Chancellor’s Newsletter – October 2023

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Special Topics Zoom Series 
The next session titled “The Future of Distance Education at YCCD” will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

On the Special Topics Zoom Series website you can find schedules and Zoom links, feedback form, and recordings of previous presentations. 

*Please note that the November topic, “The Office of People and Culture: Vision and Purpose for the New HR”, has been rescheduled to May 2024. 


Chancellor’s Open Door  
As a reminder, Chancellor Pan will be on campus, monthly, to meet and interact with faculty, staff, and students who would like to stop by during the “Open Door” period. Below are the upcoming dates/times. No appointment is necessary.   

  1. Woodland Community College, Academic Senate Office 
  2. Thursday, November 2, 2023  
  3. From 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
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  5. Yuba College, Staff Lounge 
  6. Monday, November 6, 2023 
  7. From 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
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  9. Lake County Campus, Location TBD 
  10. Monday, December 11, 2023 
  11. From 12:00 p.m.  – 2:00 p.m.  
  12. Board Meeting 
    The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Lake County Campus. For more information on Board Meetings, agendas, and how to view meetings via Zoom, visit Board Docs website: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/yccd/board.nsf/public#  
  15. District Management Council Meeting 
    The District Management Council Meeting (DMC) will be held, in person, at Yuba College – Flavors 300 building on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. This meeting is for all District managers. If you have any questions please contact dwilliam@yccd.edu.
  18. District Closures 
    November 10 – Observed for Veterans Day
    November 23 and 24 – Observed for Thanksgiving Holiday 
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  21. Yuba College News 

  22. On October 11, 2023 Yuba College hosted two screenings of “California’s Watershed Healing”, a documentary by Yuba Water Agency. The first screening was for students and included an opportunity to ask the producer of the film questions. The second screening was for the public and included a panel discussion of the local watershed management efforts. The film highlighted the implications of neglecting watersheds and learning ways everyone can make a difference.  
  24. Yuba College Dean and Directors hosted two “Chat and Chew with the Deans/Directors” events in October. Each event was successful and had a great turnout. This was an opportunity for engagement, ask questions, and get to know staff.  
  26. The Yuba College DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services) held an event on October 19 in honor of Disability Awareness Day. The event brought together resource agencies and had activities to build an understanding of how some students experience challenges. Thank you to the DSPS Team for planning a great event. 
  30. Happenings around the college 
  31. 10/31: Men’s Soccer vs. Mendocino College 
  32. 11/1: Volleyball vs. Los Medanos College 
  33. 11/3: Baseball vs. Feather River College 
  34. 11/4: Football vs. College of the Siskiyous 
  35. 11/7: Men’s Soccer vs.  Woodland Community College 
  36. 11/8: Volleyball vs. Solano Community College 
  37. 11/9: Screening of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson hosted by Rainbow Connections Club, 11:00 a.m., Yuba College Theatre
  38. Full Yuba College sports schedules are linked here.  
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  40. Woodland Community College News 

  41. Woodland Community College (WCC) President Search remains on schedule with upcoming public forums on November 14, 2023. All forums will be available to view in person at WCC, Community Room 800, or via Zoom at WCC, Lake County Campus, and Colusa Campus. Attendees will be given the opportunity to provide feedback on all candidates. The exact schedule will be posted on the webpage closer to the date: https://www.yccd.edu/district-services/hr/employment-opportunities/wcc-president-search/ 
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  43. Foundation News 

  44. The Foundation Board is meeting Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sutter County Center, 3301 E. Onstott in Yuba City, Room 211. You can view the agenda and meeting details here: http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/yccd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWSNVM61C255 
  46. In partnership with the Yuba Community College Foundation, Yuba College hosted its first Scholarship Night on October 19. The event was to recognize scholarship winners and donors. The event also served as a fundraiser to support future student scholarships and programs. Thank you to everyone who worked hard on planning this event! 
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  48. Board Policies & Administrative Procedures Recently Updated

  49. BP 4020 Program, Curriculum, and Course Development (No Changes): This policy is legally required. DCAS electronically affirmed on 9/29/2023 that no revisions were required. The DCAS recommendation will go to the Board Policy & Student Success Committee for information on 11/1/2023. 
  50. AP 4020 Program and Curriculum Development (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to incorporate the requirement that ethnic studies be offered. 
  51. BP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates (Draft): This policy is legally required. DCAS reviewed this policy on October 19, 2023, and recommended minor legal changes to update the minimum number of units for a certificate of achievement from 16 to 8. The DCAS recommendation will go to the Board Policy & Student Success Committee for information on 11/1/2023. 
  52. AP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS reviewed this policy on October 19, 2023, and approved legal changes including adding the ethnic studies requirement and changing the minimum number of units for a certificate of achievement from 16 to 8. They also approved removing the requirement to petition to graduate, add the types of certificates that do not need CCCCO approval, and add a section on CDCP certificates. 
  53. AP 4101 Independent Study (Final) (Markup): Minor changes include removing course number “49” to align with decision of WCC and YC Curriculum Committees some years ago, correcting link to the form, updating job title, and removing reference to credit/no credit. (Note: The Contract to Complete Independent Study form will be updated to match the revised AP.) 
  54. AP 4222 Remedial Coursework (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to incorporate new requirements related to placing students in transfer-level English and mathematics within the first year of matriculation pursuant to changes in the Education Code 
  55. BP 4225 Course Repetition (No Changes): This policy is legally required. DCAS electronically affirmed on 9/29/2023 that no revisions were required. The DCAS recommendation will go to the Board Policy & Student Success Committee for information on 11/1/2023. 
  56. AP 4225 Course Repetition (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to remove reference to “CR” and “NC” grades, strike specific repeatability language for CWEE, and expand the circumstances under which a student can repeat courses in which a “C” or better was earned to include “emergency conditions” and “extraordinary conditions.” 
  57. AP 4230 Grading Symbols (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to align “IP” symbol with updated Title 5 regulations. 
  58. AP 4232 Pass/No Pass (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally advised. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to align language with updated Title 5 regulations to clarify that students have until the last day of instruction to select whether the basis of evaluation will be a P/NP or letter grade; strike reference to credit/no credit (C/NC). 
  59. AP 4610 Instructional Service Agreements (No Changes): This procedure is legally advised. DCAS electronically affirmed on 9/29/2023 that no revisions were required. 
  60. AP 5011 Admission of High School and Other Young Students (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved minor and legal revisions on 9/29/2023 to align with updated Ed Code regulations to a) allow participation by a county office of education, b) remove requirement that courses be certified for remedial purposes and require they be certified for pre-transfer level courses and c) remove the limitation that a course that was oversubscribed or had a waiting list could not be offered in a CCAP partnership. 
  61. BP 5300 Student Equity (No Changes): This policy is legally required. DCAS electronically affirmed on 9/29/2023 that no revisions were required. The DCAS recommendation will go to the Board Policy & Student Success Committee for information on 11/1/2023. 
  62. AP 5300 Student Equity (Final) (Markup): This procedure is legally required. DCAS electronically approved a minor revision on 9/29/2023 to correct a reference to foundational skills. 
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  66. —– We are hiring! Visit our hiring webpage for more information. —–
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  68. Mission Statement: Yuba Community College District provides all individuals in our diverse communities access to high-quality, affordable higher education that is responsive to student needs. Our mission is to inspire and advocate for student success through our passion and commitment to teaching, learning, and social justice. 
  69. Vision: Our vision is to empower our students and strengthen our communities by providing equitable, student-centered learning opportunities. 
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  71. Would you like to have an event highlighted in a future newsletter?  Email dwilliam@yccd.edu for consideration.