Distance Education Committee
Charge of the Committee:
The Distance Education Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards
for the
quality, accessibility, and integrity of distance education at Valley College. The
committee maintains
faculty oversight of distance education pedagogy, course quality standards, regular
and substantive
interaction policy, accessibility and ADA compliance for online courses, and faculty
preparation for
online and hybrid instruction. The committee develops, reviews, and recommends policies
that ensure
distance education courses meet the same standards of rigor, equity, and student engagement
as face-to-
face instruction, consistent with Title 5 §§55200–55210 and ACCJC standards. Recommendations
are
forwarded to the Academic Senate for final action. (Updated 8.31.26)
Mission of the Committee:
The mission of the Distance Education Committee is: The Distance Education Committee advances SBVC's mission by fostering a high-quality online learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all students. (Updated 11/7/2025)
Members of the Committee-2026-2028
Faculty Co-Chair: Davena Burns-Peters
Administrative Co-Chair: Lorrie Burnham
Adminstrative Support: Paola Garrido
Committee Membership
| Name | Division/Department | Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Assumma | Academic Services, Business & Computer Technology | Faculty |
| Kevin Lyons | Arts and Humanities | Faculty |
| Natalie Peterkin | Arts and Humanities | Faculty |
| Michael Slusser | Arts and Humanities | Faculty |
| Shelly Mahpar | Arts and Humanities | Faculty |
| Garry Parker | Career Technical Education | Faculty |
| Edgar Pelayo | Career Technical Education | Faculty |
| Maria Lopez | Counseling & Student Development | Faculty |
| Rema Ghazaleh | Counseling & Student Development | Faculty |
| Elizabeth Banuelos | Counseling & Student Development | Faculty |
| Reshmi Kappattil | Health Science | Faculty |
| Thomas Lechuga | Science & Mathematics | Faculty |
| Todd Hiebel | Science & Mathematics | Faculty |
| Tammy Allen | Social Science & Human Development | Faculty |
| Sandra Moore | Social Science & Human Development | Faculty |
| Brandy Nelson | Social Science & Human Development | Faculty |
| Adam Pave | Social Science & Human Development | Faculty |
| Wei-Chung Wang | Social Science & Human Development | Faculty |
| TBD | ASG/Student Senate | Student |
Meeting Schedule
1st and 3rd Thursdays
3:00-5:00 pm
PS 135
Interested faculty, staff, administrators, and students are always welcome to attend these meetings.
