Governance & Planning Groups

Facilities & Safety Committee

Agendas & Minutes

Goal: To support the mission of the college by maintaining the appearance, functionality, accessibility, safety, technology, and cleanliness of current and future facilities conducive to a quality educational environment.

Role: The FSTC, representing all constituent groups of WHCL, develops, monitors, and has implementation oversight of the Facilities Master Plan, Site Safety and Emergency Preparedness Plan, and Technology Plan. The FSTC evaluates and recommends revision of plans and standards and communicates with the respective groups involved. The aforementioned planning process guides budget priorities. Recommendations made by the FSTC reflect the values and support the mission of the College and are in the best interest of improving student success and serving the community. The FSTC develops, implements, evaluates continuously, and revises if necessary, the FST plans and initiatives, both long-term and short-term. A three-year planning cycle is used to implement all FST plans. The individual constituencies and participation in the committee meetings are primary responsibilities of the FSTC members.

Products: Facilities Master Plan; Site Safety and Emergency Preparedness Plan; Technology Plan

Diversity Statement: The Facilities, Safety, and Technology Committee will address diversity into all planning and implementation processes as appropriate. Diversity issues will include but are not limited to access, use, learning experience, and indoor/outdoor environment. When forwarding action and/or information items to the Planning and Governance Council. The Facilities, Safety and Technology Committee will identify the diversity items addressed in each item.

Reporting Relationship: Planning Governance Council

Meeting Schedule: Monthly/2nd Tuesday of the month

Members:

  • Vince Montoya, Director of Facilities Services
  • Joe Savopolos, Distance Learning Operations Manager
  • Joyce Smyers, EOPS/DSPS Director
  • Michael Navarro, Student
  • Ton Garcia, PC & LAN System Specialist
  • Kim Castagna, Faculty - Math
  • Diane Nava, Student
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