Board of Trustees

1. Student Success – The Trustees will provide leadership to support and encourage a culture of student success at Citrus College.
   1. The Trustees will review comprehensive reports, data, and metrics used by the college to monitor student achievement.
   2. The Trustees will attend student achievement celebrations and events on campus to show their support of student success.
   3. The Trustees will encourage and support the exploration and development of programs or resources that increase the persistence and completion of students.
      
      
2. Community Relations – The Trustees will be ambassadors for Citrus College in their communities.
   1. The Trustees will be actively involved and maintain good relationships with the community, education, and business leaders within their respective trustee area by attending events, encouraging collaboration, and promoting Citrus College.
   2. The Trustees will invite community members, business, civic and/or school leaders to Community Day and college events.
   3. The Trustees will share their respective communities’ educational concerns with Citrus College.
   4. The Trustees will attend and/or present Citrus College updates at local school districts or other community events at least once each academic year.
   5. The Trustees will support the college and the efforts of faculty and staff to expand experiential and work-based learning (e.g. apprenticeships, internships, etc.) by identifying potential business and community partnerships in their communities.
   6. The Trustees will continue campus visits in order to support and learn about the campus to share during community events and presentations.
      
      
3. Creating a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Accessible Campus – The Trustees will support, encourage, and set expectations for the implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility+ (DEIA+) initiatives on campus.
   1. The Trustees will continue personal education about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility+ (DEIA+).
   2. The Trustees will learn about implementation of institutional equity initiatives on the Citrus College campus including disaggregated outcomes, staff, and student demographic trends.
   3. The Trustees will request presentations that include an update on measurable outcomes and disaggregated data.
      
      
4. Enrollment – The Trustees will be actively engaged in understanding enrollment.
   1. The Trustees will review enrollment statistics including strategies to increase enrollment.
   2. The Trustees will actively support campus leaders to expand outreach efforts in their communities.
   3. The Trustees will support the California Chancellor's Vision 2030 to improve the outcomes for underrepresented students of color, low-income students and students with disabilities to the current system average on each outcome.
      
      
5. Facilities and Campus Sustainability – The Trustees will ensure that the facilities and operational practices support our mission of providing students with quality educational experiences.
   1. The Trustees will work to understand the step, process, and timing of Measure Y and other projects in preparing to share updates with their communities.
   2. The Trustees will encourage effective uses of resources in promoting a college culture committed to environmental sustainability in support of the Citrus College Sustainability Plan.
   3. The Trustees will encourage campus engagement on Climate and Environmental Sustainability.
      
      
6. Fiscal Health – The Trustees will understand the budget and provide effective oversight to make sure Citrus College remains fiscally healthy.
   1. The Trustees will take responsibility for understanding and approving financial reports.
   2. The Trustees will work to understand the state finances/budgeting process and how it affects Citrus College.
   3. The Trustees will support the Foundation by donating, attending events, and helping to identify and cultivate potential donors.
      
      
7. Government Relations – The Trustees will seek to advance Citrus College interests in government related matters, through education and advocacy.
   1. The Trustees will seek out updates about legislative and budget related initiatives that affect Citrus College and the community college system.
   2. The Trustees will advocate for key legislative actions which advance the mission and enhance the funding of California’s community colleges.
   3. The Trustees will support initiatives focused on student basic needs.
      
      
8. Innovation – The Trustees will encourage the development and implementation of industry-leading practices that enhance learning, support services, and college operations.
   1. The Trustees will receive updates about new and innovative programs.
   2. The Trustees will support the development and implementation of practices that enhance learning, support services and college operations.
      
      

Student Trustee Goals

• The Student Trustee will host regular office hours both in-person and virtual to provide a safe, inclusive space where students can share concerns, complements, and feedback. These sessions will be promoted across campus to ensure accessibility and visibility.

• The Student Trustee will strengthen student awareness of campus resources and services that promote academic success and basic needs of support. This will include targeted social media content, classroom presentations, and collaboration with student and academic support services during campus events.

• The Student Trustee will collaborate with ASCC to make the most effective ways to reach student communication to assess their needs.

• The Student Trustee will partner with campus clubs, cultural organizations, and academic and student services to promote inclusive programming that fosters a sense of belonging and is responsive to a diverse student population.

approved September 9, 2025

The text of the annual board responsibilities and goals is presented above is as it appears in the physical document. The physical document is available for review in the superintendent/president's office.