April 09, 2025 Meeting
Taft College
Academic Development Committee
Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2025
8:10 am to 9:00 AM
S -11 Conference Room
Call to Order
Public Commentary
Action Items
- Approval of March Minutes ACTION
Reports:
Old Business:
- Late-Start Classes Working Definition DISCUSSION
New Business:
- ADC Chair 2025/2026 DISCUSSION
Other:
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 8:10 am – 9: 00 am – S – 11 Conference Room
Minutes
Taft College
Academic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2025
8:10 am to 9:00 AM
S -11 Conference Room
Call to Order – 8:12 am
Attendees – Carlson, K.; Chaidez, J.; Kerr, D.; Mendenhall, J.; Raber, T.; Rodenhauser, D.; Sundgren, L. (non-voting member); Valadez, J. (non-voting member)
Public Commentary
Action Items
- Approval of March Minutes ACTION
- Approved by unanimous consent
Reports:
Old Business:
- Late-Start Classes Working Definition DISCUSSION
- Compressed/Late Start courses meet for fewer weeks than standard 16-week courses but require the same amount of coursework in a shorter amount of time and at a faster pace; therefore, the workload may seem greater.
- The committee chair sent this definition to the Academic Senate for approval.
New Business:
- ADC Chair 2025/2026 DISCUSSION
- Kerr, D. will continue as chair of ADC for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Other:
- Student Success courses may or may not be transferable in the future, so all new efforts to increase enrollment are being put on hold.
Adjournment – 8:52 am
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 8:10 am – 9: 00 am – S – 11 Conference Room