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College Council

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 Fridays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

To access the College Council Minutes, Agendas, and other information please refer to the College Council Active Minutes page on Board Docs.

Council Goals 2024-25

  1. Complete the planned three year evaluation of the College governance process and update the governance handbook as needed.  This evaluation should address the following key areas identified through annual surveys and feedback from the College Council.
    • Assignment of representative to governance councils, taskforces, and committees.
    • Communication and documentation of governance outcomes.
    • Refinement of council structure, if needed.
    • Review of operational committees.
    • Develop recommendations regarding council meeting times and modalities.
  1. Review and update the College’s policies and procedures to ensure they are aligned with current legislative updates and accreditation standards and re-establish the regular process for ongoing review.
  1. Review and refine the College’s integrated planning model by:
    • integrating institutional metrics across the major institutional plans
    • establishing timelines for updating plans and reporting to College Council.
    • aligning plans and activities with the Educational and Facilities Vision Plan 2035 through a “planning crosswalk,” and
    • develop a process for prioritizing funding for objectives in the Vision Plan’s annual implementation plan.
  2. Monitor the progress and research on the feasibility of implementing a College Hour.

Reporting Councils

Reporting Task Force(s) 2024-25: