IPEC
Meeting Minutes

MEETING DATE: 10/08/2026

1. Welcome

• Meeting was called to order at 2:52PM
• Quorum was met; around the table introductions were made and discussion proceeded

2. Review & Approve the Agenda

• Rajinder Samra introduced the proposed agenda. A motion was made to formally approve the agenda.
  • Motion: Sean Brooks
  • Second: Elena Cole
  • Vote Aye (unanimous); no nays; no abstentions

3. Review & Approve the Minutes

• 9/10/2026
  • Motion: Nan Ho
  • Second: David Rodriguez
  • Vote Aye (unanimous); no nays; Sean Brooks and Sami Naqvi abstained

4. Continue the Assessment of the Current College Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

ACCJC Accreditation Standards Reviewed

• January 2024 - The words equitable and equity are very prominent in this document
• June 2025 – The words equitable and equity are no longer used

Purpose of the Mission Statement discussed

• Review of current Mission Statement and updates that were previously discussed.
• Rationale for changes were in line with the changes that were made and aligns the mission explicitly with the ACCJC expectations
• Discussion of the Mission Statement and Revisions
  • Las Positas College 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.

• • Possible Revision (10.8.2026): Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered environment committed to equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for all students, including those pursuing and exploring degrees, certificates, transfer and career goals and lifelong learning.

Purpose of the Vision Statement discussed

• Rationale for changes is in line with the vision being future-oriented, emphasizing a commitment to strive for a future where all students are empowered to thrive in a changing world, without a promise of a specific outcome.
  • First Draft Revision (9.10.2026): 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.
  • Possible Revision (10.8.2026): Las Positas College will be a leading institution in inclusive, transformative education, empowering all students to thrive and contribute as engaged participants in a dynamic world.

Purpose of the Values Statement discussed

• Rationale for changes will shorten the introduction to let individual values carry meaning, while using practices to emphasize how LPC puts its values into daily action, while retaining integrity.
• Latest Draft Revision:

At Las Positas College, we:

• • Put students first in planning and decision making
  • Cultivate learning, curiosity, discovery, creativity, and well being
  • Promote ethical behavior, mutual trust, kindness, support, and respect within our diverse community
  • Remove barriers and advance equitable outcomes through anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-discriminatory policies and practices
  • Demonstrate civic, social and environmental responsibility
  • Provide a sanctuary campus for undocumented students
  • Encourage and celebrate education and lifelong learning
  • Choose to make a positive difference in the lives of students and our communities

IPEC has had thoughtful and engaging discussions in regard to the college's mission, vision and values statements. The linked drafts document how the statements have evolved and include important rationale for the proposed changes. 

• 9/10/2026 Draft College Mission, Vision and Values Statements
• 10/8/2026 Draft College Mission, Vision and Values Statements

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

• A motion was made to table Agenda Items 5-7 until the next meeting.
  • Motion: David Rodriguez
  • Second: Joel Gagnon
  • Vote: Motion carried unanimously.

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

• Tabled until the motion recorded in Item 5.

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

• Tabled until the motion recorded in Item 5.

8. Good of the Order

• No items discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 4:47PM

Next meeting: November 12, 2026