Pasadena City College public meetings in 2023
253 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Foundation - Board of Directors
The Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting for its annual business meeting and quarterly regular business meeting. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed discussion or action items, indicating a procedural meeting.
- Annual Business Meeting and Quarterly Regular Business Meeting
- Open Session at 7:30 AM
- Location: Circadian, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Foundation - Board of Directors
This is the agenda for the Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors' annual business meeting and quarterly regular business meeting. The agenda lists only the item 'Agenda' with no attached documents, so the specific decisions or discussions are not detailed here.
- Annual Business Meeting and Quarterly Regular Business Meeting
- Open Session at 7:30 AM
- Location: Circadian, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Accreditation & Board Policy Review Committee
The Accreditation/Board Policy Review Committee of the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees will meet to review and possibly act on revisions to nine board policies and bylaws, including election cycles, meeting rules, conflict of interest, and student records. The committee will also approve minutes from June 15, 2023, and receive a midterm preparation timeline. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker and fifteen minutes total per agenda item.
- BB 2100: Board Elections — review of trustee election cycle language (even-numbered years, staggered terms)
- BB 2310: Regular Meetings of the Board — revised to update Brown Act requirements post-COVID
- BP 2710: Conflict of Interest — revised version (Sept 2023)
- BP 5035: Withholding of Student Records — revised
- BP 7230: Classified Hiring — revised
College Council
The Pasadena City College College Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative policies, including a second read of AP 3434 on Title IX harassment response and AP 3550 on drug-free environment. They will also review new items such as the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic calendars, a proposed merger of the PD and Flex committees, and recommendations on student communication. The agenda includes routine items like approval of previous meeting notes and reports from governance groups.
- AP 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX (2nd read)
- AP 3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention (recommended by Academic Senate)
- BP 4260 Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories on Recommended Preparation (info only)
- BP 5035 Withholding of Student Records (possible action)
- College Calendars 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (action item)
Foundation Executive Committee
The Pasadena City College Foundation's Audit Committee is meeting on December 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes only an agenda packet and a draft document; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda packet review
- Draft document (PCCF DRAFT 112223.pdf) attached
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees will hold a regular business meeting with a closed session for legal, labor, real estate, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items including student stipends and travel for conferences, as well as approve minutes and receive committee reports.
- Student stipends for Title III HSI STEM program, not to exceed $60,000
- Travel to 2024 CCLC Annual Legislative Conference, not to exceed $13,100
- Collaborative student stipends for Title III HSI STEM, not to exceed $22,000
- Travel to 2024 ACCT National Legislative Summit, not to exceed $2,400
- Tournament of Roses Honor Band trips, including Rose Parade, with charges up to $9,500
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee (ASEC) held a routine meeting on December 12, 2023. The committee approved the minutes from the November 28 meeting, reviewed the Senate's fall semester accomplishments, and discussed finalizing the official Senate newsletter. No public comments were made, and no action items were reported as new business or committee appointments.
- Approval of ASEC minutes from 11-28-23, moved by A. Walker and seconded by L. Ruiz
- President's report reviewing Senate accomplishments over the Fall semester
- VP report on finalizing the official Senate newsletter before end of semester
Outcomes Standing Committee
The Outcomes Standing Committee of Pasadena City College is meeting to review and approve meeting notes from November 13, 2023, and to discuss information items and possible actions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific substantive items listed beyond the routine approval of minutes and placeholder agenda items.
- Review and approval of meeting notes from November 13, 2023
- Land acknowledgement
- Information items (new agenda item)
- Old items with possible action (new agenda item)
- New items with possible action (new agenda item)
President’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee
The President's Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss programs and community event support. The agenda includes welcoming new members Cindy Li, Ken Tang, and Patricia Kinaga, and covers standard items like introductions, reports, and new business.
- Approval of minutes from September 9, 2023
- New members: Cindy Li, Ken Tang, and Patricia Kinaga
- Fundraising Committee report (Roger)
- Nominations report (Dr. Ta)
- Programs and Community Event Support discussion
AS Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee
The Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee at Pasadena City College is meeting to discuss committee updates, new member interest, and goals for the 2023-24 year. The agenda also includes discussion of upcoming meeting dates, future agenda items, and union vote results and future plans. The meeting will also cover approval of the September 15, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approval of September 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Committee Goals for 23-24 year
- Union vote results and future plans discussion
- New committee member interest
- Upcoming meeting dates suggestions
AS Learning Assessment Committee
The Learning Assessment Committee at Pasadena City College is meeting to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss old and new items related to student learning outcomes, and hear from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, land acknowledgment, and public comments, as well as discussions on fall 2023 assessments and feedback on new ISLOs and PSLO Faculty Guide.
- Fall 2023 assessments due in Canvas by 12/20/23
- Feedback on new ISLOs and PSLO Faculty Guide
- Visit from Office of Institutional Effectiveness (Crystal Kollross, Darnell Calderon)
- Suggestion for CSLO reflections by instructors
- Spring 2024 LAC meeting dates
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving a $1,050 budget for the Fuel Up for Finals event and adopting a resolution on sustainability. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as land acknowledgment, call to order, agenda and minutes approval, and public comment.
- Approval of Fuel Up for Finals Budget - $1,050.00 from ASPCC Program Budget
- Resolution for Sustainability (zero carbon campus and fleet by December 2030)
- Public comment on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total per item)
- Adoption of minutes from Nov. 22, 2023
- Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024 at 12 pm in CC212
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on a consent agenda with numerous course number changes, modifications, deletions, and additions across many departments, plus discuss items like the local GE pattern and new programs. Public comment is allowed via email or in person with a 3-minute limit.
- Course number changes: HLSC 950 to HLSC 101, NURS 998 to NURS 211
- Deletions include BUS 020, CS 080, TECH 196, BIOL 005A, PHYS 001A-D, and several language courses
- New prefix BIOT (Biological Technology) and addition of AGPS 013 and AGPS 120
- Discussion on local GE pattern, BP 4100, BP 4025, and AS in Applied Sciences addition
- Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee will meet to conduct preliminary procedural items including the adoption of the agenda and previous minutes. The committee is scheduled to discuss a movie night event, survey results, and future meeting times.
- Discussion about Movie Night Event
- Discussion about Survey Results
- Discussion about Future Meetings
Budget and Audit Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Budget and Audit Committee will meet to review the fiscal 2022-23 audit report, a workers' compensation loss portfolio, and a fiscal accountability plan. The committee will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and discuss the meeting schedule. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Fiscal 2022-23 audit report
- Workers' compensation loss portfolio
- Fiscal Accountability Plan and Resolution 796
- Approval of minutes from Sept 5 and Nov 6, 2023
- Proposed meeting schedule
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate is holding its regular meeting on December 6, 2023. They will review and approve the November 1 minutes, hear public comment, receive updates from a special guest, and discuss old and new business, including a Title IX harassment policy and a resolution for a carbon-free campus by 2030. The meeting is largely procedural with several informational reports.
- Review of AP 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX
- Resolution for zero carbon campus and fleet by December 2030
- President/Superintendent screening committee update
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes per item
- Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and reports. Action items include approving a $1,050 budget for the Fuel Up for Finals event and a resolution for sustainability. Discussions will cover future events, a winter work day, and the college's 100-year celebration.
- Approval of Fuel Up for Finals budget: $1,050.00 from ASPCC Program Budget
- Resolution for Sustainability: zero carbon campus and fleet by December 2030
- Discussion of PCC 100 year celebration
- Appointments to college-wide and ASPCC committees
- Approval of legislative bill and ICC funding requests
District Technology Standing Committee
The District Technology Standing Committee is meeting to review and approve the November 1, 2023 minutes, hear reports from subcommittees (accessibility, training, cybersecurity, communication), and receive an IT progress report on current projects. The committee also plans to add agenda items for the next meeting and confirm future meeting dates. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023
- Reports from Accessibility, Training, Cyber Security, and Communication subcommittees
- IT progress report on current projects by M. Avsar
- New agenda items for next meeting
- Future meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, appoint a vice chair, and discuss upcoming events including a final relaxation week and future event planning. The agenda is largely procedural with action and discussion items.
- Appointment of Vice Chair
- Final Relaxation Week Event Discussion
- Future Event Planning
- Public comment periods
- Future meeting scheduled for Feb. 20, 2023
ASPCC Supreme Council
The ASPCC Supreme Council is holding its first meeting of the academic year to introduce members, review procedures, and discuss goals and scheduling. The agenda includes procedural items, reports, and discussions on council positions, with no action items listed.
- Discussion of Supreme Council Goals
- Discussion of Meeting Schedule for Winter and Spring Terms
- Discussion of Associate Chief Justice and Council Secretary Positions
- Adviser Report on Robert's Rules of Order
- Future meeting set for December 19, 2023, in CC-212
Student Success Standing Committee
The Student Success Standing Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its November 21, 2023 meeting. The committee will also discuss the Equipo Advisory's sense of belonging efforts and consider student communication recommendations to the College Council, including recommendations from last year and new ones for this year.
- Review and approval of Nov 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Equipo Advisory sense of belonging efforts
- Student communication recommendations to College Council
- Recommendations from last year and for this year
Foundation Executive Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Pasadena City College Foundation Executive Committee. The only listed item is the agenda packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda packet review
Professional Development Standing Committee
This is a joint meeting of the Professional Development Standing Committee and the Flex Advisory Committee at Pasadena City College. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and sharing information from subcommittees, but the main discussion items are the committee structure and planning for the Spring 2024 Professional Development Day.
- Approval of previous minutes from 11/7/23
- Discussion of committee structure
- Planning for Spring 2024 PD Day
- Information from Faculty Development Committee, Classified PD Sub-Committee, Management Association, Flexible Calendar Program, and OPOD
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to review the 2023-2025 preliminary construction projects plan, sustainability and bond projects, and an expense report covering August 1 to November 15, 2023. The committee will also consider possible action on membership bylaws. This is a regular oversight meeting for the $565,000,000 Measure PCC bond.
- Review of 2023-2025 preliminary Construction Projects Plan
- Expense Report: August 1 to November 15, 2023
- Membership Bylaws - Review and Possible Action
- Sustainability and Bond Projects discussion
- Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023
Legislative Advocacy Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Legislative Advocacy Committee is meeting to discuss legislative updates at the state and federal levels, a budget request, and 2024 conference travel. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 and September 25, 2023
- Discussion of state legislative issues
- Discussion of budget request
- Update on federal issues
- Discussion of 2024 conference travel
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Board is holding its regular December 4, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes information items, constituency reports, and possible actions on dissolving the GE Committee, dissolving Academic Senate subcommittees, and a DE recertification process. The board will also consider sub-committee appointments and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion and possible action on dissolving the GE Committee
- Discussion and possible action on DE Recertification Process
- Discussion and possible action on dissolving Academic Senate Sub Committees
- Approval of sub-committee appointments, including hiring committee for Title V Grant reassignment
- Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is meeting to review minutes from previous November meetings. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding rubrics for program reviews.
- Review of November 3 and November 17, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion of rubrics for Program Reviews
KPCC Oversight Committee
The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees KPCC Oversight Committee met on December 1, 2023, to oversee the operations of KPCC/LAist. The agenda included a tour of facilities, an operational update, and a discussion on internship programs. The committee also voted to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2022 meeting
- Operational update presented by Herb Scannell of KPCC/LAist
- Discussion of internship programs presented by Doug Johnson of KPCC/LAist
- Tour of KPCC/LAist facilities
Council on Academic and Professional Matters
The scheduled meeting for the Council on Academic and Professional Matters on November 30, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on several course modifications, additions, and deletions, including changes to ESL, EMED, engineering, and public health programs. They will also discuss the Honda PACT program, an E&T degree, local general education patterns, and administrative procedures. Public comment is allowed.
- Deletion of ESL 432
- Modification of EMED 201 and addition of distance education
- Modification of Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree
- Addition of Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer Degree
- Discussion of AP/BP 4025 and AP/BP 4100
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several facilities-related items. These include a site walk of the W Building, signage standards, a facilities update on the Sarafian building and project work, and upcoming contracts funded by Measure PCC. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and scheduling items.
- Site walk of W Building
- Signage standards recommendation
- Facilities update on Sarafian and project work
- Upcoming Measure PCC contracts
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and a public action item to approve Resolution No. 795, which authorizes the purchase of real property. The agenda also includes a satellite campus presentation and standard procedural items like roll call and public comment.
- Resolution No. 795 authorizing the purchase of real property (action item)
- Closed session conference with real property negotiator for properties at 8932 Bentel Ave., 4019 Rosemead Blvd., 8941 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA
- Satellite campus presentation
- Public comment periods (limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15-30 minutes total per item)
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle procedural items, hear reports, and discuss the final Relaxation Week event and future event planning. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Final Relaxation Week Event
- Future Event Planning discussion
- Adoption of minutes from Nov. 21, 2023
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
Sustainability Standing Committee Meeting
The Sustainability Standing Committee will hold a meeting via Zoom to review committee goals and information items. The agenda includes reports from facilities, students, and faculty/staff.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Facilities Report
- Student Report
- Faculty/Staff Report
- Review of old and new business
Strategic Planning Standing Committee
The Pasadena City College Strategic Planning Standing Committee met via Zoom on November 27, 2023. The agenda included procedural items such as approving previous minutes and a land acknowledgment. The substantive discussion focused on reviewing Institutional Priorities C and D of the Strategic Plan and a new item on Liberatory Education.
- Review of Strategic Plan: Institutional Priority C - Campus Engagement and Environment
- Review of Strategic Plan: Institutional Priority D - Customized Student Support
- Discussion of new item: Liberatory Education
ASPCC Student Equity Committee
The ASPCC Student Equity Committee is meeting to discuss the draft for the 2023-2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. The committee will also discuss planning for upcoming spring events and a campus-wide contact list for heritage months.
- Discussion of 2023-2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan draft
- Discussion regarding Spring event planning
- Discussion regarding campus-wide department contact lists for spring heritage months
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board will meet to consider several action items, including budget approvals for student programming. The board will also discuss shared governance and future ASPCC events.
- Approval of $2,065.00 budget for Relaxation Week
- Approval of Fall Planting Event budget not to exceed $500.00
- Ratification of Financing Committee Event
- Review of ICC Funding Requests
- Approval of Legislative Bill
Student Success Standing Committee
The Student Success Standing Committee is continuing a discussion regarding student communication. The meeting includes breakout groups to conduct a student communication inventory and address specific goals.
- Review and approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes
- Student communication inventory breakout group
- Discussion of student communication questions and goals
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and take action on the Final Relaxation Week budget. They will also discuss the vacant Vice Chair position and plan the Relaxation Week event. The meeting includes public comment periods and future meeting scheduling.
- Approval of Final Relaxation Week Budget (attachment: Fall Final Relaxation Week Budget.pdf, 413 KB)
- Discussion of vacant Vice Chair position
- Discussion of Final Relaxation Week event
- Adoption of agenda and minutes from Nov. 14, 2023
- Future meeting set for Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in CC-212
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee met and heard a presentation from Que Dang and Dr. Kari Bolen of IEDJ about new Title 5 requirements that mandate DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) in faculty evaluation and tenure review. The committee discussed forming a senate committee to recommend changes to the Faculty Association and Human Resources, embedding DEIA into existing evaluation tools, and providing training for faculty and deans. No formal action was taken; the item remains under discussion.
- Presentation on Title 5 changes requiring DEIA in evaluation and tenure review
- Discussion of a committee to make recommendations to FA and HR on evaluation
- Review of current evaluation tools (self-eval, classroom eval, dean's eval) for DEIA integration
- Concern about accessibility compliance as part of DEIA
- Request for IEDJ to present to the full Senate
Campus Distance Education Committee
The Campus Distance Education Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a new recertification policy for faculty, which would require periodic training or a quality review badge. The committee will also receive updates on the CVC course exchange, which has seen significant growth in cross-enrollments, and hear reports from various departments.
- Proposed recertification: every 3 years, faculty complete a quality review badge or 4 hours of DE workshops
- CVC-OEI Course Exchange: 15,000 cross enrollments projected for 23-24, up from 6,586 last year
- Statewide DE sections grew from 62k (2018-19) to 173k (2022-23)
- @One 3-year grant approved in October; new POCR certification courses added
- Fraudulent student enrollments update from A&R
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Academic Senate Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, constituency reports, and officer reports. New business includes a resolution for a zero-carbon campus and fleet by December 2030, and discussion of liberatory education goals. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.
- Resolution for zero-carbon campus and fleet by December 2030
- Liberatory Education Goals discussion
- Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Sub-committee appointments (none listed)
- Public comment via email
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) of Pasadena City College is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the development of a rubric for program reviews, along with breakout sessions and report outs. The agenda also includes routine items like reviewing minutes from the previous meeting and a land acknowledgement. This is a working meeting focused on internal processes rather than public-facing decisions.
- Rubric development for program reviews
- Breakout sessions and report outs
- Review of minutes from November 3, 2023 meeting
AS Learning Assessment Committee
The Learning Assessment Committee is meeting to review the October 13, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on updated assessment due dates, compliance report dates, and feedback regarding new ISLOs.
- Review and approval of October 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion on updated assessment due dates
- Discussion on dates for pulling compliance reports
- Feedback on new ISLOs
- Discussion regarding SLO Reflections and PSLO Guide
Superintendent/President Search
The Pasadena Area Community College District's Screening/Application Reading Committee is meeting to review the charge to the candidate interview committee, discuss confidentiality, and confirm the timeline and meeting dates for the superintendent/president search. The meeting location was amended to Yale Law School in New Haven, CT. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions on candidates listed.
- Review charge to the candidate interview committee
- Discuss confidentiality
- Review timeline and search process
- Confirm meeting dates and times
- Candidate pool development process
College Council
The Pasadena City College College Council will hold its regular meeting, including a land acknowledgement, approval of prior meeting notes, and information reports from the Superintendent/President and other divisions. The main action item is a resolution for a carbon-free campus and fleet by December 2030, presented by the Associated Students Vice President of Sustainability. The council will also discuss several administrative procedures and board policies, including professional ethics, drug-free environment, prerequisites, withholding of student records, and communicable disease.
- Resolution for a Carbon Free campus and fleet by December 2030 (presented by Lev Tumaykin, VP of Sustainability)
- AP 3050 Professional Ethics of Faculty (information only)
- AP 3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention (possible action)
- BP 4260 Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories (information only)
- BP 5035 Withholding of Student Records (possible action)
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Pasadena City College Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on a consent agenda of program and course modifications, additions, and deletions, including grade mode changes, course renumbering, and new distance education offerings. The committee will also discuss degree-applicable courses, work experience, an engineering and technology degree, and a tech review, with possible votes on these items.
- Grade mode P/NP modifications for HOSP 003, 021, 030, 050, 060
- Course number changes for HLSC 200, NURS 219, PHRM 100, PHRM 200, Advanced Pharmacy Technician
- Deletions of ESL 111, 113, 132, 176, 403
- Distance education additions for SPAN 005 and GEOL 004
- Modification and prerequisite addition for NURS 053 and NURS 053L (EKG Technician Program)
Classified Senate Meeting
The Classified Senate will review updates regarding a presidential profile consulting firm and receive college updates from Candace Jones. The agenda also includes an HR update and a discussion on AP 3434 regarding Title IX harassment response.
- Update on Presidential Profile Consulting Firm
- HR Update from VP Bob Blizinski
- Review of AP 3434 (Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX)
- College updates from ASVP, Business & College Services Candace Jones
Calendar Standing Committee
The scheduled meeting of the Pasadena City College Calendar Standing Committee for November 15, 2023, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several items including a $97,662 Department of Defense grant for microelectronics education. The meeting also includes discussions regarding labor negotiations and potential real property negotiations in closed session.
- Acceptance of $97,662 California DREAMS grant for microelectronics workforce training
- Approval of $7,300 for NextUp Program student trip to Universal Studios
- Approval of up to $50,000 for LARC K12 marketing expenses
- Approval of up to $20,000 for Perkins/CTEA instructional and staff development
- Ratification of professional conference travel costs exceeding $2,500
ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee
The Associated Student Public Relations Committee of Pasadena City College is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items (land acknowledgment, roll call, agenda adoption, minutes approval) and discussion items on the ASPCC Instagram page, website redesign, club Instagram pages with the SCC Department, and future publicity assignments. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily discussion and announcements.
- Discussion of ASPCC Instagram content, scheduling, and assignments
- Discussion of ASPCC website redesign
- Discussion with SCC Department on Club Instagram pages
- Announcement of Vice Chair and Secretary positions
- Next meeting set for November 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM in CC-212
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and discuss two upcoming student events: the Holiday Angels event and the Final Relaxation Week event. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Holiday Angels Event
- Discussion of Final Relaxation Week Event
- Adoption of minutes from Nov. 7, 2023
- Public comment on non-agenda items (two periods)
- Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM in CC-212
AS Executive Committee
The committee met to discuss planning for the next Senate agenda and goals for liberatory education. The meeting included reports on a CAFPE complaint and upcoming presentations to the College Council.
- Forwarding of a CAFPE complaint submitted by M. Michelson
- Discussion regarding goals for liberatory education
- Notice of interest from M. Michelson for the Facilities Committee
- Presentation of a student-written sustainability statement to College Council
Outcomes Standing Committee
The Outcomes Standing Committee of Pasadena City College is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a land acknowledgement, and several placeholder items for information and possible action. No specific decisions or substantive topics are listed.
- Approval of meeting notes from October 30, 2023
- Land acknowledgement
- Information items and old/new items with possible action (no details provided)
ASPCC Sustainability Committee
The ASPCC Sustainability Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and take action on a proposed $440 budget for a fall planting event. The committee will also discuss next steps for a sustainability resolution and future meeting dates.
- Fall 2024 Planting Event Budget Approval: $440.00 from Associated Students Programming Budget
- Discussion on Sustainability Resolution next steps
- Adoption of agenda and minutes from previous meeting
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
ASPCC Student Equity Committee
The Student Equity Committee is meeting to fill the vacant Vice Chair and Secretary positions for the 2023-2024 academic year. Members will also discuss upcoming spring events and recent additions to the Title IX office.
- Appointment of Vice Chair and Secretary
- Discussion regarding Spring Event Planning
- Discussion regarding Title IX Prevention Education Specialist
ASPCC Academic Affairs Committee
The ASPCC Academic Affairs Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and discuss future business, including debriefing the 'Cocoa with Counselors' event, appointing a vice chair and secretary, and making school-wide committee appointments. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of future Academic Commission business
- Debrief of 'Cocoa with Counselors' event
- Vice Chair & Secretary appointment discussion
- School-wide committee appointments discussion
- Discussion of Relaxation Week and Spring Semester dates
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a special retreat meeting at Twohey's Restaurant. The board will hear public comment, review results of a superintendent/president input survey, and consider approving a presidential profile. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 8:00 PM.
- Review of Superintendent/President Input Survey Results
- Action on approving the Presidential Profile
- Public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Land acknowledgment and pledge of allegiance
- Meeting held at Twohey's Restaurant, 424 Fair Oaks Ave, S Pasadena
Facilities Standing Committee
The Facilities Standing Committee is meeting to discuss facilities-related projects, including a bond report, construction updates, and a sustainability resolution. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.
- Review and approval of October 26, 2023 minutes
- Sustainability resolution presented by Lev Tumaykin
- PCC Bond Report and Workgroup discussion
- Sarafian Building update
- Facilities project update
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and discuss a potential Movie Night event. No action items are listed, so the main substantive discussion is about the movie night.
- Discussion about Movie Night Event
- Adoption of November 9th agenda
- Adoption of November 2nd minutes
- Public comment on non-agenda items
- Future meeting: November 16th at 3:30 pm in CC-212
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to review several course deletions, modifications, and distance education updates. The committee will also discuss math course updates and methods of evaluation.
- Deletion of ESL 106, ESL 456, ESL 459, and ESL 460
- Modification of BUSN 7304, ESLN 1074, and ESLN 1084
- Distance Education updates for BUSN 7304, ESLN 1074, and ESLN 1084
- Deletion of ANTH 030A and ANTH 030B
- Discussion regarding courses with Math 125/131/150 update
ASPCC Campus Activities Meeting
The ASPCC Campus Activities Committee is meeting on November 9, 2023, to discuss Homecoming event results (Halloween Carnival, PEP Rally, Hoco Ball, Hoco Game) and plan future events. The committee will also finalize appointments for Vice Chair and Secretary, and handle routine items like agenda approval and minutes from October 26.
- Appointment of ASPCC Campus Activities Vice Chair
- Appointment of ASPCC Campus Activities Secretary
- Discussion of Homecoming event results: Halloween Carnival, PEP Rally, Hoco Ball, Hoco Game
- Discussion of future ASPCC events and next semester planning
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing reports, and discussing future activities. Key action items include a vote on an $800 budget for the Cocoa with Counselors event and possible approval of legislative bills and ICC funding requests. The board will also discuss a winter retreat and set vision and goals.
- Approval of $800 budget for Cocoa with Counselors event from Programming funds
- Ad Hoc committee to set vision and goals for ASPCC Executive Board
- Approval of legislative bills
- Review and approval of ICC funding requests
- Discussion of Winter Retreat
Professional Development Standing Committee
This is a joint meeting of the Professional Development Standing Committee and the Flex Advisory Committee at Pasadena City College. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and sharing information from subcommittees, but the main discussion items are the committee structure and AP 4011/4012 (likely administrative procedures). No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion items.
- Approval of previous minutes from 10/17/2023
- Discussion of committee structure
- Discussion of AP 4011 / 4012
- Information sharing from Faculty Development Committee, Classified PD Sub-Committee, Management Association, Flexible Calendar Program, and OPOD
AS Executive Committee
The committee met to review the President's report and plan for upcoming Senate agendas. Discussions included requirements for public comment and updates on the Senate Newsletter.
- Presentation by Parliamentarian J. Orozco on Brown Act and Public Comment requirements
- Update on the Social Justice committee creating a rubric for EdTalks
- Investigation of options for the Senate Account
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and discuss two upcoming student events: the Holiday Angels event and the final Relaxation Week event. No action items are listed on the agenda, so the meeting will focus on discussion and reports.
- Discussion of Holiday Angels Event
- Discussion of Final Relaxation Week Event
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
- Adoption of agenda and minutes from Oct. 31st
- Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM in CC-212
Accreditation Standing Committee
The Accreditation Standing Committee is meeting to review the October 17, 2023, meeting notes and discuss the midterm template. The committee will also review reflections on continuous improvement and institution-set standards using provided reports.
- Review of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Midterm template
- Review of Part A and Part B reflections for accreditation
- Review of 2023 ACCJC Annual Report pages
Budget and Audit Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Budget and Audit Committee will meet to consider a workers' compensation loss portfolio transfer, review a fiscal accountability update, and possibly approve a resolution designating disbursing officers. The committee will also receive quarterly reports on 311 calls and PARS statements. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Workers' compensation loss portfolio transfer opportunity
- Fiscal accountability update
- Designation of disbursing officers resolution
- 311 report for first quarter
- Quarterly PARS statement
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and constituency reports. The board will discuss and possibly take action on several administrative procedures, including a third read of a communicable disease policy, a second read of a drug-free environment policy, and a second read of policies on prerequisites and withholding student records. They will also consider new business, including a grant for open educational resources and resolutions from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, and approve subcommittee appointments.
- Third read of AP/BP 7330, Communicable Disease (employees)
- Second read of AP 3550, Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program
- Second read of BP 4260, Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
- Second read of BP 5035, Withholding of Student Records
- Approve subcommittee appointments (e.g., Hiring Committee, Elections and Nominations)
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) of Pasadena City College will hold a general meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, introductions, and review of minutes from the previous meeting. The main discussion items are 'Team Leadership' (old item) and 'Rubric Development' (new item), both listed as information/possible action. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Review of minutes from October 20, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of Team Leadership (old item)
- Discussion of Rubric Development (new item)
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
The ASPCC Inter-Club Council is holding a regular meeting to handle procedural items, including adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the previous meeting. The main action items are the chartering and de-chartering of clubs, with no fiscal impact. The meeting also includes reports, public comment, and announcements.
- Club chartering action item
- Club de-chartering action item
- Approval of minutes from 10/20
- Public comment on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, receive reports, and discuss a proposed Movie Night event. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Movie Night event
- Adoption of agenda and minutes from October 26, 2023
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
- Future meeting set for November 9, 2023 in CC-212
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Pasadena City College Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to vote on a large batch of program and course modifications, additions, and deletions across many departments, including new automotive technology courses and a low-unit laser technology certificate. The committee will also discuss noncredit math support courses, courses with math prerequisites, credit course types, and work experience policy. Public comment is accepted via email or in person with a 3-minute limit.
- Vote on new AUTO 300-328 automotive technology courses and deletion of TECH 197
- Vote on new low-unit Laser Technology Essentials certificate and AS/Certificate in Laser Technology
- Vote on modifications to nursing courses NURS 052A/052L and updated prerequisites
- Vote on distance education additions for SPAN 008A/009A, GEOG 006, and TVR 041
- Discussion on noncredit math support courses and courses with Math 125/131/150 prerequisites
District Technology Standing Committee
The District Technology Standing Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review subcommittee accomplishments and membership, and hear an IT progress report on current projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023
- Review of 2022-23 subcommittee accomplishments and 2023-24 membership for Accessibility, Training, Cyber Security, and Communication committees
- IT progress report by M. Avsar on current projects (attachment: DTCEAS Update 11-01-2023 uptd.pdf)
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate is holding its regular meeting on November 1, 2023. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October 18, public comment, and special guest presentations from Candace Jones (ASVP, Business & College Services) and Megan E. Staudenraus (Title IX Coordinator). The meeting also covers new business on Robert's Rules, committee reports, and announcements.
- Special guest: Candace Jones, ASVP Business & College Services, college updates
- Special guest: Megan E. Staudenraus, Title IX Coordinator, discussing AP 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX
- Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total per agenda item
- Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and discuss two upcoming student events: the Holiday Angels event and the final Relaxation Week event. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Holiday Angels event
- Discussion of final Relaxation Week event
- Adoption of minutes from Oct. 24, 2023
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM in CC-212
ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee
The ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee is meeting to discuss Instagram content scheduling and strategies for increasing communication with campus departments. The committee will also discuss potential member appointments to campus-wide committees.
- Discussion of Instagram content, scheduling, and assignments
- Strategy for communicating with campus departments, faculty, and success coaches
- Potential appointment of committee members to campus-wide committees
- Announcement of Vice Chair and Secretary positions
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee met to review previous minutes and prepare for the November 6th AS Board meeting. The President reported that faculty have expressed concern about the heated tone of public comments and suggested requesting a police presence.
- Approval of October 24th meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding potential police presence during public comment
Outcomes Standing Committee
The Outcomes Standing Committee is holding a routine meeting to review and approve the minutes from October 16, 2023, and to receive information items. The agenda includes sections for old and new items with possible action, announcements, and adjournment, but no specific substantive topics are listed. The November 27 meeting is cancelled.
- Review and approval of meeting notes from October 16, 2023
- Land acknowledgement
- Information items (no details provided)
- Old items with possible action (no details provided)
- New items with possible action (no details provided)
ASPCC Student Equity Committee
The Pasadena City College ASPCC Student Equity Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an updated budget for the Day of the Dead event, along with a campus-wide committee appointment. The agenda also includes discussions on event planning, heritage months, and future equity business. Most items are procedural, with the budget and appointment as the main action items.
- Approval of updated Day of the Dead Event Budget
- Campus Wide Committee Appointment
- Discussion about Day of the Dead Event Planning
- Discussion about Heritage Months
- Discussion about Future Student Equity Business
Strategic Planning Standing Committee
The Strategic Planning Standing Committee will review and discuss aligning Pasadena City College's strategic plan with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Vision 2030, and will review the plan's institutional priorities. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting notes and a land acknowledgment, but no votes or decisions are listed.
- Discussion on incorporating Vision 2030 into PCC's Strategic Plan
- Review of Strategic Plan priorities: Exceptional Academic Programs and Equity-Minded Learning Communities
- Approval of meeting notes from October 2, 2023
- Land acknowledgment recognizing indigenous peoples and African diaspora
Facilities Standing Committee
The Facilities Standing Committee will review updates regarding the Sarafian Building and other facilities projects. The meeting also includes a report on the PCC Bond and workgroup.
- Sarafian Building update
- Facilities Project Update
- PCC Bond Report and Workgroup
Budget and Resource Allocation Standing Committee
The Budget and Resource Allocation Committee (BRAC) of the Pasadena Area Community College District is meeting to approve the minutes from September 28, 2023, and to hear a presentation on the annual review from Dr. D. Colley of Institutional Advancement. The committee also plans to discuss agenda items for the next meeting and future meeting dates. This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Approval of September 28, 2023 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Annual Review by Dr. D. Colley, Institutional Advancement
- Discussion of agenda items for next meeting
- Future BRAC meeting dates for 2024 (Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25)
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes. The main action is a vote to elect a secretary, with related discussion about the position and future events. The meeting is open to the public.
- Vote to elect a committee secretary
- Discussion of the secretary position
- Discussion of plans for future events
- Next meeting set for November 2, 2023, in CC-212
- Agenda items for next meeting due October 30
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Pasadena City College Curriculum and Instruction Committee will hold its Fall 2023 meeting on October 26, 2023, at 1:15 PM in the Library Terrace Room (LL 306). The committee will vote on multiple program and course modifications, additions, and deletions, including distance education renewals and updates across various departments. They will also discuss several topics with possible votes, including new program development by-laws, gainful employment, language courses, AUTO 300 courses, and tech review. Public comment is allowed via email or in person, with a 3-minute limit.
- Vote on modifications to BUS 009, ENGL 025J, ENGL 060, NURS 052S, MATH 020, LASR 215/245/260, TVR 019, PLGL 142, RELG 001/002/003, SLPA 018
- Addition of NURS 998 and HSE 1002 (High School Equivalency Program – Certificate of Competency)
- Discussion with possible vote on New Program Development By-Law
- Discussion with possible vote on Gainful Employment
- Discussion with possible vote on Level 3 and 4 Language courses
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board will consider several action items, including a $800 budget for Day of the Dead, a sustainability resolution, and a $3,690 movie rental package. They will also discuss Title IX legislation and make committee appointments. The meeting includes standard procedural items like agenda adoption and public comment.
- Day of the Dead event budget of $800 from Programming funds
- Sustainability resolution presented by Vice President of Sustainability
- SWANK movie rental package: 6 movies at $615 each, total $3,690, from Programming and Events
- Discussion of Title IX legislation
- Approval of ICC funding requests
ASPCC Campus Activities Meeting
The ASPCC Campus Activities Committee is meeting to discuss and plan upcoming Homecoming events, including a Halloween costume contest and carnival, a pep rally, the HOCO Ball, and a Homecoming game. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, approval of minutes, and a land acknowledgment, followed by discussion items focused on these events. No action items are listed.
- Discussion of ASPCC Homecoming Halloween Costume Contest and Carnival
- Discussion of ASPCC Homecoming Pep Rally
- Discussion of HOCO Ball
- Discussion of Hoco Game
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023
Campus Distance Education Committee
The Campus Distance Education Committee is meeting to discuss distance education matters, including department updates, the CVC-OEI Course Exchange, and a proposed DE recertification policy. The committee is reviewing information and discussing possible actions on these items. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no final decisions listed.
- Discussion of DE recertification policy, with poll data showing 46% of CA community colleges lack such a policy
- Updates on CVC-OEI Course Exchange
- Distance Education Department updates including SLO Assessments in Canvas
- ITS Department updates on New LancerPoint and digital ID cards
- Review and approval of meeting minutes
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and appointing a secretary. The main discussion items are planning a CDC Trick-or-Treat event and future event planning. Public comment periods are also scheduled.
- Appointment of Secretary (action item)
- Discussion of CDC Trick-or-Treat Event
- Future Event Planning discussion
- Adoption of minutes from Oct. 17, 2023
- Next meeting set for Oct. 31, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in CC212
AS Executive Committee
This is a routine meeting of the Academic Senate Executive Committee. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes, heard the president's report on a recent Senate Board meeting, and received updates from the vice president, secretary, and treasurer. No action items or new business were discussed.
- Approved minutes from October 17 meeting
- President to forward names for Presidential Screening Committee
- VP to share approved committee appointments with chairs
- Secretary to meet with Jesse Wang about Senate accounts
- Treasurer reports small increase in deposits from donation campaign
ASPCC Sustainability Committee
The ASPCC Sustainability Committee will meet to consider a resolution regarding carbon-free operations at Pasadena City College. The committee will also discuss committee goals, future event planning, and filling vacant leadership positions.
- Action Item: PCC Carbon-Free Resolution
- Discussion: Vice Chair and Secretary positions
- Discussion: Planning future events
- Discussion: Committee goals
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and constituency reports. The main business includes second and third readings of policies on Title IX harassment response, communicable disease, and student achievement recognition, plus first readings on drug-free environment, prerequisites, and withholding student records. The board will also consider subcommittee and presidential screening committee appointments.
- AP 3434 Responding to Harassment/Title IX 2nd read
- AP/BP 7330 Communicable Disease 3rd read
- AP 5925 Recognition for Student Achievement
- AP 3550 Drug Free Environment 1st read
- BP 4260 Prerequisites and Co-Requisites 1st read
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) of Pasadena City College is meeting to review the minutes from October 6, 2023, and discuss old and new items. Old items include a faculty guide for program-level Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and team updates. A new item is a rubric discussion for program reviews. The meeting is largely informational, with possible action on the minutes and the SLO guide.
- Review of minutes from October 6, 2023
- Discussion of Faculty Guide for Program-Level SLO
- Team updates review
- Rubric discussion for program reviews
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
The Inter-Club Council is meeting to review club chartering and discuss ICC funding guidelines. The agenda also includes executive board reports and the approval of minutes from the October 6 meeting.
- Action item regarding Club Chartering
- Discussion item regarding ICC Funding Guidelines
- Approval of minutes from the 10/06 meeting
College Council
The College Council is reviewing several administrative procedures, including updates to health examination and tuberculosis certification protocols. The meeting also includes discussions on drug prevention programs and student record withholding.
- Discussion of BP 7335 and AP 7335 regarding Health Examinations
- Review of new AP 7336 for Certification of Freedom from Tuberculosis
- Action on BP 7800 and AP 7800 regarding Faculty Exchange
- Discussion of AP 3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program
- Discussion of BP 5035 Withholding of Student Records
ASPCC Campus Activities Meeting
The ASPCC Campus Activities Committee is meeting to discuss and debrief the recent Outdoor Movie Night (Spider-Man) and to plan the upcoming Homecoming event. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, land acknowledgment, and approval of past minutes, plus committee and advisor reports. No action items are listed.
- Discussion of ASPCC Outdoor Movie Night: Spider-man results
- Discussion of ASPCC Homecoming Event planning
- Approval of minutes from past meeting
- Next regular meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023 in CC-212
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on modifications, additions, and deletions to courses and programs, including updates to distance education offerings. The committee will also discuss a new program development by-law, music curriculum updates, and a tech review, with possible votes on these items.
- Modifications to BUS 002, BUS 009, BUS 010, PLGL 137 with distance education updates
- Deletions: HED 002E, COMM 020, THRT 130, SPSV 480A/B, SPSV 490A/B
- Additions: AGPS 132, AGPS 144, EDUC 950 (with distance education)
- Discussion and possible vote on New Program Development By-Law
- Discussion and possible vote on Music Curriculum Updates and Tech Review
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee meeting includes discussions regarding the ASPCC budget and future event planning. The committee will also hold a discussion about the secretary position and upcoming elections.
- Discussion about ASPCC Budget
- Discussion about Secretary Position and upcoming elections
- Discussion regarding future event planning
- Ice breaker activity recommendation
ASPCC Student Lobby Committee
The ASPCC Student Lobby Committee is holding its weekly meeting to discuss updates on focus groups, research assignments, and whether to create a survey this semester or wait until spring. They will also discuss contacting offices and lobby training. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, plus an announcement about a DACA update event.
- Discussion on creating a survey this semester vs. spring
- Research assignments with linked Google Doc
- Lobby training discussion
- DACA update event on Oct 19 at 12 pm in IT 224 or via Zoom
- Next meeting scheduled for Oct 25, 2023, 3-4 pm in CC 212
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees will hold a regular business meeting, starting with a closed session to discuss a possible satellite location, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items including student activities, professional development, and grant-funded programs, and will approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Closed session to discuss possible satellite location (Gov. Code §54956.8)
- Approve $15,700 for UBMS Spring 2024 STEM Leadership Retreat to Disneyland
- Approve up to $60,000 for outreach activities and materials
- Approve $520,000 for MNT-EC summer internship stipends (41 students, 11 faculty)
- Approve $250,000 for SEMICON West conference attendance
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate is holding its regular meeting to review and approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comment, and receive updates from college administrators. The agenda includes discussion of communicable disease and health examination policies, hiring process feedback, and the introduction of new senators. The meeting is largely procedural, with action items on minutes and policy documents.
- Review and approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 and October 4, 2023
- Discussion of AP/BP 7730 Communicable Disease policy for employees
- Action on AP 7335 Health Examinations revised policy
- Discussion of hiring process
- Introduction of new senators: Mona Martinez, George Garcia, Maria Calvento, Christopher Lucas
Calendar Standing Committee
The Calendar Standing Committee is meeting to review and discuss the proposed academic calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, as well as the 2022-2023 governance evaluation report. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and approval of previous meeting notes. No final decisions are listed; items are marked for discussion and possible action.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 academic calendar draft
- Discussion of 2027-2028 academic calendar draft
- Review of 2022-2023 Governance Committee Evaluation Report for Calendar Committee
- Approval of meeting notes from September 20, 2023
Student Success Standing Committee
The Student Success Standing Committee will review and approve the minutes from its October 3, 2023 meeting, then discuss student information sharing and the role of retention specialists and success coaches. The committee will also hold breakout groups to inventory student communication and discuss questions, wonderings, and goals. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or budget items listed.
- Review and approval of minutes from Oct 3, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of student information sharing
- Discussion of retention specialists and success coaches
- Breakout group on student communication inventory
- Breakout group on student communication questions, wonderings, and goals
Professional Development Standing Committee
The Professional Development Standing Committee and Flex Advisory Committee are meeting jointly to review and discuss the results of a professional development needs survey. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and receiving updates from various subcommittees.
- Review and discuss PD Needs Survey Results
- Approval of previous minutes from 10/03/23
- Updates from Faculty Development Committee, Classified PD Sub-Committee, Management Association, Flexible Calendar Program, and OPOD
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The ASPCC Student Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, hear reports, and discuss two main topics: the CDC Trick-or-Treat event and the vacant secretary position. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of CDC Trick-or-Treat event
- Discussion of vacant Secretary position
- Adoption of minutes from Oct. 10, 2023
- Public comment on non-agenda items (two periods)
- Next meeting scheduled for Oct. 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in CC212
ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee
The ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee (Public Relations) is holding a regular meeting to discuss its communications strategy, including Instagram content, homecoming publicity, the ASPCC website, and outreach to campus departments. The agenda also includes routine items like land acknowledgment, roll call, and approval of minutes, plus announcements of committee role appointments.
- Discussion of Instagram content, scheduling, and assignments
- Discussion on publicizing PCC's Homecoming event
- Discussion to strategize the presentation of ASPCC website
- Discussion on increasing communication to campus departments, faculty, and success coaches
- Announcement of Vice Chair and Secretary positions
AS Executive Committee
This is a routine meeting of the Academic Senate Executive Committee. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed upcoming accreditation work and the agenda for the next Senate meeting. No major decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Approved minutes from October 10 meeting
- Discussed accreditation preparation with Dr. Ramirez
- Worked on Senate agenda for October 23 meeting
- Plan to update committee information on Senate website
Outcomes Standing Committee
The October 16, 2023, meeting agenda consists of procedural items. The committee is scheduled to call the meeting to order, perform a land acknowledgement, and review the minutes from the October 2, 2023, meeting.
- Review and approval of October 2, 2023, meeting notes
ASPCC Student Equity Committee
The ASPCC Student Equity Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and discuss several topics. The main action item is approving a budget for the Day of the Dead event. Discussions will cover resources and centers activity, event planning, filling vacant officer positions, and a campus-wide committee appointment.
- Day of the Dead Budget Approval (action item)
- Discussion about Resources & Centers Activity
- Discussion about Day of the Dead Event Planning
- Discussion about Vice Chair and Secretary Position
- Discussion about Campus Wide Committee Appointment
AS Learning Assessment Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the April 14, 2023 meeting and discuss several information items. Topics include the transition of assessment result recording from Anthology to Canvas starting Fall 2023.
- Review and approval of April 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion on Canvas replacing Anthology for recording assessment results
- Updates regarding the SLO Assessment website and library
- Review of committee charge and membership
ASPCC Finance Committee
The ASPCC Finance Committee meeting includes discussions on committee communication methods, an ice breaker activity, and planning for future events. The agenda also contains procedural items such as a land acknowledgment and committee reports.
- Discussion on method of committee communication
- Discussion regarding future event planning
- Proposed ice breaker activity
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board will meet to consider several action items, including the CDC Halloween Trick or Treat budget and approval of ASPCC jackets. The meeting also includes a discussion on pending Title IX legislation and reviews of ICC funding requests.
- Review and possible action on CDC Halloween Trick or Treat budget
- Approval of ASPCC jackets
- Discussion regarding pending Title IX legislation
- Review of ICC funding requests
- Approval of legislative bills
ASPCC Student Lobby Committee
The ASPCC Student Lobby Committee is meeting to discuss internal organization, including the assignment of board roles and potential focus groups. The committee will also address research assignments and campus-wide committees.
- Assignment of Board Roles (Vice-Chair, Legislative Directors, and Communications Directors)
- Discussion regarding possible focus groups
- Discussion regarding research assignments
- Announcement of DACA update on October 19th
Sustainability Standing Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and information updates from facilities, students, and faculty/staff.
- Facilities Report
- Student Report
- Faculty/Staff Report
- Review of old and new business
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Student Service Fund and Student Activity Fee Fund committee will meet to review grant applications and available funds. The board will also review the policies and bylaws governing these funds.
- Presentations from SAF/SSF grant applicants
- Review of SAF and SSF funding policies and bylaws
- Review of current available funds
- Review and awarding of SAF/SSF grants
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
This meeting consists of procedural items including the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes. The council will also review club chartering action items and receive reports from the Executive Vice President.
- Approval of minutes from the September 22 meeting
- Action item regarding Club Chartering
- Executive Board report from the Executive Vice President
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
This special meeting is a Board of Trustees Retreat focused on internal administrative reviews. The agenda includes analyzing board self-evaluation results and reviewing the evaluation process for the Superintendent/President.
- Review of board self-evaluation questionnaire and interview results
- Discussion on linking board and CEO goals to institutional strategic plans
- Review of the 2023-2024 Superintendent/President evaluation calendar
Program Review Committee
The committee will review minutes from the September 15, 2023, meeting and receive a tour of the Program Review Anthology Workspace. The agenda also includes discussions regarding recruitment, membership, and team leadership.
- Review of September 15, 2023, meeting minutes
- Tour of Program Review Anthology Workspace
- Discussion on recruitment and membership
- Discussion on team leadership
- Information regarding Faculty Guide for Program-Level SLO
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Student Service Fund and Student Activity Fee Fund committee will review grant applications and available funds. The board is also scheduled to adopt new spending guidelines.
- Review and funding of SAF/SSF grants
- Adoption of spending guidelines
- Presentations from SAF/SSF grant applicants
- Review of SAF/SSF fund policies and bylaws
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to vote on several program and course deletions, modifications, and additions. The committee will also discuss a new program development by-law and various course proposals.
- Voting on updates to HOSP 003, 021, 030, 050, and 060
- Deletion of ENGL 411 and several FLNG courses
- Modification of RDTC 113B and MATH 003/STAT 050
- Creation of new course prefixes MATN and EVST
- Discussion regarding New Program Development By-Law
Classified Senate Meeting
The Classified Senate will review meeting minutes from June and September 2023. The agenda includes college updates from Human Resources, Business & College Services, and Institutional Effectiveness, as well as discussions on hybrid work and EEO training.
- Review and approval of June 21, 2023, and September 20, 2023, meeting minutes
- College updates from Human Resources, Business & College Services, and Title IX Coordinator
- Updates regarding the Fall General Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023
- Discussion on hybrid work updates
- New business regarding EEO training
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will hold a regular meeting to approve internal leadership appointments and review funding requests. The agenda includes the appointment of a Vice President of Academic Affairs and a Chief Justice, as well as the swearing-in of new members. The board will also discuss pending Title IX legislation and approve ICC club funding requests.
- Appointment of Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Appointment of the Chief Justice
- Swearing in of new ASPCC members
- Discussion of pending Title IX legislation
- Approval of ICC Funding Requests
Student Success Standing Committee
The committee will conduct opening procedures and review activities from the 2022-23 academic year. The agenda includes information sharing regarding students, faculty, and staff, as well as a discussion on goals for the current year.
- Review of 2022-23 College Council Recommendations
- Discussion of goals for the current year
- Committee composition review
Professional Development Standing Committee
This is a joint meeting of the Professional Development Standing Committee and the Flex Advisory Committee. The agenda includes reviewing committee working agreements and planning for PD Day.
- Approval of previous minutes from 09/19/2023
- Review and adoption of Committee Working Agreements
- PD Day Planning
- Information sharing regarding Faculty Development, Classified PD Sub-Committee, Management Association, Flexible Calendar Program, and OPOD
ASPCC Student Services Committee
The committee will meet to discuss team communication, icebreaker activities, and future event planning. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the CDC Trick-or-Treat Event.
- Discussion of CDC Trick-or-Treat Event
- Discussion of icebreaker activities
- Discussion of team communication
- Future event planning
ASPCC Strategic Communications Committee
The Associated Student Public Relations Committee is meeting to introduce board members and establish committee goals. The committee will also discuss publicity ideas for the Fall 2023 semester and determine how committee roles will be assigned.
- Introduction of 2023-2024 Public Relations Committee Board Members
- Discussion of publicity ideas for the 2023 Fall Semester
- Discussion regarding the assignment of committee roles
AS Faculty Development Committee
The committee will discuss migrating the application process to Chrome River and review an approval process rubric flowchart. The meeting also includes a joint update from the PD/Flex Committee and a proposal to create a working group for Post-Approval Messages.
- Discussion of application process migration to Chrome River
- First look at the approval process rubric flowchart
- Proposal to create a working group for Post-Approval Message
- Joint PD/Flex Committee update
- Review of 2023-24 priorities
Strategic Planning Standing Committee
The Strategic Planning Standing Committee will review the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and assess progress on the college's strategic plan. The committee will also discuss its goals and action items for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Discussion of Strategic Enrollment Management Plan
- Review of Chancellor's Office - Vision 2030
- Assessment of progress on the Strategic Plan
- Review of committee charge and membership
- Approval of meeting notes from April 17, 2023
Outcomes Standing Committee
The October 2, 2023, Outcomes Standing Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural placeholders. No specific topics, discussions, or actions are detailed in the provided text.
ASPCC Student Equity Committee
The Student Equity Committee meeting consists of procedural items and discussions regarding upcoming activities. The committee will discuss planning for a Day of the Dead event, future events, and Resources & Centers activity.
- Discussion about Day of the Dead Event Planning
- Discussion about Resources & Centers Activity
- Discussion regarding Future Events Planning
Facilities Standing Committee
The committee is meeting to review its charge, approve previous minutes, and discuss the 2023-2024 committee goals. The agenda also includes a report on facilities and construction updates from Summer 2023.
- Review and approval of March 23, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation of the Facilities and Construction Summer 2023 Update
- Overview of the Measure PCC / Bond Workgroup
Budget and Resource Allocation Standing Committee
The Budget and Resource Allocation Committee is meeting to review the 2023-24 adopted budget presentation. The agenda also includes a share out of last year's committee survey results and a presentation of the 2022-23 311 Annual Report.
- Review and approval of March 2023 meeting minutes
- Presentation of the 2023-24 Adopted Budget
- Share out of 2022-23 BRAC Survey Results
- Presentation of the 2022-23 311 Annual Report
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to review several program changes across multiple departments. The agenda includes voting on updates to distance education formats and the removal or addition of specific courses.
- Voting on modifications to HOSP 003, 021, 030, 045, 050, 060 and PLGL 147
- Deletion of ESL 122, ESL 422, ESL 420, and SPAN 150B
- Modification of NURS 050S, NURS 051A, and NURS 051S
- Addition of HSE 1001, HSE 1003, and HSE 1004
- Discussion regarding a new Program By-Law
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board meets to approve budget requests and operational changes. Key decisions include raising student movie ticket prices to cover credit card processing fees and approving funding for student clubs. The board also discusses pending Title IX legislation and plans for the fall student election.
- Proposed increase in AMC movie tickets from $10.50 to $12.06
- Proposed increase in Regal movie tickets from $9.00 to $10.50
- Approval of ICC (Inter-Cultural Council) club funding requests
- Discussion of pending Title IX legislation
- Planning for the Fall 2023 student election
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee met to approve previous meeting minutes and address open positions. The Vice President will solicit faculty volunteers for several vacant committees.
- Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes
- Identification of IEC committee vacancy
- Identification of Student Success Committee vacancy
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Board will discuss several administrative procedure updates regarding harassment, communicable diseases, and health examinations. The meeting also includes reports from various constituency groups and the approval of subcommittee appointments.
- Review of AP 3434 regarding responding to Title IX harassment
- Discussion of AP/BP 7330 regarding communicable disease
- Discussion of AP/BP 7335 regarding health examinations
- Discussion of AP 7336 regarding certification of freedom from TB
- Approval of subcommittee appointments including VAMS and Curriculum and Instruction
Legislative Advocacy Committee
The committee will review updates regarding state and federal issues. The meeting also includes an action item regarding 2023-24 academic year activities.
- Review of May 22, 2023, minutes
- Update on State Issues
- Update on Federal Issues
- Action on 2023-24 Academic Year Activities
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
The ASPCC Inter-Club Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including the approval of previous minutes and reports from the Executive Vice President. The council will take action on club chartering and hold a discussion regarding ICC training.
- Action item regarding Club Chartering
- Discussion item regarding ICC Training
- Approval of minutes from the September 15 meeting
College Council
The College Council is meeting to review several new administrative procedures and board policies. Discussions include updates to Title IX harassment response, communicable disease protocols, and faculty exchange policies.
- New Administrative Procedure AP 3434 regarding responding to sex-based harassment under Title IX
- New Board Policies and Administrative Procedures for Communicable Disease (BP/AP 7330)
- Revised health examination policies and new tuberculosis certification procedure (BP/AP 7335 and AP 7336)
- Discussion of Faculty Exchange policies (BP/AP 7800)
- Proposed composition updates for the Student Success Standing Committee
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Pasadena City College Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on September 21, 2023, to approve minutes and vote on modifications to specific courses. The agenda included updates to Health Sciences nursing courses and Natural Sciences geology and laser courses, including the removal of GEOL 012L from distance education. The committee also discussed AP 4103, internship courses, math prerequisites, and a tech review with possible votes.
- Voting on modifications for NURS 040, NURS 040L, NURS 042, and NURS 042L
- Removal of GEOL 012L from Distance Education
- Update to LASR 230 in Distance Education
- Discussion of AP 4103 with possible vote
- Discussion of Work Experience / Internship Courses with possible vote
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate will review previous meeting minutes and hear from special guests regarding institutional equity and business services. The agenda includes discussions on the order of Senate officer elections and serving on hiring committees.
- Review and approval of June 21, 2023, and September 6, 2023, meeting minutes
- Special guest presentation by Kari Bolen (ASVP, Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice)
- Special guest presentation by Candace Jones (ASVP, Business & College Services)
- Discussion regarding the order of Senate Officer Elections
- Discussion regarding serving in hiring committees
Calendar Standing Committee
The Pasadena City College Calendar Standing Committee met to review procedural items and discuss future academic schedules. The agenda included the approval of meeting notes from April 19, 2023, and information on committee membership and roles. The primary substantive discussion involved the proposed academic calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years.
- Review and approval of meeting notes from April 19, 2023
- Discussion of Academic Calendar 2026-2027
- Discussion of Academic Calendar 2027-2028
- Information on Calendar Committee membership makeup
- Information on Shared Governance College Council roles
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The ASPCC Executive Board will meet to discuss plans for the upcoming Fall 2023 Student elections and the Constitution Day Event. The meeting also includes reports from the Board, Financial, and Adviser, as well as committee appointments.
- Discussion about Fall '23 Election
- Updates on Constitution Day
- Appointments to College-Wide Committees
- Appointments to A.S. Committees
Foundation - Board of Directors
The Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors is holding its annual business meeting and quarterly regular business meeting. The agenda provided contains only the meeting title, date, time, and location, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.
Professional Development Standing Committee
The Professional Development Standing Committee (PDSC) and Flex Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss shared governance guidelines and committee structure. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding funding amounts for constituency groups.
- Discussion of shared governance guidelines
- Discussion of constituency groups funding amounts
- Review of committee structure
- Approval of previous minutes from 4/18/23
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee will receive information updates regarding the Sarafian Building and the Aquatics Center. The committee will also review meeting minutes from June 12, 2023.
- Sarafian Building update
- Update of Aquatics Center
- Approval of June 12, 2023, meeting minutes
Campus Distance Education Committee
The committee will review department updates regarding Canvas software and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Members will also discuss Peer Online Course Review (POCR) as an alternative for the distance education equivalency process.
- Updates on Canvas or software updates
- Discussion of Peer Online Course Review (POCR) application and accessibility emphasis
- Review of guidance for Distance Education Regulation changes
- Update on local certification following POCR Capstone completion
- Status update on CVC-OEI Course Exchange and online ADTs
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees scheduled a welcome back to campus reception at the Creveling Lounge. This meeting is a procedural event consisting of a trustees' reception.
- Trustees' Reception at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider establishing the 2023-2024 GANN appropriations limit and adopting annual financial and budget reports. Additionally, the Board will hear presentations from several search firms regarding the selection of a firm to conduct the Superintendent-President search.
- Resolution No. 786 to establish a $180,986,150 appropriations limit for 2023-2024
- Adoption of the Annual 311 Financial Report (FY 2022-2023) and Budget Report (FY 2023-2024)
- Presentations from seven search firms including Academic Search, AGB Search, and Stanton Chase
- Selection of a search firm to conduct the Superintendent-President search
AS Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee
The Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee (AFIC) is meeting to provide committee updates and discuss goals for the 2023-2024 academic year. The agenda also includes the appointment of an Academic Senate representative and updates from the CFT.
- Discussion of Committee Goals for 23-24 year
- Appointment of AS senate representative
- CFT Update
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is meeting to review the April 21, 2023, minutes and receive information on the Program Review Cycle. The committee will also discuss a faculty guide for program-level Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).
- Review of April 21, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding the Program Review Cycle
- Discussion regarding the Faculty Guide for Program-Level SLO
- Discussion on recruitment and membership
- Discussion on team leadership
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
The ASPCC Inter-Club Council will conduct a regular meeting to address club chartering and committee elections. The council also plans to discuss Club Rush feedback, ICC training, and club meeting rooms.
- Club Chartering action item
- ICC Funding Committee Election action item
- Discussion of Club Rush Feedback
- Discussion of ICC Training
- Discussion of Club Meeting Rooms
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to review program and course changes. The agenda includes voting on updates to distance education courses and natural science modifications, as well as discussions regarding WebCMS cleanup and computer science updates.
- Vote on PLGL 145A update
- Vote on PLGL 148 addition
- Vote on PLGL 150 update
- Modification of GEOL 012F and LASR 230
- Update to LASR 230 distance education
District Technology Standing Committee
This is the first meeting of the academic year for the committee. Members will review previous minutes, discuss committee charges and expectations, and review subcommittee members and goals.
- Review and approval of May 3, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of 2022-2023 subcommittee members for Accessibility, Training and Support, Cyber Security, and Communication
- Information Technology progress report on current projects
AS Executive Committee
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Executive Committee met on September 12, 2023, to approve previous minutes and discuss reports from the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The body approved four new committee appointments for Health and Safety, Scholarship, and Nominations and Elections. The President reported on a liberatory education retreat attended by approximately 30 senators and a new hiring policy, while the Treasurer reported no financial updates.
- Approved appointment of Sebrenia Law and Joseph Kalilikani to the Health and Safety Committee
- Approved appointment of Vita Torigoe to the Scholarship Committee
- Approved appointment of Gena Lopez and Shelagh Rose to the Nominations and Elections Committee
- Discussed feedback from a liberatory education retreat attended by approximately 30 senators
- Reviewed a new hiring policy and data retrieval processes from Anthology
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Pasadena City College Academic Senate Board did not hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023. Instead, senators participated in a retreat from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Creveling CC201. The agenda lists only the land acknowledgment and the retreat itself, with no specific decisions, votes, or policy discussions recorded.
- Academic Senate Board Retreat held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Creveling CC201
- No Academic Senate Board meeting was conducted on this date
President’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee
The President’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and appoint a Vice Chair, Secretary, and Subcommittee Chairs. The agenda also includes reports from the Fundraising, Nominating, Membership, and Program committees.
- Appointment of Vice Chair, Secretary, and Subcommittee Chairs
- Approval of June 10, 2023, meeting minutes
- Membership Committee report regarding new members Cindy Li, Ken Tang, and Patricia Kinaga
- Program Committee discussion
Sustainability Standing Committee Meeting
This is the first meeting of the Sustainability Standing Committee for the 2023-24 academic year. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, land acknowledgement, and approval of minutes. The committee will review information reports from facilities, students, and faculty, but no specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.
- Approval of previous minutes
- Facilities Report
- Student Report
- Faculty Report
- Review of old business and proposed future agenda items
ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee Meeting
The ASPCC Inter-Club Council is meeting to discuss procedures for Club Rush and the ICC Funding Committee. The agenda also includes action items regarding club chartering and reports from the Executive Vice President.
- Action item regarding Club Chartering
- Discussion on ICC Club Rush Procedures
- Discussion on ICC Funding Committee
Foundation Executive Committee
The Foundation Executive Committee is convening to review the agenda packet. No specific items or decisions are detailed in the provided document.
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to establish committee leadership and review responsibilities. The meeting includes a presentation from Norton Rose Fulbright regarding General Obligation bonds.
- Election of the CBOC Chair
- Review of CBOC roles and responsibilities
- Norton Rose Fulbright presentation on G.O. Bonds
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The committee is reviewing the details of a bond measure intended to upgrade labs, classrooms, and career-training facilities. The measure proposes authorizing $565,000,000 for infrastructure improvements including roof, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- $565,000,000 bond measure authorization
- Proposed tax levy of 2¢ per $100 of assessed value
- Estimated annual levy of $32,000,000 while bonds are outstanding
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to review and vote on various academic changes. The agenda includes discussions regarding Computer Science course updates and discipline placement.
- Voting on program, course modifications, additions, and deletions
- Discussion of Computer Science course updates
- Discussion of discipline placement and cross-listing
- Approval of August 31, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several student travel proposals for various leadership conferences and field trips. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a possible satellite location with a real property negotiator.
- Closed session discussion regarding a possible satellite location
- Student travel to CCCSAA Student Leadership Retreat not to exceed $17,500
- Dana Club Fall Camping trip budget not to exceed $3,500
- MESA Leadership Conference travel not to exceed $2,500
- EOP&S Disney Imagination Campus Workshop estimated cost of $6,200
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board is meeting to review reports and discuss future organization business. The board will also consider an action item regarding the Welcome Week budget.
- Action Item: $8,500.00 Welcome Week budget from ASPCC ICC Budget
- Discussion: Future ASPCC events and business
- Appointments to college-wide and A.S. committees
- Approval of ICC funding
Budget and Audit Committee
The Budget and Audit Committee is reviewing the adopted budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The committee will also receive information regarding the draft Annual 311 report.
- Review of 2023-24 Adopted Budget Summary
- Review of Annual 311 (Draft) report
- Approval of July 11, 2023, meeting minutes
AS Executive Committee
The committee met to approve previous minutes and finalize several committee appointments. The meeting also included updates on faculty rosters and the current treasury balance.
- Approved 8/23/23 meeting minutes
- Appointed Priya Venkatesen as Kinesiology Division Alternate
- Appointed Jacob Tucker (Rep) and Deandra Pierce (Alternate) to CTE Division
- Appointed Rohan Desai to IEC
- Reported a total treasury balance of $17,533.86
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Pasadena City College Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on August 31, 2023, to approve minutes from April 27, 2023. The agenda included discussions with possible votes on specific course modifications for the Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Nursing programs. Additional items covered administrative topics such as WebCMS cleanup, Canvas resources, and process timelines.
- Discussion with possible vote on PHRM 950 and PHRM 970 (Advanced Pharmacy Technician)
- Discussion with possible vote on HLSC 970 (Phlebotomy Technician)
- Discussion with possible vote on NURS 969
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 27, 2023
- Discussion on WebCMS Cleanup and C&I Canvas Resources
ASPCC Student Lobby Committee
The Lobby Fee Fund Budget Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the budget for the 2023-2024 academic year. The agenda also includes committee member introductions and an adviser report.
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Lobby Fee Fund Budget
AS Executive Committee
The committee met to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss faculty updates. The President reported on the Liberation Campaign and upcoming faculty hiring priority meetings.
- Approval of minutes from 5/17/23, 5/30/23, 7/5/23, and 8/07/23
- Appointment of Shanon Quinley as Curriculum and Instruction Representative
- Appointment of Monica Esquivel to the ASCCC Equity and Diversity Action Committee
- Appointment of Dr. Gena Lopez to the Black Student Success Specialist Hiring Committee
- Treasurer reported a total balance consisting of $16,308.01 in savings and $1,225.16 in checking
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several items, including funding requests for MESA program activities and student travel to the Great Minds in STEM conference. The agenda also includes approval for Summer Bridge workshops and travel expenses for PCC football road games.
- MESA program request for professional development and student support not to exceed $200,000
- Student travel budget for Great Minds in STEM conference not to exceed $9,000
- STEM program student travel budget for Great Minds in STEM conference not to exceed $24,000
- Summer Bridge workshop expenses for CAS program not to exceed $6,500
- Approval of PCC football road game trips exceeding $5,000 each
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board met for a scheduled session including summer training from campus experts. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, reports, and discussions with no formal action items listed.
- Summer training discussion featuring input from campus experts
- Board, Advisor, and Financial reports
- Shared Governance Discussion
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will meet to consider several budget approvals and committee appointments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding summer training and future student events.
- Approval of $1,750.00 merchandise budget
- Approval of $700.00 subscription budget
- Review of Welcome Week budget
- Appointment of selection committees for vacant positions
- Review of proposed legislative agenda
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate will review BP 7230 regarding classified hiring. The meeting also includes updates on a scheduled retreat for August 17 and election progress.
- Review of BP 7230 - Classified Hiring
- Update on August 17 all-day retreat
- Selection Advisory Committee Appointments report
- Approval of April 5 and May 17 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several closed session items regarding personnel appointments and legal matters. The open session includes approving budgets for the Upward Bound summer programs and Los Angeles Regional Consortium activities.
- Budget approval for Upward Bound Summer Component not to exceed $88,000
- Budget approval for Upward Bound Summer College Tour not to exceed $60,000
- LARC general activity expense budget not to exceed $40,000
- LARC marketing expense budget not to exceed $15,000
- Closed session appointments for Acting and Interim Superintendent/President
Foundation - Board of Directors
The Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors will hold its Annual Business Meeting and Quarterly Regular Business Meeting. The provided agenda text does not list specific discussion items or decisions beyond the meeting notice.
Accreditation & Board Policy Review Committee
The Accreditation & Board Policy Review Committee is meeting to review various district bylaws and administrative procedures. The agenda includes actions on policies regarding teleconference meetings, conflict of interest, and public records.
- Review of AP 2325: Teleconference Meetings
- Review of BB 2710: Conflict of Interest
- Review of AP 2710: Conflict of Interest
- Review of BP 3300: Public Records
- Review of BP 3400: Antiracism
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
This special meeting of the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees includes informational items regarding the search process for a Superintendent/President and an Interim Superintendent/President.
- Search process update for Superintendent/President
- Search process update for Interim Superintendent/President
Legislative Advocacy Committee
The Legislative Advocacy Committee will review updates on state issues, including the Governor’s May Revision, and federal issues. The committee will also consider a proposed resolution regarding support for safe transportation alternatives.
- Review of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes
- Update on State issues and pending legislation
- Update on Federal issues
- Proposed Resolution: Support for Safe Transportation Alternatives in our Area
President's Advisory Committees
The President's Latino Advisory Committee met on May 17, 2023, to conduct standard procedural business. The agenda included the approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report from President Dr. Erika Endrijonas. The body also received announcements regarding the Noche de Excelencia and Latinx.a.o Graduation events. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 15, 2023
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023
- Report from President Dr. Erika Endrijonas
- Announcement of PLAC Noche de Excelencia
- Announcement of Latinx.a.o Graduation
Classified Senate Meeting
The Classified Senate will discuss the 'PCC - Moving Forward' initiative and receive updates on staff appreciation events and professional development days. The meeting also includes reports from college leadership and committee appointments.
- Discussion of PCC - Moving Forward
- Selection Advisory Committee appointments for Police Officer, Dispatcher, and other roles
- Updates on Classified Appreciation Week and Classified PD Day
- Proposed date change for Senate Retreat
- Reports from the President, Vice President, and Treasurer
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several closed session items, including potential personnel appointments and real property negotiations. The regular session includes approving budgets for various student instructional trips and campus events.
- Closed session discussion regarding Superintendent-President appointment
- Closed session negotiation for real property at 4105 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead
- Approval of $9,800 for Family Resource Center graduation celebration
- Approval of $3,100 for Pride Center and International Student trip to Universal Studios
- Approval of up to $16,000 for Archaeological Field Work trip to Milford, Utah
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee (ASEC) met to conduct committee appointments and discuss leadership. The committee approved a statement requesting the Board of Trustees consider an internal candidate for the interim president/superintendent position.
- Appointed Susan Bower of Natural Sciences as chair for the Academic Rank Committee
- Approved a statement to the BOT regarding the interim president/superintendent search
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
This special meeting of the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees includes closed session discussions regarding a public employee appointment for the Superintendent-President. The Board will also meet with labor negotiators and legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
- Public employee appointment/employment regarding Superintendent-President
- Conference with labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employee Superintendent-President
- Conference with legal counsel regarding Public Employment Relations Board Case No. LA-CA-6601-E
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will meet to consider budget approvals and discuss officer salaries. The agenda also includes committee appointments and reports from the board, financial officer, and adviser.
- Approval of ASPCC Banquet Adjusted Budget
- Approval of ASPCC '23-'24 Budget
- Discussion about Associated Student Officer Salaries
- Appointments to College-Wide Committees
- Appointments for ASPCC Committees
College Council
The College Council is reviewing multiple board policies and administrative procedures for potential action. Discussions include updates to anti-racism policies, enrollment priorities, and the rescinding of assessment services protocols.
- First read of BP/AP 3400 Anti-Racism
- Proposal to rescind BP/AP 5051 Assessment Services
- Second read of AP 5055 Enrollment Priorities
- Review of updated Comprehensive Program Review Cycle and structure
- Discussion on Accreditation Quality Focus Essays regarding communication and part-time students
District Technology Standing Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Pasadena City College District Technology Standing Committee on May 3, 2023, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee met to appoint members to various hiring committees. The committee also noted an upcoming presentation of the Anti-Racism policy to the College Council.
- Appointed Nicholas Hatch and Shelagh Rose to the Adjunct Faculty Coordinator selection committee
- Appointed Nicholas Hatch and Lena Hicks to the Flex Calendar Program Coordinator selection committee
- Appointed Rhonda Williams and Gena Lopez to the Maintenance Supervisor hiring committee
- Noted upcoming presentation of Anti-Racism policy to College Council on May 4th
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board is meeting to consider several budget approvals and committee appointments. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and address potential ICC funding.
- Approval of the ASPCC 2023 Banquet Budget
- Approval of the ASPCC Uniform Budget
- Approval of the EEAAOO Boba Budget
- Appointments to the ASPCC Campus Activities Committee
- Approval of ICC Funding
Budget and Resource Allocation Standing Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Pasadena Area Community College District Budget and Resource Allocation Standing Committee did not take place. There were no items discussed or decided due to the cancellation.
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to vote on various program additions, deletions, and modifications. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Phlebotomy Technician Program and committee timelines.
- Addition of Wildland Fire Technology (WFT) prefix
- Deletion of Fire Academy Preparation Occupational Skills Certificate
- Addition of Advanced Pharmacy Technician Occupational Skills Certificate
- Deletion of TECH 199 CAD Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Discussion regarding Phlebotomy Technician Program certificate
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will review financial reports and discuss future student events. The board is also scheduled to consider several committee appointments and funding allocations.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Cal-GETC
- Approval of ASPCC Uniform Budget
- Approval of ICC Spring 2023 Funding Allocations
- Discussion regarding WiFi Lounge
- Appointment of Peter Bahariance to the ASPCC Campus Activities Committee
AS Executive Committee
The committee reviewed discussions regarding adjunct faculty issues and discussed revisiting faculty travel funding. Members also addressed senate meeting attendance and planning for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Review of adjunct faculty issues from the 4/24/23 AS meeting
- Proposed revisit of faculty travel funding amounts
- Discussion on guest speakers and liberatory education outcomes
- Planning for the 2023-2024 ASEC retreat
Outcomes Standing Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding 2023-24 meetings, memberships, and PLO assessment models.
- Approval of March 28, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of 2023-24 meetings and memberships
- Discussion of PLO Assessment Models
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Academic Senate Board meeting includes reports from various constituency groups and officers. The agenda features several information updates regarding instruction, student services, and policy reviews.
- Approval of April 10, 2023, meeting minutes
- Appointment of Sonya Valentine to the Shared Governance Committee
- Appointment of Carolyn Corrie to the Reassign Time Committee
- Appointment of Charlene Potter to the Reassign Time Committee
- Information updates on Title IX Policy Review and E-Syllabus
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing items. The agenda includes a unit review of Upward Bound and discussions regarding Program Review Structure Recommendations.
- Unit Review of Upward Bound
- Program Review Structure Recommendations
- Discussion of AP 3251
- Anthology Program Outcome discussion
- Review of March 3, March 17, and April 7 minutes
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to review and vote on several academic changes. The agenda includes updates to courses in Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
- Vote on HLSC 980 modification and distance education addition
- Vote on KINT 056A modification
- Vote on GEOL 023 and MICR 002 modifications regarding the AS-T Geology for Transfer Degree
- Vote on HIST 025I and HIST 027 distance education additions
- Discussion with possible vote on Health Science Curriculum including PHRM 950, PHRM 970, HLSC 970, and NURS 969
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate will review COVID-19 recommendations from ASVP Candace Jones. The body will also vote on the BP/AP 3400 Antiracist Policy and consider several new senator appointments.
- Vote on BP/AP 3400 - Antiracist Policy
- Appointment of new senators: Ryan Perry, Susanna Faljyan, Kiley Vasquez, Samuel Reed, and Leticia Velez
- Appointment of Vice President James Bull
- COVID-19 recommendations from ASVP Candace Jones
- Discussion regarding Classified Week + Day
Calendar Standing Committee
The Calendar Standing Committee is reviewing several academic calendar iterations, including the amended 2023-2024 calendar with winter intersession. The committee will also discuss future schedules and membership makeup.
- Review of 2023-2024 amended academic calendar with winter intersession
- Information regarding 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic calendars
- Discussion of PERB settlement for the 2023-2024 calendar process
- Review of blank academic calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
- Discussion on next year's meeting schedule and committee membership makeup
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 19, 2023, which included a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The open session focused on approving a combined consent calendar containing student travel, event budgets, and instructional program support. No major new ordinances or facility rezonings were listed on the agenda.
- Approval of $30,800 for a 45-person Upward Bound Math-Science trip to Yosemite National Park (July 31–August 3, 2023)
- Amendment to approve $14,000 for a 55-person STEM retreat to Disney’s Imagination Campus in Anaheim (May 14, 2023)
- Approval of $16,000 for a Veterans’ Resource Center graduation banquet at Altadena Country Club (April 26, 2023)
- Approval of sponsorship and travel for the SEMICON West Exposition and MNTeSIG Live Conference in San Francisco (July 10–14, 2023)
Sustainability Standing Committee Meeting
The Sustainability Standing Committee met to discuss committee charges, review the 2021-2022 goals, and establish objectives for 2022-2023. The agenda also included a report on a meeting with Stephanie Fleming and the approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of November 30, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of committee charge regarding campus-wide sustainability and environmental issues
- Discussion of 2022-2023 goals
- Report on meeting with Stephanie Fleming
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will review several budget proposals for student activities, including Finals Relaxation Week and Family Graduation. The board will also consider a letter of support for Cal-GETC and discuss items regarding a WiFi lounge and COVID-19 recommendations.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Cal-GETC
- Approval of Spring Finals Relaxation Week Budget
- Approval of Family Graduation Budget
- Approval of ASPCC Uniform Budget options
- Approval of ICC Spring 2023 Funding Allocations
AS Executive Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. Discussions included a request to find faculty for a non-credit hiring committee and a follow-up on a public records request regarding AS account balances.
- Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes
- Solicitation of faculty for the Non-Credit reassigned time hiring committee
- Follow-up on public record request for AS account balances
Council on Academic and Professional Matters
The Council on Academic and Professional Matters will hold a discussion regarding an update on faculty hiring. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and announcements.
- Update on Faculty Hiring
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate is holding its regular April 5, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on the Noncredit Division, review of new business items on assessment services policies (AP/BP 5051) and a draft antiracism policy (BP/AP 3400), plus reports from committees and officers. Most items are for discussion or information, with no final votes listed on the agenda.
- Review of AP/BP 5051 Assessment Services
- Draft BP/AP 3400 Antiracism policy
- Noncredit Division presentation
- New senators: Sam Reed, Ryan Perry, Sussana Faljyan
- Selection Advisory Committee appointments (e.g., Athletic Equipment, Director of Outreach)
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
This April 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board was cancelled and postponed to April 12, 2023. The agenda, if held, would have included procedural items, public comment, reports, and several action items such as budget approvals and a letter of support for Cal-GETC.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Cal-GETC
- Approval of ASPCC Uniform Budget (three options)
- Approval of AAPI Comedy Night Budget
- Approval of ICC End of Year Party Budget
- Approval of Governing Document Amendments
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and reports. Action items include approving a letter of support for Cal-GETC and adopting the ASPCC Uniform Budget, with three options provided. Discussions will cover topics like an anti-racist policy draft, renaming the WiFi Lounge, and the 2023 banquet.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Cal-GETC
- Approval of ASPCC Uniform Budget (three options attached)
- Discussion about Academic Senate Subcommittee Anti-Racist Policy Draft
- Discussion about renaming of WiFi Lounge
- Appointment of Peter Bahariance to ASPCC Campus Activities Committee
Accreditation Standing Committee
The Accreditation Standing Committee at Pasadena City College will meet April 4, 2023, to approve prior meeting notes, review a substantive change for a Baccalaureate in Bio Technology, and take action on the ACCJC Annual Fiscal Report and Annual College Report. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order and land acknowledgment.
- Review and approval of meeting notes from January 24, 2023
- Information item: Substantive Change for Baccalaureate in Bio Technology
- Action (Consent): ACCJC Annual Fiscal Report — online review
- Action (Consent): ACCJC Annual College Report — online review
Strategic Planning Standing Committee
The Strategic Planning Standing Committee is meeting to discuss demographic trends in college transfer enrollment and a draft survey on PCC college attendance. They will also review the Student Enrollment Management Plan (SEMP) and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes procedural items like land acknowledgment and adjournment.
- Review and approval of meeting notes from March 20, 2023
- Discussion of demographic trends in transfer enrollment (5 charts attached)
- Review of PCC College Attendance Survey Fall 2022 draft
- SEMP review with charts dated 03.30.2023
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on deleting numerous courses across English, ESL, Natural Sciences, and Noncredit programs, and will discuss WebCMS proposals, Credit Certificates By-Law, and Tech Review. Public comment is allowed via email or in person with a 3-minute limit.
- Deletion of ENGL 403, 410, 412, 413, 435, 450
- Deletion of ESL 040, 171A-C, 172, 472
- Deletion of PHSC 071A, 071C, 171A-C
- Deletion of BUSN 2611A, 2611B, 7310
- Discussion of WebCMS proposals and Credit Certificates By-Law
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and reports. The main actions are approving several budgets for student events and initiatives, plus a letter of support for Cal-GETC. Discussions include student services, an anti-racist policy draft, and renaming the WiFi lounge.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Cal-GETC
- Approval of Spring Health and Wellness Fair Budget
- Approval of Family Movie Night Budget
- Approval of Green Career Speaker Series Budget
- Approval of ASPCC Microwaves for Student Body Budget
Outcomes Standing Committee
The Outcomes Standing Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 14, 2023, and to receive information on Program Level Outcomes and Program Review. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or proposals listed beyond routine approvals and information items.
- Approval of March 14, 2023 minutes
- Information item: Program Level Outcomes
- Information item: Program Review
President’s African American Advisory Committee
The President's African American Advisory Committee (PAAAC) at Pasadena City College will meet March 27, 2023, in a hybrid format. The agenda includes approving December 2022 minutes, a president's report, and discussion items on revisiting the committee's mission statement, emeritus appointments, membership recruitment, scholarship fundraising, townhalls, an update from the Association of Black Employees, and a Black History Month report. The mission discussion includes goals to increase African American student enrollment, retention, academic performance, transfer rates, and community outreach.
- Revisiting the PAAAC mission statement, including goals to increase enrollment, retention, academic performance, and transfer rates of African American students
- Discussion of a possible Foundation role in helping students with small tuition or book balances
- Proposed outreach ideas: student ambassadors, church partnerships, and quarterly committee meetings
- Emeritus appointments and committee membership recruitment
- Scholarship awareness and fundraising; update from the Association of Black Employees
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Academic Senate Board will discuss and possibly act on several administrative procedures, including a second read of the anti-racism policy (AP/BP 3400) and course attendance rules (AP 5075). They will also hear updates on student services, COVID protocols, and elections, and consider new policies on enrollment priorities and district workshops.
- Second read of AP/BP 3400 Anti-Racism Policy
- Discussion of AP 5075 Course Attendance, Adds, Drops, and Withdrawals
- First read of AP 5055 Enrollment Priorities
- First read of BP 7410 Location of District Workshops and Retreats
- Appointments to subcommittees and hiring committees
AS Social Justice Standing Committee
The Social Justice Standing Committee is holding a meeting on March 24, 2023. The agenda contains a single new agenda item, with no other substantive business listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda text.
- New agenda item (0.01) for the meeting
Facilities Standing Committee
The Facilities Standing Committee will review and approve the February 23, 2023 minutes, receive updates on goals like the streetlamp banner and no-smoking sign projects, and hear a facilities and construction update on the Sarafian Building project. The committee will also discuss future meeting dates, including a return to in-person meetings.
- Review and approve minutes of February 23, 2023
- Revitalize streetlamp banner project to feature alumni, students, faculty, staff, student services
- Project to create no-smoking signs for campus
- Sarafian Building Project (UU) update
- Future meetings to be conducted in person starting March 15
Budget and Resource Allocation Standing Committee
The Pasadena City College Budget and Resource Allocation Committee met to review spring semester enrollment data and the CCFS 311 report. The committee noted that while BRAC is not subject to the Brown Act, it will comply with the requirement to hold meetings in person starting April 2023. The agenda included procedural items such as approving previous minutes and scheduling future meetings.
- Review and approval of January 26, 2023 minutes
- Spring Semester Enrollment and Fill Rate Update
- CCFS 311, Quarter 2 report review
- Decision to conduct meetings in person starting April 2023
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to vote on program and course modifications, including adding AGPS 006, deleting numerous noncredit courses and certificates, and introducing a new HSE prefix. The committee will also discuss CTE program development, stand-alone course numbers, repeatability, and tech review, with possible votes on these topics.
- Addition of AGPS 006 in Natural Sciences
- Deletion of 19 noncredit courses including BUSN 4401-4404, CHDN 2100, and DSPS 2201-2204
- Deletion of certificates: Basic Workforce Readiness, Child Care Provider (Bilingual Mandarin/Spanish), Family Home Child Care Provider, Introduction to Starting a Small Business, and Interpretation & Translation certificates
- New prefix HSE (High School Equivalency)
- Discussion on CTE Program Development, Stand Alone Course Numbers, Repeatability, and Tech Review
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and reports. Action items include approving budgets for the board, a Rosemead planting event, a transfer event, and SWAG purchases. Discussions will cover an anti-racist policy draft, a student lounge, Cal-GETC support, and future events.
- Approval of ASPCC Executive Board Uniform Budget
- Approval of Rosemead Planting Event Budget
- Approval of 'Lancer Today, Transfer Tomorrow' Event Budget
- Approval of SWAG Purchase Budget
- Discussion of Academic Senate Subcommittee Anti-Racist Policy Draft
Health & Safety Standing Committee
The Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to review and edit the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) outline, discuss funding suggestions, and review AP/BP 3550. They will also follow up on campus safety concerns from January, including camera upgrades, a stop sign issue at Foothill campus, AED placement, building flooding, and prioritizing bond-funded repairs.
- Review and edit Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) outline
- Update on campus camera upgrades, especially Lot 5
- Stop sign problem at Foothill campus with pedestrian near miss
- AED placement and accessibility on campus
- Building flooding in SHS and other offices; fire alarm status
Foundation - Board of Directors
The Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors convened for a quarterly regular business meeting on March 21, 2023. The agenda consists solely of the review of the Board Packet, with no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed in the provided text.
- Review of the Board Packet, March 21, 2023.pdf
Campus Distance Education Committee
The Campus Distance Education Committee met to discuss distance education operations. Updates covered a proposed 30-day Canvas shell opening, progress on the Peer Online Course Review (POCR) capstone, CVC-OEI course exchange onboarding, software request processes, and fraudulent student reporting. No formal votes or actions were recorded.
- Working with FCOE to recommend a 30-day Canvas shell opening for upcoming terms
- POCR completed 2 of 3 capstone steps; expected completion by mid-April
- Updates on CVC-OEI course exchange onboarding
- Discussion on software request/adoption and contract termination processes
- Updates on fraudulent student reporting process
AS Executive Committee
The committee reviewed reports regarding upcoming agenda items and administrative updates. Discussions included hiring committee nominees, statewide code of conduct documentation, and membership requests for the Faculty Development Committee.
- Approval of March 14, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of hiring committee nominees
- Discussion of AS statewide code of conduct documentation
- Request for placement on the Faculty Development Committee
Strategic Planning Standing Committee
The Strategic Planning Standing Committee will review meeting notes, discuss articles on declining college attendance, and examine a statewide survey. They will also continue work on the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and prepare for a spring budget retreat.
- Review and approval of February 27, 2023 meeting notes
- Discussion of University Business and L.A. Times articles on enrollment declines
- Review of Statewide College Attendance Survey (Fall 2022)
- Discussion of Strategic Enrollment Management Plan draft
- Spring Budget Retreat scheduled for April 20, 2023
Legislative Advocacy Committee
The Legislative Advocacy Committee will receive updates on state-level issues, including the Governor's proposed budget. The committee will also review information regarding federal issues and specific pending bills.
- Review of Governor’s Proposed Budget
- Discussion of AB 610 (Holden) regarding Student Transit Passes
- Discussion of AB 928 (Berman)
- Approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an update on unit reviews in Anthology, a review of AP 3251, and a new program review cycle. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and hear share-out points.
- Unit Reviews in Anthology update
- AP 3251 review
- New Program Review Cycle discussion
- Review of minutes from 3/3/2023
AS Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee
The Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee (AFIC) at Pasadena City College is holding a regular meeting to discuss research findings, by-laws revisions, union updates, and faculty equity. The committee will also remind members about the upcoming Meet and Greet for part-time faculty on March 23, 2023. The agenda includes approval of the February 3, 2023 meeting minutes and items for new/old business.
- Approval of February 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of research findings
- By-Laws Committee update
- Union update
- Reminder of Meet and Greet for part-time faculty on March 23, 2023
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet to discuss several items including WebCMS cleanup, ADT updates, and stand-alone courses. The committee will also review the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting.
- Discussion regarding WebCMS cleanup
- Discussion regarding ADT updates
- Discussion regarding Stand Alone courses
- Discussion regarding C & I Committee Members Training
- Discussion regarding Tech Review
College Council
The Pasadena City College College Council will review and potentially approve several items, including the 2023-2026 academic calendars (with a winter intersession added to 2023-24), rescind BP/AP 5051 on assessment services, and consider first reads of policies on standards of scholarship, anti-racism, and faculty exchange. The council will also discuss adding three positions to the Strategic Planning Standing Committee and review the annual governance survey. A special topic on wellness for students and employees will be discussed.
- 2023-2024 academic calendar amended to include a Winter Intersession; 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 calendars forwarded to Board of Trustees
- Recommendation to rescind BP/AP 5051 Assessment Services
- First read of BP 4220 Standards of Scholarship
- First read of draft BP/AP 3400 Anti-Racism
- Proposal to add Dean of Business and Enrollment Management, Dean of Enrollment Services, and Director of Marketing to Strategic Planning Standing Committee
President's Advisory Committees
This is a procedural meeting of the President's Latino Advisory Committee at Pasadena City College. The agenda contains only welcome and introductions, reports and announcements, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed.
- Welcome and introductions
- Reports and announcements
- Adjourn
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board is holding a special meeting to vote on several action items, including budgets for the Foothill & Chill event and Spring Health and Wellness Fair, a letter supporting SB 307, and a recommendation for an antiracist policy. The board will also consider appointments to campus and AS committees, and adopt updated virtual meeting requirements under AB 2449.
- Approval of 2023 Foothill & Chill Budget
- Approval of Spring Health and Wellness Fair Budget
- Approval of Letter of Support for SB 307
- Approval of Antiracist Policy BP/AP 3400 Recommendation
- Adoption of Updated Brown Act Virtual Meeting Requirements (AB 2449)
Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees will hold a regular business meeting with closed session items, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items including student trips and the commencement ceremony, and will hold study sessions on a bond campaign report and Measure PCC bond financing.
- Closed session: existing litigation (PERB Case No. LA-CA-6601-E), employee discipline, labor negotiations, real property negotiation for possible satellite location at 4105 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, appointment of Director of Outreach, evaluation of Superintendent-President
- Study session: Bond Campaign Report and Measure PCC Bond Financing
- Approve Commencement Ceremony on May 5, 2023 at Robinson Stadium, not to exceed $140,000
- Approve PUENTE Club trip to UC San Diego and San Diego State, April 20-21, 2023, lodging $2,000
- Approve Ceramics students trip to CCACA conference in Davis, CA, April 28-29, 2023, total $4,740
Classified Senate Meeting
The Classified Senate is meeting to discuss establishing a committee and criteria for classified scholarships. The agenda also includes presentations regarding the PCC COVID-19 vaccination mandate and BP/AP 3400 anti-racism draft.
- Discussion of scholarship proposals for staff and students
- Presentation on PCC COVID-19 VAX Mandate by Asst. Superintendent VP Candace Jones
- Presentation on Liberatory Outcomes & BP/AP 3400 by Dr. Armia Walker and Lindsey Ruiz
- Update on Classified Leadership Institute (CLI)
- Approval of March 1, 2023, meeting minutes
Classified Senate Meeting
The Pasadena City College Classified Senate is holding its regular meeting on February 15, 2023. The agenda includes reviewing proposed policies on public records (BP 3300), course attendance adds/drops (AP 5075), and enrollment priorities (AP 5055), as well as discussing classified scholarships and old business items like the Classified Leadership Institute and Classified Week. The meeting also features special guests from administration and standard reports.
- Review of BP 3300: Public Records
- Review of AP 5075: Course Attendance Adds/Drops
- Review of AP 5055: Enrollment Priorities
- Discussion of Classified Scholarship(s)
- Discussion of Classified Leadership Institute (CLI) budget and travel
Calendar Standing Committee
The Calendar Standing Committee meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as approving prior meeting notes, discussing the 2025-2026 academic calendar, and considering winter intersession options for 2023-2024.
- Meeting cancelled
- Review of January 18, 2023 meeting notes
- Discussion of 2025-2026 academic calendar
- 2023-2024 possible winter intersession 5 and 6 week options
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board is meeting to review and approve budgets for the Midterm Map to Success, Black Business Love Market, and March Movie Night. The board will also consider committee appointments and ICC funding.
- Approval of Midterm Map to Success Budget
- Approval of Black Business Love Market Budget
- Approval of March Movie Night Budget
- Appointment of Alden Do to the ASPCC Campus Activities Committee
- Approval of ICC Funding
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee held a routine meeting, approving the minutes from January 31, 2023. The president requested that the AS Secretary send a single weekly email every Monday with updates to reduce the frequency of emails from the AS account. No other reports or public comments were made.
- Approval of minutes from 01/31/2023
- President requested weekly Monday email updates from AS Secretary
- Academic Senate agenda for 02/20/2023 discussed
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet virtually to vote on modifications to English and Chemistry courses, including adding distance education options and changing prerequisites. They will also discuss and possibly vote on updates to the committee's by-laws and the reciprocity policy, and conduct a tech review.
- Vote on ENGL 025D distance education addition
- Vote on CHEM 002A and CHEM 022 prerequisite modifications
- Vote on CHEM 002A and CHEM 022 distance education modifications
- Discussion with possible vote on Curriculum Update & Development By-Laws
- Discussion with possible vote on Reciprocity Policy Update
Budget and Audit Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Budget and Audit Committee is meeting via teleconference to review the second quarter financial status report (CCFS-311Q) and receive updates on PARS. The committee will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and discuss the meeting schedule for the rest of the fiscal year.
- Second Quarter Financial Status Report CCFS-311Q
- Approval of minutes from August 31, 2022 and December 7, 2022
- PARS update
- Proposed meeting schedule for 2022-2023
AS Faculty Development Committee
The committee met to discuss status updates regarding changes to the application process and post-approval messaging. The agenda also included a shareout from the PD Standing Committee and brainstorming for speaker or event ideas.
- Status update on application process changes
- Review of post-approval message draft or status
- PD Standing Committee shareout
- Discussion of speaker and event ideas
Council on Academic and Professional Matters
The Council on Academic and Professional Matters is meeting to discuss the student vaccine requirement and the winter intersession. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding CAPM goals.
- Discussion of Student Vaccine Requirement
- Discussion of Winter Intersession
- Discussion of CAPM Goals
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2023, to consider several action items, including budget approvals for a ring light purchase, a Money 101 workshop, a life simulator, and a headshots and resume review workshop. The board will also discuss a March movie night, calendar drafts, and future events, and consider an amendment to the ICC bylaws. The meeting includes procedural items like land acknowledgment, roll call, and approval of minutes.
- Approval of ring light purchase budget
- Approval of Finance Committee Money 101 workshop budget
- Approval of Finance Committee life simulator budget
- Approval of Finance Committee headshots and resume review workshop budget
- Discussion about March movie night
Foundation Executive Committee
The Pasadena City College Foundation Executive Committee is holding a regular meeting on Feb. 8, 2023, at 4 p.m. The agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet; no specific action items are listed.
- Meeting packet (2,647 KB PDF) available for the Feb. 8, 2023 session
Academic Senate Board Meeting
The Academic Senate Board is holding its regular February 6, 2023 meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval, constituency reports, and officer updates. The board will also discuss information items on student services and instruction, and consider possible action on policies regarding standards of scholarship and course attendance, plus subcommittee appointments.
- Discussion of AP 4220 (Pass/No Pass deadline) as an information item
- Possible action on BP 4220 (Standards of Scholarship)
- Possible action on AP 5075 (Course Attendance, Adds, Drops and Withdrawals)
- Approval of subcommittee and standing committee appointments, including Lena Hicks to Health and Safety Committee
- Public comment accepted via email prior to meeting start
AS Learning Assessment Committee
The Pasadena City College Learning Assessment Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from December 9, 2022, discuss division updates, and receive an update on Anthology. The meeting is procedural and includes public comments and announcements.
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2022
- Discussion of division updates
- Anthology update
AS Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee
The Adjunct Faculty Issues Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss spring 2023 plans including a meet-and-greet and survey for part-time faculty, and receive updates on equity efforts, bylaws, and union matters. The agenda is mostly procedural and discussion-oriented, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of December 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Spring 2023 plan: meet-and-greet for all part-time faculty and survey
- Update on adjunct faculty equity efforts
- Update on bylaws revisions
- Update on CFT (union) activities
Program Review Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) of Pasadena City College will hold a general meeting on February 3, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the previous meeting, a reconciliation presentation from the Freeman Career Center, and a discussion on unit reviews in the Anthology system. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with possible action on the reconciliation item.
- Review of minutes from January 27, 2023 meeting
- Reconciliation presentation by Team 5 - Freeman Career Center, led by Veronica Jaramillo
- Unit Reviews in Anthology presented by David Colley, including list of units, timeline, and overview
- Land acknowledgement and call to order as opening items
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to vote on modifications to marketing courses, deletion of a health education course, and approval of minutes. They will also discuss and possibly vote on board policy 4220, curriculum by-laws, and tech review procedures.
- Vote on modifications to MRKT 020 and MRKT 150, including distance education updates
- Vote on deletion of HED 020
- Discussion and possible vote on BP 4220
- Discussion and possible vote on Curriculum Updates and Development By-Laws draft
- Approval of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will meet via teleconference to approve minutes from November 30, 2022, and receive updates on the Sarafian project and the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of November 30, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update on Sarafian project
- Update on Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
AS Faculty Development Committee
The Pasadena City College Faculty Development Committee is meeting to discuss procedural items, old business, and new business. They will consider drafting an auto message for after funding approval, review website edits, discuss delays in funding requests, and review changes to the AS Travel Request form as it merges into Chrome River. The meeting is largely procedural and administrative.
- Discussion of auto message after funding approved
- Review of website instructions and edits
- New process for funding requests
- AS Travel Request form merging into Chrome River form
- Speaker/event ideas for spring & fall 2023
AS Curriculum and Instruction Committee
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will vote on modifications and deletions to nursing and geology courses, and discuss a proposed baccalaureate degree in Stem Cell and Gene Technologies, along with other curriculum policies. Public comment is accepted via email or at the meeting, with a 3-minute limit.
- Vote on modification to Nursing – Vocational Nursing – AS/Certificate of Achievement
- Vote on deletion of DA 142
- Vote on deletion of GEOL 030G, GEOL 030L, GEOL 030M
- Discussion with possible vote on Baccalaureate Degree Proposal – Stem Cell and Gene Technologies
- Discussion on Upper Division Course Policy
Executive Board, Associated Students- Regular Meeting
The Associated Students of Pasadena City College Executive Board will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2023, at CC-212, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. The board will vote on ratifying the Spring 2023 Welcome Week budget and approving the 2023 Winter Retreat budget, and will discuss the retreat, calendar drafts, WEPA cards, Spring Club Rush, and future events. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker and fifteen minutes per agenda item.
- Approval of ratification of ASPCC Spring 2023 Welcome Week Budget
- Approval of ASPCC 2023 Winter Retreat Budget
- Discussion about PCC WEPA cards
- Discussion about ASPCC 2023 Spring Club Rush
- Appointments to ASPCC committees
AS Executive Committee
The Academic Senate Executive Committee held a routine meeting covering administrative updates, committee vacancies, and ongoing work on an Anti-Racist policy. No public comments were made, and no major decisions were taken.
- New admin assistant for AS still pending
- Committee vacancies to be sent to all faculty
- Emergency appointments for hiring committee
- Continued work on Anti-Racist policy
- Treasurer submitted hiring announcement wording recommendations to Dr. Bolen