President's Office
The last MIPC meeting of the Fall quarter took place last Friday
December 6, 2023
This newsletter is a playful take on our unique address. Each week I highlight 5 messages, initiatives, and/or events where I hope we can partner–in thought, spirit, or location–to advance connection and community.
(1) Winter Wonderland Celebration today.
My thanks to Antoinette Chavez and crew for their work turning the Dining Hall into a Winter Wonderland. All are invited to the midday festive break hosted by the President’s Office. Cabinet members will be serving delicious food. Music and themed activities are the perfect preparation for finals week. Make your way to the Dining Hall at noon.
(2) The last MIPC meeting of the Fall quarter took place last Friday.
I’d like to thank the community of leaders that serve on MIPC. This quarter the following was accomplished:
Established a workgroup for the creation of Shared Governance Handbook
Established a workgroup for Institutional Learning Outcomes revision
Provided members to the Faculty Hiring Prioritization process
Provided feedback and communication to the shape of 17³Ô¹Ï 2030
Reestablished connection to committees reporting to MIPC
Approved a new Mission Statement
Approved the Institutional Self Evaluation Report for the ACCJC
Solidified the 17³Ô¹Ï 2030 leads and teams.
Drafted aspirations for an MOU with the Muwekma tribe
Approved a Distance Education Plan
Tee’d up some good work for the Winter Q
(3) 17³Ô¹Ï 2030 Website is live.
17³Ô¹Ï 2030 refers to our latest college planning cycle and includes regular review of the mission statement, vision statement, and educational master plan. Three teams are working on each component, guided by the 17³Ô¹Ï 2030 Core Team. You can follow the work at the 17³Ô¹Ï 2030 website.
(4) Shop the Ceramics Sale.
I was browsing the table yesterday and was torn between so many beautiful choices. I couldn’t decide! I’ll push through that paralysis today. Don’t miss out on your chance to own or gift artisan work. The Ceramics Sale continues today and tomorrow from 10 a.m.—2:30 p.m. in the Chavez Plaza.
(5) Dual Enrollment Regional Summit.
Partnering with the State Chancellor’s Office, 17³Ô¹Ï will be the host site for a regional summit on Dual Enrollment on March 8th. More details forthcoming.
Yours in service,
Kristina