San Bernardino Valley College Council is the central participatory governance body representing all constituencies. It serves as the final recommending body to the College President, ensuring inclusive decision-making and alignment with the college’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. 

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College Council is: 

  1. Reviewing and making recommendations on college-wide policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  2. Ensuring participatory governance principles (equitable, collegial input).
  3. Receiving and voting on recommendations from constituent groups/committees.
  4. Approving and updating the Participatory Governance Handbook every three years.
  5. Routing approved recommendations to the President, who decides on acceptance, timeline, and implementation.

Membership & Governance

Voting Members (14) 
4 classified professionals, 4 faculty, 4 managers, and 2 students

Academic Senate 3 Appointed by the Senate
Classified Senate 3 Appointed by Classified
CSEA   1 Appointed by CSEA
CTA   1 Appointed by CTA
Manager (Instruction)  1 Appointed by the VPI 
Manager (Student Services)  1 Appointed by the VPSS
Manager (Admin Services)  1 Appointed by the VPAS
Manager  1 Appointed by the President
Students  2 Appointed by Associated Students 


Resource Members (Non-Voting) 
Dean, Research, Planning, & Institutional Effectiveness with Grants Oversight Vice President, Administrative Services 
Vice President, Instruction 
Vice President, Student Services 
Executive Development Director (Foundation) 
Campus Director of Marketing, Creative Services & Public Affairs 
Chief of Police 
Director of Technology Services