Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Barbara E. Gaines’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Antelope Valley College Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting focused primarily on student concerns regarding the automotive program, including outdated equipment, insufficient tools, limited workspace, and the need for more modern curriculum such as hybrid and electric vehicle training. Trustees and administrators addressed these concerns by discussing ongoing investments in the program, plans for facility expansion, and the need for future focus group meetings with faculty and students. Additionally, the board approved an agreement to settle and resolve case number LACE7124.
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The meeting featured reports regarding institutional achievements and grant acquisitions. The college was recognized as a 2026 Pathway Champion by the Campaign for College Opportunity for efforts in Latinx student success. Additionally, the college secured two federal grants: a NASA grant for an Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub and an ASCEND grant for aerospace workforce development, which includes plans to expand programming and facilities at the Fox Field location. The meeting also included announcements regarding upcoming civic engagement events, including candidate conversations and board candidate discussions.
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Antelope Valley College Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
The Academic Senate discussed several key action items, including the approval of AP&P course recommendations, the establishment of a hiring committee pool, the appointment of an Accreditation Coordinator, and the approval of a resolution regarding AI wearables. The meeting also featured a significant discussion regarding revisions to the Standards of Conduct policy, focusing on definitions of plagiarism and cheating, protections for free expression, and the importance of shared governance in policy review. Additionally, informational items were presented covering committee goals, faculty appointments, academic ranking, and the fall schedule.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
College Coordinating Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed the exploration of Board policies defining roles and responsibilities and reviewed the governance structure to clarify the distinction between Board policies and administrative procedures. Key discussion topics included the agenda development process, the review and approval workflow for governance documents, and the initiative to modernize the governance process. Additionally, the council reviewed standards of student conduct, addressing issues such as academic integrity, disciplinary procedures, and policies concerning student behavior, harassment, and campus regulations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
