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October 9, 2024

(1) Highlights of first MIPC meeting

The first Mission Informed Planning Council occurred on October 4th and welcomed four new student members: Paulo Verzosa, Shahanna Shaik, Zara Ainge, and Sangee Prieto. New staff members in attendance included Doreen Finklestien and Michael Chang . Key takeaways:

• Accreditation visit was successful; we will likely receive a recommendation related to student learning outcomes assessment.
• New Institutional Effectiveness Committee priorities were approved.
• College values survey revealed top values of integrity, trust, equity; "forgiveness" as a value generated mixed opinions.
• Professional Learning Committee provided committee feedback on FLEX & Opening Day; sought clarity on expanded scope beyond Flex Day planning

The next Mission Informed Planning Council is October 18th from 1 ��� 3 p.m. in Room 1901 or Zoom. MIPC welcomes mission���connected agenda items from any campus or community members. Submit your agenda items here.

(2) Office Hour.

This Friday from 12 ��� 1 p.m. I will be hosting an Office Hour. Drop by my office to just say ���hi��� or tell me what���s on your mind. No RSVP needed.

(3) SVJV Poll Results.

This week members of the FHDA community attended the release of Silicon Valley Joint Ventures��� . What is it? ���The Poll tracks recurring questions probing how residents feel about the general direction of the region and their stance on a range of policy and planning questions.��� Here are items I found of interest (though none surprising):

• With increasing unity, residents identify their top three concerns as the cost of housing, homelessness, and the cost of living. Nearly every resident believes these issues are serious problems (96%, 96%, and 97%, respectively). Nearly four in five believe these three issues are very serious.
• Nearly half of Bay Area residents experience financial insecurity, an increase from last year. [ . . . ] Women are particularly likely to face financial insecurity (59%). Black (78%) and Hispanic women (75%) report especially high rates. Additionally, 57% of residents with children experience financial insecurity.
• Residents believe Silicon Valley remains globally influential, though this perception is waning. While 51% view it as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial regions, only 9% consider it the undisputed world leader. About 20% of residents say Silicon Valley is no longer a global leader, though it remains influential.
• Despite widespread familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bay Area residents are concerned about the technology���s potential impact. The greatest concerns focus on AI���s potential to generate fake content and spread misinformation in the upcoming election.

(4) Undocumented Week of Action.

At this Monday���s Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees passed a supporting October 14 ��� 18 as . Our campus will beautifully open the week with a butterfly release at the Campus Center Plaza from noon ��� 1 p.m. Join me there and then at activities and sessions throughout the week.

(5) World Mental Health Day ���Theme: Mental Health at Work.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. While mental health challenges cross all demographics, in support of this year���s theme and in recognition of my own privilege, my leaned into the mental health challenges of my BIPOC colleagues. Be sure to share all our Mental Health & Wellness resources with students you teach and serve.

Yours in service,
Kristina