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LPC Mission Statement

Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students’ transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning.

LPC Planning Priorities

Equity: Establish a knowledge base and an appreciation for equity; create a sense of urgency about moving toward equity; institutionalize equity in decision-making, assessment, and accountability; and build capacity to resolve inequities.

Student Success & Completion: Increase student success and completion through change in college practices and processes: coordinating needed academic support, removing barriers, and supporting focused professional development across the campus.

Health and Wellness: Establish a knowledgebase and an appreciation for health and wellness in the workplace; create a sense of urgency about wellness in decision-making, assessment, and accountability; and build capacity to support wellness

Technology Committee
Meeting Minutes

MEETING DATE: 03/02/2026

1. Call to Order For information

  • Meeting called to order by Drew Patterson at 1:32pm

 

2. Review & Approve Agenda

  • Motion to approve agenda
  • Agenda Approved by: Collin Thormoto and Hermina Sarkis-Kelly
  • Agenda Approved by Committee

 

3. Review & Approve Minutes

  • Motion to approve December Minutes
    • December Minutes Approved by: Sean Brooks and Collin Thormoto
    • Minutes Approved by Committee
  • Motion to approve February Minutes
    • February Minutes Approved by: Michael Schwarz and Collin Thormoto
    • Minutes Approved by Committee

 

4. Action Items

  • None

 

5. Staff Reports

LPC: Computer/Network & Audio/Visual

  • Computer Lifecycle-Phase 2: Approximately 500 systems have been completed. An additional 230 systems have been ordered and will be installed over Spring and Summer.
  • Building 1800 Audio-Visual Classrooms: Equipment installation is complete.
  • Building 1600 Conference Rooms: Project is complete, with only minor punch list items remaining.
  • Building 600 Remodel (JAMs Area): Completed over the Winter Break.
  • Telecommunications Project: Scheduled to be completed this Friday.

LPC: Instructional Technology

  • Accessibility Standards
    • The college continues its roadshow to inform campus groups about updated web accessibility standards taking effect this spring.
    • A recent Chancellor’s Office Memo clarifies that accessibility applies to the entire digital ecosystem — websites, LMS (Canvas), MyPortal, registration systems, and all online tools, including vendor software.
    • Colleges are expected to ensure accessibility, with very limited exceptions.
    • While no college feels fully ready, progress is being made.
    • The district is applying to join an Accessibility Capability Maturity Model cohort for a structured review.
    • Webinars are available for additional guidance.
    • Tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canvas accessibility checkers, and ComplyBot are being promoted.
    • A VPAT/accessibility review form for new software requests is nearing implementation at the district level.
  • Data Privacy & Canvas Integration Updates
    • New technology review processes also focus on data privacy.
    • Canvas is transitioning from LTI 1.1 to LTI 1.3 (more secure but more complex).
    • District-wide Canvas integration creates challenges when campuses use different vendors (Example: bookstore integrations).
    • Adjustments are ongoing to avoid cross-campus disruptions.
  • AI & Academic Integrity
    • Ongoing discussions about generative and agentic AI tools (e.g., tools marketed directly to students for completing assignments).
    • Exploring whether platforms like Canvas can block AI agent logins.
    • A pilot of Respondus (secure browser) is underway with 10 instructors per campus.
    • Current license includes Proctorio; proctoring tools remain controversial due to privacy concerns.
    • Working to install Respondus on campus computers to reduce the need for personal device downloads.
    • Emphasis on providing student alternatives (computer center, in-person exams) to mitigate privacy concerns and potential legal challenges.
  • Professional Development
    • AI-focused Flex Day content is planned.
    • A full-day AI Professional Development Event is scheduled for April 17 through Regional and Chancellor’s Office collaboration.
    • AI continues to evolve rapidly, creating ongoing policy and instructional challenges.

LPC: Website/Home Page Analytics

  • An update on LPC website accessibility efforts ahead of the April 24 deadline.
    • The new website template (including the homepage template) passes accessibility scans and has been tested with screen readers.
    • The primary remaining task is converting older webpages still using outdated templates. Approximately 30 sites remain, though that number fluctuates as additional outdated pages are discovered. Some pages may be archived if programs are no longer active.
    • Updates were recently made to the Steps to Register page due to changes in MyPortal card titles. Tim noted the importance of improving communication when system changes occur to keep student-facing instructions accurate.
  • Faculty & Directory Updates
    • Faculty and directory profiles will soon be converted to the new template.
    • A planned enhancement includes adding a Print Door Card feature (related to faculty office hours), potentially built directly into Omni instead of linking to an external Excel document. Tim is exploring a more streamlined solution and welcomes input on formatting and expectations.
  • Accessibility Tools
    • Tim uses multiple tools to cross-check accessibility results, including:
      • WAVE
      • Axe browser extension
      • Pope Tech (state-provided tool)
      • A paid platform (formerly Monsido) — which powers the purple accessibility widget on LPC webpages
    • He emphasized that accessibility scanners sometimes flag template-level code issues incorrectly, so technical knowledge is needed to interpret results accurately.
    • Overall, LPC’s public-facing websites are largely in good shape, with remaining work focused on template conversions and ongoing monitoring. 95% accessibility compliance by default.

District: ITS

  • Bruce Griffin was out of the office today and will report at the next meeting on April 6.

 

6. New Business

Discuss Meeting Start Time for New Block Schedule

  • The Committee discussed how the new block schedule will impact the meeting time. The proposed block times are 1:00pm-2:25pm and 2:45pm-4:10pm, and the current meeting time is 1:30pm-3:30pm, which overlaps two blocks.
  • To better align with the block schedule and increase faculty participation, the group discussed potentially shortening the meeting from 2 hours to 90 minutes, which would allow it to fit within a single block. Andrea will check with Angelica to confirm whether adjusting the meeting length is permitted.
  • Members shared general preferences for a 1:00pm or 1:30pm start time, though concerns were raised about how certain lecture/lab courses scheduled back-to-back could be impacted depending on the meeting’s end time. Ending within a single block (by 2:25pm or 2:30pm) would minimize disruption.
  • The Committee agreed to revisit the item at the next meeting on April 6, confirm the allowable meeting length, and take a formal vote. The new block schedule will take effect in the fall.

 

7. New Business

  • None

 

8. Updates

  • None

 

9. Good of the Order

  • None

 

10. Future Agenda Items

  • None

 

Meeting adjourned at 2:04pm

Next meeting: April 6, 2026

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Location: Zoom

 

Membership

Chair:

  • Vacant

Voting Members:

  • VP of Administrative Services: Sean Brook

  • Classified Professional 1: AJ Malaca

  • Classified Professional 2: Hermina Sarkis-Kelly

  • Classified Professional 3: Bianca Hernandez

  • Classified Professional 4: Vacant

  • Classified Professional 5: Vacant

  • College Librarian: Collin Thormoto

  • Dean, Student Services: Tamica Ward

  • Faculty Member, A&H: Peter Kuo

  • Faculty Member, BSSL: Drew Patterson

  • Faculty Member, PATH: Vacant

  • Faculty Member, STEM: Vacant

  • Faculty Member, Student Services: Michael Schwarz

  • LPCSG Student Representative 1: Aarav Kapadia

  • LPCSG Student Representative 2: Anthony Vuong

Non-Voting Members:

  • CLPCCD Chief Technology Officer: Bruce Griffin

  • Director of Technology Services: Steve Gunderson

  • Instructional Technology Coordinator: Kathleen King

  • Telecommunications Coordinator: Daysi Valle

  • Webmaster: Tim Druley

Not Present

  • Bruce Griffin

  • AJ Malaca

  • Aarav Kapadia
  • Anthony Vuong