Academic Reorganization Committee (ARC)

This is the official website of the Glendale Community College Academic Reorganization Committee.

The following guiding principles and scope were affirmed by the joint meeting of Senate and Chairs held on 11/21/24.

1. Transparency, Inclusivity, and Communication- Involve stakeholders with feedback at all stages of the process while ensuring transparency
2. Student-Centered Approach- Keep students' experiences in mind, making the organizational structure intuitive and helpful.
3. Long-term Vision and Flexibility- Focus on creating an organization that will serve the college well for the future and can adapt to future changes.
4. Quality and Evidence-Based Decisions- Use reliable data and evidence to guide decisions, when possible.
5. Departmental Considerations- Alignment with pathways/degree plans that department size parity, and across- FSA collaboration opportunities.
   
   1. Autonomy and Democratic Process- Ensure FSAs have autonomy in guiding their curriculum and services.
6. Things will not be done TO any area, but WITH them.
7. Budget and Efficiency - Be fiscally responsible
8. Strategic plan indicates we'll develop a new academic plan within the next 18-24 months; This process should be considered and aligned with other plans.
9. No change IS a possible outcome. The committee could decide we're at our best organization, and no change is necessary. This is exploratory/discovery right now.