Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Barnes’s organization
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting encompassed several administrative and academic updates, including reports on student engagement from the ASMC and faculty hiring prioritization from the District. Significant discussions were held regarding new academic requirements, including Cal-GETC, transfer protocols, and the integration of artificial intelligence in testing. Operational updates were provided concerning the Curriculum Committee's progress with CourseDog, the implementation of new FLEX reporting processes via Canvas, and the timeline for upcoming program reviews and digital accessibility compliance. Additionally, the Senate approved procedural adjustments regarding attendance policies and initiated planning for mandatory Brown Act training.
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Associated Students Of Merced College Meeting Minutes
The council discussed and approved the appointment of a new Senator for area 2&6, while an appointment for area 5 was tabled due to an emergency. Funding requests were approved for food vendors for a multi-cultural day event and for attendance at the CCCSAA Leadership Conference. Additionally, the council discussed club participation for the multi-cultural day event and received a report from the President.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Merced College Academic Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on the adoption of the agenda and the approval of past meeting minutes. Public comments addressed concerns regarding the Senate's focus on students, academic policy, shared governance, and communication practices. The Senate approved a request for music in the quad and initiated a process for addressing Senate vacancies and absences for members unable to attend. Further discussions included potential Brown Act training and concerns regarding public interference with instructional space in athletic facilities.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Merced Community College Asmpc Committee Meeting
The committee discussed governance responsibilities and confirmed the continued use of a consensus-based voting model. Significant action was taken to appoint a new committee co-chair. The group reviewed the Participatory Governance Handbook regarding membership titles and received updates on the District's Five-Year Construction Plan, including the submission of Initial Project Proposals. Additionally, the committee reviewed reports on active facility projects and discussed administrative updates, specifically regarding policy procedures for capital construction and plans for keyless access training.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
