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College Presidents Board Report听

At each Board Meeting, the college presidents give a report on their college, highlighting events and news around the college.听

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Please note, Vice President Morehouse delivered a verbal 糖心破解版 report, which will be available in the approved Board minutes following the August 14, 2025 Board Meeting. 听

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District Office News听

Impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill on Higher Education听

Over the past six months, changes in federal laws and policies have resulted in a great deal of impact on colleges and universities across the country, particularly the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The passage of OBBB marks a turning point in federal higher education policy鈥攂ut for community colleges, the full picture is still unfolding. Here are a few important highlights:听

• A significant OBBB win for community colleges is the creation of Workforce Pell Grants for short-term, high-value training programs. Community colleges are well-positioned to benefit, as many already offer these programs and have strong ties to local industry.
• No changes were made to Pell Grant credit requirements.
  • • However, the maximum Pell could be reduced. The maximum Pell award for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year has not yet been finalized. Based on the Trump administration鈥檚 proposal, students could see a reduction of nearly $1,700.听
• Accountability-based earnings test passed in place of proposed institutional risk-sharing system. Instead of risk-sharing, the new accountability system institutes an earnings test. If graduates’ earnings in a particular academic program are too low, the program will lose eligibility for federal student loans. This system excludes undergraduate certificate programs.
• TRiO and FSEOG could be eliminated, and Work-Study may face cuts.
  • Both colleges applied for continuation of TRiO grants. 糖心破解版 received notification that its application was approved for the next five years; meanwhile, Woodland Community Colleges application was not approved.听
• The Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Program faces challenges in court.
  • • A lawsuit brought by the state of Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions in June argues that HSI program鈥檚 ethnicity-based eligibility criteria are unconstitutional and discriminatory. Woodland Community College received a five-year HSI grant in 2024. We will monitor the lawsuit closely.听
• The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the President Trump to proceed with downsizing the Department of Education, lifting a lower federal court鈥檚 decision to block mass layoffs and the transfer of key functions to other agencies as legal challenges play out.

Public Confidence in Higher Education Saw Significant Increase听
A recent Gallop Poll reported that Americans鈥� confidence in higher education has increased for the first time in a decade, with 42% now expressing 鈥渁 great deal鈥� or 鈥渜uite a lot鈥� of confidence鈥攗p from 36%.听听听

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Farewell and Happy Retirement to Thomas 鈥淛ay鈥� Lowden听听

After more than five years of dedicated service, Thomas 鈥淛ay鈥� Lowden officially retired in June 2025 from his role as Director of the 糖心破解版 Foundation. Since joining the District in May 2019, Jay has been a steadfast leader, guiding the Foundation鈥檚 fundraising and development efforts with purpose, care, and nearly 45 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.听

During his tenure, Jay helped elevate the visibility and impact of the Foundation, growing its portfolio, launching new giving initiatives, and working hand-in-hand with College leadership to advance fundraising events and student-focused programs. His efforts have resulted in the awarding of scholarships to hundreds of students across the District鈥攁n enduring legacy of support for access and success.听

As a valued member of the Chancellor鈥檚 Cabinet, Jay brought thoughtful insight and a collaborative spirit to policy discussions and strategic decision-making. He was known for his calm demeanor, respectful leadership, and deep commitment to the District鈥檚 mission.听

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jay鈥檚 strong community ties proved invaluable鈥攕trengthening partnerships, resolving sensitive issues, and shining a light on the incredible work happening across 糖心破解版鈥檚 campuses.听

While we are excited for Jay as he begins this new chapter of retirement, his contributions, presence, and bright spirit will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere gratitude for all he has done in service to the District.听

We wish him all the best in this well-earned next chapter.听

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2025-2026 District Handbook Now Available Online听听

The 2025-26 District Handbook is now available online. Updated annually with various information, it serves as a one-stop shop for valuable information about the District. You can view it here.听听

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Chancellor Pan Launches Monthly Virtual 鈥淥pen Door鈥� Sessions听

To better accommodate busy schedules and connect with more members of our campus community, Chancellor Pan will now be offering monthly virtual Chancellor鈥檚 Open Door sessions.听听

These informal gatherings provide faculty, staff, and students across the 糖心破解版 an opportunity to engage directly with the Chancellor in a relaxed, conversational setting.听

Have a question, idea, or just want to say hello? Stop by virtually and join the conversation.听

The sessions will be held via and the schedule is as follows:听听

• Wednesday, September 24: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.听

• Wednesday, October 18: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.听

• Monday, November 17: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.听听

• Friday, December 12: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.听听

• Thursday, January 22: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.听听

• Wednesday, February 18: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.听听

• Monday, March 16: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.听听

• Friday, April 17: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.听听

*dates are subject to change听

District Holiday Closures听
Monday, September 1: Labor Day听

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Next Regular Board Meeting听
The Board of Trustees will meet for their regular meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Woodland Community College. The agenda will be released 72-hours prior to the meeting 听听

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District Safety & Risk Management听听

Meet Your Campus Resource Officers!听

Have you seen a sheriff鈥檚 deputy at 糖心破解版鈥揗arysville or a police officer at Woodland Community College鈥揥oodland? If so, you have likely encountered one of our new Campus Resource Officers鈥擠eputy Prince or Officer Flores鈥攚ho are now serving full-time on campus to help foster safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff.听

Campus Resource Officers (CROs) play a vital role in supporting our college community. They provide safety guidance, emergency response information,听 and general support to both students and employees.听

Next time you see them, feel free to introduce yourself and give them a warm welcome to campus. You are also encouraged to invite them to your department meetings; they are happy to share insights and answer questions about their role.听

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Fiscal Update

Bond Refinancing Underway to Save Taxpayers Money听

糖心破解版 is moving forward with a major bond refinancing initiative aimed at reducing the tax burden on our local communities. At the July Board of Trustees meeting, the district received authorization to proceed with refinancing eligible bonds. This strategic move is part of our ongoing commitment to sound fiscal stewardship.听

Historically, 糖心破解版 has saved taxpayers over $100 million through previous bond refinancings. You can read more about those historical efforts here:听

• 馃敆 Refunds Bonds to Save Taxpayers Millions 鈥� 糖心破解版听

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This current effort continues that legacy of financial responsibility. Our strong credit standing, recently reaffirmed by Moody鈥檚 with commendations for prudent fiscal management, helps position the District for successful refinancing outcomes:听

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The following article was published in the Appeal-Democrat reflecting the district鈥檚 bond rating and refinancing efforts:听

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We will continue to provide updates as the refinancing process progresses.听

2025鈥�26 Enacted State Budget 鈥� Impacts to California Community Colleges and 糖心破解版听

The State of California on June 27, 2025, against a backdrop of growing economic uncertainty. While the administration initially projected a balanced budget in January鈥攂ased on a two-year framework outlined in the 2024 Budget Act to address a $30 billion deficit鈥攔evised revenue estimates revealed an additional $12 billion shortfall. This was largely due to stock market volatility, potential federal tariff impacts, rising Medi-Cal costs, and anticipated federal cuts to health and social service programs.听

State Budget Overview for California Community Colleges听

Despite these challenges, the enacted budget prioritizes stability for the California Community Colleges (CCC) and avoids core reductions to programs or services. Total system funding remains relatively flat compared to 2024鈥�25.听

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馃敼 Ongoing Investments听

The budget includes approximately $404 million in ongoing adjustments, including:听

• $217.4 million for a 2.3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF)听

• $26.8 million for a 2.3% COLA to select categorical programs听

• $140 million to support 2.35% enrollment growth, phased over two years:听

• $100 million beginning in 2024鈥�25听

• $40 million beginning in 2025鈥�26听

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馃敼 One-Time Funding Initiatives听

One-time Proposition 98 investments are largely aligned with the CCC Chancellor鈥檚 Office Master Plan for Career Education and equity-focused student supports. Below are some of these funding sources:听

Implications for 糖心破解版听

The 2025鈥�26 State Budget presents both fiscal constraints and strategic opportunities for 糖心破解版. Key considerations for the district include the following:听

• SCFF Deferrals and Cash Flow Management
  The budget defers $408.4 million in SCFF apportionments from 2025鈥�26 to 2026鈥�27. 糖心破解版 will conduct a detailed cash flow analysis to ensure sufficient reserves and liquidity are available to support its鈥� uninterrupted operations during the deferral period for the impact anticipated to the district.听

• Transition to New SCFF Funding Floor
  With the expiration of the Hold Harmless provision in 2024鈥�25, the district鈥檚 2024鈥�25 Total Computational Revenue (TCR) is now established as its funding floor. Beginning in 2025鈥�26, 糖心破解版 will receive the greater of:听

• Its actual SCFF-calculated earnings for the year, or听

• Its 2024鈥�25 TCR听

This change removes the automatic addition of the COLA to the funding floor. Instead, the 2.3% COLA is now embedded within the SCFF rates and must be earned. Districts will only benefit from the COLA if their current-year metrics generate a Total Computational Revenue (TCR) that exceeds either their 2024鈥�25 funded floor or their prior year calculated funding plus COLA in stability situation.听

• Strategic Emphasis on SCFF Metric Improvement
  To maximize funding, the district must improve performance in key SCFF areas:听

• Enrollment (FTES)听

• Supplemental metrics (e.g., Pell Grant recipients)听

• Student success outcomes (e.g., degrees, certificates, transfers)听

Based on actual performance, the district could receive its 2024鈥�25 funding level, a portion of COLA, or the full COLA if growth in these metrics is achieved for prior year or the current.听

• Growth Funding Opportunities听

The state budget provides $140 million to support 2.35% systemwide enrollment growth over two years鈥�$100 million in 2024鈥�25 and $40 million in 2025鈥�26. 听

Based on released by the Chancellor鈥檚 Office, 糖心破解版 has been granted a 0.13% growth authority for 2025鈥�26 which equates to $52,449. The district will evaluate its enrollment trends, operational capacity, and risk tolerance to determine whether to pursue this limited growth opportunity, keeping in mind that any unfunded growth would represent unfunded FTES.听

• Federal Pell Policy Changes and SCFF Risk
  The original version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would have eliminated eligibility for Pell for students who are enrolled as part-time students. The updated version introduces several changes to Pell Grant eligibility and award rules, effective July 1, 2026. These changes will impact both student financial aid and 糖心破解版鈥檚 revenue under the Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF). This change could reduce 糖心破解版鈥檚 supplemental and success allocation under the SCFF, if Pell amounts impact on the district鈥檚 enrollments.听

• Part-time students remain eligible for Pell Grants. However, the amount awarded may vary based on financial circumstances and new federal rules.听

• New rules for Pell Grants will require students to include any foreign income when applying; students won鈥檛 qualify for Pell if their Student Aid Index is twice the maximum award or if other grants already cover all their college costs鈥攁nd any time they are ineligible for these reasons will still count against their total Pell Grant limit.听

• Students whose other grants fully cover their cost of attendance will be ineligible for Pell.听

• The new Workforce Pell Grants provide financial aid for short-term, career-focused training programs (8鈥�15 weeks, 150鈥�600 hours), expanding opportunities for nontraditional students.听

• Potential Need for Deficit Factor Planning
  To proactively manage potential revenue losses resulting from changes in Pell eligibility, the district will evaluate whether to build in a local deficit factor as part of its internal planning. This would help mitigate financial risk and maintain balanced budgeting while further data on the impact becomes available.听

In summary, 糖心破解版鈥檚 financial outlook will depend on its ability to grow enrollment and student success outcomes, proactively manage cash flows considering 听the cash deferrals from the state, and mitigate emerging risks tied to federal policy shifts impacting Pell recipients.听

For further details, please refer to the .听

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Recently Reviewed Board Polices & Administrative Procedures听

Each year the Board receives Administrative Procedures (AP) that were reviewed by the Chancellor鈥檚 Office or the responsible District Services Executive during the fiscal year.听听听

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Mission Statement: 糖心破解版 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.

Vision: Our vision is to empower our students and strengthen our communities by providing equitable, student-centered learning opportunities.

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