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Instructional Deans' Council
Instructional Deans' Council

Instructional Deans' Council


Purpose

The Deans' Council coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Division of Instruction and develops near and mid-term plans for instructional activities and initiatives.

Activities of concern include but are not limited to: Catalog and Schedule Development, Curriculum, Enrollment Management, Accreditation, Athletics, Research, Articulation, Tutoring, Faculty Hiring, Faculty Evaluation, Basic Skills, Student Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Instructional Technology, Distance Education, Instructional Equipment and Library Materials (IELM), New and Adjunct Faculty Orientation, Classroom Assignments, Staff Development, and Flex.

The Deans' Council provides management representatives to serve on various campus committees.  Members of the Deans' Council participate on an individual basis in many campus-wide activities, committees and task force groups and report on those activities to the Council as a whole.

Type: Operational

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB)

Meets: Deans' Council meets every Wednesday; 9am - 10:30am in A-104  |  View Agendas & Minutes


Goals

  1. To increase retention, success, progress, and persistence in basic skills, CTE, GE, and transfer courses
  2. To provide institutional support to students who need basic skills, CTE, GE and transfer instruction
  3. To provide professional development that fosters a productive learning environment for students   who need basic sills, CTE, GE and transfer instruction
  4. To develop reading, writing, ESOL, and math skills necessary for success in college-level courses
  5. To develop the study skills, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in college-level courses
  6. To increase awareness and utilization of support services available

Membership 2023-2024

  • (1) Vice President, Instruction
  • Dr. Isabel O'Connor
    Vice President, Instruction
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  • (8) College Dean Representatives
  • Monica Romero
    Dean, Business and Technology
  • Jennifer Carmichael
    Acting Dean, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
  • Ryan Shumaker
    Dean, Exercise Science, Health Education, Dance and Athletics
  • Andrew MacNeill
    Dean, Learning Resources and Academic Support,
  • Tina Recalde
    Dean, Health Sciences and Public Services
  • Linda Hensley
    Dean, Humanities
  • Leslie Shimazaki
    Dean, Arts and Languages
  • Pearl Ly
    Dean, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies
  • Ailene Crakes
    Dean, Student Development
  • (2) Representatives
       
  • (3) Classified or Faculty Representative
    (1) Other representatives
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)
  • (3) Classified or Faculty Representative
    (1) Other representatives
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)
  • (3) Classified or Faculty Representative
    (1) Other representatives
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)
  • (x) Classified or Faculty Representative
    (x) Other representatives
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)
  • (3) Classified or Faculty Representative
    (1) Other representatives
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)
  • Madeleine Hinkes
    Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Taj George
    Administrative Technician, Administrative Services
  • Dina Miyoshi
    Faculty, Psychology
  • Genevieve Esguerra
    Student Affairs
  • New Membership
    New Area (copy this line for new members)

Additional Information

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*Deans' Council Webpage Representative:  Mila Zagyanskiy