Governing Board
The Southwestern Community College District Governing Board plays an important role in the growth and development of Southwestern College, currently the only public institution of higher education within South County. Comprised of five elected members and one student member, the Governing Board ensures that the District fulfills its responsibility to lead and serve its ever-changing communities. For more information about the Goverening Board, you may email SWCGoverningBoard@swccd.edu or reach the board Administrative Assistant by calling 619-421-6700 x5836.
Governing Board Meetings
GB Regular Meeting
Recent Meeting
Monday, January 10, 2022
Governing Board Policy Committee
Next Meeting in 4 days
Thursday, January 20, 2022
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
ROBERTO ALCANTAR, GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT
KIRIN MACAPUGAY, GOVERNING BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
LETICIA CAZARES, GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
GRISELDA DELGADO, GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
DON DUMAS, GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
MAE PEREZ, STUDENT MEMBER
MARK SANCHEZ, Ed.D. SECRETARY TO GOVERNING BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT
POLICY COMMITTEE
DON DUMAS, CHAIR
GRISELDA DELGADO, MEMBER
MAE PEREZ, STUDENT TRUSTEE
AGENDA
Written notice is hereby given in accordance with Government Code Section 54956 that a Policy Committee meeting of the Governing Board of the Southwestern Community College District will be held as noted below:
DATE: Thursday, January 20, 2021
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
The meeting may be watched live at the following link: https://swccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92170736241
or can be accessed telephonically by calling:
+1 669 900 6833 US
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 346 248 7799 US
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+1 312 626 6799 US
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Meeting ID: 921 7073 6241
Compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act
Southwestern Community College District, in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who may need special accommodation to access, attend, and/or participate in Board meetings to contact Myra Lomahan at (619) 482-6301 in advance of the meeting for information on such accommodation.
Governing Board Meeting Schedule
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Primary Responsibilities
According to the Community College League of California, the primary responsibilities of the Governing Board as a unit are to:
- Set the policy direction
- Employ a chief executive officer as the institutional leader
- Act as a community bridge and buffer
- Establish the climate in which educational goals are accomplished
- Define legal, ethical and prudent standards for college operations
- Assure fiscal health and stability
- Maintain standards for good personnel relations
- Monitor institutional performance
- Lead as a thoughtful educated team