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Current Status of Minutes: Final
Date	February 2, 2024
Time	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location	Virtual meeting

Members Present
Erasmus Addae, Courtney Ahrenholtz, Rachel Barrera, Tamy Chapman, Herbert Coleman, Lisa Marie Coppoletta, Chris Davis, Jennifer Gray, Latasha Hussey, Lei Ji, Paula King, Stephanie Long, Jorge Lopez-McKnight, Sherri Lynn, Jeannette McGowan, Donna Moore, Kathleen Nakasone, Jack O'Grady, Kimberly Oliver, Kathleen Park, Angela Smith, Larry Stephens, Sarah Strong, Mason Turpin, Becky Villarreal
Guests Present
Nancy Stano

Item # 1:	Approve Minutes of November 3, 2023 meeting
Presenter
Discussion	The minutes were approved.

Item # 2:	Migration to Blackboard Ultra
Presenter	Erasmus Addae
Discussion	Blackboard original will be phased out, the Provost has decided to make the move to Blackboard Ultra. Blackboard Ultra is more user friendly and will help promote student success. Members should volunteer to help with the Change Management Committee. Online classes may utilize Blackboard Ultra differently than face to face classes, advocacy for both is encouraged. Faculty senate members have been contacted via email. Provost will announce timelines.

Item # 3:	Aligning DE Strategic Plan with the Chancellor’s New Values and Goals
Presenter	Erasmus Addae
Discussion	The Chancellor will unveil his Theory of Change on March 27th. Pillars identified to support the new strategic plan will be in complete alignment with the Chancellor’s values and goals. These must keep in line with the Chancellor's Theory of Change and the direction he will take the institution.

Item # 4:	Steering Committee and Working Groups
Presenter	Stephanie Long
Discussion	Focus will be on successful completions, credentials and transfers. Workgroups have been formed for the strategic plan. Strategic plan outline has been drafted. This drafted proposal will serve as a framework that outlines strategies and goals for improving distance education outcomes. Steering committee members are Dr. Erasmus Addae, Stephanie Long and Dr. Jack O’Grady. Steering committee will set timelines, monitor quality of work and assess risks. Draft plan due by the end of May. Final plan review due by the end of July. Committee members will change next year. Key components are vision and mission statements, goals and objectives. New college values are Courage, Compassion, Joy and Yes. Current work groups and volunteers are: Student Experience – Rachel Barrera, Paula King, Donna Moore, Chris Davis, and Becky Villarreal; Technology – Tamy Chapman, Stephanie Long, Dr. Herb Coleman, LMC Lisa Marie Coppoletta, and Jorge López-McKnight; Data Analytics and Insight – Mason Turpin, Stephanie Long, Lei Ji, and Dr. Erasmus Addae; Instructional Support – Kathleen Park, Angela Smith, Courtney Ahrenholtz, Jack O’Grady, and Sarah Strong; Assessments – Al Purcell, Tasha Hussey, and Jack O’Grady.

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