institutional Strategic Plan timeframe from 2025-2032 to 2025-2030
• Review of Program Review and Strategic Planning subcommittee minutes
• Enrollment update discussion
• Consideration of changes to the Committee Mission Statement
• Decision on whether to reschedule or cancel the November 10th meeting

Campus Development

The Campus Development Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural items and a placeholder for new business. No specific projects, contracts, or renovations are listed for discussion at this time.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Review of September 4, 2025 agenda

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will consider seven action items, including a revision to the Distance Education regulation (AR 4105), approval of its 2025-26 rules and procedures, and the addition of a Chicano/a Studies discipline. The board will also vote on faculty appointments for the Judicial Board and tenure committee chairs, as well as a task force on final exam scheduling.

• Motion 2025-20: Revision of AR 4105 on Distance Education
• Motion 2025-27: Adding Chicano/a Studies to the Disciplines List
• Motion 2025-24: Revision of tenure process checklists
• Motion 2025-26: Taskforce to develop alternatives for final exam changes
• Motion 2025-21: Approval of 2025-26 Senate Rules and Procedures

Governance Review

The Governance Review Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the governance process, presented by Cameron Hastings. The committee will also verify quorum, approve minutes from June 3, 2025, and set the next meeting for October 7, 2025. No unfinished business is listed.

• Update on Governance process (Cameron Hastings) — information and discussion
• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
• Next meeting: October 7, 2025

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss unfinished business including the 2025-2026 May Revise, and receive informational items on income, financial reporting, and cash flow. No new business is listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

• Review of 2025-2026 May Revise (unfinished business)
• Income statement discussion
• Financial reporting discussion
• Cash flow statement discussion
• Next meeting set for September 23, 2025

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is reviewing the Phase III recommended list for Common Course Numbering for Fall 2027. The meeting also includes updates on course outlines, learning outcomes assessment, and upcoming review deadlines.

• Review of Phase III Common Course Numbering list including subjects like Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Biology
• Announcement of Fall 2025 preliminary review deadlines for August 1, August 28, and October 3
• Update on course outlines and programs requiring updates as of June 3, 2025
• Information regarding the Curriculum Institute in Ontario, California, scheduled for July 9-12, 2025

Administrative Affairs

The committee will review and approve various previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussion of the AR 4010 Academic Calendar under unfinished business.

• Approval of May 13, 2025, Administrative Affairs Committee minutes
• Approval of May 1, 2025, Campus Development Committee minutes
• Approval of May 7, 2025, Environment and Sustainability Committee minutes
• Review of AR 4010 - Academic Calendar

Campus Development

The Glendale Community College Campus Development Committee will meet to discuss the Sound Stage Building, review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, and approve the agenda for this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

• Discussion of the Sound Stage Building (presented by Silva Sorkazian)
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025
• Approval of agenda for June 5, 2025
• Next meeting set for September 4, 2025

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will consider two action items: a motion to create a taskforce to study a one-tier faculty structure, and a motion to approve a revised Disciplines List. The meeting also includes reports on distance education regulations, learning outcomes, and open-source educational resources.

• Motion 2025-18: Create a taskforce with the Guild to study a one-tier faculty structure
• Motion 2025-19: Approve the revised Disciplines List
• Motion 2025-20: Revise Administrative Regulation 4105 on Distance Education
• President's report on elimination of final exam block schedule for 16-week classes
• Executive nominations still open for President-Elect, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Treasurer, Secretary

Environment & Sustainability

The Environment and Sustainability Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The committee is continuing discussions regarding planning for Earth Day 2026.

• Approval of minutes for 5/7/2025
• Earth Day Planning 2026

Governance Review

The Governance Review Committee will discuss concerns raised about an April 2025 vote regarding the Academic Calendar Committee. A member stated the vote lacked clarity, had a predetermined outcome, and occurred without prior deliberation. The committee will also elect a chair for the 2025-2026 term.

• Info/Discussion: April 2025 Vote in Support of Academic Calendar Committee
• Election of 2025-2026 GRC Chair
• Approval of April 1, 2025 minutes

Academic Calendar

The committee will consider an updated recommendation for the 2026-27 academic calendar, which previously proposed ending semesters two days later and adding new non-instruction days. Members will also elect a chair for 2025-26 and receive an update on efforts to dissolve the committee.

• Updated recommendation for 2026-27 academic calendar with later semester end dates and new non-instruction days
• Election of committee chair for 2025-26
• Update on proposal to disband the Academic Calendar committee

Study Abroad

The committee is reviewing the status of current and future study abroad programs. Members will discuss a new faculty handbook and vote on a proposal for a Winter 2027 trip to New Zealand and Australia.

• Vote on Winter 2027 program proposal for New Zealand and Australia
• Discussion of a new Faculty Handbook
• Status update on Summer 2025 programs to Armenia, Bali, and Greece
• Update on Winter 2026 Italy program and Summer 2026 programs to Paris, Spain, and Vienna/Prague
• Review of Program Operations Manual and Emergency Management Procedures approved by Academic Affairs

AS Learning Outcomes & Assessments Committee

The Learning Outcomes and Assessment Committee will vote on a public relations statement for the Fall 2025 Insights pilot. Members will also hear updates on the pilot, including that every faculty member must publish their Canvas shell for assessment, and that French has been added to the pilot group. The committee will consider moving the November 27 meeting to November 20.

• Action item: Approve PR statement for Fall 2025 Insights pilot
• Action item: Move November 27 meeting to November 20
• Every faculty member must publish their Canvas shell for assessment
• French added to the Insights pilot group
• Outdated learning outcomes (prior to 2020) to be removed from department sites

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will discuss and take action on the Phase III Common Course Numbering list, which aligns dozens of GCC courses with statewide C-ID identifiers for Fall 2027. The committee will also hear updates on eLumen, articulation, and approved DE addenda, and review a list of course outlines and programs needing updates.

• Action/discussion on Common Course Numbering Phase III (Recommended List) for Fall 2027, covering 40+ courses from Accounting to Sociology
• Announcement of approved DE Addenda (none listed)
• Preliminary Review Deadline for Fall 2025 set for August 1
• Updated list of course outlines needing updates as of May 23, 2025
• Curriculum Institute announced for July 9-12, 2025 in Ontario, California

AS Committee on Distance Education (CoDE)

The Committee on Distance Education will vote on four motions: approving a consent calendar of 129 DE addenda, creating a task force to revise DE addendum forms, offering GADER events for norming on CVC-OEI rubric criteria, and granting GADER hours to faculty who complete Peer Online Course Review. The committee will also discuss early publication of DE courses, particularly for Garfield students in remote synchronous classes.

• Motion to approve 129 DE addenda (Consent Calendar)
• Motion to create a task force to revise DE addendum forms (last revised Sept. 2022)
• Motion to offer GADER events for norming on CVC-OEI rubric criteria (AI, RSI, equity, security)
• Motion to grant GADER hours to faculty who complete POCR alignment
• Discussion of early publication of DE courses for Garfield remote synchronous students

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the 2025-2026 budget request summary and discuss the May Revise of the state budget. They will also consider revisions to budget policies AR 6200 and BP 6200, and review financial reports including the income statement and cash flow projection.

• 2025-2026 May Revise informational item
• Review of 2025-2026 Budget Request Summary
• Second read of AR 6200 - The District's Budget
• Second read of BP 6200 - Budget Preparation
• Income statement and cash flow projection review

Strategic Planning

The committee is meeting to establish annual goals for 2025 resource requests and discuss the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan. Members will also review trends from the 2024 program review cycle and student success data.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of November 15, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2024 Program Review trends from Instruction, Student Services, and Human Resources
• Establishment of Annual Goals for 2025 Resource Requests
• Discussion of 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals and strategies

Scholars Program

The Scholars Program Committee will verify quorum, approve minutes from March 20, 2024, and receive announcements on spring events, student achievements, and committee updates. No unfinished business is listed, and the next meeting will be in fall 2024.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
• 14 Scholars awarded Tye Veden Scholarship
• 2 Scholars selected as semi-finalists for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
• Literally Healing Book Drive held May 7-10
• Fall 2024 application closes June 1, 2024

Library & Information Competency

The Library and Information Competency Committee will hear updates on personnel, including a new Library Dean and a new Tech Services Manager, and discuss the need to fill two vacant Library Technician II positions. The committee will also receive information on a $35,000 pilot textbook project starting Summer 2025, a $5,500 outreach grant, and a change from annual to biannual library surveys.

• $35,000 granted for pilot textbook project to purchase all books assigned in GCC classes
• $5,500 outreach funding granted
• Sound mitigation, student engagement tables and chairs, and two Tech II positions not yet granted, going through Budget Committee
• New Library Dean Katie Datko introduced; Margaret Lopez hired as Tech Services Manager
• Library survey moving from annual to biannual starting Spring 2026

Student Affairs Committee

The committee is meeting to vote on a new student parking permit fee and a DEIA statement. Members will also discuss revisions to policies regarding student equity, conduct, and lactation accommodations.

• Proposed $50/semester student parking permit fee beginning Fall 2025
• Approval of DEIA statement
• Revised AR 5530: Student Grievances
• First reading of Revised BP 5300 and AR 5300: Student Equity
• First reading of Revised AR 5500: Standards of Student Conduct and AR 5203: Lactation Accommodation

Academic Affairs

The committee is deciding on 2025 instructional priorities and the elimination of the final exam block schedule for 16-week classes. Members will also consider a DEIA statement, a revised class overview regulation, and various new and revised academic programs and courses.

• Approval of 2025 Instructional Priorities
• Proposed elimination of the Final Exam Block Schedule for 16-week classes
• Approval of DEIA Statement and Revised AR 4261 (Class Overview)
• Approval of Study Abroad Operation Manual and Emergency Management Procedure
• Review of new courses in English, Ethnic Studies, Fire Technology, History, Linguistics, Physical Education, Psychology, and Theatre Arts

Program Review Committee

The committee will discuss the potential impact of a recent presidential executive order on accreditation for Glendale Community College. Members will also review trends from program review to share with the Strategic Planning Committee and discuss the 2025 program review cycle. The committee will address guidance on student service and program learning outcome sections in the program review form.

• Discussion of presidential executive order on accreditation and its implications for GCC
• Trends and takeaways from program review to be shared with Strategic Planning Committee
• Update on eLumen system change: program review will continue using legacy app, not new Insights system
• Discussion of SSLO and PLO items on the 2025 program review form
• Welcome of new CSEA representative Illona Movsesyan

Academic Senate

The Glendale Community College Academic Senate is meeting to discuss administrative reports and faculty governance. The body will consider a motion to create a taskforce to study a one-tier faculty structure in collaboration with the Guild.

• Motion 2025-18: Creation of a taskforce to study a one-tier faculty structure
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025
• Learning Outcomes Report by Y. Ybarra
• Nominations for Senate Executive positions and Budget Representative

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on approving courses for new American Institutions and Lifelong Learning general education requirements for local AA and AS degrees. The committee will also review second and first reads of curriculum action items, discuss common course numbering for Fall 2027, and hear updates on eLumen and articulation. Announcements include deadlines for preliminary review of courses for Fall 2025 and honors course approvals.

• Approval of courses for American Institutions (POL S 101, ECON 111, HIST 111/111H/116/117/118/118H) and Lifelong Learning (PE/dance activity courses, HLTH 101/102/104/106, FIRE 144, EMT 140) requirements
• Common Course Numbering Phase III recommended list for Fall 2027, covering 40+ courses from Accounting to Sociology
• Deadline: Preliminary review for Fall 2025 courses and honors courses must be submitted in eLumen by August 1
• Updated list of course outlines needing updates as of May 9, 2025, and programs needing updates
• Curriculum Institute scheduled for July 9-12, 2025 in Ontario, California

Student Fees & Tuition Committee

The Student Fees & Tuition Committee will meet to review, evaluate, and recommend student fees for compliance with Title V. The only substantive new business is a discussion of student parking fees. The agenda is otherwise procedural: verifying quorum, approving minutes from April 9, 2025, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Student parking fees review
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Quorum verification (need 5 of 9 members)

Administrative Affairs

The Administrative Affairs Committee will consider budget prioritization results for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, and will conduct a second reading of a proposed regulation on bids and contracts (AR 6340). The committee will also vote on minutes from previous meetings of the Campus Development and Environment & Sustainability committees.

• Second reading of AR 6340 - Bids and Contracts
• Student Affairs Budget Prioritization Results
• Academic Affairs Budget Prioritization Results
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting
• Consent calendar includes minutes from Campus Development (April 3) and Environment & Sustainability (April 2) committees

IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee

The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee will discuss accreditation gap analysis and enrollment updates. The body is tasked with reviewing a DEIA statement and processing input from the College Executive Committee regarding the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan.

• Review and approval of a DEIA statement requested by the Academic Senate
• Review of College Executive Committee input on the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan
• Accreditation gap analysis updates for Standard 2.5 (Degree Audit), Standard 3.3 (Adjunct Faculty), and Standard 2v (Student Complaints)
• Discussion on Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) per ACCJC Standard 2.6
• Establishment of agenda and draft annual goals for the Strategic Planning Meeting

AS Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee

The Senate Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee is meeting to coordinate the use of zero- and low-cost textbook alternatives. The body will discuss funding for Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) degree pathways and review the textbook adoption process within college divisions.

• Discussion of ZTC Mathematics AS-T and Economics AA-T degree funding
• Review of textbook adoption and approval processes in divisions
• Discussion of the OER evaluation rubric
• Check-in on the implementation of XB12 in divisions
• Review of ZTC and LTC numbers

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet on May 8, 2025, via Zoom. The main new business item is a discussion of converting the college's financial computer system to Oracle Fusion. The committee will also review income, financial reporting, and cash flow statements.

• Discussion of financial computer system conversion to Oracle Fusion
• Review of Income Statement
• Review of Financial Reporting
• Review of Cash Flow Statement
• Next meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025

Academic Readiness

The Glendale Community College Placement and Assessment Committee will meet on May 8, 2025, to verify a quorum, approve minutes from the April 10 meeting, and receive division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 10 meeting
• Division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus
• No new business items are scheduled for discussion

Environment & Sustainability

The Environment and Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss and review old business including Earth Day, and new business including a diversion report from Patrick Shahnazarian and the annual report on district-wide LED light replacement. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and the current agenda.

• Diversion Report - Patrick Shahnazarian
• District Wide LED Light Replacement - Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025
• Discussion and review of Earth Day

Governance Review

The Governance Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Campus Development

The Campus Development Committee will meet on May 1, 2025, to review and discuss the AU Building Replacement project, including a progress set for the GCC Auditorium feasibility and seismic study. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and the agenda.

• AU Building Replacement – discussion and possible action on the project, including a 7,535 KB progress set for the GCC Auditorium feasibility and seismic study.
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting.
• Approval of the agenda for May 1, 2025.
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025.

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate is meeting to review several academic resolutions and curriculum updates. Discussion includes common course numbering surveys, ethnic studies course approval policies, and math course placement.

• Motion 2025-14: Cal-GETC Ethnic Studies Resolution regarding automatic course approvals
• Motion 2025-16: AB 1705 Resolution
• Motion 2025-17: Revised Instructional Hiring Allocation Manual
• Phase Two Common Course Numbering surveys for various departments including Anthropology, Biology, and Mathematics

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will review and take action on curriculum items, including second reads and first reads of course proposals. They will also discuss prerequisites in noncredit courses and receive updates on eLumen, articulation, and common course numbering. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 9, 2025, and announcements about DE addenda, preliminary review deadlines, and courses needing updates.

• Discussion of prerequisites in noncredit courses (Ritterbrown, Traynor)
• Common Course Numbering Phase III implementation list for Fall 2027
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Preliminary Review Deadline for Fall 2025: August 1
• Updated list of course outlines needing updates as of April 18, 2025

College Computer Coordinating

The College Computer Coordinating Committee (4Cs) will meet on April 23, 2025, to review the Technology Strategic Plan. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from March 20, 2025, and announcements. No old business is on the agenda.

• Review of the Technology Strategic Plan (new business, information/discussion)
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider revisions to three policies: AR 6305 on budget reserves, AR 6200 on the district's budget, and BP 6200 on budget preparation. The committee will also review income, financial reporting, and cash flow statements. No new business is on the agenda.

• AR 6305 - Budget Reserves (revised 4-8-2025)
• AR 6200 - The District's Budget
• BP 6200 - Budget Preparation (revised)
• Income Statement review
• Cash Flow Statement review

Academic Readiness

The Placement and Assessment Committee will verify quorum, approve minutes from the March 13 meeting, and approve the agenda for the April 10 meeting. No new business is listed. The committee will receive informational updates from the English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus divisions.

• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the agenda for the April 10, 2025 meeting
• No new business items are scheduled
• Division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus (information only)

Scholars Program

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 20, 2024, and receive announcements about recent Scholars Program activities. No unfinished business or new decisions are on the agenda for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
• 14 Scholars awarded various amounts for the Tye Veden Scholarship
• 2 Scholars selected as semi-finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
• Fall 2025 application open until June 1, 2024
• Next meeting: none scheduled for Spring 2024; resumes Fall 2024

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will consider amending a goal to require programs needing updates to reach the Preliminary Review stage by Fall 2025 or face archiving. The committee will also review a list of courses and programs needing updates, discuss common course numbering, and hear updates on eLumen and articulation.

• Proposed amendment to committee goal: programs needing updates must be in Preliminary Review stage by Fall 2025 or be sent to Academic Senate for archiving
• Common Course Numbering Phase III implementation list for Fall 2027 presented, covering 40+ courses
• Updated list of course outlines needing updates as of April 9, 2025
• Preliminary Review deadline for Spring 2025 set for August 1
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025

Enrollment Management

The Glendale Community College Enrollment Management Committee will review enrollment updates, outreach services, and the Promise Plus program. A key discussion item is the Chancellor's Office allocation and the state's growth cap under the Student-Centered Funding Formula, which affects the college's ability to add course sections despite high fill rates.

• Discussion of Chancellor's Office allocation and growth cap under the Student-Centered Funding Formula
• Enrollment update: Spring 2025 projected 5.3% increase, actual 7.3% increase as of Day 13
• Promise Plus update: 86% persistence rate from Fall 2023 to Spring 2025
• Student Outreach Services: targeting 100 off-campus college fairs, 2,000 Welcome Center interactions in February 2025
• Vision-Aligned Reporting: new state initiative requiring individual student interaction reporting starting Fall 2025

Student Fees & Tuition Committee

The Student Fees & Tuition Committee is meeting to conduct second readings of policies regarding nonresident tuition and tuition waivers. The body is tasked with recommending student fees for appropriateness, equity, and Title V compliance.

• Second read of AR 5020 - Nonresident Tuition
• Second read of BP 5020 - Nonresident Tuition
• Second read of Nonresident Tuition Waiver

Administrative Affairs

The Administrative Affairs Committee will meet to review administrative regulations and prioritization results. The body is conducting second readings of policies regarding bids and contracts.

• Second read of AR 6340 - Bids and Contracts
• Second read of AR 6345 - Bids and Contracts - CUPCCAA: Alternative Bid Procedures
• Review of 2024 Administrative Affairs Prioritization Results
• Discussion of DEIA Statement

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will vote on five motions, including revising AR 4261 to clarify syllabus requirements for grading and office hours, approving changes to Senate committee bylaws, forming a taskforce to update administrative regulations, supporting a resolution on ethnic studies course approvals, and creating a taskforce to review the census submission process. The meeting also includes reports on open educational resources, budget, and curriculum.

• Motion 2025-11: Revise AR 4261 to require syllabi include grading explanations, late policy, and office hours
• Motion 2025-12: Approve changes to Senate committee bylaws
• Motion 2025-13: Form a taskforce for cyclical update of administrative regulations under Senate purview
• Motion 2025-14: Support resolution to auto-approve ethnic studies courses for Cal-GETC Area 6
• Motion 2025-15: Form a taskforce to review the census submission process

Campus Development

The Campus Development Committee will meet on April 3, 2025, to discuss the AU Building Replacement as a new business item. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. A presentation on the GCC Auditorium is attached to the agenda.

• Discussion of AU Building Replacement
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025
• Approval of agenda for April 3, 2025
• Presentation file: 2025.04.02_GCC AUDITORIUM PRESENTATION.pdf (6,182 KB)

Environment & Sustainability

The committee will review the minutes from the March 5, 2025, meeting and discuss Earth Day activities. The agenda consists of routine committee business and information sharing.

• Approval of March 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Earth Day

Governance Review

The Governance Review Committee is meeting to discuss the potential dissolution of the Academic Calendar Committee and review academic integrity documentation. The body will also address administrative regulation reading processes and the status of the SEA committee.

• Proposed statement of support to prevent the disbandment of the Academic Calendar Committee
• Review of Academic Integrity Task Force Senate Report and draft Academic Honesty Committee statement
• Discussion on AR 2410 regarding first and second reads of administrative regulation changes
• Update on the mission and purpose of the SEA committee
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Study Abroad

The Glendale Community College Study Abroad Committee will vote on three revised documents: the Program Operations Manual, Emergency Management Procedures, and the Student Release Form Packet. The committee will also discuss a scheduling conflict for the May meeting, phone use abroad, and updates on summer 2025 and 2026 programs. A call for proposals for winter 2027 programs will be issued next week.

• Vote on revised Program Operations Manual (action item)
• Vote on revised Emergency Management Procedures (action item)
• Vote on revised Student Release Form Packet (action item)
• Discussion of scheduling May meeting for May 29 instead of May 22 due to a conflict
• Updates on Summer 2025 programs (Armenia, Bali, Greece) moving forward with orientation on May 3

AS Learning Outcomes & Assessments Committee

The Learning Outcomes and Assessment Committee will discuss updates to the Insights assessment system, including the addition of degrees, certificates, and skill awards to the Beta site. The committee will also review pilot groups for assessment and develop a PLO statement for Fall 2025 Program Review. Unfinished business includes a review of mastery levels.

• Senate approved a $7,000 one-time fee for the Tableau Dashboard to house past assessment data.
• Pilot groups for assessment include KIN AAT, Spanish Cert, Biology AS, FTVM, NCESL, PHOTO, and ABSE.
• PLOs are being loaded into the Insights Beta site; ILOs are already in Beta.
• GELOs will be assessed through General Education courses, not through degrees or certificates.
• Mastery levels are under review as unfinished business, with a preferred date of March 27, 2025 and an absolute date of April 24, 2025.

Library & Information Competency

The Library and Information Competency Committee will discuss new policies on study room sign-ups and large study rooms, a potential hate speech alert in the library, and a draft 2025 Library Survey for credit students. The committee will also receive updates on outreach, instruction workshops, e-resources (including a new EBSCO look and the cancellation of Credo Instruct and Mango Languages), and statistics showing study room usage up 54.95% and gate count up from 82,905 to 133,848 year-over-year.

• Review of draft 2025 Library Survey for credit students with incentive
• Policy discussion on study room sign-ups and large study rooms
• Potential hate speech alert in the library
• Cancellation of Credo Instruct and Mango Languages due to low usage
• CalWORKs funding available for a parenting/kids theme project in the library

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will discuss proposed changes to honors course catalog descriptions and a revised deadline for programs needing updates. The committee will also receive updates on common course numbering, eLumen, and articulation. Action items include second and first reads of curriculum proposals.

• Proposed changes to honors course catalog descriptions to include enriched learning experiences like field trips and experiments
• Amended goal: programs needing updates must reach Preliminary Review stage by Fall 2025 or face archiving
• Common Course Numbering Phase III implementation list for Fall 2027 presented
• List of course outlines needing updates as of March 26, 2025 provided
• Curriculum Institute announced for July 9-12, 2025 in Ontario, California

AS Committee on Distance Education (CoDE)

The Committee on Distance Education (CoDE) will discuss the impact of a proposed shift to 8-week course formats on student success, equity, and workload, based on prior meeting minutes. The committee will also consider approval of 34 distance education addenda for courses and a motion to move check-in assignment due dates earlier in the first week of instruction.

• Discussion of 8-week vs. 16-week course format impact on student success, equity, and workload
• Approval of 34 DE addenda for courses including ABSE, ARCH, ESL, FTVM, and others
• Motion to move check-in assignment due dates to Wednesday (short sessions) or Thursday (long sessions) of first week
• Approval of revised CoDE mission statement and DE 3-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2028
• Update on POCR program: $3,000 cash compensation, cannot count toward GADER

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss and potentially act on several financial policies, including a new administrative regulation on the district's budget (AR 6200) and a board policy on budget preparation (BP 6200). They will also receive an update on the Student Centered Funding Formula and review unfinished business regarding district reserves (AR 6305).

• AR 6200 - The District's Budget (new business)
• BP 6200 - Budget Preparation (new business)
• AR 6305 – District Reserves (unfinished business, still under review)
• SCFF (Student Centered Funding Formula) Update (informational item)
• Income Statement, Financial Reporting, and Cash Flow Statement (information/discussion)

Scholars Program

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive informational updates on the Scholars Program. The agenda focuses on reporting student awards, completed community events, and the status of the 2024-25 Cabinet selection process.

• Approval of minutes for March 20, 2024
• Report on 14 Scholars receiving Tye Veden Scholarships
• Update on the 2024-25 Scholars Cabinet selection and interview process
• Review of community events including a blood drive, book drive, and PATH Tour
• Report on student presentations at the Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will consider a motion to accept a taskforce's recommended process for reorganizing academic divisions. The meeting also includes a report on an updated campus security regulation and an update on a bachelor's degree in Restorative Justice.

• Motion 2025-10: Vote on accepting the Division Reorganization Taskforce's recommended process.
• Update on Administrative Regulation 3501 (Campus Security), revised.
• Update on a proposed Bachelor's degree in Restorative Justice.
• Next meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025.

College Computer Coordinating

The College Computer Coordinating Committee (4Cs) will hear updates on cloud services and multi-factor authentication (MFA), review a draft strategic plan, discuss computer standards and refresh, and review board policies and administrative regulations. The committee will also set the April 2025 meeting date.

• Cloud Update (Lauren) — information and discussion
• MFA Update (Lauren) — information and discussion
• Strategic Plan Draft (Michael D.) — information and discussion
• Computer Standard and Refresh (Michael D.) — information and discussion
• BP/AR Review (Michael D.) — information and discussion

Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Committee will discuss and prioritize instructional resource requests for the 2024-2025 cycle. The committee will also consider approval of the proposed 2026-2027 academic calendar. These are action items on the agenda.

• Instructional Resource Requests Prioritization
• Approval of Proposed 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Approval of Revised AR 4225 - Course Repetition and Withdrawals
• Approval of CoDE Recommendation on Check-in Assignment Due Date
• Consent Calendar includes new courses (e.g., ESL 101, DANCE 103, THTR 132, CS/IS 217) and program changes

Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee is meeting to vote on revisions to nonresident tuition policies and the ranking of non-personnel resource requests for 2024/2025. The committee will also consider a motion to increase the student health fee.

• Proposed increase to the student Health Fee
• Approval of revised BP 5020: Nonresident Tuition
• Approval of revised AR 5020: Nonresident Tuition
• Approval of 2024/2025 Student services non-personnel resource request ranking

AS Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee

The Glendale Community College Senate OER Committee will discuss high-priority items including Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) degree funding and the textbook adoption process across divisions. The committee will also hear reports on Open Education Week, ASCCC OERI updates, and Chancellor's Office news. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of ZTC Degree Funding (Statement of Interest for ZTC Funding.pdf attached)
• Discussion of textbook adoption process in divisions
• XB12 Checkin: discussion of implementation across divisions
• Open Education Week report
• ASCCC OERI and Chancellor's Office news

Academic Readiness

The committee will meet to discuss a Math AB1705 update and receive division updates from English, ESL, Counseling, Math, and Garfield Campus. They will also verify quorum, approve minutes from November 14, and approve the agenda.

• Discussion of Math AB1705 update
• Division updates: English, ESL, Counseling, Math, Garfield Campus
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review course outline updates and discuss the 'Create Stage' process for faculty. The body will also review the implementation phases of Common Course Numbering, including a recommended list for Fall 2027.

• Review of Common Course Numbering Phase I, II, and Phase III recommended list for Fall 2027
• Discussion of C&I Create Stage Checklist and Best Practices for course outlines
• Review of course outlines and programs needing updates as of March 12, 2025
• Announcement of April 3 final deadline for Spring 2025 preliminary reviews
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Enrollment Management

The committee will review enrollment updates, student outreach, and fraudulent enrollment data. Members will also discuss the Chancellor's Office allocation regarding the college's base and growth cap.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Enrollment updates and FTES by Day Dashboard review
• Updates on Student Outreach Services, Communications, and Promise Plus
• Discussion on fraudulent enrollments
• Discussion on Chancellor's Office allocation (Base and Growth Cap)

Student Fees & Tuition Committee

The Student Fees & Tuition Committee will discuss and take action on Administrative Regulation (AR) 5020 and Board Policy (BP) 5020 regarding nonresident tuition, as well as a nonresident tuition waiver. The committee will also consider a health fee proposal for the 2025-26 academic year. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, via Zoom.

• AR 5020 - Nonresident Tuition (Action, Discussion)
• BP 5020 - Nonresident Tuition (Action, Discussion)
• Nonresident Tuition Waiver
• Health Fee Proposal for 25-26

Administrative Affairs

The Administrative Affairs Committee will hold a first reading of two new administrative regulations: AR 6340 (Bids and Contracts) and AR 6345 (CUPCCAA alternative bid procedures). The committee will also approve minutes from its December 2024 meeting and from other committees.

IPCC - Institutional Planning Coordination Committee

The Institutional Planning Coordination Committee will review and vote on the goals, strategies, and key performance indicators for the 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan. The body will also discuss accreditation gap analysis and the board policy and administrative regulation revision schedule.

• Vote on 2025-2032 Institutional Strategic Plan goals, strategies, and key performance indicators
• Discussion of accreditation gap analysis for Standard 2.5 (Degree Audit), Standard 3.3 (Adjunct Faculty), and Standard 2v (Student Complaints)
• Review of BP & AR revision schedule for 2025, prioritizing documents relevant to DEIA
• Approval of December 9, 2024 minutes
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee and Program Review subcommittee minutes

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will consider four action items: approving the 2024-2025 Institution Set Standards, a revised DEIA statement, a change to distance education check-in assignment due dates, and a recommendation for faculty AI training. The meeting also includes reports on institutional standards, 8-week classes, and learning outcomes.

• Motion 2025-05: Approval of the 2024-2025 Institution Set Standards
• Motion 2025-06: Changing distance education check-in assignment due dates to Wednesday (short sessions) or Thursday (long sessions) of the first week
• Motion 2025-07: Approval of Glendale Community College's revised DEIA statement
• Motion 2025-08: Recommendation to establish faculty AI training to fulfill GADER requirements and address AI-based cheating

Campus Development

The Campus Development Committee will meet to discuss the Silva Sorkazian Sound Stage Building. The session also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.

• Discussion of Sound Stage Building - Silva Sorkazian

Environment & Sustainability

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The primary item for discussion is Earth Day.

• Discussion of Earth Day
• Approval of minutes from 11/6/2024

Governance Review

The Governance Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the status of the Governance Committee. The body will also hear a proposal from guest Andrew Yefremian regarding the creation of an Academic Integrity Committee.

• Approval of October 1, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Academic Integrity Governance Committee Proposal
• Update on mission and purpose of the SEA committee

Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar Committee will discuss and aim to finalize a recommendation for the college's 2026-27 academic calendar. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Action item: Recommendation for the 2026-27 academic calendar
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024

AS Learning Outcomes & Assessments Committee

The Learning Outcomes and Assessment Committee will discuss and take action on setting mastery levels within the Insights assessment management system. Members will also receive updates on pilot programs, college-wide assessment timelines, and internal communication between the Learning Outcomes and Curriculum committees.

• Action item: Approve minutes from October 31, 2024 meeting
• Discussion and action on Mastery Levels (Inside Insights) with a 5-point scale rubric
• Update on pilot areas: Kinesiology AA, Spanish Certificate, Biology AS, FTVM, Library, NCESL, Photography
• College-wide assessment planned for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 or Spring 2026/Fall 2026, excluding pilot programs
• Develop PLO statement for Program Review Fall 2025, with target date April 24, 2025

Study Abroad

The Glendale Community College Study Abroad Program committee is meeting to discuss spring semester scheduling, including whether to cancel the March 27 meeting. They will also receive updates on summer 2025 programs (Greece, Armenia, Bali) and winter 2026 Italy program planning. A review of the winter 2025 Paris program will be presented.

• Discussion on canceling March 27 meeting and keeping May 22 as-needed
• Summer 2025 Greece program has 24 deposits with a wait list of 6 students
• Summer 2025 Bali program has 13 deposits; airfare info withheld until 15 deposits
• Winter 2026 Italy program vendor selected at $3,795 plus airfare per student
• Review of winter 2025 Paris program with 19 students and two professors

AS Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will discuss and take action on common course numbering for multiple disciplines, including History, English, and Economics, with Phase II planned for Fall 2026. The committee will also review updates to the eLumen system, including new workflows and criteria for substantial vs. nonsubstantial changes. Additionally, the committee will consider a checklist to speed the curriculum creation process and will review course outlines and programs needing updates.

• Common course numbering discussion for Phase II (Fall 2026) and Phase III (Fall 2027) covering disciplines like History, English, Economics, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Math, and more
• eLumen update on new preliminary and tech review committees, new workflows, and substantial vs. nonsubstantial criteria
• Review of course outlines needing updates as of February 26, 2025
• Discussion of the 'Create Stage' checklist to speed the curriculum process
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear an informational update on the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 budget and review the draft budget process calendar for the coming year. Unfinished business includes a tabled discussion of district reserve policy (AR 6305), which requires more review. The committee will also receive routine financial reports on income, cash flow, and overall financial reporting.

• Review of 2025-2026 January Update of Governor's Budget
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget Process Calendar
• Tabled item: AR 6305 – District Reserves (requires more review by Amir Nour)
• Informational items: Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Statement
• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate will vote on four motions, including revisions to Administrative Regulation 7220 on academic rank and AR 4225 on course repetition and withdrawals. The Senate will also consider a motion reaffirming academic freedom and a taskforce to recommend institutional set standards. The meeting includes reports from the President and approval of previous minutes.

• Motion 2025-01: Amends AR 7220 to make advancement to Assistant Professor automatic after tenure, rather than by application.
• Motion 2025-03: Approves revised AR 4225, limiting course repeats to three enrollments and requiring counselor approval for a third attempt.
• Motion 2025-02: Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to academic freedom for all faculty.
• Motion 2025-04: Approves a taskforce to recommend 2024-25 Institutional Set Standards and Goals.
• President's report includes updates on 8-week courses, Common Course Numbering Phase 3, and ASCCC Spring Plenary scholarships.

Student Affairs Committee

The committee will consider a second reading of revised catalog rights and hold first readings for revisions to nonresident tuition policies. The meeting also includes an information item regarding the GCC Open House.

• Action on revised AR 5135: Catalog Rights
• Discussion on revised BP 5020 Nonresident Tuition
• Discussion on revised AR 5020: Nonresident Tuition
• Information item on GCC Open House

Program Review Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the adoption of the eLumen Insights system for program review, with a planned go-live date in July or August 2025. Members will also discuss how this change affects Program Learning Outcomes and review questions regarding the federal landscape and accreditation.

• Transition from eLumen legacy app to eLumen Insights system
• Discussion on Program Learning Outcomes for Program Review
• Discussion on U.S. Department of Education press release regarding racial preferences
• Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes