Notes - Approved

Meeting Notes

Margaret Lednicky
Adam Windham
Melissa Fish
Diana Garcia
Sumiah Alharasis
Yujiro Shimizu
Diana Lopez
Joel Keebler
David Miramontes Quinones
Tammi Driver
Connie Ayala
April Starr
Brenda Valles
Angela Daroy (Milano)
Daniel Slutsky
Jeffrey Sacha
Kristina Casper-Denman
Martin Gomez
Anthony Giusti

NAME OF COUNCIL/TEAM: Institutional Effectiveness Council
OBJECTIVE OF MEETING:
DATE OF MEETING: 10/13/2025
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION/ROOM #: https://lrccd.zoom.us/j/82425462723?pwd=vVsGb5sKQHbyTKf9Yw3F6SJeUDb1al.1
CALL-IN NUMBER:
CALL-IN CODE:
FACILITATOR(S): Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Dr. Connie Ayala
ASSISTANT: Melanie Ortega
MEMBERS PRESENT:
INVITED GUEST(S):
SUPPORTING RESOURCES (ITEMS READ IN PREPARATION FOR AND/OR BROUGHT TO MEETING):
Attached Files:
ARC Land Acknowledgement Statementt
ARC Governance Process
SEP Draft
Homebases Co-Location
IEC Charter
 
UPDATES AND BRIEF REPORTS:
Topic Person(s) Responsible Notes
Welcome/ Land Acknowledgement Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Dr. Connie Ayala
IEP Workgroup Update Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Dr. Connie Ayala
- IEP workgroup is nearly finalized, pending confirmation of one additional STEM faculty representative. A final update is expected by the end of the week. The project lead and co-lead will continue to provide status updates at upcoming IEC meetings.
Midterm Accreditation Report Dr. Brenda Valles
- IEC is overseeing progress on the ACCJC Midterm Report and its related processes.
Institution Set Standards Yuj Shimizu
- This process ensures that the college meets formal ACCJC standards, supported by the Research Office. 

- The college achieved a 100% response rate for both spring and fall data collections. A more detailed analysis will be provided at the next meeting. Collegewide results indicated no discrepancies in standards.
ACTION ITEMS:
Question Person(s) Responsible Notes and Decision(s) Next Steps
IEC Charter Review Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Dr. Connie Ayala 0
- Efforts are underway to finalize the IEC Charter and solidify its membership.

- For now, the structure includes a Co-Chair and Co-Chair model, with consideration being given to establishing consistent Chair and Co-Chair leadership roles across all governance councils.

- The finalized charter will be presented to ELT for review and approval.
       
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Question Person(s) Responsible Notes and Next Steps
SEP Draft Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Angela Milano - The Academic Senate has endorsed the SEP with minor recommendations.

- The plan will be submitted to the Los Rios Board by the November 12 deadline, ahead of the State submission deadline on November 30.

- Members are encouraged to review the SEP by the end of this week and share any additional recommendations with the VPI or VPSSE.
Hombases Co-Location Dr. David Miramontes-Quinones and Angela Milano - Funding supports up to three physical locations.

- Additional input is being collected through four new listening sessions with students, staff, and other stakeholders.

- The current recommendation is to move forward with two locations (MCT and LRC buildings).

- A final decision is anticipated by the end of the semester.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION:
Topic Contact Person
DI Reports Integrative Planning Guide Dr. Brenda Valles