The Educational Programs Committee is a standing committee of the Steering Committee.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the committee is to facilitate discussion regarding the comprehensive educational program offered at Citrus College. The committee reviews the implementation of instruction and instructional support areas of the Educational and Facilities Master Plan. The committee reviews comprehensive program reviews for instruction and academic support. The committee responds to accreditation recommendations and actionable improvement plans, implementing changes as necessary. (ACCJC Standards 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.4, 3.9, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3)
The committee reviews policies and procedures for enrollment management, major general education and graduation requirements, and program implementation/discontinuance.
The committee ensures career/technical education programs meet regional criteria for approval, monitors the inventory of approved programs and assures that certificates are in compliance with state and/or national requirements.
The committee supports online education, honors transfer, and other educational and support programs. In addition, the committee strives to promote communication and collaboration regarding educational programs among instruction, student services, and associated students.
2024/2025 Responsibilities
- Review, update, and create academic affairs board policies and administrative procedures.
- Analyze the Educational and Facilities Master Plan and align implementation with related sections of the Strategic Plan.
- Support implementation of actionable improvement plans related to academic programs and services.
- Confirm accuracy of inventory of approved programs.
- Facilitate open dialogue regarding budget challenges and impact on instructional programs.
- Support programmatic changes resulting from Guided Pathways implementation.
Meeting Frequency
EPC meets monthly (during primary semesters) on Mondays from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Committee Composition
Academic Affairs Vice President (chair)
Academic Senate President
Academic Senate Vice President
Articulation Officer
ASCC Representative(s) (1 or 2)
CTE Programs Supervisor
Classified Representatives (2)
Continuing Education Director
Counseling Dean
Curriculum Committee Faculty Chair
Dual Enrollment Director
Grants Director
Health Sciences Director
Honors Transfer Program Faculty Coordinator
Institutional Research Director
Instructional Deans and Associate Deans
Online Education Faculty Coordinator
Program Review Faculty Coordinator
SLOA Faculty Coordinator
Supervisor/Confidential Representative (1)
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are available for the current and two past years.
The minutes (PDF files) listed below have undergone remediation to improve their accessibility for users with disabilities, particularly those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers.
2024/2025
03 03 2025 minutes
12 02 2024 minutes
11 04 2024 minutes
10 07 2024 minutes
08 26 2024 minutes
2023/2024
06 03 2024 minutes
05 15 2024 minutes
04 01 2024 minutes
03 04 2024 minutes
12 04 2023 minutes
11 06 2023 minutes
10 02 2023 minutes
08 28 2023 minutes
2022/2023
06 05 2023 minutes
05 01 2023 minutes
04 03 2023 minutes
03 06 2023 minutes
12 05 2022 minutes
11 07 2022 minutes
10 03 2022 minutes
08 29 2022 minutes
To request copies of EPC meeting minutes or agendas from past years, please contact Christine Recendez, academic affairs administrative assistant, at
crecendez@citruscollege.edu.
EPC Subcommittees
Enrollment Management
The purpose of the Enrollment Management Committee is to review, develop and implement strategies that improve the student experience related to strategic enrollment management planning in order to make recommendations on, monitor progress of, and update those strategies annually. The two overarching goals of the committee are to increase student access, success, and completion in conjunction with the Student-Centered Funding Formula; and to enable the college to achieve budgeted FTES. The purpose and responsibilities of the Enrollment Management Committee are indexed to the following ACCJC Standards: 1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.4, and 4.3.
Honors Transfer
The purpose of the Honors Transfer Program Advisory Committee is to help address program needs and resolve program issues. The committee plans course scheduling, honors activities, recruitment events, and program development. It is also a forum for faculty and honors students to offer ideas on how to improve the program and receive support in their honors courses. Updates and information relevant to faculty, students and partners are also shared at the committee meetings.
Online Education
The purpose of the committee is to discuss and advocate for issues important and relevant to online education and to foster communication among management, technology staff, and faculty on topics related to online delivery. In addition, there are frequent discussions regarding best practices, and faculty often make presentations involving new and emerging technologies. Minutes and agendas are kept.
Workforce Council
The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations and offer guidance to support career technical education at Citrus College by leveraging the California Community Colleges State Chancellor's Office Strong Workforce and Perkins funding. This group develops strategies for implementing annual plans as required by the Chancellor's Office, along with strategies for increasing enrollment, certificate and degree completion and employment outcomes in CTE programs. Program proposal forms and recommended funding priorities are developed by this group and coordination and support to CTE programs is provided.
updated January 23, 2025
