IPEC
Meeting Minutes

MEETING DATE: 09/10/2026

1. Call to Order For information

• Meeting began at 2:50PM
• Quorum was met; introductions and discussion proceeded

2. Review & Approve Agenda

• Rajinder Samra introduced the proposed agenda. A motion was made to formally approve the agenda.
  • Motion: Nadiyah Taylor
  • Second: Suzanne Kohler
  • Vote Aye (unanimous); no nays; no abstentions

3. Review & Approve Prior Minutes

• April 9, 2026 Minutes
  • April 9, 2026 Minutes 
  • Reviewed Dr. Wilson's presentation on the equity-focused college planning priority and Dr. Foster's presentation on the health and wellness college planning priority.
  • Reviewed work on a potential new college planning priority related to high-impact work.
  • A motion was made to formally approve the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting.
    • Motion: Suzanne Kohler
    • Second: Nadiyah Taylor
    • Vote: Motion carried; no nays. Abstentions: Bobby August, Jared Howard, Elena Cole, Nadiyah Taylor, Lina Chea.
• May 14, 2026 Minutes
  • May 14, 2026 Minutes 
  • Reviewed Dr. Ho's presentation on the student success and completion-focused college planning priority; IPEC had previously discussed that the work appeared fully integrated into college practice and would be revisited for a possible move to sustainability.
  • Reviewed Karin and Tania's update on a potential college planning priority related to high-impact work and briefly discussed the districtwide artificial intelligence initiative in that context.
  • Reviewed community feedback on the College Mission, Vision, and Values Statements; the governance worksheet was also completed. The Career Technical Education Outcomes Survey was not reached due to time.
  • A motion was made to formally approve the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.
    • Motion: Lina Chea
    • Second: Nadiyah Taylor
    • Vote: Motion carried; no nays. Abstentions: Joel Gagnon, David Rodriguez, Suzanne Kohler, Elena Cole, Bobby August, Jared Howard, Nadiyah Taylor

4. Review IPEC Charge and Membership

IPEC Charge

• IPEC reviewed its charge, including recommending College Planning Priorities; using Mission, Vision, and Values, strategic plans, program review/division summaries, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) data, institutional research, student success data, accreditation requirements, and district/state/federal priorities in planning; integrating and communicating planning priorities; directing institutional research as needed; and reviewing, documenting, and reporting on accreditation standards linked to IPEC.

Membership: Review of Members

• Membership was reviewed as four administrators, five faculty, five classified professionals, two students, and designated non-voting representatives/positions.
• The committee identified a need to clarify the Chair/campus researcher voting designation because the campus researcher is listed among voting administrators while the Chair is also identified as non-voting. The wording will be revisited during the spring governance review.

5. Discuss IPEC Goals for 2026-2027

• Recommend revised Mission, Vision, and Values Statements to College Council by November.
• Evaluate institution-set standards and stretch goals, including disaggregated data.
• Review transfer data to private colleges and out-of-state institutions, along with Career Technical Education (CTE) outcomes.
• Receive the annual spring status update on College Planning Priorities and make recommendations to extend, graduate to sustainability, or adopt priorities.
• Conduct the spring division/program review mapping process to identify potential new College Planning Priorities.
• Review the internal and external environmental scan for the new Educational Master Plan.
• Discuss relevant components of the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) and accreditation evidence.
• Review results of the 2026 Graduation Survey, including Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).

6. Assess the Current College Mission, Vision and Values Statements

Review ACCJC Requirements for the College Mission Statement

• ACCJC Standard 1.1 emphasizes a clearly defined mission that reflects the institution's character, value structure, and student demographics and articulates a commitment to equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Review and Discuss Feedback from the LPC Community Regarding Mission, Vision and Values Statements

• IPEC noted that the Mission Statement serves as a guiding principle for planning, action, evaluation, improvement, and innovation and discussed whether the current Mission sufficiently addresses both equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for all
  • Community survey feedback was based on 23 respondents. R. Samra noted that the low response count may not be fully representative of the whole college community, but the feedback was useful for identifying issues to consider.
    • First-iteration Mission Statement: LPC provides an inclusive, learning-centered environment committed to equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for all students, including those pursuing and exploring transfer, degree, career, and lifelong-learning goals.
    • Mission discussion: IPEC discussed the importance of explicitly including all students, including students who are undecided or exploring goals; using “career” rather than “career technical” for broader public understanding; retaining lifelong-learning goals; and using a glossary to clarify terms such as equitable opportunity, access, resources, and support.
    • First-iteration Vision Statement: Las Positas College strives for a future where all students are empowered to thrive in a changing world and contribute as engaged participants and leaders in their local and global communities.
    • Vision discussion: It was emphasized that the Vision should be aspirational and future-focused. Members discussed whether the Vision is primarily a vision for students, for the institution, or for broader community impact, and noted that the role and well-being of employees should continue to be considered as the statements are refined.
    • Engagement and approval timeline: The first iteration will be shared with College Council for feedback through its members’ committees and senates. IPEC intends to vote on the revised statements by the November 12 meeting so College Council can consider approval by its December meeting.
    • First-iteration Values Statement (working draft): IPEC discussed whether eight values are too many, how to make the language more action-oriented, and how to keep the introductory stem concise enough to allow the values themselves to carry the meaning.
      • Las Positas College practices integrity and excellence by:

1. Encouraging and celebrating lifelong learning
2. Preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing workplace and society
3. Demonstrating civic, social, and environmental responsibility
4. Promoting ethical behavior, mutual trust, equity, kindness, support, and respect within our diverse community
5. Cultivating discovery, creativity, personal development, and physical and mental well-being
6. Implementing anti-racist policies and practices that remove barriers and advance equitable outcomes
7. Being a sanctuary campus for undocumented students
8. Believing that each of us can make a positive difference in the lives of students and our communities
   • Next step: IPEC agreed to share the Mission, Vision, and Values as first iterations for feedback, while continuing to refine the language.

7. Revisit the College Planning Priority on Student Success and Completion

A motion was made to table Agenda Items 7–9 until the next meeting.

• Motion: Nadiyah Taylor
  • Second: Jared Howard
  • Vote: Motion carried unanimously.

8. Discuss the Districtwide Initiative on Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Institutional Capacity Building

• Tabled under the motion recorded in Item 7.

9. Continue Discussion of a Potential College Planning Priority Related to High-Impact Work

• Tabled under the motion recorded in Item 7.

10. Good of the Order

• No items discussed

Meeting adjourned at 4:48PM

Next meeting: October 8, 2026