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The board heard packed public testimony both supporting and opposing the chancellor's December memo, which allows colleges to validate preparatory STEM courses for students who demonstrably need them while preserving students' right to enroll directly into calculus when appropriate.

Supporters at the meeting said the guidance returns agency to students and campus faculty while giving colleges flexibility to serve diverse learners. Anna Matthews, government relations director for the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, said the memo 'embodies our commitment to equity' and gives historically underrepresented students additional routes into STEM majors. Catherine Stitt, AB 17o5 coordinator and math faculty at Diablo Valley College, told the board she and students who voted in a campus survey favored the option to take preparatory courses prior to calculus, because 'there's simply too much underlying knowledge that you need before starting calculus.'

Other campus faculty described classroom experience that matched the memo's rationale. Math professor Karen Cliff of Southwestern College recounted follow-up interviews with students who had been placed directly in calculus with support; several students told her they 'wished I had taken precalculus to start with,' and some who failed subsequently dropped out. That testimony underscored the practical effect of placement choices, Cliff said: 'Behind the numbers are real students, and our guidance to those students has a huge impact on their futures.'

Opponents, including civil-rights and student-advocacy groups, warned the guidance could reintroduce barriers AB 17o5 (the statute giving eligible students the right to enroll in calculus) was designed to remove. Jeton Stevens, a senior attorney at Public Advocates, said the chancellor's office 'walks away from this evidence-based policy, creates exceptions that don't exist and permits colleges to ignore the rights of vulnerable STEM students.' Melissa Barto of Education Trust West cautioned that longer prerequisite sequences disproportionately keep Black and Latinx students out of STEM pathways, citing state research showing large gains in transfer-level course completion after statewide reform.

Board members listened but did not alter the memo at the meeting. Several governors praised the chancellor's office for trying to strike a balance between student choice and course readiness; others said they wanted more data. The argument at the dais echoed testimony in the room: faculty and campuses stressed local classroom realities and student preparedness; student-advocacy groups and some higher-education advocates emphasized statewide equity and enforcement of AB 17o5's statutory protections.

What the memo says and what it means: the chancellor's December guidance allows colleges to validate preparatory stem courses for students who need them while preserving a student's ability to enroll directly into calculus. Supporters call this pragmatic and equity-minded; opponents say the change risks re-creating enrollment gates that the law aimed to remove.

The debate is likely to continue. Dozens of public speakers asked the board to clarify whether the memo would be enforced systemwide and how colleges would be held accountable to AB 17o5's student-rights provisions. A number of faculty associations, student governments and local academic senates offered written and oral positions; public comment included hundreds of individual speakers representing students, instructors and administrators at community colleges across the state.

For now, the chancellor's memo remains the state-level guidance. Colleges, campus faculty and student groups said they will press for clearer implementation rules and data reporting to track the guidance's effect on enrollment, retention and transfer into STEM majors.

Ending note: Board members and chancellor's staff said they would continue collecting campus and system data and promised follow-up briefings; several governors asked staff to return with updated implementation guidance before the next major enrollment deadlines.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCC Board of Governors Meeting | January 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Updated guidance from the chancellor's office on AB 17o5 and STEM placement prompted hours of public comment at the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting on Jan. 14, with faculty, students and civil-rights advocates sharply divided about whether colleges should offer preparatory courses such as trigonometry and precalculus before students enroll in calculus 1.","taxTitle","California Community Colleges, Other State Agencies, Executive, California","taxId",15998,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669238,"Khan Academy's founder demonstrates AI tutor to Board of Governors as system explores classroom uses",299,1741000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d&start=1741&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d/thumbnail_1741000.jpg","/articles/6669238/California/Khan-Academys-founder-demonstrates-AI-tutor-to-Board-of-Governors-as-system-explores-classroom-uses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669238-162d9e87323f2f0709134a00e4753de2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450623&Signature=Th-2y447g40ZG13P9kaqRzeAoZiRzA38ngcFzliygjrZuzdWbelChILgaV9dCwvtY-Ah-cOxA0Sh~ok0MUAwbjd5FyQk1wlE~MpIUCx9WH1rIWlfdZEjDlRAp3Qe~guIRmlTJaWBsdadOpf95skUvRa9nUjYy85qKAAS1SNm2xYgmhCdwFLGRYEJxpPdZwTEwxgvomsPnU0Nt~G~xqIQaGvxIrYblAsPS9HJmks3IXnLOjxsH4rLKaM3Cnc0ipCvLeGsrzdgzW1GhsAE0rZB3DDlq8zw3q2Xbxc1ptQDvaRrPEoHHWsjyaTiyT865fOCfi76T9U8YHtDZkYRSqoD4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, demonstrated an AI-powered tutoring and teaching-assistant tool at the Board of Governors' Jan. 14 meeting, showing how large language models can be used to support students in math, coding and writing and to assist instructors with lesson planning.

Khan presented examples of a conversational tutoring agent that prompts students rather than handing them answers, an AI \"teacher's guide\" mode that offers lesson hooks and class activities, and a writing-coach interface that provides iterative, formative feedback while documenting student revision history for instructors. Khan framed the tools as efforts to approximate 1-on-1 tutoring at scale, referencing Benjamin Bloom's classic findings that individualized tutoring can yield large learning gains.

Khan emphasized guardrails the platform uses in K'12 settings, such as teacher visibility into student-AI interactions and limits on the AI when used by minors. He also described a rollout at districts that had piloted the tools in math and literacy instruction, saying students responded positively and teachers used the system as a resource for lesson plans and formative feedback.

Board members asked about faculty training, academic integrity and the carbon footprint of AI. Khan recommended transparent local policies that tell students when AI is allowed and when it is not; he argued that giving teachers access to the AI'student interaction record is a more reliable way to detect misuse than stand-alone detectors. On climate concerns, staff noted the chancellor's office would examine the energy footprint of systemwide AI investments as part of infrastructure planning.

Why it matters: Several demonstration projects in the Chancellor's Office rely on modern data and tutoring tools; the governor's budget proposal includes major technology investments. Khan's presentation gave governors an operational look at how an AI tutor could supplement instruction, expand personalized practice and reduce grading time, while also raising questions about academic integrity and implementation.

Next steps: Board members invited further briefings on AI policy, privacy and infrastructure; chancellor's staff said they would provide additional guidance on pilot criteria and on the interplay with curricular and labor policies.","Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, demonstrated an AI tutor and teaching-assistant tools during the Board of Governors' AI educational series. The presentation showed Socratic tutoring, code-help and a writing coach; the board and audience discussed classroom readiness, academic integrity and student access.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669243,"Board endorses shared advocacy addendum as governor proposes major investment in career education and technology",3028,3531000,6559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d&start=3531&end=6559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d/thumbnail_3531000.jpg","/articles/6669243/California/Board-endorses-shared-advocacy-addendum-as-governor-proposes-major-investment-in-career-education-and-technology","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669243-906beff3e622129ffdc4ea846717a56e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450623&Signature=H6SztLWpcpt5wQcvsKSABFaIgYF~4xyn3KIoAmArlvqvOnijMQwtkhQSvvnDGWBp0I0MasW54~YtvmWdfo1pC6LzpLk~Z2v9MsdNRSu21I8-FGGAye70xDQviK2~s7WaJsICnrTDTiAYLxnNeDRejOs3Pqj770YRK81uiiszM9ZF5bUINuok6uKcXYKgljxVwXAr9qgXuYUlOqLdw6n~ag-FwCZbm6sQZJEvRrchZyDg7CzAVGs-5P~hRd4GYORoQcSPZjdQWft8aBljwOYqesWXvI8vKoJipjx2CQeeg7Ju-AMKrRUY~sSoSum-oLK1vD32bYV1YKzU2482row0fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed Governor Newsom's Jan. 10 proposed 2025-26 state budget and voted to approve an addendum to the California Community Colleges' shared advocacy request to pursue additional items during the spring budget process.

Chancellor's Office staff and Executive Vice Chancellor Chris Ferguson summarized the budget highlights most relevant to the system: the governor proposed roughly $330 million in 1-time funding for a common cloud data platform and roughly $168 million for phase 2 of a statewide technology transformation, plus $29 million ongoing for a statewide technology platform. The January proposal also includes a $50 million 1-time and $7 million ongoing package to scale credit for prior learning and career passport infrastructure, and $30 million ongoing for the Rising Scholars program to extend access for incarcerated and justice-impacted learners.

David O'Brien, vice chancellor for government relations, said the chancellor's office saw close alignment between the governor's proposal and the board's system budget request. The board voted to add three items to the system's shared advocacy request: a $60 million expansion of the California Apprenticeship Initiative to grow registered apprenticeships; a new round of state-issued lease revenue bonds to support up to 35 affordable student-housing projects; and authority for the chancellor's office to recover costs for highly resource-intensive data requests from outside entities. The board approved the addendum in a recorded vote.

Why it matters: The governor's technology and credit-for-prior-learning investments, if enacted, would underpin the Career Education Master Plan and scale digital tools such as program-pathway mapping and transcript portability across the system. The apprenticeship and housing addendum items reflect board and district priorities around workforce development and student housing affordability.

Board action: The board approved the addendum to the 2025 system budget and legislative request, authorizing staff to pursue the additional apprenticeship funding, a second round of lease revenue bonds for student housing, and legislative authority for limited fee-for-service data work.

Next steps: Chancellor's Office staff said they will continue negotiations with the administration and legislature through the spring budget and May revise, and will return to the board with implementation details if funds are secured.","Following Governor Newsom's budget proposal, the board approved an addendum to the system's shared advocacy request. The proposal highlights major one-time and ongoing investments in the Career Education Master Plan, including technology platforms, credit-for-prior-learning, and a $30 million ongoing boost for the Rising Scholars program.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669247,"Board approves two new education centers in Inland and North San Diego counties",2501,3559000,6060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d&start=3559&end=6060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626641-461b74c259ff85d2ff9058bed7a42e3d/thumbnail_3559000.jpg","/articles/6669247/California/Board-approves-two-new-education-centers-in-Inland-and-North-San-Diego-counties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669247-8d4ecdf49e1e22909dfd451f97823380/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450623&Signature=MRgIN1k41WuhFfAmJB48RtmoiGjKvrQwmfG8bFiC71WYZlbrcDzrhjnvyToc0NxhHPzzTxRBTa215X84LZq1mZWl0RwK4Ai8UlbW6fY8kK4OiWAJHlrGohiA-mbB0olVi5zkY2-6WvikM05r~aLdmRFcohAn16~l3~wPcBL3DVLME91udZaF~M1~dSOj5kLKV0jbuqjWCJrjkbccIkpZ2~fY1JfglG1u62qwFp-xsXSfkV~GgwGcF8XpyHO971Yx0dc69diZinN4lUXId~fNpXDFOJ978Uq19aR~IYkFpcdCoCkBME1oTWuP6j7ULgDL-x8qU0mP-z1No1RNWtDGOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Governors approved two separate education-center status requests on Jan. 14, granting formal center approval to Mount San Jacinto Community College District's Temecula Valley campus and Palomar College's Rancho Bernardo Education Center.

Mount San Jacinto Superintendent/President Roger Schultz told the board that the district repurposed a large underutilized commercial complex in Temecula into a multi-story, comprehensive center that opened classes in 2020. Schultz said the facility offers STEM programs, a veteran center, EOPS and admissions services, and a culinary lab; he described strong local demand and substantial recent enrollment growth. Palomar College Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera Lacey presented the Rancho Bernardo Center as a strategically located site serving the district's southern communities, with programs in design and technology, partnerships such as a Palomar Middle College with Poway Unified, and plans to be financially self-sustaining.

Executive Vice Chancellor Chris Ferguson told the board both centers met the statutory criteria and that campus-level presentations and public comment had supported the staff recommendations for approval. The board took separate motions and roll-call votes on each item. For item 4.3, approving Mount San Jacinto's Temecula Valley center, the board approved the staff recommendation; mover/second were recorded at the meeting and the item passed by roll-call vote. The board then approved item 4.4, Palomar College's Rancho Bernardo Education Center, in a separate roll-call vote.

Why it matters: Center status formalizes a campus's role in offering comprehensive services and eligibility under the state's funding formulas. Both districts said the approvals will help meet local demand for workforce and transfer pathways and reduce travel burdens for students in their service areas.

Board actions:
- Motion to approve Mount San Jacinto Community College District Temecula Valley center (item 4.3). Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; recorded roll-call vote).
- Motion to approve Palomar Community College District Rancho Bernardo Education Center (item 4.4). Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; recorded roll-call vote).

Speakers and testimony: Mount San Jacinto Superintendent/President Roger Schultz and Palomar Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera Lacey each presented their district's application, described student services and local partnerships, and answered board questions about curriculum and outreach. League of California Community Colleges president Larry Galizio delivered brief public comment in support.

Next steps: With board approval the chancellor's office will add the centers to the official inventory and districts may proceed with expanded programming and funding eligibility under the center-status rules.","The Board of Governors voted to approve center status for Mount San Jacinto Community College's Temecula Valley site and Palomar College's Rancho Bernardo Education Center. The board heard presentations from both districts and took individual roll-call votes to approve each center.","actionData","errors"]

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