Purpose:
The College Council is the principal participatory and planning governance body for the College. It provides a forum to review and recommend the direction and focus of the College, consistent with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Based on the work and input from the four main participatory councils, the College Council directly advises the Superintendent/President on policy and governance, with attention to ensuring that all Palomar College students receive the opportunities and support they need to leverage their specific circumstances into a strong foundation for life-long resilient learning, career success, and global citizenship. It is also responsible for the review, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the participatory governance process, procedures, and structure.
Meeting Days/Times:
The College Council meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
To access the College Council Minutes, Agendas, and other information please refer to the College Council Active Minutes page on Board Docs.
Council Goals 2026-27
1. Incorporate approved Governance Task Force recommendations into the Participatory Governance Handbook.
2. Update the College’s Integrated Planning Model (integrate equity plan, re-establish planning cycles, codify process to allocate resources in support of planning priorities).
3. Update/Refine Facilities Vision Plan
4. Monitor/Engage in the development of the college’s Institutional Self-Evaluation Report.
Reporting Councils
- Employees, Community, and Communication Council
- Equity, Education, and Student Success Council
- Infrastructure and Sustainability Council
- Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Fiscal Stewardship Council