Guided Pathways Steering Committee
Charge/Purpose
The Guided Pathways Steering Committee promotes college-wide understanding of Guided Pathways and makes recommendations on college-wide planning related to guided pathway activities.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and document progress on the CRUSH guided pathways plan
- Provide guidance and training on guided pathways to the college community as needed
- Provide opportunities for broad awareness and participation in guided pathways processes
- Review and evaluate key performance indicators for student success and equity and conduct a gap analysis related to student completion
- Monitor state initiatives related to guided pathways
- Provide an annual summary of guided pathways outcomes/achievements to the College Council
- Inform Professional Development Committee of needs for equity related professional development
Note: As needed ad-hocs will be formed for specific parts of the plan, as well as work with existing committees to implement the plan.
Reporting Structure
The Guided Pathways Steering Committee reports to the College President via College Council.
Source: Clovis Community College 2024-2026 Governance Handbook
Membership
Co-Chairs:
- Vice President of Instruction or designee appointed by the President
- Faculty member appointed by the Academic Senate, and chosen as co-chair by the faculty on the committee
Members:
- Four additional administrators appointed by the President
- Four-six additional faculty members appointed by the Academic Senate
- One classified professional appointed by the CSEA
- One classified professional appointed by the Classified Senate
- One-two Student representatives appointed by the Associated Student Government
Committee Resources, as needed:
- Distance Education Coordinator (non-voting)
- Administrative Co-chair of Student Success and Equity Committee
| Position | Name | Title/Discipline | Term |
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| Vice President of Instruction/Designee, Chair | James Ortez | Vice President of Instruction | |
| Faculty, Co-Chair | Teresa Mendes | Dean of Instruction - Humanities | |
| Administrator | Laura Hill | Dean of Instruction - Natural & Health Sciences | |
| Administrator | Gurdeep Hébert | Dean of Student Services | |
| Administrator | Alicia Diaz Wrest | Dean of Student Services | |
| Administrator | Emilee Slater | Director of College Relations & Outreach - Student Services | |
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| Classified (CS) | Houa Xiong | Science Laboratory Coordinator - Biology | |
| Classified (CSEA) | Judson Ervin | Accounting Technician - Business Services | |
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| Administrator, Co-Chair of Student Services | Kira Tippins | Vice President of Student Services |
Meeting Schedule
The Guided Pathways Steering Committee meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month during the academic year from 2–3:30 p.m. in CD-101.
| Days | Time | Location | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May |
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| 2nd Wednesday | 2–3:30 p.m. | CD-101 | -- | 9/11 | 10/9 | 11/13 | -- | -- | 2/12 | 3/12 | 4/9 | 5/14 |
| 4th Wednesday | 2–3:30 p.m. | 8/28 | 9/25 | 10/23 | 11/27 | -- | 1/22 | 2/26 | 3/26 | 4/23 | -- |
Minutes & Agendas
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Standing Committees
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