Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Esther Chaidez’s organization
Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Curriculum Advisory Committee Agenda
The Curriculum Advisory Committee convened to address several curriculum proposals and course actions. Key discussion topics included the approval of course inactivations and the review of revised courses in various departments such as Math, Counseling, Library Science, Art History, English, Graphic Design, Nutrition, Statistics, and Administration of Justice. The committee also considered a new course in Counseling and Library Science. Several items, including revisions in Chemistry, Physics, and Adapted Physical Education, were tabled for further alignment confirmation or faculty consultation. Additional business items, including discussions on institutional decision-making guides and distance education, were deferred to a future meeting.
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The committee reviewed and approved numerous curriculum proposals, including course revisions and distance education components for various subjects such as Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Graphic Arts, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Physical Education. The committee also tabled specific inactivation and revision proposals for further review. Other business items included discussions on the Technical Review Committee, a resource guide for institutional decision making, and a memorandum regarding the transition from TOP to CIP codes.
The senate meeting focused on several key agenda items, including committee appointments, the review of administrative procedures, and reports on professional development initiatives. Specifically, the senate discussed and approved revisions to Administrative Procedure 6620 regarding facility naming. Additionally, the senate addressed committee representation, including appointments to the Professional Development Committee and search committees. Reports were provided on various institutional activities, such as the Classified Connect event planning, potential Brown Act training, and attendance at the Northern Gathering of the Senates, alongside updates from advisory groups.
Mar 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Monterey Peninsula College Strategic Plan 2025-2030
The Monterey Peninsula College Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to expand access, advance equity, and strengthen student success through innovation and partnerships. It focuses on five key goals: Equity in Access, Equity in Support, Equity in Success, Innovative Environment, and Campus Community. The plan aims to position the college as a regional leader in higher education, fostering an inclusive culture, and preparing students to achieve their goals and contribute to an increasingly connected and complex society.
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