October 9, 2025

Approval of Minutes from 6/12/25

Minutes approved.

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2025-2026 College Council Goals

Dr. Torres reviewed the College Council goals for the 2025–2026 academic year, which were developed and approved during the previous year. These goals will guide the work of the Council throughout the year and align with the College’s strategic and educational master planning processes.

Dr. Torres highlighted the development of the draft Strategic Plan, noting that it will be discussed during this meeting and is scheduled for final approval at the November College Council meeting. The Strategic Plan will inform the next Educational Master Plan, with development beginning in winter and spring 2026.

The Council’s work will continue to foster communication and collaboration among all campus constituency groups, including students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. Dr. Torres emphasized the importance of developing and maintaining guiding principles and annual goals to ensure accountability and continuity for the Council’s work.

Training and support for new and continuing members will be provided as needed. Members will also engage in institutional effectiveness initiatives, including the Strategic Enrollment Management Academy, Vision-Aligned Reporting Academy, and the Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) Resource Team, which will support growth in noncredit and contract education programs.

Dr. Torres noted that resource allocation will be reviewed to ensure alignment with college priorities and strategic goals. A new model for resource allocation and program review will be discussed at the next meeting. Progress toward institutional goals will be regularly assessed using leading indicators, with data provided by the College Planning Committee to ensure accountability.

During discussion, a member asked about the College Council’s role in reviewing recommendations from RAP and the Budget Committee. Dr. Torres clarified that the Council votes on recommendations submitted by committees, and the final decision rests with the President. Outcomes and decisions are documented in memos posted on the College Council website for transparency.

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Draft Strategic Plan 2027-2030 Presentation

Dr. Torres introduced the draft Strategic Plan for 2027–2030. Dr. Newell provided a presentation outlining the purpose, structure, and key elements of the plan. She explained that the current Strategic Plan runs through 2027 and is a hybrid of a strategic plan and the Educational Master Plan (EMP). Moving forward, the College will maintain separate documents for the Strategic Plan and the EMP. The Strategic Plan will define the “what” — the college-wide goals, objectives, and target metrics — while the EMP will define the “how” — the detailed implementation strategies for individual departments, programs, and service areas.

Dr. Newell noted that the draft Strategic Plan is being shared with all shared governance groups for feedback through October 31st. Constituency groups, including Classified Senate, Academic Senate, Equity Action Council, CTE Committee, and RAP, are invited to provide input. Feedback can be submitted via the website, either directly or anonymously.

The draft Strategic Plan establishes three main goals:

• Creating equitable access and pathways
• Elevating equitable engagement and success
• Galvanizing community impact and innovation

Each goal includes objectives and sub-objectives with baseline data from 2025–2026, target outcomes for 2027–2028, and projected percent change by 2029–2030. Metrics were informed by the Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030, the Student Equity Plan, and President Torres’ 100 Days of Listening initiative.

Council members discussed the alignment of strategic objectives with state and college priorities, including Vision 2030, the Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF), and anticipated transition to community-supported (basic aid) funding. Dr. Torres and Dr. Newell emphasized that the Strategic Plan sets the foundation for the EMP, which will further define specific departmental strategies and resource needs.

Questions were addressed regarding the process for submitting feedback and the inclusion of discipline-specific metrics. Members were encouraged to participate in upcoming town halls and to submit feedback online by the October 31st deadline to ensure incorporation into the final plan, which will be presented to the Board of Trustees in December.

Students and faculty shared their perspectives, emphasizing support for the phased approach and the opportunity for all departments and subsections to contribute to planning. Dr. Torres noted that the Strategic Plan reflects ongoing college initiatives and regulatory requirements, and that the phased approach will allow for comprehensive, participatory input for the EMP.

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Mobile Health Clinic Update

Dr. Torres provided an update on the Mobile Health Clinic initiative. The proposal was initially considered last year as a permanent on-campus health facility; however, due to financial constraints within Santa Clara County, the plan has shifted to a temporary mobile clinic. The mobile clinic is approximately the size of a large school bus, occupying five parking spaces plus two additional spaces for staff, and is proposed to be located in Lot J on the northern part of campus. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no weekend operations planned.

The council discussed potential impacts and considerations, including access to restrooms for staff, electrical and Wi-Fi connectivity, and minimizing disruption to campus operations and existing construction projects, such as the Creative Arts and Student Services buildings. It was noted that the mobile clinic would not negatively impact existing Health Services staff or interfere with clinical rotation requirements for Allied Health programs.

Dr. Torres emphasized that the mobile clinic could serve as a referral site for students, particularly those who are uninsured, allowing them to access services they may not be able to receive through the college Health Center. The initiative remains in negotiation with Santa Clara County, including considerations for cost, facility use, and scope of services provided on campus. Council members were encouraged to provide feedback and share any concerns or suggestions for consideration during ongoing discussions.

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Affordable Student and Employee Housing Updates

Dr. Torres introduced the update on affordable student and employee housing. Dr. LeBleu-Burns provided an overview of the current status and progress.

Student Housing:

• The new student housing complex, McCleland Terrace, has welcomed 42 students from across the district—17 from Foothill College and 25 from De Anza College.

• Units remain available for students who wish to apply via the district website. A tour for international students is scheduled for October 19th.

• The Board approved the engagement of architects for long-term renovations to address aging infrastructure, safety retrofits, and ADA accessibility. Approximately 5% of units will be ADA-compliant.

• A director of residential housing, Oscar Guillen, has been hired, and training has been conducted for staff, including resident assistants and campus police.

• Transportation between the housing units and campus is currently being provided using existing district vehicles, with shuttle buses en route for permanent service.

• Marketing and outreach efforts include messaging through the district’s communications office, with suggestions for expanded social media outreach to better reach students.

Employee Housing:

• Negotiations with Mountain View and West Valley-Mission School Districts regarding tenancy, common area, and maintenance agreements have been completed and approved by the Board.

• Next steps include presenting amendments to the Below Market Rate (BMR) agreement to the City Council of Mountain View, anticipated in early November.

• Union leaders and district leadership are working to finalize the prioritization criteria for employee eligibility, including full-time and part-time faculty, classified staff, and administrators, as well as income thresholds and other qualifying factors.

• Concerns were raised regarding assignment availability for faculty required to teach on-campus to qualify for housing and ensuring equitable access for part-time faculty.

• Discussions are ongoing regarding shared ownership, lease terms, and BMR compliance to ensure the program aligns with district priorities and employee needs.

Dr. Torres emphasized that both student and employee housing initiatives are ongoing and encouraged continued feedback from the council to support successful implementation.

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Climate Survey Results for De Anza College

This discussion focused on the results of the spring 2025 campus climate survey. The survey was administered to all employees and registered students and is now available on the website. Employee results are broken out by full-time and part-time faculty, classified professionals, and administrators, while student results include infographics highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and questions related to racial tension, discrimination, and microaggressions.

Dr. Newell is coordinating brown bag discussions for classified staff and faculty to review the results in detail, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop strategies that can be brought to the All Managers meeting. DASG will also hold a session for students to review the survey findings and provide input. This survey serves as a benchmark, and the plan is to administer it every two years to track progress and identify areas for growth.

Participation included 225 employees and 249 students, similar to the typical student survey sample. Discussion highlighted consistent low-scoring areas across employee groups, which can guide improvement efforts. Student engagement remains a challenge, particularly due to online course participation and other obligations. Opportunities for increasing engagement include project-based learning, civic and community involvement, and creative strategies for connecting with students who have limited time on campus.

Constituency groups are encouraged to review the data with their members, and the goal is to develop actionable plans for enhancing campus climate based on survey results. Communication strategies for increasing student participation in future surveys were also discussed.

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Highlights from Report Out

Please read and share with your constituents.

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The meeting was adjourned.