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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: 05/04/2026

1. Call to Order For information

  • Meeting called to order by Drew Patterson at 1:33pm

 

2. Review & Approve Agenda

  • Motion to approve agenda
  • Agenda Approved by: Drew Patterson and Hermina Sarkis-Kelly
  • Agenda Approved by Committee

 

3. Review & Approve Minutes

  • Motion to approve March Minutes
  • Minutes Approved by: Sean Brooks and Drew Patterson
  • Minutes Approved by Committee

 

4. Action Items

  • None

 

5. Staff Reports

LPC: Computer/Network & Audio/Visual

  • The Library/LRC computer labs have recently been upgraded with new computers.
  • Christine is obtaining quotes for technology updates in multiple areas, including:
    • CDC Conference Room and Classroom (Room 713)
    • Black Box Theater control system and Main Stage assistive listening system
    • Aquatic Center audio system
    • PE studios (approximately three spaces)
    • Library Room 2003
    • Library group study rooms with outdated technology

LPC: Instructional Technology

  • The DE Committee supported and hosted a statewide conference, “Reclaiming Joy: Human First Teaching in the AI Era,” instead of holding a regular meeting. Recordings will be shared soon.
  • The web accessibility compliance deadline (WCAG 2.1 AA) has been extended, giving colleges more time, though requirements remain unchanged. Workshops on accessibility (e.g., captioning, alt text, ComplyBot) are being planned.
  • A new tool, K16, will be implemented to archive old Canvas courses, improving accessibility compliance, system performance, and data security.
  • Faculty and staff across campus are actively improving accessibility efforts, and momentum will continue.
  • Instructional technology for the upcoming year will mostly remain the same (Canvas, Zoom, Studio, etc.), with continued support for AI tools.
  • A major change: transitioning from Proctorio to Respondus for online exam proctoring, with limited overlap during summer to ease the transition.
  • Cost-saving adjustments include:
  • Reducing NetTutor usage purchases
  • Discontinuing the Allied tool (replaced by ComplyBot)
  • There may have been minor Canvas/LTI disruptions, and users are asked to report any issues.

LPC: Website/Home Page Analytics

  • Tim Druley was not in attendance and will report at the next meeting on October 5.

District: ITS

  • The District is preparing to roll out a new faculty roster system (SSB9), replacing SSB8, with training sessions and resources (videos, guides) available and more training planned.
  • There have been intermittent system outages due to Oracle Cloud (OCI) firmware updates, causing short disruptions beyond local control.
  • ITS is working to modernize MIS reporting by replacing old custom scripts with standardized processes, improving accuracy and maintainability.
  • MyPortal Cards Group is reviewing and improving portal functionality, including identifying useful enhancements and removing unnecessary cards to keep the system streamlined.
  • Some features from the old system may not carry over (e.g., clipboard email function), though alternatives like Excel exports for rosters will be available.

 

6. New Business

Discuss Meeting Start Time for New Block Schedule

  • The committee proposed changing the meeting time to align with the new block schedule: 1:00pm-2:25pm on the first Monday, starting in the Fall.

 

7. New Business

Shared Governance Worksheet – Tasks Committee completed for 2025-2026

  • Reviewed and finalized the shared governance worksheet, summarizing key work from the semester (e.g., SB9 rollout, IT updates, Canvas tools, and committee discussions).
  • A major discussion focused on quorum requirements:
    • Concern that current quorum is too high and difficult to meet
    • Consideration of reducing positions (e.g., student reps, classified professionals) to lower quorum
    • Question raised whether vacant positions should count toward quorum
  • Action items:
    • Andrea will confirm quorum rules (whether vacancies count)
    • Committee provisionally approved reducing positions if needed, pending that clarification
    • Final decision will be shared via follow-up email

 

8. Updates

  • None

 

9. Good of the Order

  • None

 

10. Future Agenda Items

  • None

 

Meeting adjourned at 2:15pm

Next meeting: October 5, 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

Guest(s):

  • Sherman Lindsey

Not Present:

  • Steve Gunderson

  • Tim Druley

  • AJ Malaca
  • Aarav Kapadia